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The Westminster setting is the largest. A six-figure refurbishment completed in 2026 that has created something genuinely exceptional within the grounds of St James the Less, one of London's most beautiful Victorian Gothic listed buildings.
Three dedicated rooms for each age group, 82 places, and a large outdoor playground sit alongside all the accessibility of Pimlico underground and together they signal clearly where Hatching Dragons is headed.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 1 day per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Hatching Dragons Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Roli Ityav (Manager of Westminster)
Admission Information
- 6 months to 5 years only
Number of Childcare Staff
- 10
Total Places for Children
- 80
Age Range
- from 0 years 6 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Wipes
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Open 51 weeks a year. Closed for one week over Christmas and on bank holidays only
Parking
- There is a single parking space which may be accessible with advanced notice
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£592/ month
Please note that the displayed private 4-day figure will receive a 5% discount, bringing it to £2,165 for Under 3's, and £1,914 for Over 3's. Please note that the displayed private 5-day figure will receive a 10% discount, bringing it to £2,550 for Under 3's, and £2,250 for Over 3's.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
1 day per week
£68
3 days per week
£592
5 days per week
£1,742
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks and Wipes
Price without government funding: £1,725 / month (£135 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £1,133/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster Reviews (32)
Over all time Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster has 32 reviews.
They offer a wide range of different experiences for children from experimenting with different materials to educational visits and much more...
They offer a wide range of different experiences for children from experimenting with different materials to educational visits and much more recently.
The nursery over the last year has changed and developed a lot.
Will recommend to any parent who is looking for a nursery where they feel their child is in good hands and is constantly progressing.
Thank you so much for your feedback. I know the teams will be delighted to hear that their hard work is recognised and appreciated. Don't forget To come and join us for the summer party in July where we will be celebrating the graduation of summer of our school.
Fantastic loving nursery. My daughter is in the preschool room and is so happy - she runs in every day. I have been so impressed by the quality of the teaching, activities (including regular trips out in the local area), how smoothly mandarin is integrated (a new language for my daughter but she's...
Fantastic loving nursery. My daughter is in the preschool room and is so happy - she runs in every day. I have been so impressed by the quality of the teaching, activities (including regular trips out in the local area), how smoothly mandarin is integrated (a new language for my daughter but she's picking it up and never struggles to understand what's happening) but most if all the genuine affection from the staff and how well they know my daughter as an individual. I wish we'd sent her older brother there!
The staff are amazing, they are fully dedicated to the kid's development and they love to spend time with them. I always see them enthusiastic about their job, I have full confidence that my kid is well looked after. They are doing a lot and varied activities. They answer all our questions and...
The staff are amazing, they are fully dedicated to the kid's development and they love to spend time with them. I always see them enthusiastic about their job, I have full confidence that my kid is well looked after. They are doing a lot and varied activities. They answer all our questions and communicate a lot with us.
My baby was 12 months when he joined and they have really made it easy for us to leave our baby under their care and we have seen our child improve significantly in terms of being more sociable and more...
My baby was 12 months when he joined and they have really made it easy for us to leave our baby under their care and we have seen our child improve significantly in terms of being more sociable and more creative. Also, we have observed that he has learned all the numbers, colours, animals and he has started to make well-structured sentences in his speaking.
The staff are all very nice and warm, I highly recommend this nursery.
Our little one has been going to Hatching Dragons for almost 4 months and we have nothing but praise for all of the staff. She is clearly enjoying it on top of picking up a language we never imagined she would get a chance to. Being what looks like a converted convent or a church, the facilities...
Our little one has been going to Hatching Dragons for almost 4 months and we have nothing but praise for all of the staff. She is clearly enjoying it on top of picking up a language we never imagined she would get a chance to. Being what looks like a converted convent or a church, the facilities are amazing, offering a great sense of space both in and out, especially when compared to other central London nurseries. This combination of extremely attentive staff, great facilities and amazing value add through use of Mandarin makes Hatching Dragons a no brainer for any kid.
My son started at Hatching Dragons when he was 11 months old and loves it there. Initially, there were tears when I picked him up but now when I see him he is always smiling and happy. The nursery is a lovely room for the kids to run around in, as is their playground. It's nice that all the kids of...
My son started at Hatching Dragons when he was 11 months old and loves it there. Initially, there were tears when I picked him up but now when I see him he is always smiling and happy. The nursery is a lovely room for the kids to run around in, as is their playground. It's nice that all the kids of different ages play together, the little ones learn from the older ones, who are caring of the little ones. The staff are very friendly and caring, and I always get updates when I pick him up. He is obviously very fond of them too. He learns so much there, and I'm always amazed when I see what he has learnt. As a first time mother, I was a little anxious about parting from my little one for the whole day but Hatching Dragons has made me feel at ease with how caring they all are of him and how fond he is of them.
My kids who are three years old have been at Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster for four months now and are very happy there. They've made very good friends from day one and so have the parents. They spend all day painting, playing, doing yoga, learning Mandarin and English, reading books,...
My kids who are three years old have been at Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster for four months now and are very happy there. They've made very good friends from day one and so have the parents. They spend all day painting, playing, doing yoga, learning Mandarin and English, reading books, learning and are having the best time. So much so that I have to bribe them with snacks to go home most days. Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster has fantastic facilities inside the nursery, several very spacious rooms with lots of toys and space to play. Outside area is functional too. It is also very secure. Parents receive reports and photos every day via the app and verbal feedback at pickup, also we are given lots of artwork and things kids have made that day. All the teachers and managers are loving, very friendly and everyone has their key person who provides in-depth feedback to the parents about kids' development and progress. Operating hours are well suited to working parents too.
Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster is a very nice nursery with lovely teachers and management. Always a good atmosphere. The daily routines are fixed, which gives comfort for the child as well as for the parent. Everyday we receive daily logs for the day including nice photos and videos with...
Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster is a very nice nursery with lovely teachers and management. Always a good atmosphere. The daily routines are fixed, which gives comfort for the child as well as for the parent. Everyday we receive daily logs for the day including nice photos and videos with descriptions of what the child has been up to.
One thing I was disappointed with was the breakfast - cornflakes and rice cereal. Those are...
One thing I was disappointed with was the breakfast - cornflakes and rice cereal. Those are high in sugar and salt for toddlers but the nursery uses them even if I have requested not to give them to my son.
But, overall, great indoor/outdoor space and lovely staff. Thank you very much.
Hatching Dragons Westminster is fantastic! It has been wonderful in so many ways for my son (who has just turned 2), and for us as parents. The staff are outstanding: their energy constantly amazes me, and they are always thinking of fun, creative activities for the children to do. They clearly...
Hatching Dragons Westminster is fantastic! It has been wonderful in so many ways for my son (who has just turned 2), and for us as parents. The staff are outstanding: their energy constantly amazes me, and they are always thinking of fun, creative activities for the children to do. They clearly know each child so well, picking up and talking about their particular and personal aspects, and adapt activities to meet their needs. The settling in was done with so much love and care. My son regularly talks happily about the nursery staff and talks about how he 'loves them so much'! I'm additionally amazed at the mandarin that he has already been able to learn there, having only been there part time for a couple of months.
My daughter loves HD Nursery, she loves her friends, talks about the staff and her activities all the time! She has become very confident, enjoys looking after the babies and is proud to know so many Mandarin words already. We feel very confident having her there, the team is warm and friendly, the...
My daughter loves HD Nursery, she loves her friends, talks about the staff and her activities all the time! She has become very confident, enjoys looking after the babies and is proud to know so many Mandarin words already. We feel very confident having her there, the team is warm and friendly, the food/menu is healthy. I wish you had opened earlier! We strongly recommend HD Nursery.
I would very strongly recommend all parents to check out Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster as we think it's the best nursery our son could have got. Our son joined the nursery a year ago when he was 9 months. It has been great to see him through the journey so far; becoming more aware, learning...
I would very strongly recommend all parents to check out Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster as we think it's the best nursery our son could have got. Our son joined the nursery a year ago when he was 9 months. It has been great to see him through the journey so far; becoming more aware, learning to walk, and then speaking many words in Mandarin and English. He is most excited and eager about going to nursery every morning and wants to stay longer and play in the evenings when we go to pick him up. He loves all his teachers, friends and activities, especially in the outdoor space. The teachers and management team are extremely professional, very kind and loving and see our son as family, just like he sees them.
My daughter...
My daughter joined the nursery 7 months ago when she was 11-months-old. It has been amazing to see her through the journey so far; becoming more aware, learning to walk, and then speaking a few words in English and Mandarin!
Every day she looks forward to going to the nursery, and upon pick-up, we know she has received great care and she has done lots of activities.
The nursery recently moved to a new location with its own outside space and improved facilities.
I am not used to writing reviews and do not give compliments in public easily, but all the staff and management team are very professional should be proud of their work, and to them go all my sincere thanks and appreciation.
My son started at Hatching Dragons Westminster at eleven months. From day one he felt right at home, crawling away to play without a moment of hesitation. It’s now a month later and he is the happiest ever little boy coming to the nursery every day, reaching out for the teachers and giving them the...
The nursery space is wonderful with a cleverly designed inside and a large play area outside, set up with different games every day. The teachers are all wonderful, genuinely caring and obviously passionate about what they do. They are able to create a nurturing yet fun environment in which my son has already developed so much.
Lastly, what sets the nursery apart is also the bilingual aspect with half of the teachers communicating with the children in Mandarin and half in English. As a non-Mandarin speaking household with a pre-verbal son I can’t really say if he’s managed to pick anything up yet but either way it’s a definite bonus to an overall incredible nursery.
The staff genuinely love the kids, are extremely caring, supportive,...
The staff genuinely love the kids, are extremely caring, supportive, providing feedback and discussing children’s developments, routines etc. They ensured settling in went smoothly. The general mood is really warm and familial.
The nursery continuously ensures that 50% of her carers are mandarin speakers, while there is good diversity among both the staff and children. The space is amazing: high ceilings, lots of space inside and an outside courtyard, under the trees’ shade, used as often as possible by the staff with dedicated games and activities. Our daughter loves it and is now a very energetic and social toddler who loves fruits and vegetables, music, dancing, and painting. She would not have developed those skills as much being cared for at home.
Our son has been attending Hatching Dragons in Westminster. We are delighted with his progress. We are an English speaking household, and within three weeks of attending, our son responded to Mandarin instructions and words! He started at eight months, so it was incredible how well the immersion...
Our son has been attending Hatching Dragons in Westminster. We are delighted with his progress. We are an English speaking household, and within three weeks of attending, our son responded to Mandarin instructions and words! He started at eight months, so it was incredible how well the immersion technique worked. The staff are loving and supportive. It’s like dropping him off to his second family home.
My son has attended Hatching Dragons Westminster for almost one year and I am delighted with his progress. From crawling to walking, babbling to talking, he has received the love and support every parent wishes for their child when being cared for by others. The whole team are fantastic and I...
I am happy and excited for the coming years.
My husband and I have been sending our son to Hatching Dragons since he was 11 months old in November 2019. From settling in until currently, my son has thoroughly loved it. The staff are warm, caring and have an excellent relationship with the children. My son walks in smiling in the morning with...
My husband and I have been sending our son to Hatching Dragons since he was 11 months old in November 2019. From settling in until currently, my son has thoroughly loved it. The staff are warm, caring and have an excellent relationship with the children. My son walks in smiling in the morning with no fuss and is often reluctant to leave! His keyworker is excellent and I trust her and the staff completely. I am very satisfied with this nursery.
Our daughter has been attending since she was seven months old and cannot wait to go every morning. The staff are wonderful and create such a happy, caring environment for the children. The staff are great at asking for and taking on board requests regarding food, etc., and providing constant...
Our daughter has been attending since she was seven months old and cannot wait to go every morning. The staff are wonderful and create such a happy, caring environment for the children. The staff are great at asking for and taking on board requests regarding food, etc., and providing constant updates on progress, including photographs and videos. The mandarin music sessions are particularly good and loved by the children, at which nursery staff play the piano and guitar and sing with them.
This nursery was a real family to my daughter. She used to have a big family like her grandmother, grandfather, aunts and nieces so when we came here she was so confused and nervous, but when she joined the nursery everything changed. She’s been happy, healthy and outgoing. She loves everyone in...
This nursery was a real family to my daughter. She used to have a big family like her grandmother, grandfather, aunts and nieces so when we came here she was so confused and nervous, but when she joined the nursery everything changed. She’s been happy, healthy and outgoing. She loves everyone in the nursery and talked about everyone at home and at the weekend, she kept asking if we are going to school with a big smile. I am really happy that I chose the best nursery ever for my daughter. Thank you so much.
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- 01 Sep 2026Recipient: Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster
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Meet the Team (3)

Sadia has been with Hatching Dragons for almost 7 years. Having started as an apprentice at our first school in the Barbican, she has graduated and...
Sadia has been with Hatching Dragons for almost 7 years. Having started as an apprentice at our first school in the Barbican, she has graduated and matured to become one of the leading educators in our preschool division, delivering astounding arts classes and phonics programmes to foster school preparedness in our children. She is Level 3 Childcare Qualified. Sadia holds a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and a Level 2 in Safeguarding. Sadia has an Enhanced DBS check.

A seasoned early years educator with a teaching degree from the USA, Xiaoxi brings with her a wealth of kindergarten experience in teaching Chinese...
A seasoned early years educator with a teaching degree from the USA, Xiaoxi brings with her a wealth of kindergarten experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, developing engaging strategies to embed language acquisition through music, dance, song and the arts. She works as the third in charge and room leader in our preschool room. She also evaluates our children's Chinese language progression. Xiaoxi holds a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and a Level 2 in Safeguarding. Xiaoxi has an Enhanced DBS check.

Catherine holds a BA in Early Childhood Development and has over 15 years of working in British international schools overseas in primary and early...
Catherine holds a BA in Early Childhood Development and has over 15 years of working in British international schools overseas in primary and early years / nursery education. She specializes in baby led practice, working with children under the age of 2 in fostering their development specifically around communication and language, and PSED. Catherine holds an Enhanced Overseas DBS Check.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster
How much does Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster cost?
Typical fees at Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster are £135 / day (without govt. funding), calculated from data given to us by the nursery. Your final quote may vary.
What is the Age Range of Children that Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster accepts?
Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster Open?
Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.
How many Children does Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster have capacity for?
Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster has capacity for a total of 80 Children.
How far is Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster to the centre of London?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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