Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster

St James the Less Church School, 4 Moreton Street, Westminster, London SW1V 2QF
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kristina Preidyte (Area Manager)

Admission Information

  • 0-5 yr olds

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Available on request

  • Available on request

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:30
    Tuesday 08:00-18:30
    Wednesday 08:00-18:30
    Thursday 08:00-18:30
    Friday 08:00-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • There is a single parking space which may be accessible with advanced notice

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Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster Reviews (32)

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Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster has a Review Score of 8.0 (7.980) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster has 32 reviews.

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Review from B A (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had both my children attend this nursery and I must say I am extremely happy with the way they have developed. My son left to school very well-prepared.
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.
Reply from Cennydd John, Owner at Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster
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…read more
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from Stephane S (Father of Child) published on 29 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Rand A (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been truly blessed with our experience with this lovely nursery and lovely staff.
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.
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Review from Igor N (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Leena P (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Stine K (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from A Y (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Thank you so much for caring and loving my son. He has learnt and grown a lot for these four months. At home, he doesn't stop singing and I am learning new songs from him! He really enjoyed the nursery.
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.
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Review from Connie (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Soumyadip (Father of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from M V (Father of Child) published on 16 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hatching Dragons Westminster has become our extended London family, and my wife and I could not recommend the nursery more to any parent who believes in providing his/her child with a multi-cultural, multi-lingual and caring environment from the very early stages of development.
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.
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Review from Louise R (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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
biggest smiles.
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.
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Review from Marc D (Father of Child) published on 13 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined at 7-months. The nursery initially ticked all our needs: long hours, organic food, mandarin, taking babies. But we are delighted beyond expectations and do not mind the extra 45min journey to bring her there.
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.
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Review from J M (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Mel (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 highly
recommend Hatching Dragons to other families. The bilingual activities, daily outdoor trips, and thorough application of EYFS enables my son to thrive in a way that prepares him well for preschool/reception in the future. Furthermore, the plans for the new site demonstrate Hatching Dragons continued commitment to excellence in childcare and bilingual education.
I am happy and excited for the coming years.
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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from David (Father of Child) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Maryam A (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Current Review Score: 8.0 (7.980)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.0 (7.980) out of 10 for Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.917 for Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster is calculated as follows: ( (11 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 4.917
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.063 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 = 3
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 80 number of registered child places is 16. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.063
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hatching Dragons Nursery Westminster

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 08:00-18:30, Tuesday 08:00-18:30, Wednesday 08:00-18:30, Thursday 08:00-18:30, Friday 08:00-18:30.

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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