Open all year, rooted in the heart of Kentish Town

We know the first few days matter enormously, so we take settling in at your child's pace rather than rushing to a fixed schedule. Your child's key person will be with them from the very first visit, building the kind of strong emotional bonds that Ofsted noted in our 2024 inspection. Most families find a week or two of gradual, lengthening sessions works well, but we follow your child's lead.

Pack a few changes of clothes, nappies if needed, and any comforter that helps your child feel secure. For babies, bring clearly labelled bottles and any specific formula you use. We provide all meals, snacks and sun cream, so you can travel light after that first day.

Days flow between free exploration and more focused activities like our weekly yoga sessions and football, with plenty of time in our large garden for muddy play and vegetable growing. Babies and toddlers have structured naptimes with a dedicated dark area for those who need extra sleep, while pre-schoolers have their own rhythm with quieter spaces available. Fresh fruit and vegetables are offered as snacks throughout the day, with hot meals from Zebedees at lunchtime.

All meals are freshly cooked by Zebedees and delivered daily, so children eat proper hot lunches rather than reheated food. We cater for all dietary requirements and offer fresh fruit and vegetables as snacks throughout the day. The children even grow their own vegetables in our garden and help cook them, with Caversham roasties with rosemary being our signature dish.

Your child's key person will speak with you at drop-off and pick-up, so you hear directly from someone who knows your child well rather than getting a generic handover. We also share photos and updates through our parent communication system, so you can see what they have been up to even on busy days when conversations are brief.

School readiness here means children learning to work in groups, follow instructions and approach tasks independently, but through real experiences rather than worksheets. Growing vegetables, cooking their harvest into Caversham roasties, yoga and football all build focus, turn-taking and confidence. By the time children leave our pre-school room, they are genuinely ready for reception because they have been practising those skills in ways that feel like play.

We received an enthusiastic Good rating at the end of 2024. Inspectors specifically praised the strong emotional bonds staff form with children, our well thought-out curriculum, and how effectively we support children's communication, literacy and language. You can read the full report on the Ofsted website.

Yes, we accept all government-funded entitlements for eligible two, three and four year olds. Our team can walk you through exactly what you qualify for and how to combine funded hours with additional sessions if you need full-time care. Just ask when you book your tour and we will explain the options.