Area avg from
£98/day*
The Willcocks Nursery School
Holy Trinity Church, Prince Consort Road, London, SW7 2BA
0.3 miles · ~3 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 32 Limited spaces
Ofsted: Outstanding Enquire
Imperial College Early Years Education Centre
London, SW7 1NA
Top things to know
Teaching style
Froebelian
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
No
Opening hours
08:45 - 17:15
Max capacity
186 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Imperial College Early Years Education Centre
You'll find The Imperial College Early Years Education Centre on Princes Gardens (SW7 1NA). It's a large nursery with 186 places and an Outstanding grade from Ofsted.
It cares for babies from 6 months to 5 year olds, with outdoor space and SEND support. 15 and 30 funded hours are accepted. It's open 8:45am to 5:15pm year round.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space SEN support
Fees breakdown
- Area average from£98/day*
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularEnquire
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Outstanding
Overall
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Previous inspection
Outstanding
Location
London, SW7 1NA
8 Princes Gardens, South Kensington, London, Greater London, SW7 1NA
Get directionsFrequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Imperial College Early Years Education Centre is located at 8 Princes Gardens, South Kensington, London, Greater London, SW7 1NA.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Imperial College Early Years Education Centre accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Imperial College Early Years Education Centre accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Imperial College Early Years Education Centre is usually open from 08:45 to 17:15. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Please contact Imperial College Early Years Education Centre directly to confirm whether meals are included in the nursery fees.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Imperial College Early Years Education Centre directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
What will Imperial College Early Years Education Centre cost me?
Answer four quick questions. You'll see your monthly cost straight away.
1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £98 a day for 10 hours. Imperial College Early Years Education Centre hasn't listed a price yet, so this is the area average
You'd pay about
£1,192a month
£14,308 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £2,123
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£931
- You pay
- £1,192
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £196/wk 14 weeks full fee: £490/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
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