Best nurseries in Paddington
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Westminster, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miss Daisy's Nursery School Hyde Park Sessional day care · 65 places · W2 2AX | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Partou Merchant Square Day Nursery & Pre-School Full day care · 69 places · W2 1AJ | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Paint Pots Montessori School Hyde Park Sessional day care · 24 places · W2 2QD | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Micky Star Community Children's Centre Full day care · 62 places · W2 1QR | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Maryam's Nursery Full day care · 45 places · W2 1JB | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Paddington?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Inner London, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Paddington?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Paddington, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Miss Daisy's Nursery School Hyde Park, Partou Merchant Square Day Nursery & Pre-School, Paint Pots Montessori School Hyde Park.
How much does nursery cost in Paddington?
In Inner London, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £238 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Paddington?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
City of Westminster · Maida · Pimlico · St John's Wood · Westbourne · Belgravia · Church Street · Queen's Park Gardens
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.