Our Nursery in Pimlico, London
Eaton Square Prep School welcomes children aged 2 to 4 to its nursery at 55-57 Eccleston Square, Pimlico, near Victoria station. Our three nursery classrooms, The Greenhouse, The Beehive and The Treehouse, are inside the prep school, so your child’s first steps in education happen in a calm, happy setting that feels like home.
Our qualified Early Years team follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through play-based learning, with specialist teachers leading weekly Music, Swimming, Mindfulness and Games. Children who join our nursery also get priority entry into Reception at Eaton Square, giving families a clear path from age 2 to 11.
Our Nursery at a Glance
| Nursery at a glance | Details |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2 to 4 years
(Pre-Nursery from the September after a child’s 2nd birthday, Nursery from the September after their 3rd) |
| Classrooms | The Greenhouse (ages 2 to 3), The Beehive and The Treehouse (ages 3 to 4) |
| Hours | Full days 8.30 am to 3.30 pm; Greenhouse mornings 8.30 am to 12.30 pm |
| Location | 55-57 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PH |
| Curriculum | Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), learning through play |
| Fees 2026-27 | £8,230 per term full-time; £5,090 per term part-time |
| Funding | 15-hour free childcare funding for 3 to 4-year-olds |
| Next step | Priority entry into Reception at Eaton Square |
Our Three Nursery Classrooms
Each classroom is designed around the children’s ages, with spaces that invite them to explore, imagine, and play.
The Greenhouse, for ages 2 to 3
The Greenhouse is where our youngest children begin. It offers part-time morning places in a calm, nurturing room designed to help two-year-olds settle, build confidence, and make their first friends.
The Beehive, for ages 3 to 4
The Beehive offers full-time places for three-year-olds. At its heart is a beehive play structure that encourages exploration and imaginative play.
The Treehouse, for ages 3 to 4
The Treehouse also offers full-time places for three-year-olds. Its working treehouse sparks curiosity and a love of nature that lasts all day.
Learning Through Play
At this age, children learn best when they are fully engaged, and engagement comes through play. Our qualified Early Years team plans each day to balance child-led and teacher-led activities, indoors and outdoors.
We follow the EYFS, which covers 7 areas of learning. The prime areas, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development, and Communication and Language, are the main focus for children under 3. Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design build on these as children grow.
We plan around each child’s interests and share their progress with you through Tapestry, where you can also add your own observations from home. You will receive detailed reports at the end of the Autumn and Summer terms and meet your child’s teacher at parents’ evenings in the Autumn and Spring terms.
Read more about our nursery curriculum.
Specialist Teaching and Days Out
Each week, children enjoy Music, Swimming, Mindfulness and Games with specialist teachers. A professional swim coach leads swimming lessons, building children’s confidence in the water from an early age.
Children walk to the park every day and take regular trips to places such as Forest School, the London Wetlands Centre, and the Royal Parks. Highlights of the year include the Christmas Performance, the Easter Bonnet Parade, Sports Day at the Millennium Arena in Battersea Park and the Graduation Ceremony, and parents are always welcome.
Discover a day in nursery life.
Care and Support for Every Child
We plan for each child’s individual needs. Our Learning Enrichment team and a specialist staff member support any child who needs extra help with learning, communication, or behaviour.
For children who speak English as an additional language, our specialist teacher runs small-group Chat and Play sessions. We also encourage children to use their home languages, so English and their first language support each other.
Healthy eating matters too. Eaton Square Prep School holds the Healthy Early Years London Gold Award, and we share our menus with parents through My School Portal.
From Nursery to Reception
Children in our nursery have priority entry into Reception at Eaton Square. Their Reception assessment is informal and play-based, and takes place in their own nursery classroom, so children are unaware it is happening.
This means your child can move from nursery to Reception without changing schools, friends or routines. From there, they continue through our prep school to Year 6.
Explore Eaton Square Prep School.
Nursery Fees and Funding
For September 2026 to August 2027, nursery fees are £8,230 per term for a full-time place (five full days) and £5,090 per term for a part-time place in The Greenhouse (five mornings). Fees are charged termly, with three terms in each academic year.
We offer 15 hours of free childcare funding for all 3- to 4-year-olds. We apply for this on your behalf before each term and deduct it from your termly fee. Please note that we do not accept the 2-year-old funding or the 30-hour funding.
A non-refundable registration fee of £195 applies, and a £3,000 acceptance deposit secures your child’s place.
How to Apply for a Nursery Place
We don’t require an assessment to join our nursery. We offer places on a first-come, first-served basis, and you can register your child from birth.
- Enquire: contact our admissions team using our enquiry form.
- Visit us: come to an Open Morning or book an individual tour.
- Register: complete our registration form.
- Receive your offer: we will be in touch when a place is available.
- Accept: return the Acceptance Form and pay the deposit to secure your child’s place.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Nursery
What age can my child start nursery at Eaton Square?
Children can join The Greenhouse in September after their 2nd birthday and move into The Beehive or The Treehouse in September after their 3rd birthday. If you are hoping for a different start date, please contact our admissions team to discuss availability.
What are the nursery hours?
Full-time children in The Beehive and The Treehouse are dropped off at 8.30 am and collected at 3.30 pm. Children in The Greenhouse attend in the mornings, from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm. All sessions run five days a week during term time.
Do you accept 15-hour free childcare funding?
Yes. We offer the 15-hour free childcare funding for all 3- to 4-year-olds. We apply on your behalf before each term and deduct the funded amount from your termly fee. We do not accept the 2-year-old funding or the 30-hour funding, and we do not offer fully funded places.
Is there an assessment to join the nursery?
No. We don’t offer assessments for Pre-Nursery or Nursery. We offer places on a first-come, first-served basis, and you can register your child from birth. Because our nursery classes are popular, we encourage families to register as early as possible.
Will my child get a place in Reception?
Children in our nursery have priority entry into Reception at Eaton Square Prep School. Their assessment is informal and play-based, and it happens in their own classroom, so children don’t realise they are being assessed. This gives your child a settled move into Reception with familiar friends and teachers.
