AdmissionsWe take childrenfrom the age of two
Most children start in the September after their second birthday. Occasionally a place comes up during the year for a child who has just turned two.
How it worksRegister
Register online any time after your child is born. There is a non-refundable fee of £125.
Book your visit
Once you are registered, book a tour online at a time that suits you.
Tour and meeting
You are shown round the nursery school, then sit down for a chat with Mrs Turner. It is not a group tour: the visit is just for your family.
Offer
We offer places in January, about 18 months before your child starts. A deposit of £2,500 secures the place.
Once registered, your child stays on our list until a place is offered, unless you ask us to take them off.
Settling inA gentle first week, supported every step of the way
Starting nursery is an exciting milestone, and often the first time a two-year-old has spent time away from home. To make sure every child feels safe, secure and confident, we follow a gradual settling-in programme, beginning with a short 30-minute session on day one and gently building up over approximately six days until they are attending their full session.
During your child’s first week, their teacher will telephone you every evening to talk through how the day went, answer any questions, and confirm plans for the next day. For the first few weeks, parents bring their children straight into the classroom until they are ready to say a proud goodbye at the garden gate.
RegisterReady to register?
Registration takes a few minutes. We can only accept registrations after your child is born, and the £125 fee is non-refundable.
Questions parents askWhat age can my child start?
From two. Most children start in the September after they turn two.
When should I register?
As early as you like once your child is born. Places are offered about 18 months before the start date.
Can we visit before registering?
Visits are for registered families. Each family has a private tour and a meeting with Mrs Turner.
What are the hours?
Mornings are 9.00am to 12.00pm, afternoons 12.45pm to 3.45pm, and full days 9.00am to 3.45pm, in term time.
How much does it cost?
A place for five mornings or five afternoons is £4,960 a term. See Fees for full days and other costs.
Do you accept government-funded hours?
We offer Government-funded early education hours. Places where only the funded hours are taken are limited, so please ask us about availability.
Which schools do children go on to?
Our children move on to London’s leading preps and primaries, including Wetherby, Pembridge Hall, Bute House, Notting Hill Prep, Chepstow House, Falkner House, Thomas’s Kensington, Brighton College Prep Kensington, Westminster Under School and The American School in London.
Is there a uniform?
No.
Is Strawberry Fields inspected?
Yes. Ofsted has rated Strawberry Fields Outstanding at every inspection, most recently in September 2024.
Where are you?
In the wing of Notting Hill Community Church, Kensington Park Road, London W11 2ES.