“My daughter attended Blooming Years for 3 years and I will be forever thankful for the amazing teachers for fostering a nurturing environment. This has provided her with brilliant foundations, enabling her confidence, curiosity and resilience to flourish. Thank you for loving her so much!”
2 Margravine Road, W6 8HL
A nursery West Brompton families can easily get to
If you live near West Brompton station or along the Fulham Road, Blooming Years Nursery in Barons Court is closer than you might think. Margravine Road is a straightforward ten-minute walk or a short hop on the bus, which makes the morning drop-off genuinely manageable rather than an extra errand. We would love to show you around so you can see for yourself whether it feels right for your family.
Why families choose us
Our approach
The thing parents tend to mention after their first visit is how differently things feel here compared to what they expected. We do not focus on teaching children what to think. We focus on teaching them how to think, which sounds like a small distinction but it shapes everything, from how we set up a room to how a member of staff responds when a child gets stuck on something. The goal is that children leave us with genuine confidence and the ability to work things out, not just a set of things they have been told.
In practice
Settling in is something we take seriously and do properly. Every child starts gradually, with parents present at the beginning, and we talk with you every single day during that period. As the term progresses we hold one-to-one meetings so you always have a proper conversation, not just a wave at the door. We accept both the 15-hour and 30-hour funded entitlements, and we are Ofsted registered and look forward to welcoming our first inspection, which we are confident will match or beat the Good ratings across our other nurseries.
For families in West Brompton
For families in West Brompton, this part of the borough often gets overlooked when people are searching for childcare, because most of the well-known nurseries are further into Fulham or up towards Kensington. Barons Court sits right at the point where that changes, and a number of families from this end of the Fulham Road have found it a natural fit with their daily routine. If you are already heading north in the mornings, whether for work or otherwise, the nursery sits naturally on that route rather than pulling you in the opposite direction.
Address
2 Margravine Road, W6 8HL
Phone
07496 493963Opening hours
8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
Ages
3 months to 5 years
Ofsted
Ofsted Registered
Funding
15 & 30 hours accepted
Getting here
From West Brompton station, the easiest route is along the Fulham Road heading west, with the walk to Margravine Road taking around ten minutes on foot. The 391 bus also runs along Fulham Road and stops close to the nursery if you are travelling with a buggy. Barons Court station, which is the nursery's nearest tube stop, is just a couple of minutes from the front door.
We also serve families from
Ofsted Registered
What London families say
The families already with us can tell you more than we ever could.
“My son went from 1-4 yrs old. He loved it. The staff were patient and kind, offered such a variety of activities, helped him grow in confidence and independence and supported me when I had questions on a few things. He joined reception this year well prepared and ready for his next chapter. Thank you team.”
“Excellent nursery! We are so happy about it. I was so scared about the idea of not finding a good place for my little one. Then I have tried Blooming Years and my baby loves it. The teachers are qualified and they take care of every emotional aspect of the babies. I have visited a lot of nurseries but I never had the same warm feeling.”
Come and visit us
See our nursery for yourself
A visit is the best way to know if we are the right fit for your family. Meet our team, explore our spaces, and ask us anything you like.
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Things parents ask us
Common questions
From West Brompton, we are just a short distance away, with Barons Court tube station being the most convenient stop for families making the journey. Barons Court sits on both the District and Piccadilly lines, making it straightforward whether you are coming from West Brompton or continuing your commute into central London afterwards. The whole journey takes only a few minutes, and many of our families from the West Brompton area find the drop-off fits naturally into their morning routine.
Yes, we accept both 15 and 30 hours of government-funded childcare at Blooming Years Nursery. The 15 hours universal entitlement is available to all children in England from the term after their third birthday, while the 30 hours offer is available to eligible working families. Funding eligibility is confirmed through the government's Childcare Choices website, and we are happy to walk you through what your entitlement covers and how it applies to your specific sessions with us.
We welcome children from 3 months through to 5 years old, so we can be a consistent setting for your child across their earliest years. Places, particularly for babies, can fill up well in advance, so we would encourage families to register their interest as early as possible, even during pregnancy. When places become available, we allocate them based on the order of enquiry alongside any sibling connections to the nursery, and we will always be upfront with you about where you stand on the list.
We are Ofsted registered and look forward to welcoming our first inspection, which we are confident will match or beat the Good ratings across our other nurseries. In practical terms, being Ofsted registered means we meet all the requirements set by the regulator and that you can use funded hours with us. We are not waiting for an inspection to hold ourselves to a high standard, and the practices and ethos you will see when you visit reflect what we expect that inspection to confirm.
When you come to see us, we will show you around the nursery properly and take time to talk through your child's routine, any particular needs, and what a typical day looks like for children in their age group. We want it to feel like a real conversation rather than a tour, so please bring your questions and your child if you would like to. Our settling-in process is gradual and led by how your child is responding, starting with shorter sessions alongside a parent or carer before building up to full days at a pace that feels right for your family.