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Contact Information
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Phone Number020 3912 2900
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Group/OwnerHatching Dragons Ltd
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Person in ChargeSunita Bagri (Manager)
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Number of Staff10
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When ClosedBank Holidays, between Christmas & New Year
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children80
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Age rangefrom 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingThere is a single parking space which may be accessible with advanced notice
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VisitingVisits are strictly by appointment only for safeguarding concerns. Parents are advised that they can book in an appointment on their website using the "book a visit" button.
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DirectionsLocated 4 minutes from Pimlico station in the heart of the wonderful Grade 1 listed Victoria Gothic St James the Less, the Church School is a former primary school replete with gardens and playground and its own private road. A short walk from either Victoria Station or Vauxhall for the mainline services, it is the perfect balance of work - residential provision for working families in and around South West London
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0800-1830
Jordan Turner
September 29, 2024 at 1:58 pmOur son joined the childcare centre a year ago when he was 9 months. It has been excellent to see him through the journey so far; becoming more aware, discovering to walk, and then speaking many words in Mandarin and English. He is most excited and eager about going to childcare centre every morning and wants to stay longer and playtime in the evenings when we go to pick him up. He loves all his educators, friends and activities, especially in the outdoor space. The educators and management team are exceptionally expert, highly compassionate and loving and see our son as family, just like he sees them. I would highly strongly suggest all parents to check out Hatching Dragons Childcare centre Westminster as we think it’s the best childcare centre our son could have got.
Harper Delaney
October 2, 2024 at 3:02 amShe has become highly confident, enjoys looking after the babies and is proud to know so many Mandarin words already. We sense highly confident having her there, the team is inviting and welcoming, the food/menu is healthy. I wish you had opened earlier! We strongly suggest HD Childcare centre. My daughter loves HD Childcare centre, she loves her friends, talks about the team and her activities all the time!
Spencer Sutton
October 3, 2024 at 3:20 pmFrom day one he felt right at home, crawling away to playtime without a moment of hesitation. It’s now a month later and he is the happiest ever little boy coming to the childcare centre every day, reaching out for the educators and giving them the biggest smiles.
The childcare centre space is fantastic with a cleverly designed inside and a large playtime area outside, set up with different games every day. The educators are all fantastic, genuinely attentive and obviously passionate about what they do. They are able to create a nurturing yet enjoyable setting in which my son has already developed so much.
Lastly, what sets the childcare centre apart is also the bilingual aspect with half of the educators communicating with the kids in Mandarin and half in English. As a non-Mandarin speaking household with a pre-verbal son I can’t truly say if he’s managed to pick anything up yet but either way it’s a definite bonus to an overall incredible childcare centre. My son started at Hatching Dragons Westminster at eleven months.
Elliot Owens
October 9, 2024 at 7:57 amWe are delighted with his development. We are an English speaking household, and within three weeks of attending, our son responded to Mandarin instructions and words! He started at eight months, so it was incredible how well the immersion technique worked. The team are loving and supportive. It’s like dropping him off to his second family home. Our son has been attending Hatching Dragons in Westminster.
Micah Drake
October 20, 2024 at 5:01 pmShe is clearly enjoying it on top of picking up a language we never imagined she would get a chance to. Being what looks like a converted convent or a church, the facilities are incredible, offering a excellent sense of space both in and out, especially when compared to other central London nurseries. This combination of exceptionally attentive team, excellent facilities and incredible value add through use of Mandarin makes Hatching Dragons a no brainer for any kid. Our little one has been going to Hatching Dragons for almost 4 months and we have nothing but praise for all of the team.
Kai Underwood
October 21, 2024 at 8:16 pmMy baby was 12 months when he joined and they have truly made it easy for us to leave our baby under their care and we have seen our kid improve significantly in terms of being more sociable and more creative. Also, we have observed that he has learned all the numbers, colours, animals and he has started to make well-structured sentences in his speaking.
The team are all highly nice and inviting, I highly suggest this childcare centre. We have been truly blessed with our journey with this lovely childcare centre and lovely team.
Parker Brooks
October 22, 2024 at 1:55 pmWe originally chose Hatching Dragons because we truly wanted a bilingual childcare centre, but it quickly became apparent that we were also putting him in a childcare centre with the most incredible team. We do not have any family in London, so the childcare centre became our son’s second home. We have loved all the care and attention everyone has given to our son and we can tell that everyone is there because they truly adore working with kids. Our son has learned so much through the childcare centre’s many activities – from sensory exploration through messy playtime to physical exploration at parks, and of course, Mandarin with the childcare centre’s Mandarin speaking team. We also adore the digital diary they provide, which allows us to quickly get daily updates, as well as skills progression, on our son. We would highly suggest this childcare centre! Our son has been at Hatching Dragons for about 6 months now, and it has been so lovely watching him grow under the guidance of the childcare centre.
Gray Blair
November 5, 2024 at 3:31 pmFrom crawling to walking, babbling to talking, he has received the adore and assistance every parent wishes for their kid when being cared for by others. The whole team are remarkable and I highly suggest Hatching Dragons to other families. The bilingual activities, daily outdoor trips, and thorough application of EYFS enables my son to thrive in a way that prepares him well for preschool/reception in the future. Furthermore, the plans for the new site demonstrate Hatching Dragons continued commitment to excellence in childcare and bilingual education.
I am cheerful and excited for the coming years. My son has attended Hatching Dragons Westminster for almost one year and I am delighted with his development.
Billie Flynn
November 9, 2024 at 11:06 pmConsistently a great atmosphere. The daily routines are fixed, which gives comfort for the kid as well as for the parent. Everyday we receive daily logs for the day including nice photos and videos with descriptions of what the kid has been up to. Hatching Dragons Childcare centre Westminster is a highly nice childcare centre with lovely educators and management.
Reese Finch
December 22, 2024 at 9:46 amThe team are fantastic and create such a cheerful, attentive setting for the kids. The team are excellent at asking for and taking on board requests regarding food, etc., and providing constant updates on development, including photographs and videos. The mandarin music sessions are particularly great and loved by the kids, at which childcare centre team playtime the piano and guitar and sing with them. Our daughter has been attending since she was seven months old and cannot wait to go every morning.
Emerson Cross
December 28, 2024 at 2:50 amMy daughter joined the childcare centre 7 months ago when she was 11-months-old. It has been incredible to see her through the journey so far; becoming more aware, discovering to walk, and then speaking a few words in English and Mandarin!
Every day she looks forward to going to the childcare centre, and upon pick-up, we know she has received excellent care and she has done lots of activities.
The childcare centre recently moved to a new location with its own outside space and improved facilities.
I am not used to writing reviews and do not give compliments in public easily, but all the team and management team are highly expert should be proud of their work, and to them go all my sincere thanks and appreciation. Hatching Dragons Westminster has become our extended London family, and my wife and I could not suggest the childcare centre more to any parent who believes in providing his/her kid with a multi-cultural, multi-lingual and attentive setting from the highly early stages of development.
Charlie Frost
February 2, 2025 at 3:27 amIt has been fantastic in so many ways for my son (who has just turned 2), and for us as parents. The team are outstanding: their energy constantly amazes me, and they are consistently thinking of enjoyable, creative activities for the kids to do. They clearly know each kid so well, picking up and talking about their particular and personal aspects, and adapt activities to meet their needs. The settling in was done with so much adore and care. My son regularly talks happily about the childcare centre team and talks about how he ‘loves them so much’! I’m additionally amazed at the mandarin that he has already been able to learn there, having only been there part time for a couple of months. Hatching Dragons Westminster is remarkable!
Harper Keane
February 2, 2025 at 3:32 pmMy daughter is in the preschool room and is so cheerful – she runs in every day. I have been so impressed by the quality of the teaching, activities (including regular trips out in the local area), how smoothly mandarin is integrated (a new language for my daughter but she’s picking it up and never struggles to understand what’s happening) but most if all the genuine affection from the team and how well they know my daughter as an individual. I wish we’d sent her older brother there! Remarkable loving childcare centre.
Rowan Hobbs
February 19, 2025 at 4:53 pmThe childcare centre initially ticked all our needs: long hours, organic food, mandarin, taking babies. But we are delighted beyond expectations and do not mind the extra 45min journey to bring her there.
The team genuinely adore the kids, are exceptionally attentive, supportive, providing feedback and discussing kids’s developments, routines etc. They ensured settling in went smoothly. The general mood is truly inviting and familial.
The childcare centre continuously ensures that 50% of her carers are mandarin speakers, while there is great diversity among both the team and kids. The space is incredible: high ceilings, lots of space inside and an outside courtyard, under the trees’ shade, used as often as possible by the team with dedicated games and activities. Our daughter loves it and is now a highly energetic and social toddler who loves fruits and vegetables, music, dancing, and painting. She would not have developed those skills as much being cared for at home. Our daughter joined at 7-months.
Micah Lawson
May 8, 2025 at 9:47 pmI consistently see them enthusiastic about their job, I have full self‑assurance that my kid is well looked after. They are doing a lot and varied activities. They answer all our questions and communicate a lot with us. The team are incredible, they are fully dedicated to the kid’s development and they adore to spend time with them.
Drew Quinn
June 1, 2025 at 7:28 amFrom settling in until currently, my son has thoroughly loved it. The team are inviting, attentive and have an outstanding relationship with the kids. My son walks in smiling in the morning with no fuss and is often reluctant to leave! His keyworker is outstanding and I trust her and the team completely. I am highly satisfied with this childcare centre. My husband and I have been sending our son to Hatching Dragons since he was 11 months old in November 2019.
Jesse Lang
June 7, 2025 at 8:58 amShe used to have a big family like her grandmother, grandfather, aunts and nieces so when we came here she was so confused and nervous, but when she joined the childcare centre everything changed. She’s been cheerful, healthy and outgoing. She loves everyone in the childcare centre and talked about everyone at home and at the weekend, she kept asking if we are going to school with a big smile. I am truly cheerful that I chose the best childcare centre ever for my daughter. Thank you so much. This childcare centre was a real family to my daughter.
Charlie Turner
June 9, 2025 at 8:34 amHe has learnt and grown a lot for these four months. At home, he doesn’t stop singing and I am discovering new songs from him! He truly enjoyed the childcare centre.
One thing I was disappointed with was the breakfast – cornflakes and rice cereal. Those are high in sugar and salt for toddlers but the childcare centre uses them even if I have requested not to give them to my son.
But, overall, excellent indoor/outdoor space and lovely team. Thank you highly much. Thank you so much for attentive and loving my son.
Marley Norris
June 12, 2025 at 12:43 pmInitially, there were tears when I picked him up but now when I see him he is consistently smiling and cheerful. The childcare centre is a lovely room for the kids to run around in, as is their playground. It’s nice that all the kids of different ages playtime together, the little ones learn from the older ones, who are attentive of the little ones. The team are highly welcoming and attentive, and I consistently get updates when I pick him up. He is obviously highly fond of them too. He learns so much there, and I’m consistently amazed when I see what he has learnt. As a first time mother, I was a little anxious about parting from my little one for the whole day but Hatching Dragons has made me sense at ease with how attentive they all are of him and how fond he is of them. My son started at Hatching Dragons when he was 11 months old and loves it there.
Milan Marsh
June 29, 2025 at 10:15 amThey’ve made highly great friends from day one and so have the parents. They spend all day painting, playing, doing yoga, discovering Mandarin and English, reading books, discovering and are having the best time. So much so that I have to bribe them with snacks to go home most days. Hatching Dragons Childcare centre Westminster has remarkable facilities inside the childcare centre, several highly spacious rooms with lots of toys and space to playtime. Outside area is functional too. It is also highly secure. Parents receive reports and photos every day via the app and verbal feedback at pickup, also we are given lots of artwork and things kids have made that day. All the educators and managers are loving, highly welcoming and everyone has their key person who provides in-depth feedback to the parents about kids’ development and development. Operating hours are well suited to working parents too. My kids who are three years old have been at Hatching Dragons Childcare centre Westminster for four months now and are highly cheerful there.