Ofsted Good · Central London
A nursery where your child truly belongs.
An independent nursery in the heart of the City of London, caring for children from 8 weeks to 5 years. Warm, purposeful, and trusted by City families and across the globe.
Three things set us apart
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Warm by nature
The kind of place where staff remember what your child had for breakfast yesterday, and children ask to go back after the holidays. That's who we are.
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Professional by design
A purpose-built 7,000 sq ft setting, qualified team, fresh meals cooked on site, and five-times-yearly development tracking — care demonstrated, not just described.
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Made for the City
A short walk from the Elizabeth Line, Farringdon, Barbican, and St Paul's, beside St Bartholomew's Hospital. We understand working families — that's who we were built to serve.
We're part of the City of London's Best Start Family Hub
Free advice, activities and support for families in the City - from pregnancy through to age 19. Find out what's on offer and how to get involved.
Visit the Family Hub →
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Ofsted: Good
Rated Good across all areas at our most recent inspection. read it →
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8 weeks to 5 years
Babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers — continuity from the very beginning.
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Fresh meals, every day
Cooked on site by our experienced chef using fresh ingredients. No packed lunches to worry about.
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Central London's nursery
At 14 West Smithfield — minutes away from The Elizabeth Line, Farringdon, City Thames Link, Barbican and St Paul's.
An independent nursery, run with care.
Smithfield House has been part of the City of London for many years. We're independently owned and run — not part of a chain — and our team has chosen to work here because they care about early years, not just childcare.
Our setting is purpose-built: secure, spacious, and designed around the needs of babies and young children. But what parents tell us most is that their children love coming here. That's the part we're most proud of.
Learn more about our nursery →Latest from Smithfield
News, funding updates and what's happening in our rooms.
- 19/08/2026 City of London Best Start Family Hub From September, the City of London Best Start Family Hub is running a new parenting programme, Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities… Read more →
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02/07/2026
Baby Steps with the NSPCC
We've joined the NSPCC Baby Steps programme, supporting families through the first months of parenthood.
Read more →
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02/07/2026
Funded hours are expanding — what it means for you
From September, more working families qualify for government-funded childcare. Here's a plain-English guide to what's changing.
Read more →
Recognised across the City
Working with the City of London
Rated Good by Ofsted, and proud to hold awards from the Mayor of London that reflect the standard of care families find here.
Rated Good by Ofsted
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Healthy Early Years London
First Steps Award — awarded by the Mayor of London.
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Healthy Early Years London
Bronze Award — awarded by the Mayor of London.
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COLTALE
City of London Talks and Listens Enthusiastically — supporting speech, language and communication.
Ready to find out more?
The best way to understand Smithfield is to visit. Book a tour of our setting and meet the team — we'd love to show you around.
