Francis from Studio Cultivate teaches the children to explore the wondrous natural processes that create and sustain the world in which we live.
Francis Smith
Natural World Teacher
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Early Years Education, Pimlico
Established in the early 1960’s
Young England Kindergarten is a family owned and run nursery school that was established in the early 1960’s.
Conveniently located next to the beautiful gardens of St. George’s Square, our open-plan setting is filled with natural light and has a stage as well as teaching rooms. Our children have daily access to expansive lawned gardens as well as a private courtyard. So, whether it’s outdoor play or indoor learning, we’ve got plenty of opportunities for your child to thrive.
Nurturing development
Children are encouraged to explore their potential by our highly qualified staff, developing at a relaxed pace that is both rewarding and fun.
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Extra-curricular
A wide selection of exciting classes and activities, ranging from drama, sports to understanding the natural world.
Early Years Education, Pimlico
At Young England Kindergarten: "where learning is serious fun"
Our team is committed to giving each child the best possible start in life. We draw on more than 60 years of experience to provide a versatile style of teaching that blends contemporary methods with traditional values.
Our experienced and highly capable staff work tirelessly to ensure that your child leaves with confidence and a genuine enthusiasm for learning.
Meet Our Team
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Octavia from The Inside Out Dance
Company teaches a specially designed syllabus of dance to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of children.
Octavia Fearns
Dance Teacher
Miss Pippa runs our wonderful Pippa's Poppet's music classes which take place throughout the week. The classes introduce children to the joy of music with specially written. original songs by West End composer. Pippa Cleary.
Pippa Cleary
Music Teacher
Mr Ben is part of "Little Kickers' and comes into the kindergarten once every week for the hugely popular sports and fitness session. The sessions use football as a fun forum to instil our growing squad with a little extra confidence, coordination, control and sense of camaraderie.
Ben Hawkes
Sports Coach
Miss Charlie joined Young England in January 2025 as our Butterfly assistant. She is in the process of completing her Level 3 in Early Childhood Studies.
Charlie-Bowe Russell
Group Teacher
Miss Kasia joined us in January 2024. She has two children of her own and extensive experience as a nanny. Miss Kasia provides invaluable support for the whole team.
Kasia Bantick
Nursery Assistant
Miss Rayan has been working at Young England since January 2022 as a learning support assistant. She started at Young England as a permanent Nursery Assistant in September 2023.
Rayan Naja
Nursery Assistant
Miss Emily joined in September 2025 having previously worked at Young England as a Group Teacher From 2007 - 2013 when she left to start her own family. Miss Emily brings a wealth of Early Years experience to the team.
Emily Harris
Group Teacher
Miss Kay holds a Montessori Diploma and joined Young England Kindergarten in 1973.
After working as a teacher at the school for six years, Miss Kay then became a joint Principal for twelve years and took over the running of the school in 1989. She stepped down as Principal in 2024.
Miss Kay was awarded a British Empire Medal in The King’s Birthday Honours List 2023 for services to Early Years.Miss Kay believes passionately in supporting children and parents through this exciting chapter of their lives.
Kay King
Proprietor
Miss Lucinda began her teaching career with work experience at Young England Kindergarten, Pimlico, in 2000. She then continued her training and gained a degree in Early Childhood studies, followed by a PGCE in Primary Education specialising in Early Years.
Miss Lucinda obtained her QTS in June 2008 whilst teaching at Eaton House The Manor School. Miss Lucinda re-joined Young England in 2009, became Head Teacher in September 2011 and Principal of The Young England Kindergartens in 2024.
Miss Lucinda was instrumental in Young England Kindergarten, Pimlico, achieving two consecutive Ofsted 'Outstanding' ratings.
Lucinda Byron Evans
Principal
Miss Lucy started at Young England in September 2018 as Deputy Head Teacher & Butterfly Group Teacher. She gained a PGCE in Early Years from Goldsmiths University in 2012 and has been an Early Years Teacher since then. She holds a BA Hons degree in Drama & Film from the University of the West of England.
Lucy Oldman
Head Teacher
Miss Issy is a Montessori trained nursery teacher with a BA Hons degree in History.
She previously worked at two other nurseries prior to starting at Young England in September 2013. Miss Issy is a Butterfly Group Teacher.
Isabella af Petersens
Deputy Head Teacher
Henry joined Young England Kindergarten, Pimlico, in 2013 as School Business Manager and is the son of our Proprietor, Kay King. He previously worked in the renewable energy sector.
He has extensive operational experience in running premium nursery schools and is responsible for admissions, human resources, marketing, accounts, and funding applications.
Henry is an integral part of the senior management team who successfully achieved two consecutive Ofsted 'Outstanding' ratings.
Henry King
School Business Manager
Miss Polly is Montessori trained and first worked at Young England in 2011. She was a Group Teacher for 6 years with Young England before moving to Barcelona to teach English.
Miss Polly re-joined Young England in January 2020 as a Group Teacher. She also runs our Holiday Camp.
Polly Hewlett
Group Teacher & SENDCo
Miss Jaidah holds a BA degree in Criminology and Sociology and has previously worked as an assistant in other nurseries. She joined Young England in September 2022 and holds a Level 3 qualification.
Jaidah Sholay-Bennett
Group Teacher
Miss Krysia has worked in the early years sector for over 25 years. She holds a Diploma in Education, a degree in Early Childhood Studies and Post Graduate qualifications in Child Welfare Practice. Miss Krysia has extensive experience in the early years, teaching in a variety of settings in both her native Australia. the UK and abroad. She is passionate about early years education and play-based pedagogy. Miss Krysia joined Young England in November 2024.
Krysia Evans
Group Teacher
Early Years Education, Pimlico
Sessions
We have a two-termly intake. Children may start in our Spring Term (January – March) or Christmas Term (September – December). Children are welcome to start with us in the term after they have turned 2 years old.
Holiday Camps!
Join us for an exciting programme of activities in the school holidays for children aged 2 to 5 years old, running from 9 am to 3 pm each day.
Miss Polly and her experienced team have put together a fantastic timetable full of engaging activities for your little one.
Expect cooking sessions, planting and nature lessons, outings, picnics, science experiments, scavenger hunts, pottery classes, and much more!
Please follow this link to enquire. New dates to be published soon.
5 mornings per week (8.45 am – 12 pm).
Additional afternoon sessions are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (12 pm – 3.30 pm).
All children in the Caterpillar Session are welcome to stay for lunch from Monday to Thursday instead of the full afternoon, pick up at 1 pm. Fees for the lunch club include a hot V&Me meal.
Please see our timetable HERE.
5 mornings and 3 full days (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 8.45 am – 3.30 pm).
Additional Tuesday afternoon sessions are also available (12 pm – 3.30 pm).
All children in the Butterfly Session are welcome to stay for lunch on Tuesday instead of the full afternoon, pick up at 1 pm. Fees for the lunch club include a hot V&Me meal.
Please click HERE to see our timetable.
OFSTED
Early Years Education, Pimlico
Our last inspection was on 7th March 2024. We are very proud to have been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating. This is our second consecutive rating at the highest level.
Please see the following excerpt:
Children are highly valued by a long serving, deeply caring staff team in this very close-knit nursery. Children often see the nursery as ‘their second home’ as stated by a parent spoken to during the inspection. Staff take great care to greet each child very warmly on arrival and build very close bonds with children.
The curriculum is extremely well thought out and linked intrinsically to children’s skills and interests. All children make excellent progress. They are deeply engrossed in a very broad variety of highly absorbing and stimulating activities.
Staff teach children about the world around them in very well-structured and enriching way.
Our full report can be found HERE.
Ofsted Unique Reference Number: EY496300
Schools For The Future
YEK has long-standing relationships with many of London’s top prep and primary schools. We will help you make the best decision for your child’s next step in their education.
Next Steps: Schools that our children attend 2025/26
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