Pre-school education for children
Ages 2–5 years
Our full days for older children run 9am-2pm, five days a week during term time. They are also welcome to attend after-school clubs from 2-3pm and our early birds drop off from 8.15am, depending on which centre they are attending.
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Younger children begin attending mornings, 9am-12pm and move to full days when they are ready.
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During the holidays RSG runs PlayWeeks for all ages.
A day at Ready Steady Go
We balance a planned educational programme with spontaneous, child-initiated activities. We both take our lead from the individual children’s interests and build on their abilities.
As well as teacher-led activities, children are given opportunities to choose the activities in which they wish to participate. We encourage sustained, uninterrupted periods of self-motivated play, allowing and enabling children to explore, experiment and think for themselves.
Early Birds & Clubs
Our Early birds breakfast club means you can drop off your child from 8:15am.
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From 2-3pm we run a variety of clubs that your child can join.
Yoga with Beam
Drama with Debutots
Italian & Spanish
Cooking
Science through messy play
Music with Caroline Chan
'Teaching is inspirational throughout the provision. Staff have a wonderful ability to engage with children, capture their interest and ignite their love of learning.'
St John's Wood
'Safeguarding and children's welfare are given the highest priority.'
St John's Wood
'Partnerships with parents is excellent. Parents speak highly of the staff and the care they provide.'
Primrose Hill
'Exceptionally broad and ambitious curriculum, ensures that all children make excellent progress.'
Fitzroy Road
'There is an exceptional key-person system in place. Staff are warm and patient. They embed nurturing care routines to form strong bonds with children.'
St John's Wood
'Staff are dedicated to creating the best possible environment for the children.'
Primrose Hill
'A warm and caring environment, which enables children of all ages to feel safe and secure.'
Primrose Hill
'The children have immense fun and learn about the wonders of the natural world.'
St John's Wood
'Children learn about families from a
range of backgrounds, and there are exceptional links with the local community.'
St John's Wood
'The highly ambitious curriculum and superb teaching is consistent across all of the rooms.'
St John's Wood
"Children are enthralled as they explore and investigate an exciting range of opportunities in the carefully organised indoor and outdoor environments."
Primrose Hill
"Children thrive in this outstanding nursery."
St John's Wood
"The dedicated manager and her staff provide a highly successful, challenging curriculum that builds on what children know and can do."
Primrose Hill
"A happy and loving place, where children learn independence, kindness and a love of learning."
St John's Wood
"Children are incredibly happy and stimulated in their environment."
Primrose Hill
"There are many opportunities for children to become independent learners and to be responsible."
Primrose Hill
"Older children are exceptionally well prepared for school."
St John's Wood
"Children play in a vibrant and harmonious environment that promotes their individual interests and ways of learning."
St John's Wood
"Children demonstrate a broad understanding and develop high-level skills to support them in their future learning."
Primrose Hill
"Teaching is superb. Staff continually model the use of good language."
Primrose Hill
"Inspirational leadership, a highly motivated and reflective staff team, and rigorous self-evaluation at all levels, contribute to exceptionally high standards."
Primrose Hill
"Children are extremely happy in their environment and demonstrate high levels of confidence and resilience."
Primrose Hill
"Staff take every opportunity to stimulate children's interests and deepen their knowledge."
Fitzroy Road
"Children's behaviour is excellent. They show immense respect for their carers and each other."
Fitzroy Road
"The standard of care and education is exemplary."
Fitzroy Road
"An exceptionally varied and exciting programme of play and activities ignite their curiosity and love of learning."
St John's Wood
PlayWeeks
We run fun packed holiday camps with activities centred around a theme in the holidays and at some half-terms.
Playweeks are more informal and less consciously educative than a pre-school week during term time. Wherever possible, there will be a teacher from every centre, bringing familiarity to the child’s experience.
There are lots of free-choice activities, making and baking, and arts and crafts. There is no record-keeping but there are many adventures.
Primrose Hill
Under 2s groups are held in the the Primrose Hill Community centre on Fitzroy Road.
South Hampstead
Under 2s groups are held in the the younger children's space.​
St John's Wood
With separate areas for the 2-3 and 3-5 year olds, and with a large outdoor space this location blends indoor and outdoor learning.
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Arrange a Visit
We welcome families to visit our Primrose Hill centres, meet our educators and experience the Ready Steady Go environment firsthand. Our admissions team is available to answer questions, guide you through the process and help you find the right setting for your child’s early years journey.