Vita et Pax Nursery

6a Priory Close, Green Road, London N14 4AT
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9.8 23 Reviews
  • Vita et Pax Nursery, London
Welcome to Vita et Pax Nursery – A Nursery Like No Other!

From the moment a child steps through the doors, they become part of the Vita et Pax family. Every child deserves a warm, nurturing environment where they feel valued, safe, and excited to learn. Dedicated staff work closely with parents, recognising the vital role families play in early development, ensuring each child flourishes. Through small group and whole-class sessions, confidence, independence, and a true love for learning are nurtured, creating a setting where children feel secure and happy.

A vibrant curriculum offers PE in the school hall, music lessons that spark creativity, and Spanish classes led by a language specialist, inspiring a love for languages from an early age. As part of a thriving school community, children participate in assemblies, workshops, and performances—including a beautifully staged Nativity play, a treasured highlight of the year. Learning extends beyond the classroom with outdoor adventures and enriching trips, such as the magical Chicken Shed Theatre experience. Fresh, nutritious meals are prepared daily by an in-house chef, promoting healthy eating habits. Wraparound care from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM provides additional support for families, ensuring a safe and engaging environment beyond the school day. More than just a nursery, Vita et Pax Nursery is a home away from home—a place where children feel happy, inspired, and ready to embrace the world with confidence. A warm welcome awaits every child and family joining this special community!

Care Provided by Vita et Pax Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Vita et Pax Preparatory School
  • Person in charge
  • Mrs H Lynch (Headteacher DSL)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 3
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 281566
  • Total Places for Children
  • 24
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:30-15:30
    Tuesday 08:30-15:30
    Wednesday 08:30-15:30
    Thursday 08:30-15:30
    Friday 08:30-15:30
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Vita et Pax Nursery

  • £4,200 per child per term


  • They accept the government childcare vouchers and offer a sibling discount.
    Sibling Discount:
    - Second Child: 5% Discount
    - Third Child: 10% Discount


  • Parking
  • There is free on street parking in the surrounding areas.


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Vita et Pax Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Vita et Pax Nursery has 23 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing place to bring your children, I especially find it helps my two children who I nanny for with being more independent with playing which is a life saver for me! With having indoor and outside stay and play.
It's gives them an opportunity to play and discover new things they may have not before.
The staff here are so friendly and amazing overall a good 5 stars from me.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at the school are absolutely amazing and super kind! We come to the playgroup every week and my daughter always enjoys herself, the facilities I have used have always been very clean and hygienic and the staff are very present and interact with the children with different activities and toys
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery and primary school, small class sizes. Learning through play with support for children who are a little behind their peers. Parents encouraged to be involved and also support children so there is a 360 fun, learning environment. Would recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter, and son before her, have both had a wonderful experience at Vita Et Pax nursery.
From the moment we joined we were welcomed with warmth and professionalism. The staff are attentive and it's evident they enjoy their jobs supporting the children with their development. The curriculum is
engaging and activities are fun and educational. My son joined reception with knowledge of his phonics and this has boosted his confidence and ability.
I've particularly appreciated the ease with which I can communicate with the nursery team. The nursery is also well integrated with the wider school. This access and engagement with older children and traditional school routine is great to help with transition to reception and provides socialisation opportunities. The students are polite, welcoming and all know each other, which means it's not an intimidating environment for the younger children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends this Nursery and has since May 2024. He is thriving here and has made such positive relationships with staff and children.
We have formed a nice parent network, were we meet up for parties and made great friendships.
The learning outcomes are fantastic he has learnt to write his name
and recognise the letters within it. I'm so happy with the nurturing care that is provided by the team and the British values that are being implemented in the everyday care he receives.

Reply from Helen Lynch, Teacher at Vita et Pax Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we really appreciate your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is bilingual. She made big progress with her English for the last year of our stay at Vita et Pax. Of course it is the contribution of all the teachers and staff, because she was constantly playing and showing me how her teacher explained bouncing sounds or stretchy ones. What I would like
to mention is the communication between teachers, school and parents - it is amazing, we have an app, in which you can communicate with teachers directly and it helps a lot in understanding things, it helps you to feel confident that if anything happens, Mostly good things - you will know it first and straight away.
I would like to say a big thank you for the warm and kind attitude to our family, and particularly for our daughter. It was a great pleasure to see her first steps in her learning journey. I hope Vita will still keep the same warm and family oriented school, where kids feel like at home, as we felt it from the first day of our staying here.

Reply from Helen Lynch, Teacher at Vita et Pax Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review. The pleasure is ours.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at the Vita Nursery almost a year ago. He has absolutely flourished in every way during the time he has been at the nursery - he has learned so much! He loves going to nursery as well as his teachers and friends. I feel that the nursery has struck a great balance in stretching the children
academically, giving them lots of variety and interesting activities, as well as supporting them to develop socially with their peers and the wider school community within a very nurturing environment. My son is so happy at pick up to show and tell me all about what he's been doing through the day. The school really takes an active approach towards creating a whole family school environment, including the nursery. I have been pleasantly surprised to see the older children helping and looking out for the nursery children. All of the teaching staff clearly know all the children well, and the school community is very wholesome, inclusive and fun.

Reply from Helen Lynch, Deputy Headteacher at Vita et Pax Nursery

We really appreciate and value your feedback, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended the nursery for just over a year now, and I cannot thank the school enough for the progress that she has made in her confidence and development. It is a wonderfully nurturing and wholesome environment with dedicated, highly experienced and much-loved teachers.

Reply from Helen Lynch, Deputy Headteacher at Vita et Pax Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback; it is truly appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic and very nurturing environment. The staff go above and beyond to ensure the wellbeing of the children. They seem to know the children very well also. Would highly recommend the nursery. Our daughter has loved her time so far.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An outstanding learning environment for little ones. Staff go above and beyond to ensure the environment is nurturing and meets the individual needs of all children, as well as collectively. The lead nursery teacher should in fact be put forward for a teacher of the year award!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing school overall. They focus totally on your child and tailor to their needs. My son is very, very happy there and every student is well balance and encouraged to grow in confidence. My son has developed greatly since his first day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery at Vita, is truly a wonderful place for children to grow and flourish. I have had two children pass through the nursery now and they still tell me very often, how much they loved their time there. The staff are amazing and know just what to say and do to make the children feel happy and
comfortable and want to be there. They learn, they play, they have fun and they build the confidence needed, to move on to reception. I highly recommend this nursery. After trying a few nurseries before I found Vita, I can honestly say, it’s the best in the area!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at the nursery since the beginning of the 2021 academic year. The nursery has been a nurturing place, allowing my child to blossom into a confident, curious and caring being. Key staff have decades of experience in working with early years foundation stage children and it shows in
their daily approach towards the children. The staff are approachable and have taken time to work with my child at an individual level, to bring out core strengths in literacy, number work and social interaction. My child is happy to go in every morning and comes home with vivid stories of exciting events during the day. While early years foundation stage facilities are state of the art, the school has a down to earth feel about it. There is a strong emphasis on developing children to become good human beings, overall. If you want your child to thrive in a small, nurturing setting, while being cared for by highly experienced staff, this is the place.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rate the nursery at Vita Et Pax highly enough. Both my children thrived here and were excited to go in every day. Wonderful nurturing, caring environment. I would recommend a visit, you will not be disappointed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Vita et Pax School nursery has been the perfect nurturing environment for our daughter. She has been very happy there and the teachers have really got to know her and how to support her learning. Their experience and knowledge has been exceptional and we feel our daughter has flourished there. The facilities
and opportunities have been astounding. We could not have asked for a better pre school year for our daughter.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a really lovely, nurturing nursery. I have had 2 children attend the nursery and they absolutely loved it. The teachers are caring, supportive and attentive. My children finished nursery confident, independent, happy and ready for Reception. The best nursery in the area!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children flourished in this nurturing environment. The teaching staff have been great at encouraging our children and growing their confidence. It's definitely a well-hidden treasure!
My children have made strong friendships at the school, which started in the nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is one of the best nurseries in the area. Both our kids went to the nursery and then continued in the Vita et Pax primary school. We liked the fact that this nursery was part of a school and benefited from the extensive infrastructure. Also, it is run in a ‘learning driven’ setup rather than a
‘daycare driven’ setup which meant that our kids were academically growing and getting ready for primary school. Overall, in recent years, the school has further enhanced the offering with breakfast club and late club. We love the fact that most of the pupils are from decent families in the local area and hence little kids (and parents) start friendships that shall go for many future years of their life. The nursery staff are experienced and provide excellent care for kids. They are also always ready to incorporate parents’ feedback. And one final thing to mention - the food (lunch menu) provided to the little children is an extensive 3 courses and of high quality.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't speak more highly for the school and nursery at Vita. My children loved the nursery in particular. The staff are all so caring and are really engaged with the children to help them develop. This stood out against other nurseries which did not have such a hands-on approach. There is a clear and
consistent pathway for children in the nursery who then want to move on to prep school. The facilities are great with space inside and outside. The rooms are clean and organised with lots of resources for children to explore. The Nursery Teacher in particular is worth the admission fee alone. She really does nurture children helping them to grow in their development and confidence.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were initially attracted to Vita et Pax by the idea of smaller classes but it was at the open day that we really appreciated what a great place vita is. The students showing us around were so confident, polite, and articulate. They clearly loved the school. I remember thinking that I would like my
girls to turn out like the students who showed us around. Both my children attended the nursery, they couldn't wait to get into school each day. (This is still the case) As parents, we were impressed with the wide variety of activities our girls experienced and the range of subject areas covered. My girls were able to enjoy and explore great indoor and outdoor spaces and were taken care of by experienced and caring staff. The teacher's individual approach to my girls gave them the best possible start to their schooling, whilst the family atmosphere helped settle them into school quickly they have had and continue to have such a happy time at Vita et Pax.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.826)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10 for Vita et Pax Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.926 for Vita et Pax Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (100 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.926

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Vita et Pax Nursery is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 24 number of registered child places is 4.8, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (5)

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Kate Newton

Job Title: Head of EYFS, Deputy Headteacher, DSL, Wellbeing Lead

Joined: 2001

I have had the privilege of being part of the Vita et Pax community since 2001, and over the years, I have had the pleasure of stepping into various roles, from Nursery Teacher to Deputy Headteacher. My journey at Vita has been deeply fulfilling, watching our school grow and evolve into a nurturing environment where children thrive, feel safe, and love to learn.


Throughout my time here, I’ve always believed that fostering a love for learning and promoting well-being are at the heart of education. As the Head of EYFS, DSL, and Wellbeing Lead, I strive to ensure that our youngest learners develop a strong foundation based on the values of care, sharing, and fairness. I work closely with my exceptional team to provide a high standard of teaching that is child-centered and encourages every child to express their understanding with both their peers and the adults in the setting.


Over the years, I have seen children grow into confident, thoughtful and successful individuals. It’s an honour to see the children of my former students now walking through the doors of our nursery, which speaks volumes about the lasting impact we have on families and the trust they place in us. The bond we share with our school community is priceless, and I am immensely proud to be a driving force behind such a dedicated and passionate team.


At Vita et Pax, we embrace the belief that although we may all be different, we are all equal. I am excited to continue contributing to the growth and success of our school, fostering an environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.


Nicola

Nicola Aurelius

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Joined: 2016

I have been working as a Teaching Assistant for over twenty years and hold a NVQ level 3 qualification. I have had the privilege of working at Vita et Pax Preparatory School for over fourteen years, have worked in all year groups, and currently work in the Nursery setting. I am also one of the Wellbeing Team Leads and take pride in looking after the happiness and welfare of all the students in our wonderful school. I have had the pleasure of working with the children who have thrived and flourished in the setting. The children are happy and enjoy coming to Nursery and I feel proud to be part of this incredible team.


Vicki

Vicki Bates

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Joined: 2024

My Name is Miss Vicki Bates I have gained in my years of childcare 18 years of experience working at Cedar Park Nursery. I'm currently now using my knowledge and skills at Vita et Pax Preparatory School.
I am a level 3 qualified practitioner who has the pleasure of having many different roles in my career such as a Nursery manager, Nursery Senco, Nursery Deputy Manager and a room leader. My passion is childcare and working in partnership with families to encourage their little ones to grow and learn.
I am a designated safeguarding lead and an advocate for safeguarding and diversity. At Vitapl et Pax the children can explore and learn through play and child-initiated activities.
Your child matters and we pride ourselves on the enabled environment we have to offer so that your child can learn in all areas of the EYFS.
As a mother of two beautiful boys, I know how important it is to know your child is happy, safe and using their imaginations to learn and explore the world around them in nurturing skills for all children to flourish in this way.


Silvia

Silvia Klucarova

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Joined: 2024

I’m Mrs Silvia, a passionate and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant, and I truly believe that the early years are the most magical time in a child’s life. Watching little minds explore, discover, and grow is not just my job - it’s my joy and privilege! I love working in Early Years because every day is an opportunity to nurture curiosity, spark creativity, and build confidence in young learners. Through play, exploration, and meaningful interactions, I create a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. For me, early education is about more than just ABCs and 123s - it’s about fostering a love for learning, encouraging self-expression, and helping children develop essential life skills that will shape their future.


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Cook

Job Title: Reception Class Teacher

Joined: 2010

I am a qualified teacher with a First Class BA Hons specialising in EYFS; Foundation Stage and KS1. I have been teaching at Vita et Pax School since 2010 and have a wealth of experience having taught in classes from Nursery to Year 3. I am currently the Reception class Teacher. I hold certificates in Safe Guarding, First Aid, Food Hygiene and Mental Health in Education. I love working as part of the EYFS team and am passionate about providing the children with the best start in their education and development, ensuring they are cared for and ready to transition into school.


Frequently Asked Questions about Vita et Pax Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Vita et Pax Nursery accepts?

Vita et Pax Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Vita et Pax Nursery Open?

Vita et Pax Nursery is open: Monday 08:30-15:30, Tuesday 08:30-15:30, Wednesday 08:30-15:30, Thursday 08:30-15:30, Friday 08:30-15:30.

How many Children does Vita et Pax Nursery have capacity for?

Vita et Pax Nursery has capacity for a total of 24 Children.

How far is Vita et Pax Nursery to the centre of London?

9.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.