# Allens Montessori Nursery

Allens Montessori Nursery is a full-day nursery at Allens Montessori Day Nursery, 47 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JH, in Thornton Heath, Croydon. It is registered for 33 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allens-montessori-nursery-ey537580  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Allens Montessori Day Nursery, 47 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JH
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 33
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8771 2728
- Website: http://www.allensmontessori.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY537580

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537580

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY537580). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537580)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537580)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537580)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 10 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1444)

## Fees

| Age | Half day | Per hour | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | – | – | £85 | £368.33 |
| 2-year-olds | – | – | £156 | £338 |
| 3 and over | – | – | £156 | £338 |
| All ages | £42 | £10 | – | – |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.25-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.allensmontessori.com/index.php/fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: Allens Montessori Day Nursery, 47 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.402365,-0.101743

- Station: Thornton Heath, 0.2 miles
- Station: Selhurst, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Thornton Heath Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Green Lane Sports Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Grangewood Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Trumble Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Northwood Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Croydon there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/)

### Food

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/index.php/fees)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/index.php/fees)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/index.php/about-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/index.php/fees)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/index.php/fees)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/index.php/fees)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/index.php/about-us)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.allensmontessori.com/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Beulah Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| David Livingstone Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Shining Lights](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shining-lights-2717369) | Good | £60 | 08:00–17:45 | 0.1 miles |
| [J&S Playhouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/j-and-s-playhouse-2832610) | Good | £80 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Daffodils Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-day-nursery-ey563425) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Tammy's Tiny Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tammys-tiny-tots-ey551191) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Chosen Treasures Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chosen-treasures-early-years-ey561838) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Angels Unlimited Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-unlimited-nurseries-ltd-ey482403) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Allens Montessori Nursery cost?

Allens Montessori Nursery publishes these fees: per week £85 for under 2s, per week £170 for under 2s, per week £255 for under 2s, per week £340 for under 2s, per week £425 for under 2s, per month £368.33 for under 2s, per month £736.66 for under 2s, per month £1,105 for under 2s, per month £1,473.33 for under 2s, per month £1,841.66 for under 2s, per week £156 for 2-year-olds, per week £234 for 2-year-olds, per week £312 for 2-year-olds, per week £390 for 2-year-olds, per month £338 for 2-year-olds, per month £676 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,014 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,352 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,690 for 2-year-olds, per week £156 for 3 and over, per week £234 for 3 and over, per week £312 for 3 and over, per week £390 for 3 and over, per month £338 for 3 and over, per month £676 for 3 and over, per month £1,014 for 3 and over, per month £1,352 for 3 and over, per month £1,690 for 3 and over, half day £42 for all ages and per hour £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Allens Montessori Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Allens Montessori Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Allens Montessori Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Allens Montessori Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Allens Montessori Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Allens Montessori Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Allens Montessori Nursery's opening hours?

Allens Montessori Nursery opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Allens Montessori Nursery open all year?

Yes, Allens Montessori Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Allens Montessori Nursery take?

Allens Montessori Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is Allens Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Allens Montessori Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Allens Montessori Nursery take?

Allens Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Allens Montessori Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Allens Montessori Nursery.

### What approach does Allens Montessori Nursery follow?

Allens Montessori Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does Allens Montessori Nursery support children with SEND?

Allens Montessori Nursery lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Allens Montessori Nursery?

Thornton Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Allens Montessori Nursery?

You can call 020 8771 2728 and visit www.allensmontessori.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537580)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.allensmontessori.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.allensmontessori.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Allens+Montessori+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJp2SZ-c4GdkgRfCJLKMqrhWQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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