# BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool

BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool is a full-day nursery at Jean Brown Indoor Arena, Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre, Forest Road, Barkingside, IG6 3HD, in Fullwell Cross, Redbridge. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Pedagogy Auras UK Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barleymont-fairlop-montessori-nursery-preschool-and-afterschool-ey476111  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Jean Brown Indoor Arena, Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre, Forest Road, Barkingside, IG6 3HD
- Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8501 2673
- Website: https://barleymont.co.uk/
- Run by: [Pedagogy Auras UK Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pedagogy-auras-uk-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY476111

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 9 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 9 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 25 September 2025: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476111

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2014 (Reference EY476111). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476111)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 9 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476111)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476111)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 3 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/907858)

## Fees

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

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–19:00
- Weeks open: 50 a year

## Getting there

Address: Jean Brown Indoor Arena, Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre, Forest Road, Barkingside, IG6 3HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.597935,0.090798

- Station: Fairlop, 0.1 miles
- Station: Hainault, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- Station: Barkingside, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fairlop Waters Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Redbridge there are about 3.4 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/fairlop)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/faqs)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/faqs)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/faqs)

### Outdoors

- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/faqs)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/faqs)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/fairlop)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/fairlop)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/fairlop)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/fairlop)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/faqs)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/fairlop/holiday-club-fairlop)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/fairlop)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/fairlop)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/fairlop/preschool-send-local-offer-fairlop)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/fairlop/preschool-send-local-offer-fairlop)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/fairlop/preschool-send-local-offer-fairlop)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/fairlop/preschool-send-local-offer-fairlop)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/fairlop/preschool-send-local-offer-fairlop)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/faqs)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://barleymont.co.uk/faqs)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Rush Hall School |  | 5–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision |  | 5–16 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Fairlop Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Clore Tikva School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mossford Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Avanti Court Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Limes Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Orkids Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-orkids-ltd-2680358) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns Children's Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-childrens-club-ey493845) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bambino Nursery Hainault](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambino-nursery-hainault-2652969) | Good | £59 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Bees Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bees-preschool-2855072) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Flying Start Day Nursery Chigwell Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-day-nursery-chigwell-limited-ey482332) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Peter Pans Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pans-day-nursery-ey500699) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool's opening hours?

BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool open all year?

Yes, BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What is BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool's Ofsted rating?

BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool was inspected on 9 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool take?

BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Does BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool?

BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool is run by Pedagogy Auras UK Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool follow?

BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool have outdoor space?

BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool lists: All-weather outdoor play.

### Does BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool support children with SEND?

BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool lists: SEND support, SENCo, Makaton signing, Speech and language support, Sensory room and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool?

Fairlop is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool?

You can call 020 8501 2673 and visit barleymont.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476111)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (barleymont.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://barleymont.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barleymont+Fairlop+Montessori+Nursery%2C+Preschool+%26+Afterschool&query_place_id=ChIJ7eMfwvej2EcRZj9yl4n5I7U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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