# Beckenham Montessori Pre-school Beckenham Montessori Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at School House, Clare House Primary School, Overbury Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 6PY, in Beckenham, Bromley. It is registered for 10 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 08:30–14:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Beckenham Montessori Pre-School Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beckenham-montessori-pre-school-2702057 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: School House, Clare House Primary School, Overbury Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 6PY - Ages: 2 years to 4 years - Opening hours: 08:30–14:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 10 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 07904 697481 - Website: http://www.beckenhammontessori.com/ - Run by: [Beckenham Montessori Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/beckenham-montessori-pre-school-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2702057 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 November 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/16/2702057 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2702057). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702057) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702057) - Registered places: 10 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702057) ## Fees Funded hours: 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:30–14:30 - Ages: 2 years to 4 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: School House, Clare House Primary School, Overbury Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 6PY Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.403664,-0.013884 - Station: Shortlands, 0.7 miles - Station: Beckenham Junction, 0.8 miles - Station: Beckenham Junction Tram Stop, 0.8 miles - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Kelsey Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Harvington Estate, 0.5 miles - Playground: 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 Bromley there are about 2.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the approach is Montessori, Forest school and nature-based. The Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website names SEND support and a SENCo, plus music and language classes. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/) - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/copy-of-learning-and-develoment) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/copy-of-music-and-nature-focus) ### Outdoors Its website says the pre-school has its own garden, regular park trips and a growing / allotment area. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/copy-of-about-us) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/copy-of-music-and-nature-focus) ### Settling in Its website says each child gets a key person and a six week settling-in window. During every session while settling, progress is discussed with the key person and the Manager. Its website also lists a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/_files/ugd/7eed0f_b346afbcc9d741a286ba43b048c5e927.pdf) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/copy-of-term-session-times-23-24) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/_files/ugd/7eed0f_b346afbcc9d741a286ba43b048c5e927.pdf) ### Safety The Ofsted inspection in 2024 found safeguarding effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/_files/ugd/7eed0f_b346afbcc9d741a286ba43b048c5e927.pdf) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/_files/ugd/7eed0f_b346afbcc9d741a286ba43b048c5e927.pdf) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/copy-of-about-us) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.beckenhammontessori.com/) ### Getting a place To apply, its website says you should arrange a visit through the contact page, then complete the application form. The pre-school accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Clare House Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | | under 0.1 miles | | St Christophers The Hall School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.2 miles | | Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Harris Primary Academy Beckenham | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | | 0.7 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Harris Primary Academy Shortlands | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | Highfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) | | 0.8 miles | | Unicorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Oak Tree Montessori Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-tree-montessori-preschool-2808215) | | | 08:30–16:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Kindred Shortlands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-shortlands-137250) | Good | £107.50 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Little Cherubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-ey300440) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Ladybird Nursery Beckenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-beckenham-ey558462) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [St Peters Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-pre-school-2652705) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [St George's Pre-School & After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-pre-school-and-after-school-club-ey413935) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Beckenham Montessori Pre-school offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Beckenham Montessori Pre-school offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### What are Beckenham Montessori Pre-school's opening hours? Beckenham Montessori Pre-school opens 08:30–14:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Beckenham Montessori Pre-school open all year? No. Beckenham Montessori Pre-school is open term time only. ### What ages does Beckenham Montessori Pre-school take? Beckenham Montessori Pre-school takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. ### What is Beckenham Montessori Pre-school's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Beckenham Montessori Pre-school Good at its inspection on 26 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Beckenham Montessori Pre-school take? Beckenham Montessori Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 10 children at any one time. ### Who runs Beckenham Montessori Pre-school? Beckenham Montessori Pre-school is run by Beckenham Montessori Pre-School Limited, which runs 3 nurseries. ### What approach does Beckenham Montessori Pre-school follow? Beckenham Montessori Pre-school's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school and Nature-based approach. ### Does Beckenham Montessori Pre-school have outdoor space? Beckenham Montessori Pre-school lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Growing / allotment area. ### Does Beckenham Montessori Pre-school support children with SEND? Beckenham Montessori Pre-school lists: SEND support and SENCo. ### What is the nearest station to Beckenham Montessori Pre-school? Shortlands is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Beckenham Montessori Pre-school? You can call 07904 697481 and visit www.beckenhammontessori.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702057) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.beckenhammontessori.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.beckenhammontessori.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Beckenham+Montessori+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJMedW9cMBdkgRvm5eVEP22aM) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.