# Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road

Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road is a full-day nursery at Abbey Hive, 84-86 Abbey Road, London, NW8 0QA, in South Hampstead, Camden. It is registered for 49 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Beckett House Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beckett-house-montessori-abbey-road-2893397  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Abbey Hive, 84-86 Abbey Road, London, NW8 0QA
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 49
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 4568 7042
- Website: https://www.beckett-house.co.uk/
- Run by: [Beckett House Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/beckett-house-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2893397

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2893397). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2893397)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2893397)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2893397)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £75

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Camden that publish fees charge £76.80–£108 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 50 a year

## Getting there

Address: Abbey Hive, 84-86 Abbey Road, London, NW8 0QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.538872,-0.185512

- Station: Kilburn High Road, 0.3 miles
- Station: South Hampstead, 0.4 miles
- Station: Kilburn Park, 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Road Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Meadow, 0.1 miles
- Park: Forty Tree Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Violet Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cambridge Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Camden 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 2 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says it uses the Montessori approach. Activities named on its website are music classes, children's yoga, dance and movement, and drama.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.beckett-house.co.uk/faq)

### Food

The nursery's website says healthy snacks are provided.

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.beckett-house.co.uk/faq)

### Settling in

Its website says a child can attend free for short periods before the start date, usually a day or two in the final weeks of the previous term. A parent or guardian must attend, though staff may agree to brief separation. Care details on its website include a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.beckett-house.co.uk/faq)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.beckett-house.co.uk/faq)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.beckett-house.co.uk/faq)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.beckett-house.co.uk/faq)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.beckett-house.co.uk/faq)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.beckett-house.co.uk/faq)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.beckett-house.co.uk/faq)

### Getting a place

Its website says families can arrange a visit or send a registration when ready. A £75 registration fee applies, which is non-refundable and does not guarantee a place. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, and the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ormiston Beachcroft Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Broadhurst School |  | 2–5 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The American School in London |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Arnold House School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Langtry Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langtry-nursery-100540) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Pippin Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippin-nursery-2834312) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Abacus Ark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-ark-ey459238) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Carlton Hill Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carlton-hill-community-nursery-ey305988) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [CCN Acol Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ccn-acol-nursery-ey449662) | Good | £66.40 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [READY STEADY GO St John's Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-go-st-johns-wood-2672858) | Outstanding |  | 08:15–15:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road's opening hours?

Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road open all year?

Yes, Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road take?

Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### How many children can Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road take?

Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road?

Yes. Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road lists a registration fee of £75.

### Who runs Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road?

Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road is run by Beckett House Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road follow?

Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road's website describes its approach as: Montessori.

### What is the nearest station to Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road?

Kilburn High Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road?

You can call 020 4568 7042 and visit www.beckett-house.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2893397)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.beckett-house.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.beckett-house.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Beckett+House+Montessori&query_place_id=ChIJDx7gn5wbdkgRApH3l_Jh2is)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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