Full-day nursery in Blackheath, Lewisham
Blackheath Montessori Centre
Independents Road, Blackheath, SE3 9LF · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Behaviour and routinesStrong standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since December 1983Reference 129010Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 4 March 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places40 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 10 September 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £126.50£12.65 an hour | £76 | £498 | £1,054.17 |
| 3 and over | £110£11 an hour | £70 | £470 | £916.67 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Charge on funded hours
- £4 per hour
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- from 2 years 9 months
- Sessions
- Full day and half day
Getting there
Independents Road, Blackheath, SE3 9LF · More nurseries in SE3
Stations
- Blackheath3 min walk · under 0.1 miles
- LewishamStep-free access21 min walk · 0.9 miles
- Kidbrooke22 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
9 bus stops within 400 m, including Blackheath Hospital, Blackheath Station and Tranquil Vale.
Parks and playgrounds
- Blackheath4 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
- Playground9 min walk
- Playground10 min walk
- Playground11 min walk
- Playground11 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Lewisham there are about 2.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Blackheath Montessori Centre is a full-day nursery at Independents Road, Blackheath, SE3 9LF, in Blackheath, Lewisham. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged from 2 years 9 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fees range from £110 to £145 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery follows the Montessori approach, names an inclusive setting as its support, and lists music classes, sports coaching, and dance and movement. Its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching 'Strong standard' and achievement 'Strong standard'.
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
Food
Its website says meals are cooked on site in an allergy-aware kitchen. Breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says parents should register interest as early as possible by email, with places going to the Secure list first and then the Reserve list. Offers are made by June, a deposit of four weeks' fees is paid on acceptance, and the nursery has a waiting list. It accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Montessori CentreThis nursery | Report card 2026 | £110 | 08:00–18:00 | from 33 mo | This nursery |
| My Childcare and MeFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| The Conservatoire NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| N Family Club BlackheathFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| First StepsFull-day nursery | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| The Village MontessoriFull-day nursery | Report card 2025 | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | 30 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Manor House Day Care (St Margaret's)Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- John Ball Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.1 miles
- Heath House Preparatory School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.2 miles
- St Matthew Academy All-throughages 4–16Ofsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected March 2025 0.3 miles
- All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected March 2025 0.3 miles
- St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected July 2024 0.4 miles
- Brooklands Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2024 0.5 miles
- Blackheath Prep ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.6 miles
- Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham All-throughages 4–16Ofsted: Report cardinspected November 2025 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Blackheath Montessori Centre cost?
Blackheath Montessori Centre publishes these fees: full day £126.50 for 2-year-olds, full day £145 for 2-year-olds, half day £76 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,054.17 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,581.25 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,108.33 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,075 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,250 for 2-year-olds, per week £498 for 2-year-olds, per week £300 for 2-year-olds, full day £110 for 3 and over, full day £125 for 3 and over, half day £70 for 3 and over, per month £916.67 for 3 and over, per month £1,375 for 3 and over, per month £1,833.33 for 3 and over, per month £1,958.33 for 3 and over, per month £1,114.58 for 3 and over, per week £470 for 3 and over and per week £267.50 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Blackheath Montessori Centre offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Blackheath Montessori Centre offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £4 per hour on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.
Does Blackheath Montessori Centre take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Blackheath Montessori Centre offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Blackheath Montessori Centre's opening hours?
Blackheath Montessori Centre opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Blackheath Montessori Centre take?
Blackheath Montessori Centre takes children aged from 2 years 9 months.
What is Blackheath Montessori Centre's Ofsted rating?
Blackheath Montessori Centre was inspected on 4 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 Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Blackheath Montessori Centre take?
Blackheath Montessori Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.
Does Blackheath Montessori Centre accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Blackheath Montessori Centre accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
What approach does Blackheath Montessori Centre follow?
Blackheath Montessori Centre's website describes its approach as: Montessori.
Does Blackheath Montessori Centre have outdoor space?
Blackheath Montessori Centre lists: Own garden.
Does Blackheath Montessori Centre support children with SEND?
Blackheath Montessori Centre lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Blackheath Montessori Centre?
Blackheath is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Blackheath Montessori Centre?
You can call 020 8852 6765 and visit www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org.
Tools for parents in Lewisham
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org) · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 129010 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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