# Blackheath Montessori Centre

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackheath-montessori-centre-129010  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Independents Road, Blackheath, SE3 9LF
- Ages: from 2 years 9 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8852 6765
- Website: http://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/
- Ofsted URN: 129010

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 4 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129010

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1983 (Reference 129010). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129010)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129010)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129010)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1598622)

## 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 |

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)

Source: nursery website (https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/_files/ugd/4e3aff_516d0c7e486f4ddea5daded002fc8a98.pdf), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: Independents Road, Blackheath, SE3 9LF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.465293,0.007200

- Station: Blackheath, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Lewisham, 0.9 miles, step-free access
- Station: Kidbrooke, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blackheath, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings


## About: a day here

### 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'.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/montessori-method)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site in an allergy-aware kitchen. Breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/food-hygiene)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/food-hygiene)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/_files/ugd/4e3aff_516d0c7e486f4ddea5daded002fc8a98.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/food-hygiene)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/about)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/admissions)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/about)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/_files/ugd/4e3aff_516d0c7e486f4ddea5daded002fc8a98.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/admissions)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/food-hygiene)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/about)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/activities-we-offer)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/activities-we-offer)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/activities-we-offer)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ball Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Heath House Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Matthew Academy | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Brooklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Blackheath Prep |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [My Childcare and Me](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-childcare-and-me-2629656) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Conservatoire Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-conservatoire-nursery-ey486868) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [N Family Club Blackheath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-blackheath-2868862) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [First Steps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-ey557077) | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Village Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-montessori-ey348344) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Manor House Day Care (St Margaret's)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-day-care-st-margarets-2667305) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129010)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.blackheathmontessoricentre.org/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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