# Bright Start Montessori Pre School

Bright Start Montessori Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Crofton Oak Scout and Guide Hall, Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8JE, in Locksbottom, Bromley. It is registered for 42 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:30–16:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-montessori-pre-school-137278  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Crofton Oak Scout and Guide Hall, Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8JE
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:30–16:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 42
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 01689 850904
- Website: https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 137278

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137278

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1993 (Reference 137278). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137278)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137278)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137278)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £28.75 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £50
- Deposit: £200

Source: nursery website (https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:30–16:30
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: Crofton Oak Scout and Guide Hall, Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.373091,0.069139

- Station: Orpington, 0.9 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tugmutton Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Broadstreet Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Astro-turf, 0.5 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 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names the Montessori, Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based and Early phonics approaches. The nursery's 2022 Ofsted inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website also names SEND support, a SENCo, an inclusive setting, language classes and drama.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware and healthy snacks are provided.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/policies/Food%20Safety%20%26%20Nutrition%20policy%201025.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and provides daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)

### Settling in

Its website says settling-in sessions are held before a child starts, so they can experience the setting and build bonds with the teachers. Its website also names a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/policies/Support%20for%20Children%20with%20SEND%20policy.pdf)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)

### Safety

At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was rated effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)

### Getting a place

Its website says families send an enquiry through the website form, and on enrolment a non-refundable £50 registration fee and a £200 deposit are due in full. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Tubbenden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Farnborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-daycare-nursery-crofton-2896043) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Crofton Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-crofton-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey267210) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-ey247983) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Hayeswick Farnborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayeswick-farnborough-ey472429) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Angels Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-montessori-ey435453) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [St John's URC Preschool Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-urc-preschool-group-137350) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Bright Start Montessori Pre School cost?

Bright Start Montessori Pre School publishes these fees: half day £28.75 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Bright Start Montessori Pre School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Bright Start Montessori Pre School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Bright Start Montessori Pre School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Bright Start Montessori Pre School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Bright Start Montessori Pre School's opening hours?

Bright Start Montessori Pre School opens 09:30–16:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Bright Start Montessori Pre School open all year?

No. Bright Start Montessori Pre School is open term time only.

### What ages does Bright Start Montessori Pre School take?

Bright Start Montessori Pre School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Bright Start Montessori Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Start Montessori Pre School Good at its inspection on 22 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Start Montessori Pre School take?

Bright Start Montessori Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Bright Start Montessori Pre School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Bright Start Montessori Pre School.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Bright Start Montessori Pre School?

Yes. Bright Start Montessori Pre School lists a registration fee of £50 and a deposit of £200.

### What approach does Bright Start Montessori Pre School follow?

Bright Start Montessori Pre School's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based approach and Early phonics.

### Does Bright Start Montessori Pre School have outdoor space?

Bright Start Montessori Pre School lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### Does Bright Start Montessori Pre School support children with SEND?

Bright Start Montessori Pre School lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Start Montessori Pre School?

Orpington is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Start Montessori Pre School?

You can call 01689 850904 and visit www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137278)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brightstartmontessori.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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