# Busy Minds Montessori Ltd

Busy Minds Montessori Ltd is a full-day nursery at Bensham Manor Community Association, 1 Turner Crescent, CROYDON, CR0 2NP, in Thornton Heath, Croydon. It is registered for 32 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-minds-montessori-ltd-2866796  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bensham Manor Community Association, 1 Turner Crescent, CROYDON, CR0 2NP
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: 2866796

## 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 December 2025 (Reference 2866796). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866796)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866796)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866796)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 19 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1905495)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Croydon that publish fees charge £75–£125 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bensham Manor Community Association, 1 Turner Crescent, CROYDON, CR0 2NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.390858,-0.102822

- Station: Selhurst, 0.6 miles
- Station: Thornton Heath, 0.6 miles
- Station: West Croydon Tram Stop, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wilford Road Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Boulogne Road Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Croydon 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesbourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Elmwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Elmwood Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Chestnut Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Crescent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Broadmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kidsparadise](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidsparadise-ey536851) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Learners Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-2742392) | Report card Jan 2026 | £83 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-little-kidz-nursery-and-preschool-2815816) |  | £80 | 07:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [CW King Fishers Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cw-king-fishers-day-nurseries-limited-2739197) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Inspire Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inspire-day-nursery-ey462144) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Red Robin Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-robin-montessori-ey358567) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Busy Minds Montessori Ltd take?

Busy Minds Montessori Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Minds Montessori Ltd?

Thornton Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866796)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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