# Clockhouse Preschool Playgroup CIO

Clockhouse Preschool Playgroup CIO is a sessional pre-school at Beckenham Methodist Church, Clock House Road, Beckenham, BR3 4JP, in Elmers End, Bromley. It is registered for 30 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clockhouse-preschool-playgroup-cio-2799541  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Beckenham Methodist Church, Clock House Road, Beckenham, BR3 4JP
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2799541

## 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 June 2024 (Reference 2799541). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799541)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799541)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799541)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Beckenham Methodist Church, Clock House Road, Beckenham, BR3 4JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.407140,-0.040362

- Station: Clock House, 0.1 miles
- Station: Beckenham Road Tram Stop, 0.2 miles
- Station: Avenue Road Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Churchfields Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Library Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Croydon Road Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cator Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balgowan Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Churchfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alexandra Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Stewart Fleming Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clockhouse Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clockhouse-preschool-playgroup-137287) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Elms Daycare Beckenham 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-daycare-beckenham-2-ey482573) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Elms Daycare Beckenham 1](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-daycare-beckenham-1-ey397684) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Fennies Kings Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-kings-hall-ey376223) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bellissima Nurseries (Elmers End)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bellissima-nurseries-elmers-end-ey559852) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [St Edmunds Pre-School Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-edmunds-pre-school-kindergarten-ey417451) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Clockhouse Preschool Playgroup CIO take?

Clockhouse Preschool Playgroup CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Clockhouse Preschool Playgroup CIO?

Clock House is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799541)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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