# Honey Bears Montessori

Honey Bears Montessori is a sessional pre-school at Eastcote Methodist Church, Pamela Gardens, Pinner, HA5 2QU, in Eastcote, Hillingdon. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri, 38 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Urgent improvement; safeguarding standards not met. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bears-montessori-2743681  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Eastcote Methodist Church, Pamela Gardens, Pinner, HA5 2QU
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 38 a year
- Registered places: 20
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8426 1855
- Website: http://honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2743681

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 11 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement |

Safeguarding standards not met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743681

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2743681). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743681)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743681)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743681)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 1 July 2010). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/520519)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £12.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 8.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £25 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £10 (per week)

Source: nursery website (https://www.honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/timings-and-fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:30
- Weeks open: 38 a year
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: Eastcote Methodist Church, Pamela Gardens, Pinner, HA5 2QU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.585737,-0.402126

- Station: Eastcote, 0.6 miles
- Station: Ruislip Manor, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eastcote House Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Haydon Hall Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Long Meadow, 0.2 miles
- Park: Enigma Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Catlin's Lane Open Space, 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 Hillingdon there are about 3.9 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names Forest school and a play-based EYFS curriculum as its approach. The Ofsted report card inspection in 2025 graded curriculum and teaching, and achievement, as 'Strong standard'. Its website names children's yoga, language classes, cooking activities and library visits as activities.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/timings-and-fees)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/our-approach)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says parents provide a packed lunch, and healthy snacks are provided.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/about-us)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/about-us)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/about-us)

### Settling in

Its website says care is provided through a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/about-us)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/timings-and-fees)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/timings-and-fees)

### Safety

Ofsted 2025 found safeguarding not up to standard.

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/about-us)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/about-us)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/about-us)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/about-us)

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coteford Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Coteford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cannon Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| West Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Harlyn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Warrender Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Newnham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Newnham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Haydon Hall Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-haydon-hall-montessori-day-nursery-ey270688) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Blossom Tree Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-montessori-2729678) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [4 Street Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/4-street-nursery-139078) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Rise Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-montessori-nursery-2559337) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Rosewood Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosewood-montessori-ey268401) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Blue Nest Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-nest-montessori-school-2653373) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Honey Bears Montessori cost?

Honey Bears Montessori publishes these fees: per hour £12.50 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Honey Bears Montessori offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Honey Bears Montessori offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £25 per week on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### What are Honey Bears Montessori's opening hours?

Honey Bears Montessori opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Honey Bears Montessori open all year?

Honey Bears Montessori is open 38 weeks a year.

### What is Honey Bears Montessori's Ofsted rating?

Honey Bears Montessori was inspected on 11 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Urgent improvement. Safeguarding standards not met.

### How many children can Honey Bears Montessori take?

Honey Bears Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Honey Bears Montessori?

Meals are not included in the fees at Honey Bears Montessori.

### What approach does Honey Bears Montessori follow?

Honey Bears Montessori's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Honey Bears Montessori have outdoor space?

Honey Bears Montessori lists: Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Honey Bears Montessori?

Eastcote is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Honey Bears Montessori?

You can call 020 8426 1855 and visit honeybearsmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743681)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (honeybearsmontessori.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://honeybearsmontessori.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Honey+Bears+Montessori+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJmRS-0ZdsdkgRcNMMTZwMVkc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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