# Hummingbirds Montessori School

Hummingbirds Montessori School is a sessional pre-school at 1st Kingston Hill Scout Group, 293 Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5LY, in Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames. It is registered for 36 children and takes children aged 2½ years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–12:30, Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 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, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 25 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hummingbirds-montessori-school-2560307  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 1st Kingston Hill Scout Group, 293 Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5LY
- Ages: 2½ years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–12:30, Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 36
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07546 652362
- Website: https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2560307

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2560307

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2019 (Reference 2560307). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2560307)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2560307)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2560307)

## Fees

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

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Kingston upon Thames that publish fees charge £72–£104.25 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Friday: 09:00–12:30
- Ages: 2½ years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: 1st Kingston Hill Scout Group, 293 Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.424251,-0.290648

- Station: Norbiton, 0.8 miles
- Station: Kingston, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Richmond Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Dinton Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Latchmere Rec, 0.1 miles
- Park: Ham Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Kingston upon Thames there are about 2.9 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 25 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its approaches named on its website are Montessori, Forest school, In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach. Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education Outstanding. Activities named on its website are music classes, sports coaching, and dance and movement.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/what-we-offer)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/what-we-offer)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/what-we-offer)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/the-nursery-philosophy)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says it provides organic food and healthy snacks, and that parents provide a packed lunch.

- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/feesfundingcalendar)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/what-we-offer)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/what-we-offer)

### Outdoors

Its website lists an own garden, a growing or allotment area and a mud kitchen.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/day)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/what-we-offer)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/what-we-offer)

### Settling in

Once a child starts, they are assigned a Key Teacher who tracks their development and helps with the move from home to nursery, according to its website. The nursery also uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/meet-the-nursery-team)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/feesfundingcalendar)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/what-we-offer)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated safeguarding effective.

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/what-we-offer)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/what-we-offer)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/what-we-offer)

### Getting a place

Families register their interest using an online form, after which the nursery contacts them to guide them through registration; its website encourages a visit before enrolling. The nursery has a waiting list. It accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and eligible 30 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agatha's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Latchmere School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Alexandra Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Fern Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Educare Small School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Spring School |  | 4–19 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppet's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-pre-school-ey452871) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Kingston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-kingston-2851440) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiny Thinkers Tudor Drive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-thinkers-tudor-drive-ey541655) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Oranges & Lemons Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oranges-and-lemons-nursery-school-ey313846) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [One Nine Seven Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-nine-seven-park-nursery-2497008) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [N Family Club Kingston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-kingston-2733601) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Hummingbirds Montessori School offer 30 funded hours?

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

### Does Hummingbirds Montessori School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Hummingbirds Montessori School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Hummingbirds Montessori School's opening hours?

Hummingbirds Montessori School opens 09:00–12:30, Fri.

### Is Hummingbirds Montessori School open all year?

No. Hummingbirds Montessori School is open term time only.

### What ages does Hummingbirds Montessori School take?

Hummingbirds Montessori School takes children aged 2½ years to 5 years.

### What is Hummingbirds Montessori School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hummingbirds Montessori School Outstanding at its inspection on 15 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hummingbirds Montessori School take?

Hummingbirds Montessori School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Hummingbirds Montessori School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Hummingbirds Montessori School.

### Does Hummingbirds Montessori School accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Hummingbirds Montessori School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Hummingbirds Montessori School follow?

Hummingbirds Montessori School's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school, In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach.

### Does Hummingbirds Montessori School have outdoor space?

Hummingbirds Montessori School lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Mud kitchen.

### What is the nearest station to Hummingbirds Montessori School?

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

### How do I contact Hummingbirds Montessori School?

You can call 07546 652362 and visit www.hummingbirdseducation.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2560307)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.hummingbirdseducation.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.hummingbirdseducation.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hummingbirds+Montessori+School&query_place_id=ChIJ4aIQHn4LdkgRvNyKx6MjRhI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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