# Kindred Shortlands Kindred Shortlands is a full-day nursery at 19 Bromley Grove, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0LP, in Shortlands, Bromley. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £107.50 to £108.50 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 20 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kindred Education (Kent) Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-shortlands-137250 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 19 Bromley Grove, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0LP - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 45 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8313 9191 - Website: https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/kindred-shortlands - Run by: [Kindred Education (Kent) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kindred-education-kent-limited) - Ofsted URN: 137250 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Good - Behaviour and attitudes: Good - Personal development: Good - Leadership and management: Good Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137250 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1998 (Reference 137250). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137250) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137250) - Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137250) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1647977) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | Per week | Per month | |---|---|---|---|---| | Under 2s | – | – | £102 | £437.50 | | 2-year-olds | – | – | £102 | £437.50 | | All ages | £108.50 (£10.85 an hour) | £72 | – | – | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £31.50 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £10 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £31.50 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £10 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £69 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £37.50 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £34.50 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £23.50 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £11 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £11.75 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £5.50 (per week) - Deposit: £150 Source: nursery website (https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/download_file/1796/804), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours. Ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Weeks open: 51 a year - Sessions: full day and half day ## Getting there Address: 19 Bromley Grove, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0LP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.403192,-0.004693 - Station: Shortlands, 0.3 miles - Station: Ravensbourne, 0.8 miles - Station: Bromley South, 0.9 miles - 13 bus stops within 400 m - 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 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 - Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated the nursery Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says the nursery follows a nature-based approach and names a sensory room, an inclusive setting, cooking activities and library visits. - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, an outdoor classroom, daily outdoor play, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) - Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) ### Settling in Its website says a parent joins the child for a first settling-in session to fill in the All About Me booklet and meet the team. This is usually followed by a 1-3 hour session where the child stays alone, adjusted to how settled they are. Its website also names a key person system and settling-in sessions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/download_file/1796/804) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/download_file/1796/804) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/download_file/1796/804) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/download_file/1796/804) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) ### Safety Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-south-east/kindred-shortlands-nursery-and-pre-school) ### Getting a place The deposit fee is £150. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Harris Primary Academy Shortlands | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | Clare House Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | St Christophers The Hall School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Highfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) | | 0.5 miles | | Highfield Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (June 2022) | | 0.6 miles | | St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Cherubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-ey300440) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-pre-school-shortlands-137356) | Good | | 09:15–12:15 | 0.3 miles | | [Beckenham Montessori Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beckenham-montessori-pre-school-2702057) | Good | | 08:30–14:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Bright Horizons Shortlands Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-shortlands-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey332042) | Report card May 2026 | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Oak Tree Montessori Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-tree-montessori-preschool-2808215) | | | 08:30–16:00 | 0.5 miles | | [St Peters Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-pre-school-2652705) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Kindred Shortlands cost? Kindred Shortlands publishes these fees: per month £437.50 for under 2s, per month £875 for under 2s, per month £1,312.50 for under 2s, per month £1,750 for under 2s, per month £2,187.50 for under 2s, per month £581 for under 2s, per month £871.50 for under 2s, per month £1,162 for under 2s, per month £1,452.50 for under 2s, per week £102 for under 2s, per week £204 for under 2s, per week £306 for under 2s, per week £408 for under 2s, per week £510 for under 2s, per week £153 for under 2s, per week £255 for under 2s, per month £437.50 for 2-year-olds, per month £875 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,312.50 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,750 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,187.50 for 2-year-olds, per month £581 for 2-year-olds, per month £871.50 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,162 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,452.50 for 2-year-olds, per week £102 for 2-year-olds, per week £204 for 2-year-olds, per week £306 for 2-year-olds, per week £408 for 2-year-olds, per week £510 for 2-year-olds, per week £153 for 2-year-olds, per week £255 for 2-year-olds, full day £108.50 for all ages, full day £107.50 for all ages, half day £72 for all ages and half day £54 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Kindred Shortlands offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Kindred Shortlands offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £31.50 per month on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Kindred Shortlands offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Kindred Shortlands offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Kindred Shortlands's opening hours? Kindred Shortlands opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Kindred Shortlands open all year? Yes, Kindred Shortlands is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What is Kindred Shortlands's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Kindred Shortlands Good at its inspection on 21 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Kindred Shortlands take? Kindred Shortlands is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Kindred Shortlands? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Kindred Shortlands. ### Does Kindred Shortlands accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Kindred Shortlands accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Kindred Shortlands? Yes. Kindred Shortlands lists a deposit of £150. ### Who runs Kindred Shortlands? Kindred Shortlands is run by Kindred Education (Kent) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Kindred Shortlands follow? Kindred Shortlands's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach. ### Does Kindred Shortlands have outdoor space? Kindred Shortlands lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom and Local outings and trips. ### Does Kindred Shortlands support children with SEND? Kindred Shortlands lists: Sensory room and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Kindred Shortlands? Shortlands is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137250) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (kindrednurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/kindred-shortlands) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kindred+Shortlands+Nursery+and+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJiSYAQtkBdkgRVxz9bXn9MuQ) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.