Sessional pre-school in Greenwich
Little Sponges Montessori
38A Hyde Vale, Greenwich, LONDON, SE10 8QH · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
Fees
- Registration fee
- £35
- Deposit
- £300
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Greenwich that publish fees charge £60–£112 a day for under-2s (6 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 09:30–15:00
- Ages
- 2 years to 4 years
Getting there
38A Hyde Vale, Greenwich, LONDON, SE10 8QH · More nurseries in SE10
Stations
- Greenwich11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Cutty Sark (for Maritime Greenwich)Step-free access14 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Elverson RoadNo step-free access14 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
5 bus stops within 400 m, including Wat Tyler Road, Hare & Billet Road and Wat Tyler Road / Dartmouth Grove.
Parks and playgrounds
- Blackheath1 min walk
- Greenwich Park3 min walk
- St Alfege Park11 min walk
- Playground8 min walk
- Dabin Crescent Play Area playground9 min walk
- Playground10 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Greenwich there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Little Sponges Montessori is a sessional pre-school at 38A Hyde Vale, Greenwich, LONDON, SE10 8QH, in Greenwich. It is registered for 18 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 09:30–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
Food
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sponges MontessoriThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:30–15:00 | 2–4 yrs | This nursery |
| Alpha NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Imperial Oaks Greenwich WestFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Smarteenies Day Nursery and Out of School ProvisionFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Greenwich Day Nursery And PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Quaggy Childrens CentreFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Scallywags II Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Greenwich17
- All nurseries in Greenwich126
- All nurseries in SE1020
- Nurseries near Greenwich station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2024 0.2 miles
- Morden Mount Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected October 2023 0.5 miles
- St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected May 2026 0.5 miles
- All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected March 2025 0.5 miles
- Meridian Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2022 0.7 miles
- John Ball Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.8 miles
- St Matthew Academy All-throughages 4–16Ofsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected March 2025 0.8 miles
- Tidemill Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.8 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Little Sponges Montessori's opening hours?
Little Sponges Montessori opens 09:30–15:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Little Sponges Montessori take?
Little Sponges Montessori takes children aged 2 years to 4 years.
What is Little Sponges Montessori's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Little Sponges Montessori Good at its inspection on 23 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Little Sponges Montessori take?
Little Sponges Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Sponges Montessori?
Yes. Little Sponges Montessori lists a registration fee of £35 and a deposit of £300.
What approach does Little Sponges Montessori follow?
Little Sponges Montessori's website describes its approach as: Montessori and In-the-moment planning.
Does Little Sponges Montessori have outdoor space?
Little Sponges Montessori lists: Local outings and trips.
Does Little Sponges Montessori support children with SEND?
Little Sponges Montessori lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Little Sponges Montessori?
Greenwich is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Little Sponges Montessori?
You can call 020 8469 9337 and visit www.littlespongesmontessori.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlespongesmontessori.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY413470 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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