# Little Sponges Montessori

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sponges-montessori-ey413470  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 38A Hyde Vale, Greenwich, LONDON, SE10 8QH
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Opening hours: 09:30–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 020 8469 9337
- Website: http://www.littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY413470

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 September 2025, 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/EY413470

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2010 (Reference EY413470). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413470)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413470)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413470)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £35
- Deposit: £300

Fees: not published yet.

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

Address: 38A Hyde Vale, Greenwich, LONDON, SE10 8QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.474706,-0.006156

- Station: Greenwich, 0.4 miles
- Station: Cutty Sark (for Maritime Greenwich), 0.6 miles, step-free access
- Station: Elverson Road, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blackheath, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Greenwich Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: St Alfege Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Dabin Crescent Play Area, 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, http://littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/data/documents/ADMISSIONS-PROCEDURE_1.pdf)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, http://littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/data/documents/Food-Safety.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/data/documents/Food-Safety.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, http://littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/data/documents/ADMISSIONS-PROCEDURE_1.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, http://littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/data/documents/Key-Person-and-Settling-in-Policy.pdf)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, http://littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/data/documents/ADMISSIONS-PROCEDURE_1.pdf)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, http://littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/data/documents/ADMISSIONS-PROCEDURE_1.pdf)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/welcome/cookery-club)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, http://littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/data/documents/ADMISSIONS-PROCEDURE_1.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, http://littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/data/documents/ADMISSIONS-PROCEDURE_1.pdf)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, http://littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/data/documents/ADMISSIONS-PROCEDURE_1.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/welcome/cookery-club)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Morden Mount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Meridian Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| John Ball Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Matthew Academy | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Tidemill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alpha Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-nursery-ey492267) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Imperial Oaks Greenwich West](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/imperial-oaks-greenwich-west-2846260) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Smarteenies Day Nursery and Out of School Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smarteenies-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-provision-ey399002) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Greenwich Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwich-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey542836) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Quaggy Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quaggy-childrens-centre-ey282060) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Scallywags II Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-ii-day-nursery-ey484500) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413470)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlespongesmontessori.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.littlespongesmontessori.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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