# Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori is a full-day nursery at St Laurence C of E Church, 37 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2TS, in Catford, Lewisham. It is registered for 22 children and takes children aged from 9 months. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months, 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 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Mindful Nurseries Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mindful-nurseries-catford-montessori-2780933 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: St Laurence C of E Church, 37 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2TS - Ages: from 9 months - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 22 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Phone: 020 3848 9561 - Website: https://www.mindfulnurseries.com/catford - Run by: [Mindful Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mindful-nurseries-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2780933 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 9 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780933 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2024 (Reference 2780933). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780933) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780933) - Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780933) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1745887) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Lewisham that publish fees charge £76–£106 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: from 9 months ## Getting there Address: St Laurence C of E Church, 37 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2TS Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.442059,-0.019954 - Station: Catford Bridge, 0.3 miles - Station: Catford, 0.4 miles - Station: Bellingham, 0.6 miles - 17 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Pool River Linear Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Culverley Green Open Space, 0.3 miles - Park: Ladywell Fields, 0.4 miles - Park: Mountsfield Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Ravensbourne Park Gardens, 0.5 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 Lewisham there are about 2.8 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 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, the nursery was rated 'Expected standard' for curriculum and teaching. It was also rated 'Expected standard' for achievement. ### Settling in Its website says the nursery uses a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.mindfulnurseries.com/faqs?questionId=d8b51e19-2062-4aa7-b247-7af4f31599be) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.mindfulnurseries.com/faqs?questionId=d8b51e19-2062-4aa7-b247-7af4f31599be) ### Safety Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.mindfulnurseries.com/_files/ugd/38a8d1_d454feef30ad4c21888e00fa4e7d055d.pdf) ### Getting a place Its website says parents apply on Gov.uk for a funding code, submit the code to the nursery through the website funding form, and complete the Parent Declaration Form each term so the nursery can claim funding. The notice period to leave is 8 weeks. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Rushey Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles | | St Dunstan's College | | 3–18 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | Holbeach Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Rathfern Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Athelney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Prendergast Ladywell School | All-through | 4–16 | | | 0.6 miles | | Sandhurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Pavilion Nursery (Catford) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pavilion-nursery-catford-limited-ey464237) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Leap Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leap-day-nurseries-ey491164) | Good | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Oak Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-tree-day-nursery-ey555574) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [The Nurtury Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nurtury-day-nursery-and-preschool-2673785) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Jubilee Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jubilee-nursery-2544276) | Outstanding | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Bloomers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloomers-day-nursery-2536558) | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori's opening hours? Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori take? Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori takes children aged from 9 months. ### What is Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori's Ofsted rating? Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori was inspected on 9 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori take? Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time. ### Does Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Who runs Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori? Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori is run by Mindful Nurseries Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori? Catford is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori? You can call 020 3848 9561 and visit www.mindfulnurseries.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2780933) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.mindfulnurseries.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.mindfulnurseries.com/catford) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mindful+Nurseries&query_place_id=ChIJl7TfRnoDdkgRKxzQZpbczqY) - 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.