# MMI Preschool

MMI Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Pavilion, Cottenham Park, Melbury Gardens, SW20 0DH, in Cottenham Park, Merton. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 09:00–15:45, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Modern Montessori International Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mmi-preschool-ey394181  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Pavilion, Cottenham Park, Melbury Gardens, SW20 0DH
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:45, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 020 8947 5453
- Website: http://www.modernmontessori-intl.com/
- Run by: [Modern Montessori International Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/modern-montessori-international-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY394181

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 January 2024, 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/EY394181

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2009 (Reference EY394181). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394181)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394181)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394181)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:45

## Getting there

Address: The Pavilion, Cottenham Park, Melbury Gardens, SW20 0DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.414102,-0.235885

- Station: Raynes Park, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wimbledon Chase, 1.0 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cottenham Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Morley Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Holland Garden, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Merton there are about 3.5 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 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.modernmontessori-intl.com/mmi-raynes-park)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.modernmontessori-intl.com/mmi-raynes-park)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.modernmontessori-intl.com/mmi-raynes-park)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.modernmontessori-intl.com/mmi-raynes-park)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.modernmontessori-intl.com/mmi-raynes-park)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.modernmontessori-intl.com/mmi-raynes-park)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollymount School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Rowans School |  | 3–7 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London |  | 2–6 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| West Wimbledon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hall School Wimbledon |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Donhead Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wimbledon Common Preparatory School |  | 4–7 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-raynes-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-2556617) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Forest Folk](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-ey483521) | Good | £121.49 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Fennies Raynes Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-raynes-park-2652430) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-durham-road-ey465156) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-nurseries-ltd-pepys-road-2670410) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-wimbledon-village-2743042) | Report card Jan 2026 | £129.98 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are MMI Preschool's opening hours?

MMI Preschool opens 09:00–15:45, Mon–Fri.

### What is MMI Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated MMI Preschool Good at its inspection on 18 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can MMI Preschool take?

MMI Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs MMI Preschool?

MMI Preschool is run by Modern Montessori International Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does MMI Preschool follow?

MMI Preschool's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does MMI Preschool have outdoor space?

MMI Preschool lists: Own garden and Outdoor classroom.

### What is the nearest station to MMI Preschool?

Raynes Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact MMI Preschool?

You can call 020 8947 5453 and visit www.modernmontessori-intl.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394181)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.modernmontessori-intl.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.modernmontessori-intl.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MMI+Raynes+Park+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJMV78tMgJdkgRtiWkbXTvl5M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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