# MMI Preschool

MMI Preschool is a full-day nursery at 46 Leslie Grove, East Croydon, CR0 6TJ, in Selhurst, Croydon. It is registered for 73 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Modern Montessori International Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mmi-preschool-ey407707  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 46 Leslie Grove, East Croydon, CR0 6TJ
- Registered places: 73
- Run by: [Modern Montessori International Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/modern-montessori-international-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY407707

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 May 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/EY407707

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2010 (Reference EY407707). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407707)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407707)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407707)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Croydon that publish fees charge £75–£125 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 46 Leslie Grove, East Croydon, CR0 6TJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.380043,-0.089172

- Station: East Croydon, 0.4 miles
- Station: Lebanon Road Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: East Croydon Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Addiscombe Railway Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Dartnell Road Wayside Amenity Area, 0.4 miles
- Park: King George's Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Croydon there are about 3.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Oval Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Tunstall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Chaffinch Brook School |  | 5–16 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| John Wood School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Broadmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Robert Fitzroy Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ark Start Oval Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-oval-day-nursery-2874979) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Ark Start, Oval](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-oval-2629258) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Mindful Nurseries - Addiscombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mindful-nurseries-addiscombe-2806829) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Leapfrog Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-day-nursery-2497724) | Good | £80 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Pumpkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pumpkins-nursery-2597518) | Good | £99.83 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-pre-school-after-school-club-ey541860) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated MMI Preschool Good at its inspection on 21 May 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 73 children at any one time.

### Who runs MMI Preschool?

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

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

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407707)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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