# Montrose Pre-School

Montrose Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Methodist Church, Locket Road, Harrow, HA3 7ND, in Wealdstone, Harrow. It is registered for 18 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–15:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montrose-pre-school-509061  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Methodist Church, Locket Road, Harrow, HA3 7ND
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–15:00, Fri
- Registered places: 18
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8863 5800
- Website: http://www.montrosepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 509061

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 November 2023, 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/16/509061

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 509061). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509061)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509061)
- 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/16/509061)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Harrow that publish fees charge £70–£128.57 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 09:00–16:00
- Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years

## Getting there

Address: The Methodist Church, Locket Road, Harrow, HA3 7ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.597108,-0.333952

- Station: Harrow & Wealdstone, 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Byron Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Harrow 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.montrosepreschool.co.uk/projects-7)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.montrosepreschool.co.uk/about-us)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.montrosepreschool.co.uk/team-3)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.montrosepreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.montrosepreschool.co.uk/about-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.montrosepreschool.co.uk/projects-7)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.montrosepreschool.co.uk/eylog)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.montrosepreschool.co.uk/eylog)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars School | All-through | 3–18 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Belmont School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Weald Rise Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Priestmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Growing Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-stars-nursery-ey477688) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Christchurch Kindergarten @ Gange](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-kindergarten-gange-ey436864) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Stars Preschool Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-preschool-nursery-ltd-2579064) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Treehouse Nurseries and Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treehouse-nurseries-and-pre-school-2856312) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [BishopKen Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishopken-montessori-nursery-2817431) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Christchurch Kindergarten Children's Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-kindergarten-childrens-nursery-limited-ey412884) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Montrose Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Montrose Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Montrose Pre-School's opening hours?

Montrose Pre-School opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–15:00, Fri.

### What ages does Montrose Pre-School take?

Montrose Pre-School takes children aged 2 years to 4 years.

### What is Montrose Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Montrose Pre-School Good at its inspection on 10 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Montrose Pre-School take?

Montrose Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What approach does Montrose Pre-School follow?

Montrose Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Montrose Pre-School have outdoor space?

Montrose Pre-School lists: Own garden.

### Does Montrose Pre-School support children with SEND?

Montrose Pre-School lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Montrose Pre-School?

Harrow & Wealdstone is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Montrose Pre-School?

You can call 020 8863 5800 and visit www.montrosepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509061)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.montrosepreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.montrosepreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Montrose+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJOYKYPA8TdkgRitNGtn-jKAQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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