Sessional pre-school in Poverest, Bromley
Seedlings Montessori Pre-school
Christ Church, 227 Poverest Road, Orpington, BR5 1RD · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 4.8 on Google (5 reviews)
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
Fees
- Meals
- £6
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 09:00–16:00
- Ages
- 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
Getting there
Christ Church, 227 Poverest Road, Orpington, BR5 1RD · More nurseries in BR5
Stations
- St Mary Cray15 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Petts Wood22 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
15 bus stops within 400 m, including Poverest Road / Church Hill Wood, Poverest Road / Chislehurst Road and Church Hill Wood.
Parks and playgrounds
- Poverest Park7 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Playground9 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Bromley there are about 2.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Seedlings Montessori Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Christ Church, 227 Poverest Road, Orpington, BR5 1RD, in Poverest, Bromley. It is registered for 27 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The pre-school's website names the Montessori approach and lists cooking activities among its activities.
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are not included in the fees, and the meal charge is £6 per half day. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware, parents provide a packed lunch, and healthy snacks are provided.
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the pre-school has its own garden, daily outdoor play, and all-weather outdoor play.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Settling in
The pre-school has no set minimum attendance. Its website says it recommends 2 to 3 sessions per week for 2-3 year olds (around three) to help children settle in, build confidence and establish routine.
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families can book a visit to see the pre-school, or register interest by joining the waiting list via the registration form. The pre-school has a waiting list and accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedlings Montessori Pre-schoolThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | 2–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Tiddlywinks Pre-School @ PoverestFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Bright Beginnings Pre School Petts WoodSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Petts Wood Playgroup for Children With Special NeedsSessional pre-school | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
| Rossy's RascalsSessional pre-school | Good | £31 | 09:00–15:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.7 miles |
| Orpington Day Nursery 2Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
| The Pavilion Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–17:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.7 miles |
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Poverest Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2024 0.3 miles
- Perry Hall Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.5 miles
- Leesons Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected June 2025 0.7 miles
- St. Mary Cray Primary Academy Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2023 0.9 miles
- Crofton Infant School Primaryages 2–7has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.9 miles
- Crofton Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Outstandinginspected July 2024 1.0 miles
- St Philomena's Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 1.0 miles
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected November 2022 1.1 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Seedlings Montessori Pre-school offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Seedlings Montessori Pre-school offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Seedlings Montessori Pre-school take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Seedlings Montessori Pre-school offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Seedlings Montessori Pre-school's opening hours?
Seedlings Montessori Pre-school opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Seedlings Montessori Pre-school open all year?
No. Seedlings Montessori Pre-school is open term time only.
What ages does Seedlings Montessori Pre-school take?
Seedlings Montessori Pre-school takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.
How many children can Seedlings Montessori Pre-school take?
Seedlings Montessori Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Seedlings Montessori Pre-school?
Meals are not included in the fees at Seedlings Montessori Pre-school.
What approach does Seedlings Montessori Pre-school follow?
Seedlings Montessori Pre-school's website describes its approach as: Montessori.
Does Seedlings Montessori Pre-school have outdoor space?
Seedlings Montessori Pre-school lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and All-weather outdoor play.
What is the nearest station to Seedlings Montessori Pre-school?
St Mary Cray is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Seedlings Montessori Pre-school?
You can call 01689 608512 and visit seedlingsmontessori.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (seedlingsmontessori.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2860772 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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