# Seedlings Montessori Pre-school 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-montessori-pre-school-2860772 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Christ Church, 227 Poverest Road, Orpington, BR5 1RD - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 27 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: no - Phone: 01689 608512 - Website: https://seedlingsmontessori.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2860772 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2025 (Reference 2860772). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860772) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860772) - Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860772) ## Fees - Meals: £6 (half day) Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. 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 Address: Christ Church, 227 Poverest Road, Orpington, BR5 1RD Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.390578,0.095141 - Station: St Mary Cray, 0.6 miles - Station: Petts Wood, 0.9 miles - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Poverest Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The pre-school's website names the Montessori approach and lists cooking activities among its activities. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.seedlingsmontessori.com/) ### 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 kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.seedlingsmontessori.com/faq) - Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.seedlingsmontessori.com/faq) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.seedlingsmontessori.com/faq) ### Outdoors Its website says the pre-school has its own garden, daily outdoor play, and all-weather outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.seedlingsmontessori.com/faq) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.seedlingsmontessori.com/faq) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.seedlingsmontessori.com/faq) ### 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 only (source: nursery website, https://www.seedlingsmontessori.com/faq) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.seedlingsmontessori.com/faq) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.seedlingsmontessori.com/faq) ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.seedlingsmontessori.com/faq) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 0.3 miles | | Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Leesons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles | | St. Mary Cray Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | | 0.9 miles | | Crofton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | St Philomena's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | | 1.0 miles | | St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Tiddlywinks Pre-School @ Poverest](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-pre-school-poverest-ey492522) | Good | | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Bright Beginnings Pre School Petts Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-pre-school-petts-wood-2656646) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Petts Wood Playgroup for Children With Special Needs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/petts-wood-playgroup-for-children-with-special-needs-137332) | Outstanding | | | 0.7 miles | | [Rossy's Rascals](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rossys-rascals-2539394) | Good | £31 | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Orpington Day Nursery 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orpington-day-nursery-2-2696958) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [The Pavilion Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pavilion-pre-school-159394) | Good | | 08:00–17:00 | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860772) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (seedlingsmontessori.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://seedlingsmontessori.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Seedlings+Montessori&query_place_id=ChIJDU09tX-s2EcR4M5k3hl33yI) - 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.