# Sheen Montessori Nursery Sheen Montessori Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Palewell Cottage, Palewell Common Drive, LONDON, SW14 8RE, in East Sheen, Richmond upon Thames. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Smart Southfields Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sheen-montessori-nursery-2810444 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Palewell Cottage, Palewell Common Drive, LONDON, SW14 8RE - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 60 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: no - Phone: 020 3565 8581 - Website: http://www.sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/contact.php - Run by: [Smart Southfields Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/smart-southfields-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2810444 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 12 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | | Achievement | Strong standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Strong standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2810444 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2810444). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2810444) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2810444) - Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2810444) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1704062) ## Fees - Registration fee: £75 - Deposit: £500 Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Richmond upon Thames that publish fees charge £116.76–£124 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Palewell Cottage, Palewell Common Drive, LONDON, SW14 8RE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.459587,-0.259769 - Station: Mortlake, 0.7 miles - Station: Barnes, 0.9 miles - Station: Barnes Bridge, 0.9 miles - Park: Palewell Fields and Common, under 0.1 miles - Park: Richmond Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Lennox Estate Green, 0.4 miles - Playground: Palewell Common & Fields Play Area, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Richmond upon Thames there are about 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 - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the approach is Montessori and early phonics, with SEND support, English-language support and an inclusive setting. Ofsted's 2026 report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching, and achievement, 'Strong standard'. Activities include children's yoga, language classes, sports coaching and cooking. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parent-handbook) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parent-handbook) ### Food Meals are not included in fees. Its website says the setting is nut-free, the kitchen is allergy-aware, healthy snacks are provided and parents provide packed lunch. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parent-handbook) - Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parents/faqs) - Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parents/faqs) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/funding-guide) ### Outdoors Its website lists its own garden, local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/admissions/visit) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parent-handbook) ### Settling in Its website says settling in is a one-hour intro session with a parent, a short session without them, a full session with mealtimes and rest time, led by the key person. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parent-handbook) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parent-handbook) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parent-handbook) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parents/faqs) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/funding-guide) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parents/faqs) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parent-handbook) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parents/term-dates) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parent-handbook) - Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parents/faqs) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parent-handbook) ### Safety Ofsted's 2026 inspection found safeguarding standards met. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parent-handbook) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/admissions/visit) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/admissions/visit) ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/funding-guide) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/funding-guide) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/funding-guide) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/parent-handbook) ### Getting a place Its website says applicants register interest, visit by invitation, join the waiting list, then return the e-signed contract and place acceptance deposit within 7 days. The nursery has a waiting list, a £75 registration fee and £500 deposit. Accepted funding includes funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | East Sheen Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Tower House School | | 4–13 | | | 0.4 miles | | Ibstock Place School | | 3–18 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | The Alton School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Thomson House School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | | 0.7 miles | | Sheen Mount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | | 0.7 miles | | Barnes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The New Spring Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-new-spring-nursery-school-511425) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Rainbow Nursery School - The Pavilion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-school-the-pavilion-ey545819) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery East Sheen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-east-sheen-2778667) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Bees Knees Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bees-knees-nursery-school-123075) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Ceres Nursery Ltd, Working Mums Daycare & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ceres-nursery-ltd-working-mums-daycare-and-preschool-ey432978) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Kido Barnes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-barnes-2879773) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sheen Montessori Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Sheen Montessori Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Sheen Montessori Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Sheen Montessori Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Sheen Montessori Nursery's opening hours? Sheen Montessori Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Sheen Montessori Nursery open all year? No. Sheen Montessori Nursery is open term time only. ### What ages does Sheen Montessori Nursery take? Sheen Montessori Nursery takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. ### What is Sheen Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating? Sheen Montessori Nursery was inspected on 12 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Sheen Montessori Nursery take? Sheen Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Sheen Montessori Nursery? Meals are not included in the fees at Sheen Montessori Nursery. ### Does Sheen Montessori Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Sheen Montessori Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Sheen Montessori Nursery? Yes. Sheen Montessori Nursery lists a registration fee of £75 and a deposit of £500. ### Who runs Sheen Montessori Nursery? Sheen Montessori Nursery is run by Smart Southfields Limited, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Sheen Montessori Nursery follow? Sheen Montessori Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Early phonics. ### Does Sheen Montessori Nursery have outdoor space? Sheen Montessori Nursery lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips. ### Does Sheen Montessori Nursery support children with SEND? Sheen Montessori Nursery lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Sheen Montessori Nursery? Mortlake is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2810444) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk/contact.php) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sheen+Montessori+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJZ1W_4JIOdkgR6WMsiQiHBKs) - 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.