Sessional pre-school in St Mary Cray, Bromley
Shelly Tots Pre-School
Mountfield Community Centre, 17 Sandway Road, Orpington, BR5 3TU · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Behaviour and routinesStrong standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since June 2015Reference EY490609Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 13 May 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places34 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 14 November 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Registration fee
- £30
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Fees and ages: 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 Sunday
- 09:00–17:00
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
Mountfield Community Centre, 17 Sandway Road, Orpington, BR5 3TU · More nurseries in BR5
Stations
- St Mary Cray11 min walk · 0.4 miles
Buses
18 bus stops within 400 m, including Mountfield Community Centre, Belgrave Close and Blacksmiths Lane.
Parks and playgrounds
- Sandway Park2 min walk
- Village Green2 min walk
- Riverside Gardens3 min walk
- Oakmore Gardens4 min walk
- St. Paul's Cray Recreation Ground9 min walk
- Playground3 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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Shelly Tots Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Mountfield Community Centre, 17 Sandway Road, Orpington, BR5 3TU, in St Mary Cray, Bromley. It is registered for 34 children. It opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Sun. Its Ofsted report card (May 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. It has a Google rating of 4.2 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.
Food
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Tots Pre-SchoolThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 09:00–17:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Mrs Bonds Village NurserySessional pre-school | Outstanding | £42 | 08:00–16:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Shelly Tots Preschool at St Pauls Cray CE Primary SchoolSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:30–17:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Threshers Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Our Lady's Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | £38.50 | 09:00–16:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Twixus (Garland Hill) LimitedFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
| Rossy's RascalsSessional pre-school | Good | £31 | 09:00–15:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.7 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in St Mary Cray6
- All nurseries in Bromley161
- All nurseries in BR519
- Nurseries near St Mary Cray station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.3 miles
- Manor Oak Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2023 0.4 miles
- St. Mary Cray Primary Academy Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected April 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 0.6 miles
- Poverest Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2024 0.7 miles
- Riverside School ages 3–19has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 0.7 miles
- St Philomena's Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.8 miles
- Gray's Farm Primary Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected March 2026 0.9 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 Shelly Tots Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Shelly Tots Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Shelly Tots Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Shelly Tots Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Shelly Tots Pre-School's opening hours?
Shelly Tots Pre-School opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Sun.
What is Shelly Tots Pre-School's Ofsted rating?
Shelly Tots Pre-School was inspected on 13 May 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 Shelly Tots Pre-School take?
Shelly Tots Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Shelly Tots Pre-School?
Meals are not included in the fees at Shelly Tots Pre-School.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Shelly Tots Pre-School?
Yes. Shelly Tots Pre-School lists a registration fee of £30.
Does Shelly Tots Pre-School have outdoor space?
Shelly Tots Pre-School lists: Local outings and trips.
Does Shelly Tots Pre-School support children with SEND?
Shelly Tots Pre-School lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Shelly Tots Pre-School?
St Mary Cray is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Shelly Tots Pre-School?
You can call 07789 503741 and visit shellytotspreschool.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (shellytotspreschool.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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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- 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 EY490609 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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