# Shelly Tots Pre-School

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shelly-tots-pre-school-ey490609  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Mountfield Community Centre, 17 Sandway Road, Orpington, BR5 3TU
- Opening hours: 09:00–17:00, Mon–Sun
- Registered places: 34
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07789 503741
- Website: http://shellytotspreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY490609

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 13 May 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/EY490609

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2015 (Reference EY490609). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490609)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490609)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490609)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1264703)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £30

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees and ages: 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 Sunday: 09:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: Mountfield Community Centre, 17 Sandway Road, Orpington, BR5 3TU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.393846,0.116274

- Station: St Mary Cray, 0.4 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sandway Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Village Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Riverside Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Oakmore Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: St. Paul's Cray Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.shellytotspreschool.com/copy-of-policies)

### Outdoors

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.shellytotspreschool.com/copy-of-staffing-2)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.shellytotspreschool.com/copy-of-policies)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.shellytotspreschool.com/copy-of-policies)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.shellytotspreschool.com/copy-of-policies)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.shellytotspreschool.com/copy-of-policies)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.shellytotspreschool.com/)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.shellytotspreschool.com/copy-of-policies)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Manor Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 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 | 0.6 miles |
| Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Riverside School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Philomena's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Gray's Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mrs Bonds Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mrs-bonds-village-nursery-ey335177) | Outstanding | £42 | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Shelly Tots Preschool at St Pauls Cray CE Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shelly-tots-preschool-at-st-pauls-cray-ce-primary-school-2856029) |  |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Threshers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/threshers-day-nursery-137251) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Our Lady's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-ladys-pre-school-ey431739) | Good | £38.50 | 09:00–16:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Twixus (Garland Hill) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twixus-garland-hill-limited-137253) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Rossy's Rascals](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rossys-rascals-2539394) | Good | £31 | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490609)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (shellytotspreschool.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://shellytotspreschool.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shelly+Tots+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJlypVA16s2EcRrFXKUpix3Xc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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