# Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair) Limited

Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair) Limited is a full-day nursery at Smiles, Montessori Pre School, unit 1 The Fairway, Harlow, CM18 6LY, in Brays Grove, Essex. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-montessori-pre-school-bushfair-limited-2727404  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Smiles, Montessori Pre School, unit 1 The Fairway, Harlow, CM18 6LY
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01279 422922
- Website: https://www.smilespreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2727404

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727404

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2023 (Reference 2727404). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727404)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727404)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727404)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Smiles, Montessori Pre School, unit 1 The Fairway, Harlow, CM18 6LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.757127,0.115063

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bush Fair Park & Paddling Pool, 0.1 miles
- Park: Latton Bush Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Stilecorft Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Purford Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| William Martin Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Latton Green Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Harlow Fields School and College |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Peter Pan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-403444) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Holy Cross Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-cross-pre-school-ey468257) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [VIP Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vip-preschool-limited-2821653) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Home from Home Childcarers - Latton Bush](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-childcarers-latton-bush-2836441) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Schoolgate Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/schoolgate-nursery-403972) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Lattons Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lattons-nursery-limited-2658236) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair) Limited Good at its inspection on 17 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair) Limited take?

Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair) Limited?

Harlow Town is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair) Limited?

You can call 01279 422922 and visit www.smilespreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727404)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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