# St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup

St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Old Church Schools, 86 Hayes Street, Hayes, BR2 7BA, in Hayes, Bromley. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged 2½ years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:45, Mon; 09:00–12:00, Tue; 09:00–15:45, Wed–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-pre-school-playgroup-509799  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Old Church Schools, 86 Hayes Street, Hayes, BR2 7BA
- Ages: 2½ years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:45, Mon; 09:00–12:00, Tue; 09:00–15:45, Wed–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri
- Registered places: 48
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8462 7663
- Website: https://www.stmaryspreschoolplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 509799

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509799

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1993 (Reference 509799). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509799)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509799)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509799)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £10.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6.75-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Meals: £10.50 (half day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.stmaryspreschoolplaygroup.co.uk/fundingfees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 09:00–15:45
- Tuesday: 09:00–12:00
- Wednesday to Thursday: 09:00–15:45
- Friday: 09:00–12:00
- Ages: 2½ years to 5 years
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: Old Church Schools, 86 Hayes Street, Hayes, BR2 7BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.376825,0.017156

- Station: Hayes (Kent), 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Husseywell Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Knoll, 0.1 miles
- Park: Hayes Common, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolplaygroup.co.uk/)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.stmaryspreschoolplaygroup.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Baston House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Pickhurst Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Pickhurst Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wickham Common Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hawes Down Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Wickham Park School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jigsaw Preschool Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-preschool-committee-137308) | Good |  | 09:15–15:15 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Birches Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-pre-school-2519716) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Hayeswick West Wickham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayeswick-west-wickham-ey307565) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [NEST Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nest-nurseries-2689360) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Bizzy Bees Montessori Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzy-bees-montessori-pre-school-2741787) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Pink Elephants Nursery Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pink-elephants-nursery-pre-school-2741274) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup cost?

St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup publishes these fees: per hour £10.50 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup offer 30 funded hours?

St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup does not list the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup's opening hours?

St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup opens 09:00–15:45, Mon; 09:00–12:00, Tue; 09:00–15:45, Wed–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri.

### What ages does St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup take?

St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup takes children aged 2½ years to 5 years.

### What is St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 4 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup take?

St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Does St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup have outdoor space?

St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup lists: Own garden and Growing / allotment area.

### What is the nearest station to St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup?

Hayes (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup?

You can call 020 8462 7663 and visit www.stmaryspreschoolplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509799)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.stmaryspreschoolplaygroup.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.stmaryspreschoolplaygroup.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Mary%27s+Pre+School+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJlVNi85Gq2EcRoKxSCyTSs1o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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