# The Ark Montessori Nursery

The Ark Montessori Nursery is a sessional pre-school at The Chevening Hub, Chevening Rd, London, SE19 3TE, in Norwood New Town, Croydon. It is registered for 30 children. It is run by Neotrace Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-montessori-nursery-2851111  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Chevening Hub, Chevening Rd, London, SE19 3TE
- Registered places: 30
- Run by: [Neotrace Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/neotrace-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2851111

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2025 (Reference 2851111). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851111)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851111)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851111)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Croydon that publish fees charge £75–£125 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Chevening Hub, Chevening Rd, London, SE19 3TE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.418864,-0.093579

- Station: Gipsy Hill, 0.6 miles
- Station: Crystal Palace, 0.9 miles, step-free access
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Upper Norwood Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Norwood Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Westow Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Lawns, 0.4 miles
- Park: Tivoli Road Community Garden, 0.5 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 Croydon there are about 3.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockmount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The New School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Fidelis College |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Paxton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witty-kiddies-upper-norwood-2652790) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [First Step Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-day-nursery-limited-ey297574) | Good | £96 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Stem Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stem-montessori-nursery-2694035) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Blossom Time Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-time-montessori-nursery-2696891) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crystal-palace-rainbow-nursery-2582051) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bonding School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bonding-school-nurseries-limited-2852274) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Ark Montessori Nursery take?

The Ark Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Ark Montessori Nursery?

The Ark Montessori Nursery is run by Neotrace Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Ark Montessori Nursery?

Gipsy Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851111)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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