# The Montessori Children's House The Montessori Children's House is a sessional pre-school at 34 Robin Hood Lane, SUTTON, SM1 2RG, in Sutton. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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 11 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-childrens-house-ey248359 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: 34 Robin Hood Lane, SUTTON, SM1 2RG - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 30 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 8652 5662 - Website: http://www.montessorisutton.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY248359 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Good - Behaviour and attitudes: Good - Personal development: Good - Leadership and management: Good Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248359 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY248359). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248359) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248359) - 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/EY248359) ## Fees Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Sutton that publish fees charge £80–£118.34 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:30 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: 34 Robin Hood Lane, SUTTON, SM1 2RG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.362495,-0.195980 - Station: Sutton (London), 0.2 miles - Station: West Sutton, 0.5 miles - Station: Sutton Common, 0.9 miles - 14 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Manor Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Collingwood Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Manor Park Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Sutton there are about 3.6 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 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery uses the Montessori approach, as its website says. Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated its overall effectiveness Good and its quality of education Good. Its website says it offers SEND support, cooking activities and library visits. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://sites.google.com/view/montessorisutton/about-us) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://sites.google.com/view/montessorisutton/about-us) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://sites.google.com/view/montessorisutton/annual-trip) ### Care and routines - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://sites.google.com/view/montessorisutton/about-us) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://sites.google.com/view/montessorisutton/about-us) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection found safeguarding effective. ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://sites.google.com/view/montessorisutton/baking-and-cooking-activities) - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://sites.google.com/view/montessorisutton/library-visit/2021-library-visit) ### Getting a place The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sutton High School GDST | | 3–18 | | yes | 0.1 miles | | Robin Hood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | | 0.2 miles | | Thomas Wall Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Robin Hood Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (May 2026) | | 0.2 miles | | The Limes College | | 5–16 | Good (October 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Homefield Preparatory School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.3 miles | | Manor Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Devonshire Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Magdalen Nursery Sutton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magdalen-nursery-sutton-2501600) | Good | £80 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Bright Horizons Sutton Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-sutton-day-nursery-and-preschool-153871) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles | | [Dragonflies Sutton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-sutton-2839083) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Little Orchard at Orchard Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-orchard-at-orchard-childcare-2714432) | Met | | | 0.3 miles | | [Treetops Sutton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-sutton-ey404032) | Good | £80.10 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Playdays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-139946) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Montessori Children's House offer 30 funded hours? Yes. The Montessori Children's House offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does The Montessori Children's House take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. The Montessori Children's House offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are The Montessori Children's House's opening hours? The Montessori Children's House opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is The Montessori Children's House open all year? No. The Montessori Children's House is open term time only. ### What ages does The Montessori Children's House take? The Montessori Children's House takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. ### What is The Montessori Children's House's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated The Montessori Children's House Good at its inspection on 31 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can The Montessori Children's House take? The Montessori Children's House is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time. ### What approach does The Montessori Children's House follow? The Montessori Children's House's website describes its approach as: Montessori. ### Does The Montessori Children's House have outdoor space? The Montessori Children's House lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips. ### Does The Montessori Children's House support children with SEND? The Montessori Children's House lists: SEND support. ### What is the nearest station to The Montessori Children's House? Sutton (London) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Montessori Children's House? You can call 020 8652 5662 and visit www.montessorisutton.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248359) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.montessorisutton.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.montessorisutton.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Montessori+Children%27s+House&query_place_id=ChIJIdjPzw0IdkgRMaPmoXT66V4) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.