# The Montessori Place

The Montessori Place is a full-day nursery at 45 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER, in Hove, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 14 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-place-ey428014  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 45 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER
- Registered places: 14
- Phone: 01273 773764
- Website: http://www.themontessoriplace.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY428014

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 November 2024, 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/EY428014

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2011 (Reference EY428014). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428014)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428014)
- Registered places: 14 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428014)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 12 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/208719)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 45 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.832714,-0.163265

- Station: Hove, 0.4 miles
- Station: Aldrington, 0.9 miles
- Station: Preston Park, 1.0 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Ann's Well Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Dyke Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Palmeira Square, 0.4 miles
- Park: Palmeira Square, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Montessori Place |  | 1–18 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Brunswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Windlesham School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Brighton Girls GDST |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stanford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cromwell-road-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey395529) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Magnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magnolia-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-2846893) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hove Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hove-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey494565) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Each Peach Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/each-peach-childcare-ey457214) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Robins Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-nursery-school-2864923) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Jeanne Saunders Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jeanne-saunders-centre-2805390) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Montessori Place's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Montessori Place Outstanding at its inspection on 19 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Montessori Place take?

The Montessori Place is registered with Ofsted for up to 14 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Montessori Place?

Hove is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Montessori Place?

You can call 01273 773764 and visit www.themontessoriplace.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428014)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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