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Detailed fee rates and information on standard monthly fees, both with and without funding, are available for download in their Fee and Charging Policy and monthly fee sheet. They advise parents to review these documents." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Blackheath Montessori Centre accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Blackheath Montessori Centre accepts the 15 hours of Universal Early Years Entitlement for children from the term after their third birthday. They also offer the 30 hours Working Parent Entitlement for two and three-year-olds, subject to parental eligibility as determined by HMRC. Parents should check their eligibility on the Childcare Choices website." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Blackheath Montessori Centre take 9-month-old funded places for working parents?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Blackheath Montessori Centre take 2-year-old funded places?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Blackheath Montessori Centre offers the Working Parent Entitlement for two-year-olds, subject to parental eligibility. Parents should use the Childcare Choices website to determine their eligibility for this funding. 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Specifically, the centre welcomes children from two years and nine months, who typically stay until just before their fifth birthday, supporting their development through their early years." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Blackheath Montessori Centre have outdoor space?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Blackheath Montessori Centre is actively focusing on enhancing its garden area through fundraising efforts. This indicates that the nursery does have outdoor space that they are working to improve, providing opportunities for children to play and learn outdoors." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Blackheath Montessori Centre support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Blackheath Montessori Centre provides extremely challenging teaching tailored to each child's individual needs and stages of development, which is how they support children with SEND. This ensures that all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, receive appropriate and stimulating education." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about Blackheath Montessori Centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents report that staff at Blackheath Montessori Centre keep them well informed and treat their children as individuals. This highlights a positive relationship between the nursery and families, ensuring personalised care and good communication regarding their children's progress and well-being." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I contact Blackheath Montessori Centre or arrange a visit?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can contact Blackheath Montessori Centre by calling them directly on 020 8852 6765. 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Blackheath Montessori Centre # Blackheath Montessori Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · Independents Road, Blackheath, SE3 9LF · Lewisham Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Lewisham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Blackheath Montessori Centre, established in 1993, is a childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4 years located in Blackheath, SE3 9LF. It operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks per year. The centre follows the Montessori approach to early years education, offering a stimulating and vibrant learning environment. The dedicated staff, most of whom hold relevant qualifications, set exceptionally high expectations for all children, providing an ambitious and tailored curriculum. Children at Blackheath Montessori Centre are described as confident, self-assured, and exceptionally independent. They thrive in an inclusive environment, developing strong friendships and displaying exemplary behaviour. The curriculum particularly excels in mathematics and literacy, preparing children well for their transition to school. The setting also supports children with English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and disabilities through teaching that is highly challenging and individualised. Our ethos Blackheath Montessori Centre emphasises a child-led teaching approach within its mixed-age classrooms, where educators guide and support children's chosen activities. The Centre is committed to providing a high-quality educational environment. What it's like Children thrive in an inclusive environment, showing confidence, self-assurance, and exceptional independence. They are confident, use a range of vocabulary, and demonstrate exemplary behaviour, forming long-lasting friendships and feeling safe and secure. High expectations Ambitious curriculum Exceptional independence Montessori approach Stimulating environment Strong friendships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm Age range 2 years 9 months to under 5 years Term time / All Year Mixed Established 1993 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Blackheath Montessori Centre Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10138111 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301166)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129010) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=blackheath-montessori-centre-se3-9lf-129010) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 2 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Blackheath Montessori Centre Last inspected 4 March 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children thrive in an inclusive environment, showing confidence, self-assurance, and exceptional independence. They are confident, use a range of vocabulary, and demonstrate exemplary behaviour, forming long-lasting friendships and feeling safe and secure. Inspector highlights - The quality of education is outstanding. The dedicated staff team provide a stimulating and vibrant learning environment where children of different ages and abilities are exceptionally eager to explore, investigate and learn through play. - Teaching is extremely challenging and tailored to children's individual needs and stages of development. Children make excellent progress in their learning and development. - Staff build secure and trusting relationships with all children. They follow a robust and carefully tailored approach when children start at the pre-school to help them settle in. - The curriculum provision for mathematics and literacy is exceptionally strong. Staff use their skills, knowledge and training extremely well to extend children's mathematical and literacy development. - Children benefit from extra-curricular activities, such as music, French and sports, to build on their interests and acquire skills for life. - Staff are highly skilled at supporting children to understand the link between healthy eating and healthy bodies. Areas to develop - 1 Enhance ongoing professional development to precisely address minor weaknesses in leadership and management. Inspection #10138111 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301166) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Teaching is extremely challenging and tailored to children's individual needs and stages of development, ensuring all children make excellent progress. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language thrive as staff use highly effective strategies to promote their speaking and communication skills and help them to understand instructions. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2020 Date: December 2008 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - June 2020 Outstanding - March 2020 Good - July 2016 Outstanding - June 2016 Outstanding - June 2015 Good - January 2009 Outstanding - December 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Blackheath Montessori Centre ### Is Blackheath Montessori Centre a good nursery? ### What is Blackheath Montessori Centre's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Blackheath Montessori Centre cost? ### Does Blackheath Montessori Centre accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Blackheath Montessori Centre take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Blackheath Montessori Centre take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Blackheath Montessori Centre's opening hours? ### What age range does Blackheath Montessori Centre accept? ### Does Blackheath Montessori Centre have outdoor space? ### How does Blackheath Montessori Centre support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Blackheath Montessori Centre? ### How do I contact Blackheath Montessori Centre or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Blackheath Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Blackheath Montessori Centre. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### My Childcare and Me Blackheath · SE3 0BU 4.8(14 reviews) ](/nursery/my-childcare-and-me-se3-0bu-2629656) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### The Conservatoire Nursery London · SE3 9RQ 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-conservatoire-nursery-se3-9rq-ey486868) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### First Steps London · SE3 9JL 5.0(23 reviews) ](/nursery/first-steps-se3-9jl-ey557077) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Village Montessori London · SE13 5BU 4.9(10 reviews) ](/nursery/the-village-montessori-se13-5bu-ey348344) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Manor House Day Care (St Margaret's) Lewisham · SE13 5SQ ](/nursery/manor-house-day-care-st-margaret-s-se13-5sq-2667305) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bright Horizons Blackheath Day Nursery and Preschool London · SE3 9DZ 4.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-blackheath-day-nursery-and-preschool-se3-9dz-ey413333) [See all nurseries in Blackheath →](/search?q=Blackheath) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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