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Kia Mena Montessori Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
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5.0(23 parent reviews) ·Beckenham sports club, 19 Foxgrove Road, Beckenham, BR3 5AS · Bromley
Number of places
43 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Bromley

About this day nursery

Kia Mena Montessori Pre-School in Beckenham, established in 1994 and privately run, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. Located in The Pavilion at Beckenham Sports Club since 2001, the preschool combines Montessori principles with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to promote holistic child development.

The facility boasts bright classrooms, a covered outdoor play area, and a secure grassy garden within a tranquil, green setting. Open 43 weeks annually, the preschool focuses on fostering independence, creativity, confidence, and critical thinking through carefully selected activities that align with children's developmental stages.

The curriculum includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural areas, all designed to spark curiosity and inspire hands-on learning. The experienced team, led by founder Sharon Hudson, cultivates a warm, family-like atmosphere where every child feels valued and safe.

They encourage a love of learning from an early age, supporting children to grow at their own pace.

Our ethos

Kia Mena Montessori Pre-School integrates the Montessori philosophy with the EYFS framework, focusing on holistic development. Their approach fosters independence, creativity, confidence, and critical thinking through hands-on learning in areas like Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Culture, all within a nurturing, family-like atmosphere.

What it's like

Children are welcomed on arrival by friendly and enthusiastic staff. The setting is well organised and children understand the routines. They are supported to be independent, for example, by placing their book bags in the correctly coloured box. Staff set high expectations for children, who join a circle time for registration, enjoying songs and conversations about the weather and emotions.

Montessori ethosEYFS curriculumOutdoor play areaExperienced educatorsHolistic development

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 08.00 - 17.30, Friday: 08.00 - 16.30, Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1994

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kia Mena Montessori Pre School

Last inspected 31 May 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are welcomed on arrival by friendly and enthusiastic staff. The setting is well organised and children understand the routines. They are supported to be independent, for example, by placing their book bags in the correctly coloured box. Staff set high expectations for children, who join a circle time for registration, enjoying songs and conversations about the weather and emotions.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff provide a breakfast club for children to support their self-help skills with engaging, stimulating interactions.
  • Staff follow a Montessori teaching approach, providing teacher-led group times and free-flow play to support children's development.
  • Children have strong attachments with all staff, which helps them to safely and confidently explore their environment and help themselves to resources.
  • Children benefit from a range of experiences that enhance their individual learning, such as observing caterpillars to learn about caring for living things.
  • Leaders are effective in their ongoing evaluation of the setting, setting development plans and supporting staff's knowledge.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve parents' understanding of child development so that all parents understand how their children learn and develop
  • 2plan group times to ensure that younger children's learning needs are met.
Inspection #10234546 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents provide positive feedback about the setting, particularly the key-person approach. They say that they are kept informed about their children's progress through online systems and conversations, as well as the recent individual parent and teacher meetings

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with leaders and outside agencies to support any gaps in children's development.

Outdoor space

Children eagerly play with carers and wait in the garden until it is time for them to arrive. Children have strong attachments with all staff. This helps them to safely and confidently explore their environment, and help themselves to the resources available.

Parent Reviews of Kia Mena Montessori Pre School

5.0
(23)
Emma
8 months ago

I cannot recommend Kia Mena highly enough to anyone currently looking for a pre-school for their little one. My daughter attended for 2 years and my son is there currently, and they have loved/continue to love their time there. The team at Kia Mena are friendly, caring and encouraging, with a really positive attitude towards learning through play. I have also found the range of options they provide for session times incredibly helpful. My daughter is at school now but couldn’t wait to go back there for summer club - a testament to how much she enjoyed her time there and missed her teachers. I highly recommend it!

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Holly McConnell
10 months ago

Both of our daughters have attended Kia Mena, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible care and support they've received. From the very beginning, the staff have been warm, nurturing, and genuinely dedicated to each child’s well-being and development. Our girls absolutely love the team there — it’s clear how much trust and affection they feel. The nursery offers a wonderful balance of fun, learning, and structure in a safe and welcoming environment. We’ve seen our daughters grow in confidence, make lovely friendships, and truly thrive. Thank you to everyone at Kia Mena for being such a special part of our family’s journey!

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Tina Citaku
a year ago

My eldest daughter (now at school) absolutely loved Kia Mena and still talks about her amazing time there. My youngest is still at Kia Mena and she also loves it and is having the best time. The teachers/teaching assistants are exceptional and keep us updated on all that goes on. They are the backbone of the pre-school and we’re truly grateful for all the love and care they provide for not only the children but also for the parents/carers and the community itself. Its been almost 4 years that I’ve been taking my girls to Kia Mena and the high retention of lovely and high valued staff has meant that it has a lovely, warm and family feel to it. It’s been amazing and I’m so grateful for all they have done. My youngest will start school this year and we’ll all truly miss coming back to Kia Mena. Thank you for everything!!

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Madalyn Hardaker
10 months ago

Kia Mena has been an exceptional setting for our daughter's preschool education. She enjoys every day and has grown and thrived through her time there. The leadership, teachers, and staff are all kind, knowledgable, and supportive. We will miss it tremendously when it's time to move up to big school!

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d b
a year ago

Our son loves attending Kia Mena they really prioritise the children. We have really seen progress with our little one since he began his attendance here. The staff are always smiling, very happy to help and the portal / weekly updates are reassuring and give insight into what they are doing and we can discuss with our son when he is home. The premises is based at Beckenham Cricket Club which is very well maintained and well away from other vehicles, feels safe. Car parking is easy and is free to use.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2013

  • May 2022Good
  • October 2016Good
  • February 2013Good

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