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Playhouse Montessori

Ofsted: Expected standard·1a Dunbar Avenue, LONDON, SW16 4SB · Croydon
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2026
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Playhouse Montessori, established in 2006, is a childcare setting in Norbury, London, providing care and education for children aged 1 to 4 years. 45 am to 6 pm all year round, the nursery prides itself on creating a warm, welcoming, and stimulating learning environment where children are eager to start their busy day.

The manager has a clear vision for inclusive care and education, supported by a dedicated team of 10 staff, several of whom hold advanced childcare qualifications. The Montessori curriculum is specifically designed to enhance children's concentration, attention, and communication skills.

The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities by working closely with early years and inclusion teams, providing targeted assistance. Playhouse Montessori fosters a strong partnership with parents, who appreciate the family-like atmosphere and the progress their children make.

The setting also encourages a positive sense of self and community engagement through activities like weekly trips to local parks and libraries, and by celebrating diverse festivals. Staff well-being is a priority, with the manager providing regular supervision and professional development opportunities.

Our ethos

Playhouse Montessori is committed to delivering high-quality care and education by integrating the EYFS framework and the Montessori Approach. They aim to foster curiosity, creativity, and self-assurance in a secure, stimulating environment that serves as a second home for children, encouraging them to thrive at their own pace. The nursery values strong partnerships with parents, involving them in their child’s educational journey.

What it's like

Staff create a warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment, and children are eager to start their busy day. Children benefit from meaningful learning experiences that meet their individual needs. Staff help children develop a positive sense of self by planning trips to the library and local parks and celebrating a range of festivals.

Warm environmentMontessori curriculumTargeted SEND supportFamily atmosphereCommunity engaged

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri 7:45 am – 6:00 pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected May 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Playhouse Montessori

Last inspected 8 May 2026 · Jane Morgan

What it's like to attend

Staff create a warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment, and children are eager to start their busy day. Children benefit from meaningful learning experiences that meet their individual needs. Staff help children develop a positive sense of self by planning trips to the library and local parks and celebrating a range of festivals.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has an ambitious vision for providing good-quality, inclusive care and education for all children.
  • The manager works closely with early years and inclusion teams to provide targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • The manager has developed the Montessori curriculum to support children's concentration, attention, and communication, leading to good progress.
  • Staff well-being is supported by the manager, who provides regular supervision and opportunities for professional development.
  • Staff have a good understanding of the areas of learning they teach to ensure good-quality education.

Areas to develop

  • 1Review the implementation of the curriculum so that children consistently benefit from meaningful, ambitious and engaging experiences.
  • 2Strengthen the organisation of routines to better support children's engagement so that there are less interruptions in their play and learning.
Inspection #10313140 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager works closely with the early years and inclusion teams to help to provide targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager has developed her Montessori curriculum intent so that, overall, opportunities are planned to help to support children's concentration and attention skills and communication development.

Outdoor space

While specific details about the outdoor space are not provided, staff plan weekly trips to local parks as part of developing children's positive sense of self.

Inspection history

Date: February 2011

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.

  • December 2023Good
  • October 2023Good
  • September 2018Good
  • March 2016Good
  • February 2016Good
  • March 2015Good
  • June 2014Requires improvement
  • April 2014Requires improvement
  • May 2013Good
  • April 2013Good
  • March 2011Good
  • February 2011Good

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