Fledglings Montessori Preschool

Independence and language give Fledglings Montessori Preschool its character: in June 2026, children chose activities for themselves, while stories in English and home languages helped connect learning with family life. The preschool is at 46 Ravensbourne Road, Bromley, BR1 1HP, and has capacity for 30 children.

At its 18 June 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged achievement, welfare and wellbeing, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership and governance Strong standard; behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines received Expected standard, and safeguarding standards were met. Children attending at that time were aged two to four.

The early years foundation stage sets requirements for children's learning, development and care: here, the June 2026 account included learning through play, conversation and practical activities. Children helped shape what they explored, with staff drawing on their interests rather than planning independently of them.

During that June, mathematical problems were matched to children's learning targets, with opportunities to revisit number skills. Painting brought shapes, colours and language together, while manipulating objects gave children practice using their fingers. These were different routes into learning, rather than a day built solely around group activities.

Outdoor experiences included the pre-school garden and trips to a local park in June 2026. Water and sand exploration also gave children ways to consider their feelings. Families visited to share culture through music and stories, bringing children's backgrounds into the preschool's daily life.

At the June 2026 inspection, Ofsted found strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those learning English as an additional language, effective safeguarding arrangements, and communication that helped parents understand their children's learning. Practical support included picture cards for requesting help or expressing emotions, alongside vocabulary taught in English and children's home languages.

In June 2026, staff learned about new children's experiences through conversations with parents and used that understanding to plan settling sessions. Families could also be directed towards medical professionals and other services. Mealtimes provided opportunities to discuss nutrition, alongside teaching about hygiene and self-care.

Emotional support needed greater consistency that June. Staff generally helped children with difficult feelings, but their responses to sharing and turn-taking difficulties were not yet embedded across the day. That matters alongside the stronger findings about relationships and inclusion.

The address is 46 Ravensbourne Road, Bromley, BR1 1HP. In June 2026, opening hours were 8.15am to 12.30pm and 12.30pm to 3.45pm, Monday to Thursday; Friday hours were 8.15am to 12.30pm. That timetable gives families a dated reference for planning attendance.

School preparation also featured in June 2026: staff shared learning from school-readiness training undertaken at a local school. Parent communication helped families continue children's learning beyond the preschool.

• Managing feelings. More consistent support with emotions was the June 2026 improvement priority. Families should explore how staff now handle sharing, turn-taking and disagreements.
• The attendance routine. June 2026 hours ended earlier on Friday than on the other weekdays. Consider how that pattern would fit family commitments.
• Settling together. June 2026 settling arrangements drew on children's experiences and discussions with parents. At a visit, ask how that process would respond to your child's circumstances.

Fledglings merits consideration for families seeking preschool learning shaped by children's interests, with practical independence and home languages given space. The June 2026 findings offer substantial support for that choice, especially around inclusion and parent communication. Consistent help with emotions remains the clear point to explore.