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Kindred Cator Park Montessori Pre-School

We are open 08:30 - 17:00 

Park Pavilion, Aldersmead Road, Cator, Beckenham   BR3 1NA

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Rated Outstanding by Ofsted

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What makes Kindred Cator Park unique? 

Nestled in peaceful Cator Park, our preschool offers a calm and natural setting that perfectly supports the Montessori approach.

With three experienced Montessori teachers and over 25 years of trusted reputation in the Beckenham community, we focus on helping children grow in confidence and independence. 

Our mixed-age setting allows the younger children to learn by observing and interacting with their older peers, developing social skills and encouraging gentle role-modelling. 

We also work closely with our families, regularly inviting our parents into the preschool to share parts of their family life and experiences with the children.

  • Age Range: We offer care for children from 2 years up to 5 years.
  • Opening Hours: We are open 08:30 - 17:00, term time only.
  • Ofsted Rating: We are proud to have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted at their last visit on 26th November 2019.
  • Location: We are located in Cator Park, Beckenham.

 

  • Government Funding: We accept all government funding including 30 free hours. Please speak to staff for eligibility details. 
  • Enrichment Activities: Spanish, Cooking, Dance, Science, Sport and Yoga.
  • Parking: We have our own private car park for parents.
  • Discounts: 5% NHS and Service Personnel discounts available. Ask staff for more details.
Our Location

Our Location

Cator Park Montessori Pre-School
Aldersmead Road, Cator Park Pavilion, Beckenham BR3 1NA
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We are situated within the grounds of Cator Park, Beckenham. 

We are conveniently located:

  • a 6 minute walk from Kent House Train Station
  •  an 8 minute walk from New Beckenham Station
  •  a 10 minute walk from Clock House Station.

Parent Reviews

  • "Amazing pre-school! My son started in January and we can see a difference (compared to an old nursery). He is always learning. Different activities and the staff really care which makes a huge difference.
    My son used to be a bit on the shy side but not anymore with Kindred Cator Park Montessori Pre-school! 

    Really feel part of the team and made so many friends.
    I wish we found the place sooner.
    Definitely recommend it."

    Za Z

  • "Kindred Cator Park is such a productive environment for our daughter whilst also providing love, safety, care and friendship. It is the perfect stepping stone to reception, and our daughter is thriving, learning new skills every day. She has formed a wonderful friendship group, and we see such development each week. Wonderful."

    Nicola F

  • "We couldn’t be happier to choose Cator Park Montessori Pre-school for the childcare setting of our two kids. The staff are caring, dedicated and highly qualified, and our kids have been happy there since day one. It’s a nurturing environment that helps our kids grow in confidence and independence whilst 

    fostering curiosity and fun."

    S F

  • "Absolutely fabulous nursery setting. Wonderful, caring, gentle staff who have an interest in each child as an individual, and they offer a genuine Montessori setting (most nurseries we viewed only had one Montessori practitioner). It's fairly small, which is great for my child, who had never been away from family, as I was worried he would find it overwhelming.
    My only small quibble is you have to provide your own packed lunch, but that is a minor inconvenience.
    I highly recommend this nursery and can't wait to watch my son's progression as he grows."

    C B

Our Awards

Our Montessori approach to Pre-School

Our aim is to develop “the whole child”, instilling an enthusiasm for learning, and building strong foundations for our pupils’ future education. The Montessori Method believes that a teacher’s role is merely one to aid and support the child’s exploration and creativity, while the child learns from their environment and other children at their own pace. This method has shown to help foster independence, confidence, a sense of pride in their achievements and positive self-esteem from an early age. 

  • Free-play activities, such as a role play area and construction toys for imaginary play to develop spatial awareness, motor skills, language and social skills
  • Our mud-kitchen, digging, mini beast and planting areas add to the whole outdoor experience. In addition, our children enjoy a carefully planned programme of special activities, outings and events including nature walks in the park, visits to the library and the teddy-bears picnic where we eat the food harvested from the children’s own planting programme
  • Easily accessible Montessori materials in our indoor and outdoor classrooms, including activities for “Everyday Living”, “Education of the Senses”, “Mathematics”, “Literacy”, “Cultural” and “Understanding the World

Begin your child's Kindred Adventure!

During your one-to-one visit to our Kindred Nursery and Pre School, we will talk you through our ethos, show you how we inspire our children to be curious learners and help you to experience how we spark their imaginations.

You will meet with our incredible team and they will be able to help answer any questions you may have. Whether it is about our settling-in process, our nutritionally accredited home-cooked food, or government funding options to help with childcare costs.

Book your visit and discover for yourself how we fill our children’s days full of awe and wonder to help them to grow and thrive in an early years setting.

 

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Our Team

Meet Our Kindred Cator Park Montessori Nursery Staff

Assunta Costantini
Nursery Manager

 

Safety and Wellbeing at Kindred Cator Park

At Kindred Nurseries, the safety and well-being of our children, teams and families are our highest priorities. Safeguarding is woven into every aspect of our operations. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where children, staff and families can thrive. Read more about our commitment to safety and wellbeing.