Opening hours
Mon to Fri: 8am to 6pm
Alexandra Montessori Hammersmith
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
Number of places
70 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
About this day nursery
Alexandra Montessori, a family-owned group of nurseries in London, provides quality childcare and education for children aged 18 months to 5 years. They are committed to fostering a love for lifelong learning through a broad and balanced curriculum within a safe, nurturing, and stimulating Montessori-based environment.
The nursery prides itself on developing confident, independent, and creative learners by combining the Montessori philosophy with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Their approach emphasises the uniqueness of each child, building positive relationships, and creating an enabling environment.
They encourage staff to reach their full potential through ongoing training in areas such as child development and curriculum. Alexandra Montessori aims to be a second home for children, nurturing them with affection, care, and respect, and celebrating diversity and inclusivity.
Our ethos
Alexandra Montessori follows a Montessori-based approach combined with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. They are committed to fostering a love for lifelong learning and developing confident, independent, and creative learners by emphasising the uniqueness of each child, building positive relationships, and creating an enabling environment. The nursery aims to be a second home, nurturing children with affection, care, and respect while celebrating diversity and inclusivity.
What it's like
Children separate easily from their parents, are greeted warmly by staff and participate in group activities such as morning circle time where staff reinforce 'golden rules'. Children have daily trips to the local park, enjoy outdoor play including jumping in puddles, and staff encourage independence with self-care tasks such as putting on coats.
Montessori ApproachFamily-OwnedAges 18 Months to 5 YearsGovernment Funded Childcare
Pricing & funding
This nursery offers full-day, morning, and afternoon sessions on an all-year-round (49 weeks) or term-time (38 weeks) basis. Standard fees do not include meals, consumables, or Montessori tuition, which are billed as optional extras. Funded hours are stretched across 49 weeks for equal monthly payments.
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
- Refundable deposit (funded-only spaces)£100 / session
- Non-refundable registration fee (all year-round spaces)£100 / session
- Refundable deposit (all year-round spaces)£250 / session
- Morning Session Meal Charge£6 / session
- Afternoon Session Meal Charge£3 / session
Good to know
- All-year spaces require a £100 non-refundable registration fee and £250 refundable deposit.
- Funded-only spaces require a £100 refundable deposit.
- Fees are invoiced monthly in advance and due on the 1st of each month.
- Full fees are payable for all booked sessions, including bank holidays, illness, and holidays.
- A minimum of one full term’s written notice is required to withdraw, reduce, or change sessions.
- Meals, consumables (£15/month), and Montessori tuition (£30/month) are charged as optional extras.
Key facts
Age range
18 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Food
Meals provided at extra cost
Established
2019
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Alexandra Montessori Hammersmith
Last inspected 9 March 2023 · Bernie Dunne
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children separate easily from their parents, are greeted warmly by staff and participate in group activities such as morning circle time where staff reinforce 'golden rules'. Children have daily trips to the local park, enjoy outdoor play including jumping in puddles, and staff encourage independence with self-care tasks such as putting on coats.
Inspector highlights
- Children separate easily from parents and settle quickly.
- Staff warmly greet children and encourage independence and self-care.
- Children have daily trips to the local park with health and safety checks in place.
- The curriculum is delivered in both English and Mandarin to support communication.
- The manager provides effective support and tailored training for staff.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to help all children to build positive relationships with each other
- 2help parents to share information about their child's development at home to enhance children's learning further.
Inspection #10258694 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
On occasion, staff do not incorporate strategies to support children who need more help or children with emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
Children have daily trips to the local park; staff carry water and a first-aid kit and complete a health and safety check of the area to ensure children have a safe space to play. Younger children have appropriate clothing including all-in-one suits and wellington boots and enjoy jumping in puddles, while older children demonstrate independence in putting on coats.
EAL / language support
Staff provide a curriculum in both English and Mandarin and skilfully thread Mandarin into every opportunity to support children's communication.
Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023
Date: September 2022
- March 2023Good
- September 2022Inadequate
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