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Annabel's Montessori School # Annabel's Montessori School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · Christ The King Church Haldens, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1DH · Hertfordshire Number of places 40 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Annabel's Montessori is a well-established preschool, founded in 1993, dedicated to fostering independent learning in children aged 2-5 years. Originally located in Lemsford Village Hall, the nursery has since relocated to Christ The King Church in Welwyn Garden City, boasting a spacious classroom, a dedicated library corner, and an expansive garden for outdoor activities. The school prides itself on its tailored approach to education, adapting its teaching methods to meet the individual needs of each child. They work collaboratively with parents to ensure every child receives an enriching learning experience. Annabel's curriculum combines Montessori principles with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, offering a comprehensive and engaging programme. The nursery provides flexible hours between 9 am and 3 pm, with options for earlier drop-off and later pick-up to accommodate parental schedules. Beyond foundational literacy and numeracy, children engage in diverse subjects and activities such as cooking, music, physical education, role play, and creative arts. The nursery also offers specialised weekly Nature Workshops and Sports Clubs, ensuring a broad and balanced education that often sees children leaving with fundamental reading and writing skills. Our ethos Annabel's Montessori School's educational philosophy is rooted in fostering independent learning, adapting teaching methods to the individual needs of each child, and a collaborative approach with parents. Their curriculum integrates Montessori principles with the EYFS framework, offering a comprehensive programme that includes diverse subjects and specialised activities like Nature Workshops and Sports Clubs. What it's like Children settle quickly as they arrive at the setting and display strong bonds with staff, who provide reassuring cuddles and a safe space when needed. Staff create activities following the Montessori approach and children Montessori Method EYFS Curriculum Flexible Hours Nature Workshops ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://annabels.org) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Annabel's Montessori School Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10363872 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266060)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540314) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=annabel-s-montessori-school-al7-1dh-ey540314) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am-3pm (flexible hours) Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Full-time, Part-time Established 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Annabel's Montessori School Last inspected 29 November 2024 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 settle quickly as they arrive at the setting and display strong bonds with staff, who provide reassuring cuddles and a safe space when needed. Staff create activities following the Montessori approach and children Inspector highlights - Children display strong bonds with staff and seek them out for comfort. - Children relish opportunities to make independent choices in their learning. - Staff are positive role models for children and are respectful in their approach. - The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is positive. - Partnerships with parents are very positive, and the team works hard to provide detailed information about the curriculum. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to develop consistency in the quality of their teaching and interactions to build on children's communication and language development - 2 increase the monitoring of staff practice to develop their knowledge and understanding so that children benefit from consistently good quality learning experiences. Inspection #10363872 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266060) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They talk of the strong relationships staff build with their children and the positive impact this has on their development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is positive. All children are welcomed into the setting, and staff quickly identify gaps in learning, creating plans in collaboration with parents. Staff make good links with other providers and professionals to ensure children Outdoor space The inspector observed staff both inside and outside and talked to staff about the learning taking place. Inspection history Date: January 2019 - November 2024 Good - January 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Annabel's Montessori School ### Is Annabel's Montessori School a good nursery? ### What is Annabel's Montessori School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Annabel's Montessori School cost? ### Does Annabel's Montessori School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Annabel's Montessori School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Annabel's Montessori School take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Annabel's Montessori School's opening hours? ### What age range does Annabel's Montessori School accept? ### Does Annabel's Montessori School have outdoor space? ### How does Annabel's Montessori School support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Annabel's Montessori School? ### How do I contact Annabel's Montessori School or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in WELWYN GARDEN CITY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Annabel's Montessori School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City Welwyn Garden City · AL7 1TN 4.7(14 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-welwyn-garden-city-al7-1tn-ey308307) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Kids Inc Day Nursery Welwyn Garden City · AL8 6HG 4.8(22 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-al8-6hg-2715474) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Rowan Tree Day Nursery Welwyn Garden City · AL8 6QW ](/nursery/rowan-tree-day-nursery-al8-6qw-496768) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Playschool Nursery Welwyn GC Welwyn Garden City · AL8 6NT ](/nursery/playschool-nursery-welwyn-gc-al8-6nt-ey466391) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn) Welwyn Garden City · AL7 3RP 4.5(6 reviews) ](/nursery/squirrels-nurseries-welwyn-al7-3rp-ey276945) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Little Tulips Day Nursery Welwyn Garden City · AL7 3TP 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-tulips-day-nursery-al7-3tp-ey491553) [See all nurseries in WELWYN GARDEN CITY →](/search?q=WELWYN+GARDEN+CITY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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