Barnes Montessori Nursery, located in London SW13 9QL, is a distinguished childcare setting that has been operating since 1993. Catering to children aged 2 to 4 years old, the nursery is registered for 50 places and operates Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm.
The dedicated and experienced staff team cultivates an exciting and stimulating curriculum that fosters confidence and independence in every child. They prioritise building strong, positive relationships with children and their families, starting with a gradual settling-in process that includes a home visit.
This personalised approach ensures that all children feel safe, secure, and well-understood by staff who are attuned to their individual needs. The nursery’s commitment to continuous improvement is evident in its passionate leadership and staff development initiatives.
The setting also places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, providing ample opportunities for children to develop large-muscle skills through dance, yoga, and a vast outdoor offering. Children are well-prepared for school, demonstrating excellent communication, language, and social skills.
Our ethos
The Barnes Montessori Nursery is committed to providing a happy, healthy, and safe environment where children can develop and grow, fulfilling their individual potential while fostering respect and consideration for others. The mission emphasises laying a solid foundation for future learning, addressing every child's needs, and promoting equal opportunities and inclusion. The nursery strives to nurture curiosity, independence, and a love of learning through the Montessori approach, encouraging children to explore, question, and achieve, ultimately building self-esteem and confidence.
What it's like
The highly experienced staff team at Barnes Montessori Nursery plans an exciting and stimulating curriculum that instils confidence and independence in children. A gradual settling-in process, which includes a home visit, helps staff form strong positive relationships with children and their families from the very beginning. All staff members know each child well, understanding their individual needs and providing high levels of nurture, ensuring children feel safe and secure in their care.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Opening hours
Core Sessions (Morning): 9am - 12.15pm (Monday - Friday); Extended Hours: Lunch Club - 12.15pm - 1pm (Tuesday - Thursday); Afternoon Sessions including Lunch Club: 12.15 pm - 3pm (Monday - Thursday); Forest School: 1pm - 3pm (Mondays); Caterpillar Group: one optional afternoon on Wednesdays (1.30 - 3pm) starting after the Spring Term half-term through to, and including the Summer Term
Session types
Morning, Afternoon, Lunch Club, Forest School, Caterpillar Group
Age range
rising 2 1/2 year olds
Established
1993
Last inspected Feb 2026
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Last inspected 6 February 2026
What it's like to attend
The highly experienced staff team at Barnes Montessori Nursery plans an exciting and stimulating curriculum that instils confidence and independence in children. A gradual settling-in process, which includes a home visit, helps staff form strong positive relationships with children and their families from the very beginning. All staff members know each child well, understanding their individual needs and providing high levels of nurture, ensuring children feel safe and secure in their care.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
The nursery has extremely effective assessment procedures and rigorous monitoring of progress to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make noticeable progress. Staff provide consistent support, working closely with families and external agencies. The setting even employs its own speech and language therapist and occupational therapist, along with one-to-one interventions, to support children with language delays and physical development.
Children develop their large-muscle skills through various activities like stretching, jumping, running, and balancing during dance and yoga sessions, as well as engaging in the vast outdoor offering. They also learn about safety with regular fire evacuation practices and understanding how to stay together on trips out.
Staff work closely with families and external agencies to ensure plans are in place for children who speak English as an additional language. The setting invests in its own speech and language therapist to further support children with language delay.
Date: February 2008
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