Opening hours
8am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays
Blue Butterfly Montessori in Middlesex
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
Number of places
86 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Harrow
About this day nursery
Blue Butterfly Montessori, established in 2012, offers high-quality Early Years education and care across its nurseries in Pinner and Stanmore, North-West London. The nursery caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years, fostering a secure, nurturing, and enjoyable environment that encourages a child's natural curiosity and desire to learn.
The experienced Early Years Educators observe children closely, guiding each one at their own pace and learning style. Blue Butterfly Montessori implements a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop the whole child—focussing on their mind, body, heart, and soul—by teaching essential social and academic skills.
This approach aims to build a strong foundation and inspire a lifelong love for learning. The nursery places significant emphasis on collaborating with parents, viewing them as crucial partners in their child's development, and maintaining a strong connection between home and nursery.
They welcome prospective families to visit their facilities before registration to ensure a good fit.
Our ethos
Blue Butterfly Montessori's pedagogical approach is rooted in Montessori principles, focusing on developing the whole child—mind, body, heart, and soul. They foster a secure, nurturing environment that encourages natural curiosity and guides each child at their own pace, building a strong foundation and inspiring a lifelong love for learning. They also emphasise strong collaboration with parents, viewing them as crucial partners in their child's development.
What it's like
Children are very happy, safe, and settled in this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff plan a challenging curriculum, carefully considering the skills they want children to learn, including physical skills for writing and sensory exploration for babies. Children develop good behaviour, sharing and playing cooperatively, and staff maintained contact with families during the COVID-19 pandemic to support continued learning and smooth transitions back to the setting.
Montessori CurriculumCaters to 3 months to 5 yearsStrong parent partnershipsTwo locations
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)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.
Key facts
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Session types
Full Days, Mornings, Afternoons
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Blue Butterfly Montessori
Last inspected 24 February 2022 · Sandra Teacher
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 are very happy, safe, and settled in this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff plan a challenging curriculum, carefully considering the skills they want children to learn, including physical skills for writing and sensory exploration for babies. Children develop good behaviour, sharing and playing cooperatively, and staff maintained contact with families during the COVID-19 pandemic to support continued learning and smooth transitions back to the setting.
Inspector highlights
- Staff watch children closely to understand their knowledge and abilities, planning activities that follow their interests and support their development.
- Children have many opportunities to explore and investigate using a range of different materials.
- Staff plan numerous activities to help children develop large-physical skills, especially after limited opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Children's language development is well supported through rhymes, songs, and staff commentary on play, with staff attending training to further their understanding of phonological awareness.
- Children learn about health, dental hygiene, good diets, plant growth, and environmental care, with experiences extended through French songs, library books, and computing skills.
Areas to develop
- 1explore a wider range of professional development opportunities for staff so that the quality of education is maximised
- 2help older children to develop an understanding of online safety.
Inspection #10137973 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Managers recognise that staff would benefit from a wider range of professional development opportunities to explore the more recent changes to early years practice. For example, recently, they discussed ways to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
Toddlers show their delight when digging outside with the mud. Staff recognise that children had limited opportunities to develop their large-physical skills during the COVID-19 pandemic, and plan lots of activities for children to develop their skills in this area, such as older children speeding with scooters and bikes.
Parent Reviews of Blue Butterfly Montessori
3.8
(19)
Nilam Mistry Patel
8 months ago
My oldest daughter has just graduated from the nursery and I can’t even begin to tell you how happy she was there. She loved going in every morning and has made such lovely friends. My youngest daughter has also settled in very well. The staff and management have been so supportive, attentive and always willing to help. The nursery feels like a little community and all the staff and management know the children which is so lovely. Thank you BB for making my two girls and us very happy x
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Mrs Malik
10 months ago
Such an amazing Montessori, great activities for the children to develop, grow and learn. The staff are all well-trained and have continuous education to keep up to date with the latest policies and procedures. Management are well mannered and approachable, always ready to offer advice and support. Finally, the food that the children have is cooked to a high standard, and the cleanliness of the food, preparation area and nursery is one of the best i have seen.
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H B
2 years ago
As an Early Years Practitioner/Montessori student, I chose to do my work experience in several different settings, learning something new from each one. Blue Butterfly Pinner, however, is special. Every single staff member I encountered was interested in one thing alone - the wellbeing of the children. There is a beautiful, positive atmosphere when you walk in, nothing but smiles and kind, warm, friendly staff and fantastic teachers that make the children feel loved and safe. The managers are empowering and approachable, strong leadership is evident and staff morale is high. The food is divine..nutritious and healthy. The children often ask for seconds. I would happily recommend Blue Butterfly Montessori to anyone who wants to see their child thrive!
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Binoy Dharsi
7 years ago
Excellent nursery. Staff are very well trained. We have noticed the significant improvement Blue Butterfly has had on our daughter both in confidence and vocabulary. She has been attending since January 2016. Our preference would be for Blue Butterfly to open earlier than 8am (even by 15 minutes). We recommend this nursery highly.
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Seema Shah
5 years ago
My daughter has just graduated from this nursery and we are leaving with the fondest memories. Genuinely can’t recommend it enough. The management is fantastic and we are so grateful for all the care and attention our daughter has received from her key workers and teachers. Can’t wait for my son to join next year! Thank you!
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Inspection history
Date: May 2012
- February 2022Good
- February 2016Outstanding
- March 2014Requires improvement
- July 2013Requires improvement
- May 2012Good
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