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Blue Nest Montessori School in Borehamwood

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
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4.7(15 parent reviews) ·31-33 Farriers Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2TB · Hertfordshire
Number of places
65 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Blue Nest Montessori School offers a high-quality educational experience across its three locations in Harrow, Pinner, and Borehamwood, catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years. Embracing the renowned Montessori method, the school provides a nurturing environment that fosters creative and independent learning, aligning its curriculum with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Children are encouraged to explore at their own pace, engaging all senses through play-based activities in spacious, naturally lit classrooms equipped with Montessori materials. The school proudly incorporates an eco-friendly forest school programme, enhancing outdoor learning and development.

Recognised for its excellence with a 'Good' Ofsted rating and several Montessori School of the Year awards, Blue Nest is committed to providing a stimulating and supportive foundation for each child's social, intellectual, and emotional growth. The school is open five days a week, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, accommodating the needs of working parents.

The core principles of the nursery revolve around stimulating curiosity, learning through senses, fostering independence, nurturing a love for learning, and developing self-discipline through repetition.

Our ethos

Blue Nest Montessori School is committed to fostering creative and independent learning through the Montessori method and play-based activities. They embrace an eco-friendly forest school programme and aim to stimulate curiosity, learning through senses, independence, a love for learning, and self-discipline, aligning with the EYFS framework.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled, enjoying exciting activities in an interesting learning environment. Babies explore textures and develop physical strength using age-appropriate play equipment indoors and in the outdoor play area. Older children independently select resources supporting their varied interests and learning needs.

Montessori MethodEYFS CurriculumForest SchoolAward-WinningOfsted Good Rating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
  • No registration fee offer for baby room at BorehamWood£0 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am to 6 pm, five days a week

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blue Nest Montessori School

Last inspected 21 August 2025 · Antonia Campbell

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 are happy and settled, enjoying exciting activities in an interesting learning environment. Babies explore textures and develop physical strength using age-appropriate play equipment indoors and in the outdoor play area. Older children independently select resources supporting their varied interests and learning needs.

Inspector highlights

  • Since the previous inspection, leaders and staff have developed robust methods to identify, monitor and support the specific needs of children with SEND.
  • Recent changes to mealtime routines support the specific needs of children with allergies and food preferences.
  • All staff have a deep understanding of the provider's clear curriculum that focuses on providing children with the skills required for their next stage of learning.
  • Children are confident communicators who are exposed to a wide vocabulary in this language-rich environment.
  • Transition processes are well considered and support children to settle well in their new environments.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance current methods of coaching to help staff to recognise the importance of children's observations and discussions in play and identify ways to further support their learning beyond that which has been planned.
Inspection #10372822 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported particularly well by a knowledgeable and attentive team of staff who work together planning and adapting all activities to support their specific needs. Leaders and staff have worked diligently to develop robust methods to identify, monitor and support the specific needs of children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Babies develop their physical strength on the age-appropriate play equipment indoors and in the safe outdoor play area.

Parent Reviews of Blue Nest Montessori School

4.7
(15)
Suzana R
a year ago

After a difficult experience at another nursery, enrolling our daughter at Blue Nest Montessori was the best decision we made. The staff are incredibly caring, creating a warm and welcoming environment where our daughter has flourished. The Montessori approach has ignited her love for learning, and we appreciate the excellent communication and involvement from the school. With great facilities and a focus on hands-on exploration, Blue Nest Montessori is a fantastic choice for any parent seeking a nurturing and stimulating setting for their child. The management and the team are absolutely amazing, and they go above and beyond to make every child happy. Highly recommended!

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Aimi Fail
2 years ago

The team at Blue Nest Montessori Borehamwood are fantastic. They show kindness, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Communication with parents is great, we get regular newsletters as well as updates with pictures/videos of the children throughout the day. The team work really hard to provide enrichment and learning opportunities for the children and my soke always goes in with a big smile on his face. Would absolutely recommend this nursery.

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Siobhan Kelly
2 years ago

My son has been at the nursery almost 3 years now and loves it. All the key workers at Blue Nest Borehamwood are great and build up a close relationship with the children so they feel comfortable to express their feelings. The kids eat very well with George. A very happy fun nursery and lots more outdoor adventures since becoming a Montessori school

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India Martin
2 years ago

Blue Nest truly is an amazing space for my child. He loves coming here and has developed brilliantly during his time. The scope to learn is huge from outdoor play, learning how to bake, play with other children, role play, learning songs that he now regularly sings to me before bedtime! We are so happy with the care and attention the staff give! We wouldn’t choose anywhere else! Thank you!

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August Blue
2 years ago

I would like to express my gratitude for the excellent care and education my son has been receiving at Blue Nest Borehamwood. The nurturing environment and dedicated staff have contributed significantly to his development. I have seen a wonderful positive change to his development and can honestly say it's down to Helen and the wonderful team at Blue Nest. I would highly recommend this nursery!

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025

Date: October 2024

  • August 2025Good
  • October 2024Requires improvement

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