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Brightstart Montessori Nursery, Scottow

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·The Old School, The Fairstead, Scottow, NR10 5AQ · Norfolk
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Brightstart Montessori Nursery offers a nurturing and well-prepared environment where children aged 2 years old up to school age can learn naturally. Established in North Walsham in 1996, the nursery expanded with a second location in Scottow in 2008, housed in the refurbished Old School building.

Both nurseries are Ofsted registered and committed to supporting children's developmental journey. They emphasise a calm atmosphere that encourages independent learning and exploration.

The nursery is a popular choice, and while they are currently full for the 2025/2026 academic year, they are operating a waiting list and accepting applications for subsequent years, including 2027/2028. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the nursery to arrange a visit and learn more about their Montessori approach.

Our ethos

Brightstart Montessori Nursery emphasises a Montessori approach, fostering a nurturing and well-prepared environment that encourages independent learning and exploration. They are committed to supporting children's developmental journey through a calm atmosphere.

What it's like

Children are eager to enter this warm and nurturing nursery, where staff create a stimulating environment with engaging activities. Children understand and respond well to high expectations, acting as calm, reassuring role models, and are impeccably well behaved and kind to their peers, sharing and helping one another.

Montessori MethodOfsted RegisteredWaiting List

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Weekly Chargeable Extras (1-3 days attendance)£12.50 / week
  • Weekly Chargeable Extras (4-5 days attendance)£25.00 / week
  • Hourly Rate (non-funded sessions)£7.50 / hour
  • Morning Session (non-funded)£22.50 / session
  • Lunch Session (non-funded)£3.75 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8.50am until 3.20pm, during term time only. On Tuesday and Thursday, an extended 'twilight hour' is offered from 3.20pm until 4.20pm for children who receive the relevant funding.

Waitlist

Full for 2025/2026, operating a waiting list. Accepting applications for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028.

Age range

2 years old to school age

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Brightstart Montessori Nursery, Scottow

Last inspected 17 September 2025 · Laura Redmond

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are eager to enter this warm and nurturing nursery, where staff create a stimulating environment with engaging activities. Children understand and respond well to high expectations, acting as calm, reassuring role models, and are impeccably well behaved and kind to their peers, sharing and helping one another.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are deeply engaged throughout their play while using Montessori equipment.
  • Staff support children's communication and language development effectively by introducing new words and giving children time to think and respond.
  • Staff place a strong emphasis on promoting children's independence, self-care, and practical life skills.
  • Staff use every opportunity to help children to understand how to lead a healthy lifestyle, including daily exercise and healthy food options.
  • The management team and staff have developed strong parent partnerships and demonstrate a clear commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all children.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on the arrangements for staff training to further develop their teaching skills and raise the already good quality of education to the highest possible level.
Inspection #10399189 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"parents speak very positively about the setting and comment that each staff member demonstrates a deep commitment to the children's unique needs and personalities."

"They feel well informed about what their children are learning and comment how they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to progress well when they go to school."

"Parents explain that staff provide a secure, stimulating and compassionate environment that enables children to thrive."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff consistently monitor children's progress, swiftly identifying any gaps in their development and quickly implementing targeted support. They use additional funding to meet children's individual needs, such as purchasing additional resources to enhance children's experiences, ensuring every child makes consistently good progress.

Outdoor space

Children have ample opportunities to play outside every day in the well-resourced garden, where they get to build on their physical skills. Children learn about healthy food options and harvest vegetables from their garden to eat for snack.

Parent Reviews of Brightstart Montessori Nursery, Scottow

5.0
(1)
Alec Bindley
9 years ago

Both are boys go here absolutely love it best in the area by miles.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • September 2025Good
  • November 2019Good
  • November 2014Outstanding
  • March 2009Good

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