Opening hours
8.15am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Casa Montessori Richmond
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
Number of places
35 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
About this day nursery
Casa Montessori Richmond is a multilingual nursery and preschool dedicated to children aged 2 to 5 years. Emphasising a nurturing, language-rich environment, the nursery delivers an immersive approach to language learning through continuous exposure to English, French, Spanish, and Italian with the support of native speakers.
Rooted in the Montessori philosophy developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, Casa Montessori encourages independence and fosters a supportive setting for children to develop naturally. The nursery is OFSTED registered and Montessori accredited, ensuring high standards of care and education.
They also offer a variety of clubs and activities to enrich the children's learning journey. The school aims to support families from their initial enquiry through to their child's first day, making the admissions process as smooth as possible.
Our ethos
Rooted in the Montessori philosophy, Casa Montessori encourages independence and fosters a supportive setting for children to develop naturally, embedding an immersive approach to language learning through continuous exposure to English, French, Spanish, and Italian with the support of native speakers.
What it's like
Staff greet children in a caring and friendly manner, offering cuddles and reassurance to support transitions and help children feel safe and secure. The setting follows the Montessori method, with children independently selecting and engaging in a wide range of activities that promote concentration and pre-writing skills. Children behave well, show care for the environment, and benefit from staff support in managing their behaviour.
Montessori ApproachMultilingual EnvironmentNative Speaking TeachersOfsted Registered
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
- Non-funded hours£11 / hour
- Breakfast£3.50 / day
- Snacks half rate£2 / day
- Snacks full rate£3 / day
- Lunch meal£6.50 / day
Key facts
Age range
2 to 5 years old
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Session types
Full Day, Sessional Care
Established
2016
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Casa Montessori Richmond
Last inspected 12 November 2024 · Emma Long
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff greet children in a caring and friendly manner, offering cuddles and reassurance to support transitions and help children feel safe and secure. The setting follows the Montessori method, with children independently selecting and engaging in a wide range of activities that promote concentration and pre-writing skills. Children behave well, show care for the environment, and benefit from staff support in managing their behaviour.
Inspector highlights
- The setting is a multi-language environment, with staff speaking English, Spanish, and French to children, helping them feel welcomed and included.
- Children have opportunities to take part in a variety of activities to support their physical skills, including climbing and balancing exercises.
- Children enjoy story sessions, where they can make independent choices about story language and explore real objects alongside the narrative.
- The setting is strongly focused on children developing their independence skills, such as peeling fruit and washing their own plates at snack time.
- Leaders can identify good practice and areas for improvement, encouraging professional development and providing support and training to staff.
Areas to develop
- 1explore opportunities for children to further explore language and develop their ideas
- 2support staff to adapt their teaching styles to encourage children to remain focused on learning opportunities.
Inspection #10367545 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents have positive views of the setting.
They share how they feel the setting is a loving environment for children to learn and develop.
Parents are happy with the information that they receive and speak favourably about the regular updates they receive about their children's development.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff know children well and share personalised information about their development. They discuss individual targets for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and have a good understanding of how to support all children in making progress.
Outdoor space
Children show care for the environment, for example, independently picking up fallen posters in the garden and displaying them back on the wall. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.
EAL / language support
The setting is a multi-language environment. Staff speak English, Spanish and French to children. They speak about the positive effects this has on children. For example, staff explain how children feel welcomed and included within the setting, as they have opportunities to hear their home languages. Children enjoy spending time singing a variety of different songs in these languages. Children use song books to pick which song they would like to sing. They confidently sing songs in French and Spanish. This gives children opportunities to learn about the world around them and develop an understanding of different languages.
Inspection history
Date: September 2018
- November 2024Good
- February 2019Good
- September 2018Good
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