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Montpelier Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·115 Brecknock Road, London, N19 5AH · Camden
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Camden

About this day nursery

Montpelier Nursery, part of Camden Community Nurseries Ltd., is a charitable organization dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable childcare and education. It welcomes children and families from diverse backgrounds, including those with special educational needs.

The nursery focuses on supporting children through their crucial early years with strong, highly trained teams, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment. Committed to making childcare accessible, Montpelier Nursery aims to serve a wide cross-section of the community, evidenced by its competitive rates and extended concession fees for families with gross annual incomes under £50,000 as of September 2025.

The nursery also actively participates in government funding schemes, offering various free hours entitlements to eligible families. Parents are encouraged to plan ahead due to the nursery's popularity and can register their child on a waiting list at any time.

While registration doesn't guarantee a spot, the nursery manager will contact families when a place becomes available. Montpelier Nursery is continuously adapting its services to support working parents, including implementing new funding offers for eligible infants and toddlers from September 2025.

What it's like

Children arrive at nursery eager to begin their play and quickly engage with well-planned activities. They separate from their parents with ease and are happy to see their friends and staff. Staff warmly greet children and provide them with lots of reassurance, encouragement and cuddles in the day, helping them feel safe, secure and ready to learn.

Charity-runAffordable childcareDiverse and inclusiveGovernment funding accepted

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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

Waitlist

Yes, a waiting list is available. Filling in a registration form does not guarantee a place but ensures inclusion on the waiting list.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Montpelier Nursery

Last inspected 24 October 2023

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 arrive at nursery eager to begin their play and quickly engage with well-planned activities. They separate from their parents with ease and are happy to see their friends and staff. Staff warmly greet children and provide them with lots of reassurance, encouragement and cuddles in the day, helping them feel safe, secure and ready to learn.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy literacy experiences throughout the day, including listening to stories in the tree house and cosy area indoors.
  • Staff promote children's physical development outdoors using tricycles, a mud kitchen, and encouraging jumping in puddles.
  • Children enjoy exploring nature in the garden, investigating foliage and searching for minibeasts.
  • Children learn mathematics in everyday activities, such as comparing sizes with play dough and using measuring tape.
  • Leaders and staff are ambitious for every child, providing regular supervision and training to improve practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1make better use of all opportunities to encourage children's independence throughout their everyday routines, such as tidying up after completing an activity.
Inspection #10307935 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say leaders and staff are kind and caring and children love to attend the nursery

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Staff work with parents to ensure they get to know children well and help them settle in, building confidence and planning next steps effectively.

Outdoor space

Outdoors, children use tricycles to pedal up the small slope. When playing in the mud kitchen, they fill pots that staff provide and transport them using the wheelbarrow around the garden. Children display joy as they jump in puddles and watch the ripples of water. Children enjoy exploring nature in the garden, investigating foliage and searching for minibeasts.

Parent Reviews of Montpelier Nursery

5.0
(3)
Lachlan G
4 months ago

Fantastic nursery. Kind and energetic carers, fun activities and a great outdoor space in a tucked away part of Kentish Town.

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Eileen McHale
10 years ago

My little princess attending this Nursery and I honestly can't praise it enough, the carers, chef, grounds and how your child is looked after amazing. I never had to worry about leaving her in there care and the children she played with our delighted. I will be sending my little princes there when the times comes 100%

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Natalie Mcgann
3 weeks ago

Wonderful nursery! Lovely staff & fantastic garden.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2005

  • November 2023Good
  • October 2023Good
  • April 2018Good
  • March 2018Good
  • December 2015Good
  • December 2015Good
  • August 2012Good
  • July 2012Good
  • April 2008Good
  • January 2005Requires improvement

Frequently asked about Montpelier Nursery

About the setting

CCN Montpelier Nursery opened in 1992 and re-registered in 2012. It is located in the London Borough of Camden. The provider employs eight members of staff, five of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm for 50 weeks of the year. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two and three years.

URN
100616
Registered person
Camden Community Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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