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Chagford Montessori Nursery School # Chagford Montessori Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · Montessori School, Moor Downes, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ13 8BX · Devon Number of places 20 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Chagford Montessori Nursery School, located in Newton Abbot, upholds Maria Montessori’s educational philosophy, fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged two to six. The nursery focuses on individualised learning, allowing children to progress at their own pace while exploring a diverse range of Montessori materials. These resources encourage sensory discovery, knowledge acquisition in subjects like early maths and literacy, and creative expression. The curriculum also integrates 'real-life' and social experiences, helping children develop confidence and practical skills. Qualified Montessori teachers closely observe each child’s development, offering guidance and working collaboratively with parents to meet individual needs. The Montessori approach at Chagford is fully aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), aiming to build self-esteem, independence, and a lifelong love for learning. Our ethos Chagford Montessori Nursery School is dedicated to Maria Montessori’s educational philosophy, emphasising individualised learning, self-paced progress, and exploration with Montessori materials. The curriculum integrates practical life skills and social experiences to build confidence and independence, aligned with the EYFS framework to foster a lifelong love of learning. What it's like Children and their families are warmly welcomed to the nursery by the staff. Parents appreciate the values of the setting and feel privileged that their children attend. Staff promote children's emotional well-being, providing flexibility for families as children settle in and supporting younger children to learn to become independent. Montessori philosophy Individualised learning EYFS aligned ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Extra charge for funded session (consumables, snacks, Montessori activities) £2.00 / session - Full fee per 3-hour session (3-year-olds and older) £18.50 / session - Full fee per 3-hour session (3-year-olds and older, from 1.4.26) £19.40 / session - Lunch Club (3-year-olds and older) £6.17 / session - Lunch Club (3-year-olds and older, from 1.4.26) £6.46 / session See 4 more ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Thursday Mornings: 9.00am – 12.00pm; Monday – Thursday Afternoons: 1.00pm – 4.00pm; Lunch Club Monday – Thursday: 12.00pm – 1.00pm Session types Morning session, Afternoon session, Lunch club Age range 2-6 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chagford Montessori Nursery School Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10354927 Lead inspector Stephanie Wright Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260683)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY359539) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=chagford-montessori-nursery-school-tq13-8bx-ey359539) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Chagford Montessori Nursery School Last inspected 1 October 2024 · Stephanie Wright 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 and their families are warmly welcomed to the nursery by the staff. Parents appreciate the values of the setting and feel privileged that their children attend. Staff promote children's emotional well-being, providing flexibility for families as children settle in and supporting younger children to learn to become independent. Inspector highlights - Staff work together as a team, regularly reviewing policies and undertaking training. - Staff effectively support children's communication and language skills, introducing new vocabulary. - Children develop a love of books and staff support parents' understanding of early reading skills. - Children learn about health and well-being, and develop strength and agility through physical play. - Children are encouraged to follow their interests, building concentration and extending learning. Areas to develop - 1 enhance staff's knowledge of the developmental stages of younger children, in order to provide an even more effective curriculum - 2 manage group activities to ensure younger children are able to focus more and extend their learning further. Inspection #10354927 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260683) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents appreciate the values of the setting and feel privileged that their children attend. > parents comment that they appreciate the regular information they receive about their children's learning, both in conversation as well as electronically. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff develop their understanding about how to improve children's language and support gaps in their development. Staff make effective use of additional funding to purchase resources, such as large jigsaws for children to collaborate together. Outdoor space Older children become confident in their own ideas and use these in imaginative games in the garden. They collect guttering and balls, playing together collaboratively with their friends as they compare the speed of the balls rolling down the slope. Children develop strength and agility as they climb outside on the climbing frame, and staff help them to learn about safety as they remember to 'hold on with both hands' on the climbing frame. Inspection history Date: March 2009 - October 2024 Good - November 2018 Outstanding - June 2016 Good - November 2015 Outstanding - March 2009 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Chagford Montessori Nursery School ### How is Chagford Montessori Nursery School classified by Ofsted? ### What age children does Chagford Montessori Nursery School take? ### How did Chagford Montessori Nursery School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What sort of staff team works at Chagford Montessori Nursery School? ### Which educational approach guides learning at Chagford Montessori Nursery School? ## Nearby day nurseries in NEWTON ABBOT Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Chagford Montessori Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 6.6 mi ### The Orchard Pre-school and Playgroup Newton Abbot · TQ13 9TA ](/nursery/the-orchard-pre-school-and-playgroup-tq13-9ta-106167) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.0 mi ### Widecombe Pre-school Newton Abbot · TQ13 7TB ](/nursery/widecombe-pre-school-tq13-7tb-106280) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.1 mi ### Sara's School Exeter · EX6 6DZ ](/nursery/sara-s-school-ex6-6dz-ey448999) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 8.3 mi ### Sweetpeas Early Years Provision Crediton · EX17 5HY ](/nursery/sweetpeas-early-years-provision-ex17-5hy-2634553) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 8.5 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery Okehampton · EX20 1BD ](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ex20-1bd-ey478044) - [ Ofsted: Good 9.1 mi ### Little Ones at Bovey Tracey Newton Abbot · TQ13 9HZ 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-ones-at-bovey-tracey-tq13-9hz-ey403902) [See all nurseries in NEWTON ABBOT →](/search?q=NEWTON+ABBOT) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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