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Chichester Montessori # Chichester Montessori Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jan 2022) · Vinnetrow Farm Business Centre, Vinnetrow Road, Chichester, PO20 1QH · West Sussex Number of places 64 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 Local authority West Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Chichester Montessori is a nursery dedicated to fostering creativity and a lifelong passion for learning in children from birth to school age. Embracing the child-centred Montessori philosophy, the nursery provides a stimulating, safe, and well-equipped environment where children can freely explore and interact with their surroundings through hands-on activities and sensory experiences. Our ethos To provide a high quality, unique, exciting and meaningful nursery setting - To ensure each child feels safe and secure - To care for each child's individual needs - To create effective partnerships with parents - To retain and continue to train our highly qualified staff - To continuously assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the provision we provide - To build secure and trusting relationships with children and their families To celebrate diversity, appreciating and respecting the things that make each child unique What it's like Children are delighted to arrive at the setting and begin their day exploring inviting resources. Practitioners and managers have high expectations and plan enticing activities. Children engage in in-depth conversations with practitioners, who support language development by repeating words and offering opportunities to learn new vocabulary. Montessori Approach Child-Centred Philosophy Purpose-Built Nursery Large Garden Established 1996 ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (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. [Request pricing →](https://www.chichestermontessori.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8.00 am until 6.00 pm, 51 weeks a year Age range birth until school Term time / All Year All Year Session types full day care, sessional day care ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chichester Montessori Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10128580 Lead inspector Nicola Houston Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178500)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY239075) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=chichester-montessori-limited-po20-1qh-ey239075) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Chichester Montessori Last inspected 28 January 2022 · Nicola Houston Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are delighted to arrive at the setting and begin their day exploring inviting resources. Practitioners and managers have high expectations and plan enticing activities. Children engage in in-depth conversations with practitioners, who support language development by repeating words and offering opportunities to learn new vocabulary. Inspector highlights - Parents are exceedingly happy with how practitioners and managers support their children and family. - Managers have a clear and ambitious curriculum that is consistently implemented, providing meaningful experiences. - Children's communication and language development is supported to the highest possible level. - Children behave remarkably well and have a superb understanding of what is expected of them. - All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are supported well to ensure they achieve the very best outcomes. Inspection #10128580 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178500) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are supported well to ensure they achieve the very best outcomes. For example, practitioners engage with the local early years team to facilitate focused meetings for children they have identified as needing additional support. Inspection history Date: July 2010 - January 2022 Outstanding - August 2015 Outstanding - July 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Chichester Montessori ### Does Chichester Montessori Limited take babies? ### How big is Chichester Montessori Limited? ### Does Chichester Montessori Limited have an Ofsted rating? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What strengths stand out at Chichester Montessori Limited? ### Open hours at Chichester Montessori Limited? ### What curriculum approach does Chichester Montessori Limited use? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chichester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Chichester Montessori. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Sunbeams Pre-School Chichester · PO20 1LA ](/nursery/sunbeams-pre-school-po20-1la-113742) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Busy Lizzie's Chichester · PO19 8HS 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-lizzie-s-ltd-po19-8hs-ey366537) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Welcome House Day Nursery Chichester · PO19 8AR ](/nursery/welcome-house-day-nursery-po19-8ar-ey427635) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre Chichester · PO19 7AB 4.7(33 reviews) ](/nursery/chichester-nursery-school-children-and-family-centre-po19-7ab-ey301600) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.2 mi ### Teddy Wilf's @ Shopwyke Chichester · PO20 2JG ](/nursery/teddy-wilf-s-shopwyke-po20-2jg-2863065) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### The Little Blue Door Chichester · PO19 7DL 4.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-little-blue-door-po19-7dl-ey498553) [See all nurseries in Chichester →](/search?q=Chichester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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