Chrysalis Montessori Nursery

About this day nursery

Chrysalis Montessori Nursery, part of The Children's House Montessori Nurseries, provides educational care for children aged two to five years old in a nurturing and joyful environment. With a strong emphasis on the Montessori method, the nursery integrates specially designed apparatus and materials within a child-centred setting to foster the development of each child's full potential.

The curriculum extends beyond traditional Montessori teachings, incorporating a wide array of current techniques and resources to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Children engage in practical life skills, sensorial exploration, and develop foundational understanding in mathematics and language through tactile and engaging materials.

The nursery also introduces cultural studies, creative arts, music, movement, nature study, and basic French, alongside ample opportunities for physical development and free play. Located in Colehill, Wimborne, Chrysalis operates year-round with options for both term-time and full-time attendance, and prides itself on its 'Good' Ofsted rating, highlighting children's progress and the staff's ability to extend their thinking and language skills.

The nursery accepts various government funding options and childcare payment schemes, aiming to provide accessible and high-quality early education.

Our ethos

The basis of their approach follows the world-renowned methods developed by Dr Maria Montessori, aiming to offer children the benefit of specially designed apparatus and materials within a purpose-built, child-centred environment to help them attain their full potential in a well-balanced and natural way. They firmly believe in adding the best of all current techniques and resources to the best of the traditional to ensure a whole spectrum of opportunities are presented for fun and learning.

What it's like

Children are developing a love of reading. They listen intently to stories and choose books to take home to enhance early reading skills. Children enjoy their time outdoors, engaging in group physical activities and learning about the impact of exercise on their bodies.

Pricing & funding