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Chrysalis Montessori Nursery # Chrysalis Montessori Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · In the grounds of Hayeswood First School, Cutlers Place, Wimborne, BH21 2HN · Dorset Number of places 25 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Dorset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email 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. Montessori Education Child-led Learning Indoor and Outdoor Play Year-round Care Ofsted "Good" Rated ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 08:30 – 18:00 Age range two to five year olds Term time / All Year Mixed Waitlist Unknown ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chrysalis Montessori Nursery Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10263711 Lead inspector Rachel Cornish Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213147)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479461) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.montessorinurseries.co.uk/) In the grounds of Hayeswood First School, Cutlers Place, Wimborne, BH21 2HN Opening hours Monday to Friday 08:30 – 18:00 [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.94977/50.80552/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Wimborne - [Day nurseries in Wimborne](/search?q=Wimborne) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=chrysalis-montessori-nursery-bh21-2hn-ey479461) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Chrysalis Montessori Nursery Last inspected 28 February 2023 · Rachel Cornish 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 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. Inspector highlights - Children are developing a love of reading. - Children enjoy their time outdoors and engage in group physical activities. - The manager has created a curriculum that clearly identifies what they want children to know. - Staff work closely with other professionals to support children with SEND and their families. - Staff encourage children to be independent, with opportunities for learning available both indoors and outdoors. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's teaching skills to enable them to build on their interactions with all children, including those who are quieter and less confident, to extend their knowledge and learning - 2 improve the effectiveness of the key-person arrangements, to ensure that all children can build secure bonds to support their emotional well-being, particularly around arrival times. Inspection #10263711 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213147) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. Staff work closely with other professionals to support children with SEND and their families, providing one-to-one support, using sign language, simple sentences and visual prompts to build understanding of routines. Outdoor space Children enjoy their time outdoors, and most of them engage in group activities. They copy the actions of staff and learn how to warm up before physical activities. Opportunities for learning are available, both indoors and outdoors, allowing children to make their own choices, such as younger children building sandcastles and decorating them using twigs they find around them. ## Parent Reviews of Chrysalis Montessori Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocILvkWEBFuB4j8J2Kv_Yzfp76sKHuF_e7ZPyZlvwA83XX2YEA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) George Macfie 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKMTlMZkZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x4873a367b5ecf65f:0x4fd7b5ced8c4a674) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK_SWVOEc14txAzcn04nSuX8eYM_O7NBnK7B5lB_7sH5SwNTg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nanette Croucher 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvd182bkZnEAE!2m1!1s0x4873a367b5ecf65f:0x4fd7b5ced8c4a674) Reviews from Google for Chrysalis Montessori Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5753266948993754740&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2016 - February 2023 Good - May 2017 Good - May 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Chrysalis Montessori Nursery ### What is Chrysalis Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### Does Chrysalis Montessori Nursery offer funded hours? ### What age range does Chrysalis Montessori Nursery cater for? ### What are the opening hours at Chrysalis Montessori Nursery? ### Does Chrysalis Montessori Nursery support children with special educational needs? ### Does Chrysalis Montessori Nursery follow a specific educational approach? ### What kind of activities does Chrysalis Montessori Nursery offer? ### How can I contact Chrysalis Montessori Nursery? ## About the setting Chrysalis Montessori Nursery registered in 2014 and operates from Hayeswood First School in Wimborne, Dorset. The nursery is privately owned and opens from 8.30am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year, except bank holidays. It receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. There are eight staff working with the children, six of whom hold appropriate childcare qualifications, including the manager, who is qualified at level 4. The nursery follows the Montessori ethos. 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