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[East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill # Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jan 2024) · Haverhill Research Park, Three Counties Way, HAVERHILL, CB9 7SW · Suffolk Number of places 77 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Colourbox Montessori School offers a stimulating environment for young children, encouraging independence, curiosity, and a love for learning. The school combines the Early Years Foundation Stage framework 2025 with the Montessori approach, providing a comprehensive educational experience. With a commitment spanning three decades, Colourbox Montessori has grown from a single village nursery into a group of highly regarded nurseries in Suffolk, all guided by founder Susie Norman since 1992. The nurseries are designed to nurture children's natural desire to explore, stimulate their minds, and support their journey to becoming free and independent thinkers. Experienced staff listen to children's ideas, follow their interests, value their uniqueness, and respect their choices, creating a calm and consistent atmosphere where children can create, play, make friends, and develop as individuals. Parents are invited to visit to witness the engaging learning environment firsthand. Our ethos Colourbox Montessori School integrates the EYFS framework with the Montessori approach, fostering independence, curiosity, and a love of learning. They aim to nurture children's natural desire to explore, value their uniqueness, and respect their choices, supporting their journey to becoming free and independent thinkers. What it's like Children thrive in this exceptionally welcoming and inclusive nursery, showing excellent levels of confidence and making rapid progress. Staff provide a highly nurturing environment, where children feel safe and develop close emotional attachments. The curriculum is exceptionally well-structured within the Montessori philosophy and early years foundation stage, supporting children's natural instincts to discover and explore. Montessori Approach Forest School Nurseries EYFS Framework 2025 ## Pricing & funding 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://colourboxmontessori.co.uk/red-lodge-nursery-celebrates-top-rating) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill Last inspected 15 January 2024 · Jacqui Mason 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 thrive in this exceptionally welcoming and inclusive nursery, showing excellent levels of confidence and making rapid progress. Staff provide a highly nurturing environment, where children feel safe and develop close emotional attachments. The curriculum is exceptionally well-structured within the Montessori philosophy and early years foundation stage, supporting children's natural instincts to discover and explore. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in an exceptionally welcoming and inclusive nursery, showing excellent levels of confidence. - Staff implement effective care practices and provide a highly nurturing environment, where children feel safe. - The curriculum is exceptionally well-structured, supporting children's natural instincts to discover and explore. - Children are extremely independent and make rapid progress across all areas of learning. - Strong links with the local community help children learn about the world around them. Inspection #10301027 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239359) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10301027 Lead inspector Jacqui Mason Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239359)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490366) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=colourbox-montessori-school-haverhill-cb9-7sw-ey490366) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they are 'delighted' with the nursery, describing the staff as 'caring and knowledgeable'. > Parents report that the staff nurture their children exceptionally well and give them the confidence and skills they need to be ready for school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff give priority to planning for all children's progress. They help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to make the best possible progress that they can. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything that staff do. Outdoor space Staff pay close attention to planning for the outdoor environment. They carefully consider all areas of learning and children's interests. Those children who learn best from being outdoors can do so. Inspection history Date: January 2018 - January 2024 Outstanding - January 2018 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill ### Whereabouts is Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill? ### What curriculum approach is used at Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill? ### What are the opening hours at Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill? ### How does Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill support children with SEND? ### How can Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill be contacted? ### From what age does Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in HAVERHILL Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Colourbox Montessori School Haverhill. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 mi ### Lilypads Day Nursery & Pre-School Haverhill · CB9 9LR ](/nursery/lilypads-day-nursery-pre-school-ltd-cb9-9lr-ey448938) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.8 mi ### Unity Stars Norton Road Haverhill · CB9 8LU ](/nursery/unity-stars-norton-road-cb9-8lu-2851823) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 2.2 mi ### Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH) Haverhill · CB9 8DT ](/nursery/happy-faces-pre-school-lamph-cb9-8dt-251506) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.4 mi ### Dizzys Day Nursery Haverhill · CB9 8PR ](/nursery/dizzys-day-nursery-cb9-8pr-ey233205) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Golden Apples Day Nursery Haverhill · CB9 8PP 4.7(16 reviews) ](/nursery/golden-apples-day-nursery-cb9-8pp-2740791) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.8 mi ### Unity Stars Haverhill · CB9 0LB ](/nursery/unity-stars-cb9-0lb-2808908) [See all nurseries in HAVERHILL →](/search?q=HAVERHILL) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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