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CURIOUSMINDS MONTESSORI

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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5.0(8 parent reviews) ·Vicarage, 1b St. James Road, Purley, CR8 2DL · Croydon
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

CuriousMinds Montessori, situated in Purley, offers a high-quality, independent nursery experience for children aged 2 to 5 years, focusing on the renowned Montessori method. The nursery aims to create a stimulating environment where children can flourish through hands-on learning and self-discovery.

Their dedicated and experienced Montessori teachers understand each child's unique needs, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every individual is accepted. Beyond the core Montessori curriculum, CuriousMinds integrates diverse activities such as speech and language classes, violin lessons, football, and forest school sessions, all led by qualified specialists to ensure a holistic learning journey.

The nursery prides itself on being more than just a childcare provider, offering a home-like setting that encourages exploration, relaxation, and skill-building, with a strong emphasis on connecting with nature.

Our ethos

CuriousMinds Montessori's core philosophy is the renowned Montessori method, aiming to create a stimulating environment for hands-on learning and self-discovery. They foster an inclusive, home-like atmosphere where children's unique needs are met, emphasizing exploration, skill-building, and a connection with nature. The nursery integrates diverse activities like forest school, speech and language, violin, and football, led by specialists for a holistic learning journey.

What it's like

Children enter this vibrant and homely setting with smiles and cuddles for the warm and welcoming staff. They have formed positive relationships with staff and feel safe and secure. The setting uses a curriculum founded in the Montessori method of teaching, and staff ensure that children are given the opportunities to access a range of planned and unplanned experiences to build a strong curriculum.

Montessori MethodSpeech and Language ClassesForest SchoolHolistic Learning

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday 7.30am-6pm

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for CURIOUSMINDS MONTESSORI

Last inspected 21 February 2025 · Sarah Phillips

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 enter this vibrant and homely setting with smiles and cuddles for the warm and welcoming staff. They have formed positive relationships with staff and feel safe and secure. The setting uses a curriculum founded in the Montessori method of teaching, and staff ensure that children are given the opportunities to access a range of planned and unplanned experiences to build a strong curriculum.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have formed positive relationships with staff and feel safe and secure.
  • All children thrive in this inclusive environment with their individual needs known and respected.
  • The setting uses a curriculum founded in the Montessori method of teaching.
  • Parents report high levels of satisfaction about their child's time at the nursery.
  • Children have developed a love of books and stories.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the consistency of staff engagement and their interactions with children to fully support and extend each child's learning consistently
  • 2enhance opportunities for children to develop independence and self-help skills and allow them to do things for themselves.
Inspection #10376266 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report high levels of satisfaction about their child's time at the nursery.

They feel that children are treated as individuals and encouraged to develop their own personalities.

They also report that they feel supported as parents.

They utilise the open-door policy of the manager and feel like respected partners in their children's learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Staff make timely referrals to ensure that children receive the specialist support they need. Staff work closely with other agencies to ensure children have appropriate support and have a strong network for advice and ideas.

Outdoor space

The indoor and outdoor environments have been adapted to meet the needs of the children attending. Staff are aware that some children live in flats, so they ensure that the children have lots of opportunities to play in the outdoor space. The children skilfully put on wet suits and boots, supporting their physical development as they negotiate the space on bikes, make mud pies, balance on wooden beams, and roll balls to one another.

Parent Reviews of CURIOUSMINDS MONTESSORI

5.0
(8)
Marina dos Santos
a year ago

Curious Minds Montessori Nursery has been a true blessing for our family. The staff is exceptional in every way, providing attentive and personalized care that has made all the difference for my son, who has special needs. The small and nurturing environment at Curious Minds has allowed him to thrive and develop at his own pace. The dedicated and compassionate staff truly understand his unique needs and have created a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where he feels safe and happy. We have seen tremendous growth in his confidence and abilities since he started attending. I highly recommend Curious Minds to any parent looking for a nurturing and understanding setting for their child. ---

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Chirag Shah
a year ago

Truly a loving and caring environment where our son is thriving. At his previous nursery he used to cry every day at drop off, he absolutely loves going to Curious Minds. You are doing a great job!

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Natalie S
2 years ago

Our son has been at the nursery since the spring and absolutely loves it. We wanted somewhere nurturing and loving - the staff here are amazing and it feels like leaving him with family. They also organise a huge range of activities to keep the children occupied and interested in learning - social skills and academically.

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S H
2 years ago

Our son has been at Curious Minds since we moved to the area and has absolutely thrived in this small, friendly setting which combines a family feel with a passion for excellence. The educators are a close knit knowledgeable team who set up fun learning experiences that allow for covert skills building. Additionally, specialists (music, speech and language, sports etc) come in to add richness to each day. Karolina in particular is relentlessly enthusiastic and her desire to continually improve the setting and create exceptional experiences for the kids really shines through. This place is a real gem. We feel lucky to have found it and it deserves to become a local favourite.

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Yogita Patel
2 years ago

Our son has been attending the nursery since September and we are so happy we made the decision to move him here. Everyday is a new adventure for him with so many different activities and learning opportunities. There is so much love and care given to the children that we feel it’s a home away from home!

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Inspection history

Date: February 2025

  • March 2025Good
  • February 2025Good

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