Opening hours
7:30 am - 6:00 pm every day
Daisy Chain Montessori Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Surrey
About this day nursery
Daisy Chain Montessori Nursery, situated in Reigate, is an independent day nursery and Forest School that has been serving the local community for over 25 years. Open daily from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, the nursery caters to children aged 12 months to 5 years.
The philosophy centers on creating a nurturing environment where each child feels happy, safe, loved, and stimulated, fostering development through diverse activities such as playing, building, singing, dancing, and painting. The nursery encourages outdoor play in its garden, utilized for playtime, water games, gardening, and vegetable planting.
As a Forest School, it further emphasizes outdoor learning. After lunch, a quiet period is provided, allowing younger children to nap in a serene setting.
The curriculum is designed to enhance social, emotional, literary, creative, language, and physical development, with activities structured to build confidence, independence, and enjoyment. Emma Bell, the founder and principal, brings over two decades of experience in early childhood education, and all staff members hold either Montessori training or a Level Three childcare qualification.
Parents are actively involved and regularly invited to participate in nursery events and performances, fostering a strong community atmosphere. The nursery also offers additional activities like football lessons and music sessions, and regularly welcomes community visitors such as the fire brigade and police, along with professionals who share their work with the children.
Our ethos
Daisy Chain Montessori Nursery follows a Montessori philosophy and is also a Forest School, emphasizing outdoor learning. They aim to create a nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe, loved, and stimulated, fostering development through diverse activities and encouraging independence and confidence.
What it's like
Children excitedly come into nursery and have strong attachments with the staff. They are extremely happy and assured, enjoying their time at this calm and nurturing nursery. Children positively immerse themselves in play and learning, making good progress.
Montessori approachForest SchoolIndependent nurseryLong-standing community presence
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (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.
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Age range
12 months to 5 years old
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Daisy Chain Montessori Nursery
Last inspected 19 December 2022
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 excitedly come into nursery and have strong attachments with the staff. They are extremely happy and assured, enjoying their time at this calm and nurturing nursery. Children positively immerse themselves in play and learning, making good progress.
Inspector highlights
- Managers and staff are passionate and committed to providing high-quality childcare.
- Opportunities to develop communication and language skills are prioritised.
- Staff manage behaviour well and help children develop empathy.
- Children make good progress in their learning and development.
- Staff provide experiences for children to promote their small-muscle movements and independence.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen the arrangements for staff supervision, support and focused training to help raise the quality of teaching to a consistently higher level
- 2support staff to plan activities and next steps that are sharply focused on what they want children to learn next.
Inspection #10263621 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully supported by staff, who have a good knowledge of their interests and stages of development. The manager and her team provide strong support for children with SEND, identifying those who will benefit from additional support effectively and providing targeted interventions to help close any gaps in their learning.
Inspection history
Date: October 2010
- December 2022Good
- May 2017Good
- April 2015Good
- October 2010Outstanding
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