Session types
Morning Session (8:30-13:00), Afternoon Session (13:00-15:30), Flexible drop off, Flexible pick up
Dawmouse Brunswick
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
Number of places
45 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
About this day nursery
Dawmouse Montessori, established in 1975 on Dawes Road, is a well-regarded Fulham nursery dedicated to children aged 2 to 5 years old. This independent, not-for-profit institution is rooted in Montessori principles while also incorporating contemporary, research-backed educational approaches.
The day nursery aims to cultivate curiosity, joy, compassion, and independence in each child, fostering a lifelong enthusiasm for learning within a close-knit community. Located within the Brunswick Club on Haldane Road, the day nursery offers a nurturing environment with spacious facilities.
Daily activities include a structured routine with morning and afternoon sessions, featuring diverse focuses such as phonics, music, art, sports, and French lessons. The nursery is conveniently situated within walking distance of Fulham Broadway, Parsons Green, and West Brompton.
Our ethos
The Dawmouse Montessori nursery is rooted in Montessori principles, aiming to cultivate curiosity, joy, compassion, and independence in each child to foster a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. They also incorporate contemporary, research-backed educational approaches.
What it's like
Children make good progress from their starting points in this welcoming and stimulating nursery, remaining happy and confident and forming secure attachments with staff. Staff plan learning that is well sequenced and ambitious for all children. Children develop good social skills and are imaginative in their play.
Montessori principlesEstablished 1975Not-for-profitSpecialist teachers
Pricing & funding
Fees are charged termly for morning or full-day sessions, with minimum attendance requirements based on the child's age. Government funding is accepted with voluntary contributions requested for Montessori extras, though fully funded afternoon-only sessions are also offered.
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
- Registration Fee£60.00 / session
- Deposit£500.00 / session
- 4 mornings (8:30am-1:00pm)£3303 / session
- Ad hoc morning session£70 / session
- Ad hoc afternoon session£40 / session
Good to know
- A non-refundable registration fee and a refundable deposit are required to secure a place.
- One full term's written notice is required before leaving, otherwise a full term's fees are charged.
- Minimum booking: 3 mornings a week for two-year-olds, and 5 mornings a week for three-year-olds.
- Extended 30-hour funding requires a minimum attendance of four full days and one morning session.
- Parents must provide a nut-free packed lunch and daily fruit or vegetable snacks.
- Extra charges apply for school uniforms, holiday clubs, and extra-curricular activities.
Key facts
Food
Children bring packed lunch from home; nut-free policy. Snack of fruit or vegetables provided by parents.
Opening hours
8:30 am until 15:30 Monday to Friday
Age range
2 to 5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Dawmouse Brunswick
Last inspected 4 October 2024
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 make good progress from their starting points in this welcoming and stimulating nursery, remaining happy and confident and forming secure attachments with staff. Staff plan learning that is well sequenced and ambitious for all children. Children develop good social skills and are imaginative in their play.
Inspector highlights
- Children make good progress from their starting points in a welcoming and stimulating environment.
- Staff plan learning that is well sequenced and ambitious for all children.
- Children develop good social skills and build strong friendships.
- Parents provide high praise for the kind, warm, and caring approach of the staff.
- Children learn about making healthy choices and develop independence effectively.
Areas to develop
- 1help staff to recognise how to avoid interruptions during storytime to ensure that children remain focused and engaged
- 2review the structure of the day to allow children time to deepen their knowledge through play and activities of their own choice.
Inspection #10354841 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"Parents express high praise to the staff for their kind, warm and caring approach."
"They say their children are happy to come into nursery and have developed their independence and become more confident since joining."
"Parents comment on the improvements their children have made in their communication skills, and they are using and understanding more vocabulary at home."
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff plan learning that is well sequenced and ambitious for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
Staff gently reinforce the rules with children who need more reminders about indoor and outdoor rules. Staff consider children's physical development in planning the curriculum. For example, children roll large hoops across the playing field developing their gross motor skills. Staff support children to use stilts and space hoppers to further develop core strength.
Google Reviews of Dawmouse Brunswick
5.0
(20 Google reviews)
Paul Foxon
a week ago
Fantastic school, with a great on site outside space which is rare in the area. All the children always seem so happy every time i visit. The children are polite and well mannered thanks to great teaching and positive reinforcement from Miss Claire and lovely team. There is a reason why Dawmouse has been going for so long educating generation after generation, would highly recommend.
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Annabel Dawson
a week ago
Dawmouse Montessori in Fulham has been wonderful for my niece, who absolutely loves it. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely care about each child’s development and happiness. The large outdoor space is also amazing and very rare in London. I’d highly recommend! A special mention to Miss Claire, the owner and head, who is fantastic. Her passion, dedication, and hands-on approach create such a nurturing and positive environment for the children. We’ve seen so much confidence and independence in our niece since attending, and communication with parents has always been excellent. The nursery feels safe, welcoming, and very well organised.
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Gemma Cox
3 weeks ago
Both of my children attended Dawmouse nursery from 2-5 years old. I couldn’t have wished for a better start to my children’s educational lives. Miss Claire is a warm and devoted teacher who truly loves all the children in her care and I can say the same for her team. Dawmouse provided my children with lovely learning opportunities, great outside space, a range of physical activities, French lessons. By the time they finished Dawmouse they were both ready to tackle Primary school head on and their transition was easy. Undoubtedly this was due to how well they were prepared. I can’t recommend this nursery enough and I am forever grateful that this was the start to their educational journeys. They fell in love with learning at Dawmouse and still have this same love of learning now. Thank you Miss Claire and Dawmouse!
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Maya Hedges
a month ago
A rare find. It’s a proper traditional Montessori with the curriculum to match, plus a massive outdoor space you don't usually see. The staff are great and it feels genuinely safe. It’s the perfect bridge for kids getting ready for 'big school' while actually letting them be kids first."
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H V
a month ago
Dawmouse is a brilliant Montessori nursery where the children are happy and well looked after by Miss Claire and her team. The teachers are engaged and actively participate in the development of all the children according to their needs. Updates for parents are regular and informative. Would highly recommend.
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Inspection history
Date: February 2012
- October 2024Good
- November 2018Good
- September 2015Good
- February 2012Good
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