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Derby Montessori School # Derby Montessori School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · Montessori house, Rowditch Place, DERBY, DE22 3NJ · Derby Number of places 43 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Derby About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Derby Montessori School, situated in Derby, DE22 3NJ, is a well-established day nursery and kindergarten offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The school is committed to open and honest communication with parents, providing information electronically via email and website downloads. They encourage early registration due to high demand. The school operates from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and offers childcare for up to 48 weeks of the year. Ofsted has assessed the school as 'GOOD'. The school is structured into a Toddler Community for children aged 12 months to 3 years, led by Mrs. Marvill (Montessori Assistant Certificate & NVQ3 in Childcare), and a Children's House for 3 to 5-year-olds, overseen by Mrs. Higgins (Montessori Diploma & NNEB Certificate in Childcare). Both sections benefit from Montessori-trained staff and extensive Montessori equipment, supporting free-flow activities. Flexible attendance patterns are available, and the school offers holiday care at competitive rates, including a summer club and reunion events for former pupils, all within extensive and safe gardens. Derby Montessori School also provides funded places for eligible 2, 3, and 4-year-olds and offers discounts for employees of Rolls-Royce plc, the NHS, and Royal Derby Hospital. Our ethos Derby Montessori School offers a nurturing environment maintained by our experienced team of teachers and providing the perfect conditions for children to explore, discover and become happy, confident learners. What it's like Staff greet children warmly on arrival. Children are happy to attend the nursery and quickly engage in activities demonstrating they are comfortable in their surroundings. Staff develop caring relationships with children and their families. The settling-in process is flexible to provide parents with reassurance that their children are ready to begin attending the nursery. Montessori Education Funded Places for 2, 3 & 4 year olds Holiday Care Discounts for NHS & Rolls-Royce employees ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (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. [Request pricing →](https://derbymontessori.iwspark.co.uk/admissions.htm) ## Key facts Waitlist Register interest as early as possible to secure a space Opening hours 8.00am to 6.00pm Age range 12 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Flexible attendance patterns Established 1995 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Derby Montessori School Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10351800 Lead inspector Jan Hughes Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260243)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476012) 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.derbymontessori.co.uk/) Montessori house, Rowditch Place, DERBY, DE22 3NJ Opening hours 8.00am to 6.00pm [© 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#/-1.50028/52.91859/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near DERBY - [Day nurseries in DERBY](/search?q=DERBY) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=derby-montessori-school-de22-3nj-ey476012) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Derby Montessori School Last inspected 2 October 2024 · Jan Hughes 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 Staff greet children warmly on arrival. Children are happy to attend the nursery and quickly engage in activities demonstrating they are comfortable in their surroundings. Staff develop caring relationships with children and their families. The settling-in process is flexible to provide parents with reassurance that their children are ready to begin attending the nursery. Inspector highlights - Managers have a clear intent for children's learning. - Staff provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff support children's developing independence effectively throughout the nursery. - There are good systems to support and supervise staff, which promotes a low staff turnover and consistently good practice. - There is an ethos of care, kindness and respect throughout the nursery. Areas to develop - 1 review and improve the planning of group activities so all children can experience the same learning opportunities - 2 support staff to be aware of how they model effective language to young children, to ensure children can extend their vocabulary - 3 develop ways to ensure that all parents are receiving relevant information about the nursery and their child's current learning, so they can help build continued learning at home. Inspection #10351800 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260243) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say their children are happy to come into the nursery and go home happy Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They understand the variety of ways in which children learn and identify when a different process needs to be adopted. Staff work closely with the children, the parents and other professionals to put in place personalised strategies and achievable targets for children to work towards. Outdoor space Staff encourage children to take risks outdoors and use the stilts to balance on. They teach them effectively how to catch a ball and learn how to score in the basketball net. Children jump through hoops and run around the area. This helps to develop their physical skills and strengthen their large muscles. Inspection history Date: September 2014 - October 2024 Good - October 2018 Good - September 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Derby Montessori School ### What is Derby Montessori School's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information on fees for Derby Montessori School? ### Does Derby Montessori School offer funded childcare places? ### What are the opening hours for Derby Montessori School? ### Does Derby Montessori School support children with special educational needs or disabilities? ### What age range does Derby Montessori School cater for? ### Does Derby Montessori School follow a specific educational approach? ### Are there any discounts available at Derby Montessori School? ### How can I get in touch with Derby Montessori School? ## About the setting Derby Montessori registered in 1995, moving to its current location and reregistering in 2014 and is located in Derby City. The setting employs nine members of staff, all of whom all hold an appropriate early years qualification at either level 3, 4 or 6. The setting opens Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for five weeks spread throughout the year. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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