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Discoveries Montessori Nursery School # Discoveries Montessori Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2021) · Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Road, Tonbridge, TN12 6JE · Kent Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2021 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Discoveries Montessori Nursery School offers a stimulating and nurturing environment for young children, aiming to make the transition from home to school as smooth as possible. Situated within the grounds of Paddock Wood Primary School since 2018, the nursery provides a dedicated space with access to outdoor areas for nature walks and various activities. The school prides itself on fostering individual development through extensive use of Montessori materials, encouraging children to develop at their own pace with support from qualified staff. The curriculum is designed to cover all aspects of a child's growth, including practical life skills, sensorial exploration, cultural understanding, language development, mathematics, art, music, movement, and even cooking sessions. The school continuously adapts its offerings to meet the evolving needs of the children, striving to provide a secure and engaging first school experience. Our ethos “Our care of the child should be governed, not by the desire to make them learn things, but by the endeavor always to keep burning within them that light which is called intelligence.” Dr Maria Montessorri What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy challenging and motivating activities, such as making lava lamps, and learn about healthy eating by growing their own produce. They develop imagination through role-play, including recent "trips to the cinema" and "bowling alley", and learn about nature, observing ladybirds and measuring worms during bug hunts. Staff support children in developing good communication skills, helping them learn new words and their meanings. Montessori Approach Outdoor Learning Experienced Staff Dedicated Facility ## 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://www.discoveriesmns.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3pm (School hours), 9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday for general enquiries) Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2018 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Discoveries Montessori Nursery School Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10194148 Lead inspector Kelly Hawkins Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167386)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561594) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=discoveries-montessori-nursery-school-tn12-6je-ey561594) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Discoveries Montessori Nursery School Last inspected 6 July 2021 · Kelly Hawkins Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children thoroughly enjoy challenging and motivating activities, such as making lava lamps, and learn about healthy eating by growing their own produce. They develop imagination through role-play, including recent "trips to the cinema" and "bowling alley", and learn about nature, observing ladybirds and measuring worms during bug hunts. Staff support children in developing good communication skills, helping them learn new words and their meanings. Inspector highlights - Children are eager to make lava lamps and excited when volcanoes 'explode'. - Children learn about the importance of healthy eating, growing and eating their own produce. - Children have good opportunities to develop their imagination through dressing up and large-scale role-play. - Children learn about nature, watching ladybirds grow and measuring insects during bug hunts, developing good mathematical skills. - Children develop good communication skills, learning new words and their meaning, such as describing a soufflé as "oozing". Areas to develop - 1 help staff build on the already good partnerships with parents and provide them with more regular information about their children's progress to keep them fully involved and informed - 2 support staff to recognise how to encourage children to freely express themselves during creative activities. Inspection #10194148 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167386) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well supported by staff to make good progress. Staff attend beneficial training, such as Autism awareness, to help them gain a better understanding of how to support all children effectively. Outdoor space Children learn how to use the tyre swing in the garden safely. Children climb and balance on a range of challenging equipment, such as stepping stones and climbing frames. Inspection history Most recent inspection 6 July 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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