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Early Educators Montessori # Early Educators Montessori Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2021) · The Trinity Centre, Baxter Road, Ilford, IG1 2HN · Redbridge Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2021 Local authority Redbridge About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery " The nursery is committed to providing high-quality childcare while ensuring fees remain as accessible as possible. They pride themselves on transparency, with no registration fees or deposits required, and a policy of not charging for bank holidays or staff training days. Whilst parents are charged for days missed due to illness or holidays, sibling discounts are available, and the nursery actively supports families in navigating available government funding initiatives. They aim to foster independence and a love of learning in young children, complementing their educational approach with practical financial considerations for families. Our ethos The nursery's approach is inspired by the Montessori philosophy, with a commitment to fostering independence and a love of learning, encapsulated by the quote, "Help me to do it by myself." What it's like The managers and staff have created a harmonious and friendly environment where children are well settled and thoroughly enjoy their time. Children develop close and trusting relationships with staff, feel safe and secure, and behave well. They are respectful to others and develop friendships with their peers. Montessori Approach No Registration Fees or Deposit Government Funding Support Sibling Discounts ## Pricing & funding This nursery charges fees on a weekly or monthly upfront basis. No registration fees or deposits are required. Fees are not charged for bank holidays or annual training days, but absences due to illness or holidays are payable. Sibling discounts are available. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Under 2 Rate £8.00 / hour - 1 Session- under 2 £24.00 / session - 2yo Rate £7.00 / hour - 1 Session- 2yo £21.00 / session - 3yo Rate £6.00 / hour See 2 more Good to know - No registration fees or deposits are required. - Fees must be paid in advance on a weekly or monthly basis. - No charges apply for bank holidays or staff training days. - Charges apply for sessions missed due to illness or holidays. - Sibling discounts are available. - A contribution of £1 per week is requested towards snack costs. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Early Educators Montessori Inspection date Nov 2021 Inspection no. 10174511 Lead inspector Sarah Crawford Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174797)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554913) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.earlyeducatorsmontessori.co.uk) The Trinity Centre, Baxter Road, Ilford, IG1 2HN [© 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#/0.07095/51.54843/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ilford - [Day nurseries in Ilford](/search?q=Ilford) - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=early-educators-montessori-ig1-2hn-ey554913) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3.30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Early Educators Montessori Last inspected 19 November 2021 · Sarah Crawford 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 The managers and staff have created a harmonious and friendly environment where children are well settled and thoroughly enjoy their time. Children develop close and trusting relationships with staff, feel safe and secure, and behave well. They are respectful to others and develop friendships with their peers. Inspector highlights - Managers and staff create a harmonious and friendly environment and children are well settled. - Staff closely monitor children's progress and provide early help and support including targeted learning plans. - Additional funding is used well to create a cosy den in the garden for quiet language activities and sensory play. - The curriculum is well-balanced and interesting, supporting all areas of children's learning. - Staff teach children about healthy lifestyles, including daily outdoor play and vigorous exercise. - Children develop close and trusting relationships with staff. - Children demonstrate that they are well settled and thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery. - Children behave well. They learn to follow the routines and understand what staff expect of them. - Children learn to be respectful to others and develop friendships with their peers. - Staff want children to achieve all that they can. - Staff help children to develop important skills, so that they are well prepared to move on to school. - Children listen to stories with increasing attention and learn to follow instructions from adults. - Older children speak out confidently within a group. - Children display an interest in the natural world as they share their ideas about the weather and changing seasons. - Children play cooperatively and demonstrate good social skills. - They show curiosity as they mix together natural materials, such as soil, leaves, sand and water to create 'porridge'. - Children use their knowledge of different families and occupations to enhance their role play, as they take on roles, such as 'big sister' or 'doctor'. - The managers, who also own the nursery, work closely with the staff to support children and their families. - The managers are aware of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's development and emotional well-being. - They provide supportive stay-and-play sessions to help include parents in their children's learning. - Staff closely monitor children's progress from the start. - They are proactive and ensure that children receive the early help and support that they need. - Staff work together with parents and other professionals to develop targeted learning plans. - Additional funding is used well. - The managers and staff have created a cosy den in the garden. This provides a quiet area outdoors for language activities and sensory play. - All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, children receiving funding and those who speak English as an additional language, progress well from their starting points in learning. - The managers and staff provide a well-balanced and interesting curriculum, which supports all areas of children's learning. - In general, the quality of teaching is good. - Staff support children's communication skills well. For instance, they introduce new words and use repetition to help children remember them. - Staff interact sensitively with children and help them to understand behavioural boundaries. - They ask children whether they are feeling happy or sad and teach them signs, to express these feelings. - Children show a very positive approach to their learning. - They focus well on activities that they choose. For instance, children display intense concentration and attention to detail, as they create collages from small pieces of coloured paper and sequins. - Children demonstrate energy and enthusiasm as they sing songs and number rhymes. - They count accurately and use their fingers to indicate how many items are left if one is taken away. - Staff focus on teaching children about healthy lifestyles. - Children play outdoors each day and enjoy vigorous exercise as they climb, balance, jump and pedal tricycles. - They learn about risks and how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children learn to use knives safely as they cut up their fruit at snack time. - Staff teach children good hygiene routines, such as regular handwashing. - They talk to children about dental health as they bathe the dolls and pretend to brush their teeth. Areas to develop - 1 improve the planning and delivery of group activities, to ensure that they meet the individual learning needs of all children taking part - 2 teach children about a broad range of emotions, to help them understand and regulate their feelings. Inspection #10174511 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174797) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on the excellent communication with staff. > They appreciate the support that they receive to support children's progress at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff ensure that children receive the early help and support that they need. They work with parents and professionals to develop targeted learning plans. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, progress well from their starting points. Outdoor space Children play outdoors each day and enjoy vigorous exercise as they climb, balance, jump and pedal tricycles. The managers and staff have created a cosy den in the garden, which provides a quiet area outdoors for language activities and sensory play. Inspection history Most recent inspection 19 November 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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