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Faith Montessori Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2025)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·262 - 264 Stanstead Road, LONDON, SE23 1DE · Lewisham
Number of places
144 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

Faith Montessori Nursery, operating since 2004, provides flexible and inclusive childcare across two locations: Forest Hill, London, and Fawkham, Kent. They cater to children aged 6 months up to preschool (4 years), aiming to ease the childcare burden for parents by offering affordable services that meet children's diverse needs.

The nurseries are open Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6:30 pm, for 51 weeks of the year. Their educational philosophy integrates the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework with the Montessori approach, fostering learning through self-directed actions and at each child's individual pace.

They also incorporate STEM learning and the SATPIN phonics method into their curriculum. Both nurseries boast dedicated playrooms designed for different age groups, along with engaging outdoor spaces that encourage imaginative play and holistic development.

Our ethos

Faith Montessori Nursery integrates the EYFS framework with the Montessori approach, encouraging self-directed learning at each child's individual pace. They also incorporate STEM learning and the SATPIN phonics method.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled, receiving high-quality experiences. The nursery focuses on inclusion, supporting children with SEND and their families. Staff provide child-centred care in a welcoming environment with sensory and quiet spaces.

EYFS CurriculumMontessori ApproachSTEM LearningOutdoor Play

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year

Age range

6 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Fresh and nutritious meals and snacks

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Faith Montessori Nursery

Last inspected 23 July 2025 · Trina Lynskey

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and settled, receiving high-quality experiences. The nursery focuses on inclusion, supporting children with SEND and their families. Staff provide child-centred care in a welcoming environment with sensory and quiet spaces.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff implement a highly effective curriculum across different ages and stages of development, with a strong focus on sensory learning in baby rooms.
  • Staff support children and parents during transitions, including moving rooms, toilet training, and starting primary school, which is particularly important for children with SEND.
  • Staff expertly engage with children's communication, helping them regulate emotions and express themselves through verbal and non-verbal cues.
  • Leaders have established strong links with external agencies, allowing staff to access expertise and training for specific interventions, promoting children's well-being and independence.
  • Parents speak highly of their experience, valuing the support of staff and the inviting, homely environment.
Inspection #10392388 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents speak highly of their experience, entrusting their very small children to the baby room."

"They say the nursery is inviting and homely, and how much they value the support of all the 'aunties', as staff are known."

"Parents who have faced challenges appreciate the kindness, understanding and support they have received."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders have a strong focus on inclusion, ensuring children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families get the support they need to thrive. The transition to primary school is exceptionally well managed, and this is particularly important for children with SEND who need adjustments in place as soon as they start to continue their successful learning journey. Leaders have established strong links with external agencies that offer additional support for children.

Outdoor space

As the holidays approach, children discuss what they need for their trips, pack suitcases and head off on excursions in the nursery garden.

Parent Reviews of Faith Montessori Nursery

5.0
(3)
Lala Earns
7 years ago

Love this nursery and their ethos, my son and daughter went here, even when we moved we drove 12 miles a day so they could still attend.

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Emmanuel Bakare
8 years ago

Love it! My son went here and the staff are wonderful, the facilities are beautiful; really couldn't ask for more!

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025

Date: June 2010

  • July 2025Outstanding
  • August 2019Good
  • June 2014Good
  • June 2013Inadequate
  • June 2010Good

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