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Flying Start Montessori # Flying Start Montessori Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · Long Lane, Fowlmere, Royston, SG8 7SZ · Cambridgeshire Number of places 22 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority Cambridgeshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Flying Start Montessori, established in 2019 in Royston, SG8 7SZ, currently provides childcare for children aged 1-4 years in a non-domestic setting. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, and received a "Good" rating at its latest Ofsted inspection on June 2, 2021. The setting has a strong focus on creating a "family" feel, where children of all ages are cared for together, allowing older children to act as positive role models for younger ones. The indoor and outdoor environments are thoughtfully designed to deliver a diverse and engaging curriculum. Staff at Flying Start Montessori maintain high expectations for children, encouraging them to develop new knowledge through engaging activities, such as harvesting radishes. Children are supported in their language development through staff interactions and various activities, and are taught to manage their own and others' behaviour constructively. The nursery provides funded early education for three and four-year-old children. What it's like Children are eager to learn, confident and articulate, and staff have high expectations, helping children to acquire new knowledge through engaging activities like harvesting radishes. Children behave very well, managing their own and others' behaviour, fostering a can-do approach that encourages exploration, problem-solving, and celebrating achievements. All ages of children are cared for together, creating a "family" feel where older children serve as positive role models. Eager, confident children Broad, varied curriculum Strong language development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2019 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Flying Start Montessori Last inspected 6 May 2026 · Anna Davies Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children are eager to learn, confident and articulate, and staff have high expectations, helping children to acquire new knowledge through engaging activities like harvesting radishes. Children behave very well, managing their own and others' behaviour, fostering a can-do approach that encourages exploration, problem-solving, and celebrating achievements. All ages of children are cared for together, creating a "family" feel where older children serve as positive role models. Inspector highlights - Children are eager to learn, confident and articulate. - Children behave very well and are able to manage their own behaviour and that of others. - The indoor and outdoor environments have been carefully considered to provide a broad and varied curriculum for all children. - Children's language development is well supported during interactions from staff and the activities they enjoy. - Children have well-developed imaginations and demonstrate resilience when faced with challenges. Areas to develop - 1 Find ways to raise the level of children's participation and engagement to even higher levels so that they are able to complete self-chosen activities to their own satisfaction, especially when there is an upcoming change to routine. Inspection #10149803 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304904) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Flying Start Montessori Inspection date May 2026 Inspection no. 10149803 Lead inspector Anna Davies Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304904)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2529012) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=flying-start-montessori-sg8-7sz-2529012) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The indoor and outdoor environments have been carefully considered to provide a broad and varied curriculum for all children. The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. Inspection history Date: March 2020 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - June 2021 Good - June 2021 Good - June 2020 Requires improvement - March 2020 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Flying Start Montessori ### What do parents value about Flying Start Montessori? ### What stands out about Flying Start Montessori? ## Nearby day nurseries in Royston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Flying Start Montessori. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Little Hands Nursery School - Newton Newton · CB22 7ZE ](/nursery/little-hands-nursery-school-newton-cb22-7ze-ey485511) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Happy Bunnies Nursery School Shepreth · SG8 6PZ ](/nursery/happy-bunnies-nursery-school-sg8-6pz-2723522) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Little Hands Nursery School - Melbourn Royston · SG8 6ED ](/nursery/little-hands-nursery-school-melbourn-sg8-6ed-ey485624) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Melbourn Playgroup And Out Of School Club Melbourn · SG8 6DB 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/melbourn-playgroup-and-out-of-school-club-sg8-6db-ey553639) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 4.0 mi ### Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School Royston · SG8 5RR 3.5(13 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-bumpkins-day-nursery-forest-school-sg8-5rr-2635037) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Kindred Hauxton Cambridgeshire · CB22 5HW 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kindred-hauxton-cb22-5hw-2731823) [See all nurseries in Royston →](/search?q=Royston) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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