--- title: "Fountain Montessori Nido, London | Ofsted Report & Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fountain-montessori-nido-nw9-0aw-2759300 description: "Fountain Montessori Nido in London — see the latest Ofsted report card and reviews (4.9/5 from 83), plus contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Fountain Montessori Nido Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.9 (83 Google reviews) · 43 Capitol Way, London, NW9 0AW · Brent Number of places 60 places Age range 1–2 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Brent ## About this early years setting Fountain Montessori Nido, located in London, NW9 0AW, is a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 2 years, registered with Ofsted in 2023. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00. It offers a curriculum that combines the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the Montessori approach, fostering independence and a love for learning. The setting places a strong emphasis on outdoor play, with babies and toddlers freely exploring a spacious garden area and engaging in activities like running, balancing, and riding bikes. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included, receiving adapted activities and consistent support, with leaders ensuring care plans, medical guidance, and sensory strategies are followed. For children who speak other languages at home, staff actively learn their languages and use signing and visual aids to support communication. The nursery focuses on preparing children for their next stage of development, encouraging independence in tasks such as serving their own food, and fostering emotional regulation through calm spaces. Fountain Montessori Nido aims to create a nurturing environment where children are happy, eager to explore, and develop secure bonds with staff. What it's like Babies and young children are happy and eagerly enjoy exploring their surroundings, developing secure bonds with staff and confidently sharing their thoughts and ideas. Staff follow children's interests and support their learning, helping children practice balance and coordination. Children are prepared well for their next stage of development, learning independence and tasks such as serving their own food. Staff provide experiences that build on what children know, including trips into the community and learning about nature and different cultures. Positive behaviour Inclusive SEND provision Strong development Independence fostered Responsive care Emotional regulation ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2023 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected 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 Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 2 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Fountain Montessori Nido Last inspected 16 March 2026 Actions the provider must take - Leaders should continue to be rigorous and alert in ensuring that all policies and practices are fully up to date. - Leaders should support all staff to further improve their understanding of the curriculum, particularly through planned activities with babies so that teaching is consistently embedded across the nursery for all children to make progress. What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Babies and young children demonstrate positive behaviour that consistently exceeds expectations. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included in routines and learning. - Young children and babies achieve well from their starting points. - Children demonstrate independence as they freely access creative materials. - Children's individual needs are met well through care practices that are calm, responsive and thoughtfully organised. - Children are supported to recognise and manage their emotions through calm spaces and consistent approaches to co-regulation. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should continue to be rigorous and alert in ensuring that all policies and practices are fully up to date. - 2 Leaders should support all staff to further improve their understanding of the curriculum, particularly through planned activities with babies so that teaching is consistently embedded across the nursery for all children to make progress. Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301984) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included, with staff adapting activities and providing reassurance. Leaders ensure care plans, medical guidance, and sensory strategies are followed consistently to ensure children are comfortable and included. Staff receive support to assist disadvantaged children and those with SEND, making timely referrals to other agencies when needed. Outdoor space Babies and toddlers explore freely in the spacious garden area, engaging in activities like running, parachute play, balancing on rocks, and riding bikes and scooters, with staff extending their physical confidence through well-judged supervision. EAL / language support Children who speak other languages at home are well-supported, with staff making efforts to learn their language and develop their communication through signing and visual aids. ## Google Reviews of Fountain Montessori Nido 4.9 (83 Google reviews) Federica Guarino 5 months ago We celebrated the Christmas party today at the nursery and it was amazing. All the teachers and kids were so happy to receive us parents and we did activities, songs, dances.. Even Santa came to say hi to the kids 🤗 Everyone was so happy and we enjoyed the time there Thanks to Miss Shahnaz and all the staff at Fountain Montessori Colindale.. it’s very reassuring to know our children are in good hands! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaM2NUaEhiV3hqWlhvNFJuY3haSGxqWkhVeVgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x487611052b19ac9b:0xa6c300f73e9c3a70) Enxhi Hasani 4 months ago I had a nursery tour today at Fountain Montessori in Colindale for my 8-month-old daughter. I was very satisfied with my older daughter’s experience at this nursery, which is why I’m happy to return for my younger child. Miss Shahnaz was extremely welcoming and professional, and she clearly explained everything I needed to know. The environment feels caring, well organised, and reassuring for parents. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Sd09FZFlha1pzWm5sa2VuTk9ZWEJJZWt3eWFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x487611052b19ac9b:0xa6c300f73e9c3a70) Sultan Abdullah 5 months ago Very professional the manager Shanaz she welcomed us the tour day gave us all the information about the nursery the facility all was clean and nice highly recommend this nursery Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xbFExUnBXRTV0UjBKUFUwbEZTV3RvTFU1c2FVRRAB!2m1!1s0x487611052b19ac9b:0xa6c300f73e9c3a70) Charmaine Barrington 5 months ago Thank you for the lovely christmas party held today for children & their parents! The staff organised a wonderful hour to celebrate with the children, we enjoyed the singing, the activities and the surprise visit from Santa. Well done to all the teachers for creating such a lovely environment Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GRGN6TkJNWFZ2ZFUxa2VGVk5ObGhuYjI1VlUyYxAB!2m1!1s0x487611052b19ac9b:0xa6c300f73e9c3a70) A Pard 5 months ago Lovely Christmas party organised by the nursery! We loved the teachers singing and the festive activities, especially surprise visit from Santa! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Wd1h6ZDFlVU5WTkRGME1USkhSRFZaUm5WS2RIYxAB!2m1!1s0x487611052b19ac9b:0xa6c300f73e9c3a70) Reviews from Google for Fountain Montessori Nido. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=12016449292661963376&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 16 March 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301984) ## Frequently asked about Fountain Montessori Nido ### What part of the country is Fountain Montessori Nido in? ### What outdoor space does Fountain Montessori Nido have? ### Is Fountain Montessori Nido suitable for under-twos? ### How does Fountain Montessori Nido support settling in? ### How does Fountain Montessori Nido support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Fountain Montessori Nido. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Fountain Montessori Colindale London · NW9 0BF 4.9(83 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fountain-montessori-colindale-nw9-0bf-ey501737 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Beis Yaakov Creche London · NW9 6NQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/beis-yaakov-creche-nw9-6nq-137764 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Explorers Nursery Kingsbury · NW9 0NG 4.9(13 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-nw9-0ng-ey496651 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Roe Green Nursery Kingsbury · NW9 9AF 4.8(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/roe-green-nursery-nw9-9af-137834 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Xplorers Day Nursery London · NW9 9HA 3.7(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-xplorers-day-nursery-nw9-9ha-ey500962 - Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.6 mi ### Faith & Love Nursery Edgware · HA8 5DT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/faith-love-nursery-ha8-5dt-2707430 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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