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Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School -Edgware

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
·St Margarets Parish Hall, Rectory Lane, EDGWARE, HA8 7LG · Barnet
Number of places
90 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Barnet

About this early years setting

Fountain Montessori Nursery and Pre-School Edgware provides care for children from birth to four years old. It operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6pm. Following an inspection in January 2025, Ofsted judged the overall effectiveness of the nursery to be 'Good'. The inspector reported that children eagerly arrive and are supported by staff with self-registration to encourage a sense of belonging and independence.

The curriculum is based on children's interests. There are opportunities for outdoor play, including climbing, running and using wheeled toys in the garden, as well as walks in the local area. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The inspector also noted that parents feel communication from the nursery is good, both in person and through an online application.

What it's like

Children eagerly arrive and quickly settle with their chosen activity. Staff help them to complete self-registration, fostering a sense of belonging and independence. The broad curriculum is based on children's interests, ensuring children are safe and secure as they explore the welcoming and stimulating environment.

Children choose books with interestPlenty of outdoor opportunitiesSEND children well-supportedPositive attitudesLeaders are reflective

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round from 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School -Edgware

Last inspected 17 January 2025 · Agnes Wink

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

Children eagerly arrive and quickly settle with their chosen activity. Staff help them to complete self-registration, fostering a sense of belonging and independence. The broad curriculum is based on children's interests, ensuring children are safe and secure as they explore the welcoming and stimulating environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children often choose books of their interest and remain engaged and eager to discover what happens next.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to go outside, climbing, running, and using wheeled toys.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well.
  • Children have positive attitudes, and staff set clear and consistent expectations for behaviour.
  • Leaders are very reflective of the setting, and staff attend regular training to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff interactions, to support a consistent approach in helping children to develop their communication skills further
  • 2review nappy changing routines, to build on staff's understanding of how to further support children's awareness of privacy and respect.
Inspection #10374249 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents feel that the communication is good, both in person and using the online application.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Leaders and staff work closely with other professionals to ensure that the needs of all children are met.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to go outside. Children climb, run, and use wheeled toys. They safely use equipment in the setting garden as well as go on walks in the local area.

Inspection history

Date: June 2022

  • January 2025Good
  • June 2022Outstanding

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