Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans

About this day nursery

Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School in St Albans champions a holistic and nurturing approach to early childhood education, guiding children to lead their own learning journey. The school emphasises curiosity and self-discovery, allowing each child to progress at their individual pace within a supportive and kind environment.

Children are encouraged to develop a sense of responsibility for their academic and emotional growth. The curriculum fosters confidence through practical life skills, encouraging independence and self-esteem through everyday activities and classroom participation.

The nursery also boasts extensive outdoor play areas designed to enhance physical development and healthy habits through a nature-rich approach. Safety is a top priority, maintained through controlled building access, classroom cameras, and a low student-to-teacher ratio.

Beyond core academics, Fountain Montessori enriches learning with diverse offerings such as foreign languages (French, Mandarin), ballet, and football, complemented by educational outings. They ensure children are well-prepared for kindergarten and beyond through a multidisciplinary, child-led approach.

The nursery maintains open communication with parents through an open-door policy, home visits, settling-in sessions, regular meetings, and parent participation days, providing daily updates via the eyLog app.

Our ethos

Fountain Montessori champions a holistic and nurturing approach, emphasising curiosity and self-discovery within a supportive environment. They foster independence, confidence, and responsibility through practical life skills and a multidisciplinary, child-led curriculum, preparing children for kindergarten and beyond. Their nature-rich approach also enhances physical development.

What it's like

Children of all ages are extremely happy, safe and secure in this warm and welcoming nursery. They cheerfully enter the nursery and settle quickly, eager for their day to begin. Children are developing firm attachments with staff, who are patient, kind and caring in their approach.

Pricing & funding