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[East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Fountain Of Knowledge Montessori Nursery School # Fountain Of Knowledge Montessori Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2024) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · 2a, Meadway, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3PL · West Northamptonshire Number of places 29 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2024 Local authority West Northamptonshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Fountain of Knowledge Montessori Nursery School, established in 1999 and overseen by owner Deborah Anderson, offers premier full-day and sessional care for children aged 6 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on supporting each child's social, emotional, and intellectual well-being within a carefully prepared Montessori environment. This setting encourages natural development, allowing children to progress at their own pace and foster independence. The school prides itself on blending traditional Montessori principles with modern educational research, continuously refining its teaching strategies. The curriculum integrates Montessori methods, the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, individual learning patterns, and children's interests to create a holistic learning experience. They also actively engage with parents, providing support and insights into their child's developmental journey. Located conveniently for Bugbrooke and surrounding villages, the nursery was nominated for a 'Northampton Education Award' in 2022. Our ethos The nursery combines traditional Montessori principles with modern educational research, utilising a carefully prepared Montessori environment to foster the natural development, independence, and self-directed learning of each child. Their holistic approach integrates Montessori methods, the EYFS framework, and children's individual learning styles and interests. What it's like Children leave their parents with ease and happily enter the nursery. Staff get to know children and their families well, developing secure and trusting relationships. They have created a calm and nurturing environment where children feel relaxed, safe and secure. Staff implement a curriculum that supports children to become confident, independent and motivated learners. Montessori Approach Established 1999 Comprehensive Curriculum Award Nominated ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers standard and extended full days, alongside four-hour and five-hour sessions. Fees include meals and snacks, and a minimum booking of two days per week is required. Government-funded hours are generally stretched over 51 weeks, with additional daily food and consumable charges applied. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Non-Funded Full Day (8.00 am to 6.00 pm) £70.40 / day - Extended Non-Funded Full Day (7.00 am to 6.00 pm) £77.00 / day - Four-hour session £44.00 / session - Five-hour session £55.00 / session - Extra hours (ad-hoc) £15.00 / hour See 4 more Good to know - Fees are invoiced monthly in advance, covering up to the last Friday of each month. - A minimum booking of two days per week is required to secure a place. - Fees for full days and shorter sessions include meals and snacks. - Funding is generally applied as a stretched contract of 22 hours per week over 51 weeks. - Funded hours are subject to a daily food charge and a voluntary consumable charge for essentials. - Fees are reviewed annually in the Autumn term, with any increases implemented from 1st January. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Fountain Of Knowledge Montessori Nursery School Inspection date Aug 2024 Inspection no. 10337227 Lead inspector Charmaine Cayton Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257162)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501045) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://fountain-of-knowledge.co.uk) 2a, Meadway, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3PL [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.00717/52.20983/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bugbrooke, Northampton - [Day nurseries in Bugbrooke, Northampton](/search?q=Bugbrooke%2C+Northampton) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=fountain-of-knowledge-montessori-nursery-school-nn7-3pl-ey501045) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for one week between Christmas and New Year. Sessions are from 7am to 6pm. Age range 6 months and 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full-day, Sessional Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Fountain Of Knowledge Montessori Nursery School Last inspected 6 August 2024 · Charmaine Cayton 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 leave their parents with ease and happily enter the nursery. Staff get to know children and their families well, developing secure and trusting relationships. They have created a calm and nurturing environment where children feel relaxed, safe and secure. Staff implement a curriculum that supports children to become confident, independent and motivated learners. Inspector highlights - Children leave their parents with ease and happily enter the nursery. - Staff have created a calm and nurturing environment where children feel relaxed, safe and secure. - Staff support children's personal, social and emotional development well. - Children develop a positive attitude to learning and a clear understanding of what staff expect of them. - Staff provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to further extend children's learning - 2 strengthen staff skills in supporting children's independence - 3 develop planning and the support offered to babies to help them further practise their physical skills. Inspection #10337227 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257162) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say they value the communication and warmth of the staff members. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. They understand the variety of ways in which children learn and identify when a different process needs to be adopted. Staff work closely with the children, the parents and other professionals to put in place personalised strategies and achievable targets for children to work towards. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Children learn to keep themselves safe. They know they need to put on sun cream and hats to protect themselves before spending time in the sunshine. ## Parent Reviews of Fountain Of Knowledge Montessori Nursery School 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU_IK7aV_JqM8cNWC1cwh87lTc5YJiEZBA5OtDWZPQ603Zq-wcVQg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Will Shemilt 2 years ago Fantastic nursery, really helpful and lovely staff. They're really attentive to the needs of your child and great with communicating what they've been up to each day [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkdHUzaTFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48771042c155f077:0x7a72392b6916732b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocID2MbE4y1Jr-vx-orzQQQzcVNUZpWTnce5Db_-Hc-9o2jXeA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Cheyenne Somerfield 2 years ago Really lovely staff and the settling in days are very helpful for nervous moms! 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