Opening hours
Infant Community: Monday to Friday 8:45am – 3:00pm; Children’s House: Monday to Thursday: 8:45am – 3:30pm, Friday: 8:45am – 12:00pm; Optional hour club for Children’s House: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Grace Montessori School
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Hackney
About this day nursery
Grace Montessori School provides authentic Montessori education for children aged 2 to 6 in Hackney, East London. The school, established in January 2014, aims to cultivate an inquiring mind and a lifelong love of learning within a nurturing environment.
They believe in treating each child as an individual, allowing them to progress at their own pace. The school emphasizes a happy and secure setting where children are encouraged to explore and communicate.
Classrooms are meticulously arranged to foster independence, enabling children to easily access materials and learn to do things for themselves. Beyond the indoor learning space, Grace Montessori School also boasts a spacious, safely enclosed garden for outdoor play and educational activities.
The dedicated staff act as guides, preparing and organizing learning materials to cater to each child's unique needs and interests, fostering an atmosphere of inquisitiveness and collaboration to support their development.
Our ethos
Grace Montessori School provides an authentic Montessori education for children aged 2 to 6, aiming to cultivate an inquiring mind and a lifelong love of learning. They believe in treating each child as an individual, allowing them to progress at their own pace in a happy, secure, and nurturing environment. The school emphasizes independence, child-led exploration, and a hands-on approach, with staff acting as guides to foster inquisitiveness and collaboration.
What it's like
The manager and staff at this Montessori setting create a warm, safe and inviting environment, where children are eager to enter and begin their day. Children quickly choose something of interest from the wide range of resources and experiences which staff provide, showing high levels of concentration. The manager, along with staff, have designed an ambitious curriculum that captures the imaginations of all children.
Authentic Montessori EducationIndividualized Learning PaceOutdoor Play and LearningNurturing Environment
Pricing & funding
The nursery requires a non-refundable fee to join the waiting list. Detailed session rates and hourly fees are not specified in the provided text.
Good to know
- A non-refundable fee is required to be placed on the waiting list.
Key facts
Age range
2 to 6 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2013
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Grace Montessori School
Last inspected 4 July 2024 · Natalie OLeary
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
The manager and staff at this Montessori setting create a warm, safe and inviting environment, where children are eager to enter and begin their day. Children quickly choose something of interest from the wide range of resources and experiences which staff provide, showing high levels of concentration. The manager, along with staff, have designed an ambitious curriculum that captures the imaginations of all children.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and staff are passionate about ensuring all children receive the best start to their early education.
- Children are encouraged to be independent and make their own choices.
- Staff offer children a wide range of extra-curricular experiences, including PE, yoga, ballet, and forest school.
- Children learn about the world around them and enjoy spending time in nature, using garden equipment imaginatively.
- Staff recognise the emotional well-being of all children and encourage them to talk about their feelings.
- Partnership with parents is excellent, with parents speaking enthusiastically about the setting and its communication.
Areas to develop
- 1continue to consider how to organise larger group activities so all children are able to choose how they wish to participate to get the most out of discussions.
Inspection #10351441 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"Parents talk enthusiastically about the impact the setting and its staff have had on their children."
"They describe the excellent communication the setting offers so they feel well informed about their children's progress."
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. Staff are proactive in meeting with parents to discuss any concerns or gaps in children's learning and make early referrals to ensure that children receive the support they need.
Outdoor space
Children learn about the world around them and enjoy spending time in nature. They use wheelbarrows to move soil around the garden and water the plants. Children use garden equipment imaginatively to create castles where they defend their territory against 'monsters'. Staff encourage children to gather in the garden to release butterflies they have watched emerge from caterpillars.
Parent Reviews of Grace Montessori School
5.0
(6)
Maya Groves
7 months ago
Exceptional, unique Montessori provision. My two children attend Grace. There are a high number of Montessori trained teachers at this setting - 3 in the kids room alone. They are kind, well trained and encouraging. By far the best nursery we have experienced (we attended 2 previous good/outstanding rated nurseries previously).
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Chris Brockington-Hill
a year ago
The care and attention of the teachers is amazing. Both our girls have grown so much confidence and independence from them.
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Vlad Ivascau
4 months ago
Andreja Kogovšek
7 months ago
Jonny White
7 months ago
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Inspection history
Date: July 2014
- July 2024Good
- September 2018Good
- September 2015Good
- July 2014Requires improvement
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