Great Beginnings Montessori Nursery School

About this early years setting

Great Beginnings Montessori Nursery School, established in Marylebone, London in 1983 by Mrs. Wendy Innes, provides a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for children aged 2 to 6 years. The nursery focuses on the Montessori method, encouraging each child to develop their full potential through a diverse range of activities.

Individualised plans are created for each child, incorporating their personal interests and developmental stage, alongside group activities to foster social adaptation. The school maintains a low child-to-staff ratio, with sixteen 2-year-olds in one class supported by four staff members, and two mixed-age classes for 3 to 6-year-olds, each with a minimum of three qualified staff for up to twenty-four children.

The curriculum spans practical life skills, sensorial development, language, mathematics, and cultural subjects like science and arts. Wendy Innes, the founder, has a long-standing commitment to Montessori education, maintaining close ties with the Maria Montessori Institute.

Our ethos

The nursery is committed to the Montessori method, encouraging each child's full potential through a diverse range of activities. They create individualised plans based on children's interests and developmental stages, alongside group activities to foster social adaptation. The curriculum includes practical life skills, sensorial development, language, mathematics, and cultural subjects.

What it's like

Children arrive excited to attend nursery, greeted by caring staff who welcome them into a safe, nurturing, and calm environment. They form strong bonds with their key person and develop friendships with peers. Children flourish in the well-organised environment, independently selecting resources and showing a positive attitude to learning.

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges termly fees for two-year-olds and three-to-four-year-olds, based on five days per week. Fees for fewer days are calculated proportionally. Parents can choose between morning sessions, mornings with lunch, or full days, with funded options available for eligible families.