Headstart Montessorians Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Headstart Montessorians Day Nursery, situated in Goodmayes, Ilford, offers Montessori education and childcare for children aged three months to five years. Conveniently located a five-minute walk from Goodmayes station, the nursery operates year-round, excluding Christmas week and bank holidays, from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

The fees are inclusive of all meals, outings, and extracurricular activities such as sports, yoga, dance, and baby gym. The nursery is an approved childcare provider and supports parents by offering various funding options including 2-year-old funding, 30 hours funding for 3 to 4-year-olds, and accepts tax-free childcare accounts.

They emphasise helping children develop independence through the Montessori philosophy. The nursery also provides comprehensive information on eligibility criteria and the application process for government funding, clarifying that funded hours apply during term time only and do not cover meals or consumables, which are charged separately.

They have a waiting list for all rooms and encourage interested parents to complete an enquiry form to secure a place.

Our ethos

The nursery emphasises helping children develop independence through the Montessori philosophy.

What it's like

Staff at Headstart Montessorians Day Nursery are highly qualified and passionate, creating an exciting environment for children through an ambitious curriculum. Children confidently explore and show sustained concentration. Their behaviour is exemplary, with babies and younger children greeting each other with cuddles, and older children showing care for their peers.

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable monthly in advance on the first of the month. Funding hours do not cover meals or consumables, which are billed separately. A refundable deposit is required when joining, though an admin fee applies if a child fails to start as planned.