Opening hours
Standard full day: 8am – 6pm; Extended day: 7:30am – 6:30pm
Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
Number of places
123 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Islington
About this day nursery
Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School, established in 1997, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Located in London, the nursery provides a child-led approach rooted in the Montessori method, where educators guide children based on their natural curiosity.
The dedicated staff team fosters independence by supporting each child's individual pace through creative play and a broad curriculum that emphasises responsibility and respect. The nursery's full-day programme runs from 8 am to 6 pm, inclusive of all meals and drinks, with an extended day option available from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm.
Hopes and Dreams is part of the Dukes Education Group, committed to delivering a progressive and inspiring educational experience. They also offer a minimum of three days per week for a permanent schedule, with one of those days being a Monday or Friday.
The nursery has built an excellent reputation over the years and provides a diverse curriculum, extracurricular activities, and a focus on school readiness. Parents can inquire about funding options and are offered a 5% sibling discount on the lower monthly fee rate.
The nursery also offers ad-hoc and drop-in services, subject to availability.
Our ethos
We strongly believe every child is unique. That’s why our approach is child-led and routed in the Montessori method, an educational style where our teachers support and guide children based on their natural curiosity. This all helps give your child the best start in life.
What it's like
Children are welcomed by caring, friendly staff and settle quickly into activities. Staff know children well and build trusting relationships. Children feel safe and enjoy their time, expressing their happiness in coming and playing with friends.
Montessori MethodChild-led LearningPart of Dukes Education GroupSibling Discount
Pricing & funding
Standard days run from 8am to 6pm and include all meals and drinks, with extended days available. Fees are charged monthly, with options to purchase additional one-off or bundled half-hour sessions. Childcare vouchers are accepted and a sibling discount is available.
Good to know
- Daily rates are inclusive of all meals and drinks.
- Monthly fees are collected via Direct Debit on the 5th day of every month.
- Additional bookings are collected via Direct Debit on the 21st of the month.
- A 5% sibling discount is applied to the sibling with the lower monthly fee.
- Bundled half-hour sessions must be used within a one-year period.
- Childcare vouchers are accepted as payment.
Key facts
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Food
All meals and drinks included
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School
Last inspected 22 November 2024
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 are welcomed by caring, friendly staff and settle quickly into activities. Staff know children well and build trusting relationships. Children feel safe and enjoy their time, expressing their happiness in coming and playing with friends.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and staff support children to celebrate what makes them unique, sharing and celebrating different cultural festivals.
- Staff support children's communication and language development to a good level, using signs and gestures for younger children and expanding older children's vocabulary.
- Children develop a love of books and enjoy sharing them with adults and peers, with access to a range of books and cosy reading places.
- Children thrive in their physical development, with varied opportunities for fine and gross motor skills, including building a 'pirate ship' outdoors.
- Staff provide children with plenty of opportunities to develop their independence skills, such as self-feeding, using cutlery, and putting belongings away.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen the support given to children who communicate less to help increase their levels of involvement in learning experiences
- 2support all staff to be consistent in reinforcing rules and boundaries so that children fully understand what is expected.
Inspection #10371082 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Staff are loving and create a welcoming environment.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective. Leaders and staff communicate well with parents and work effectively with other relevant professionals. Children with SEND benefit from positive interactions and form secure bonds with their key people.
Outdoor space
Children thrive in their physical development. Older children build a 'pirate ship' outdoors and climb and balance on it with confidence. Children regularly join in with vigorous physical activities.
Inspection history
Date: February 2005
- January 2025Good
- November 2024Good
- June 2020Good
- February 2020Good
- August 2015Outstanding
- July 2015Outstanding
- August 2012Outstanding
- July 2012Outstanding
- February 2008Good
- February 2005Good
Frequently asked about Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School
About the setting
Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School registered in 1997 and is located in the London Borough of Islington. The provider employs 19 members of childcare staff. Of these, 17 hold appropriate early years qualifications, including one with early years teacher status. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm.
- URN
- 131700
- Registered person
- Hopes And Dreams (City) Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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