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Jelly Beans Montessori Nursery # Jelly Beans Montessori Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Catholic Church of St. Pius X, Southend Road, HOCKLEY, SS5 4QH · Essex Number of places 35 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Essex 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 Jelly Beans Montessori is a group of three award-winning nursery and preschool settings located in Hockley, Essex, established in 2004 by Sarah Drummond. The nurseries are rooted in the authentic Montessori philosophy, focusing on child-led learning, prepared environments, and highly trained educators. Each of the three settings—Jelly Beans Nursery, Open Air Day Nursery, and Jelly Beans Day Nursery at Plumberow—offers a unique character while upholding the core Montessori values of respect, independence, and the joy of learning. The nursery provides outstanding early years education, with all settings rated OFSTED Good. The Nursery and Open Air settings operate for 50 weeks a year, offering flexibility for working families. The Montessori approach is integrated through practical life activities, sensorial exploration, language development, mathematics, and cultural studies, aiming to build concentration, coordination, independence, and a broad understanding of the world. The team is dedicated to providing a warm and nurturing environment for children. Our ethos Jelly Beans Montessori is rooted in the authentic Montessori philosophy, focusing on child-led learning, prepared environments, and educators trained in the Montessori method. Their approach integrates practical life activities, sensorial exploration, language, mathematics, and cultural studies to foster concentration, coordination, independence, and a broad understanding of the world, guided by the Montessori values of respect, independence, and the joy of learning. What it's like Babies, toddlers and older children settle quickly and are happy and content. They learn to be independent, choosing resources from the low-level shelves and exploring their surroundings. Babies and toddlers form good relationships with staff and their key person, enjoying cuddles and reassurance to support their emotional well-being. Authentic Montessori Three unique settings Operates 50 weeks a year Established since 2004 OFSTED Good ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.jellybeansmontessori.com/hours-and-prices) ## Key facts Opening hours Open 50 weeks a year (Nursery and Open Air settings) Age range 0-3 (Nursery); 2+ (Open Air & Pre School) Term time / All Year All Year Established 2008 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Jelly Beans Montessori Nursery Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10127285 Lead inspector Sue Buckingham Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185779)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450269) 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://www.jellybeansmontessori.com/) Catholic Church of St. Pius X, Southend Road, HOCKLEY, SS5 4QH [© 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#/0.65665/51.60066/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near HOCKLEY - [Day nurseries in HOCKLEY](/search?q=HOCKLEY) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=jelly-beans-montessori-nursery-ss5-4qh-ey450269) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Jelly Beans Montessori Nursery Last inspected 11 May 2022 · Sue Buckingham 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 Babies, toddlers and older children settle quickly and are happy and content. They learn to be independent, choosing resources from the low-level shelves and exploring their surroundings. Babies and toddlers form good relationships with staff and their key person, enjoying cuddles and reassurance to support their emotional well-being. Inspector highlights - Babies, toddlers and older children settle quickly and are happy and content and learn independence. - Staff diligently ascertain babies' and toddlers' care and daily routines, quickly learning individual needs. - Staff observe and record children's achievements regularly, planning their next learning steps. - Children enjoy using their creative skills and staff praise their efforts to develop confidence and self-esteem. - The provider closely monitors practice, and staff engage in regular supervisions and training, including the Montessori approach. Areas to develop - 1 improve educational programmes to provide greater opportunities for babies to complete activities for themselves - 2 develop staff's teaching skills to interact consistently with children according to their age and stage of learning. Inspection #10127285 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185779) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > are very happy with the care their children receive and the progress they make > are looking forward to face-to-face meetings with staff to discuss their children's progress and next steps Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There are good links with local authority advisers, health visitors and other professionals who help to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This enables staff to seek support and guidance to tailor educational and care plans to meet children's individual needs. Outdoor space Toddlers take part in a wide range of activities inside and out in the garden. For example, they use child-sized spades to dig in the mud area and use small containers to create castles in the sandpit. ## Parent Reviews of Jelly Beans Montessori Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU8t0VbWNLFegf2LuTCLj0NMM7wha2NVotHRKPiNxSWXfTvhVyA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Steve Chelmsford a year ago Two of our grandchildren were Jelly beans children. It’s a lovely environment. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMM2VMODB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8dc06c2b54785:0xe0e587580e081d73) Reviews from Google for Jelly Beans Montessori Nursery. 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