Age range
0-3 (Nursery), 2+ (Open Air & Pre-School)
Jelly Beans Montessori Open Air Pre-School At Hockley Primary School
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Essex
About this day nursery
Jelly Beans Montessori is a family of three award-winning nursery and preschool settings located in Hockley, Essex, established by Sarah Drummond in 2004. Each setting, while unique in character, upholds authentic Montessori principles, focusing on child-led learning within prepared environments, guided by highly trained educators.
They offer outstanding early years education with over 20 years of experience serving local families. The settings include Jelly Beans Nursery for ages 0-3, emphasising attachment, sensory exploration, and language development; Open Air Day Nursery for ages 2+, which provides outdoor Montessori learning, including Forest School activities at Hockley Primary; and Jelly Beans Day Nursery at Plumberow, a cosy preschool for ages 2+ at Plumberow Primary Academy.
All settings are rated 'Good' by OFSTED, with the Open Air setting also Collaborative Montessori Accredited. They collectively operate for 50 or 51 weeks a year to offer flexibility and consistency for working families.
The curriculum is grounded in the Montessori Method, incorporating practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, and cultural activities to foster concentration, independence, early literacy, and a broad understanding of the world.
Our ethos
Jelly Beans Montessori's ethos is rooted in giving every child in Hockley access to authentic Montessori education in a warm, nurturing environment, with shared values of respect, independence, and joy in learning.
What it's like
Children separate from their parents at the pre-school door with an eagerness to start the day. Staff greet them with a friendly and cheery smile and welcome them into the home-from-home setting. Children show high levels of independence and care for their own play environment, for instance, they wash their own hands, cut and serve themselves snacks and pour their own drinks. When they notice they have spilt water, they use paper towels to clear up any puddles. Staff take care to ensure that children are praised for helping.
Authentic MontessoriThree unique settingsOutdoor learningEstablished since 2004OFSTED Good
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Opening hours
50 or 51 weeks a year
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
full day
Established
2017
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating
Last inspected 27 July 2022 · Jane Le Marie
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 separate from their parents at the pre-school door with an eagerness to start the day. Staff greet them with a friendly and cheery smile and welcome them into the home-from-home setting. Children show high levels of independence and care for their own play environment, for instance, they wash their own hands, cut and serve themselves snacks and pour their own drinks. When they notice they have spilt water, they use paper towels to clear up any puddles. Staff take care to ensure that children are praised for helping.
Inspector highlights
- Staff create a sequenced curriculum that incorporates children's evolving interests.
- Partnerships with parents are strong.
- Children show an understanding of the clear boundaries in place to respect each other.
- Children are taught about the world around them.
- The manager and staff swiftly identify children who need additional support and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities through their regular assessments.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to provide higher levels of teaching and interactions to further extend children's learning experiences.
Inspection #10152091 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager and staff swiftly identify children who need additional support and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities through their regular assessments. They work in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure a suitable curriculum is put in place.
Outdoor space
Children have ample opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They enjoy long periods of time outside, which support their physical skills and health. They confidently ride tricycles, skip and assess risks as they balance on ropes and jump off tree stumps. Children gather props from around the garden to retell stories.
Inspection history
Most recent inspection
27 July 2022
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
View full Ofsted reportFrequently asked about Jelly Beans Montessori Open Air Pre-School At Hockley Primary School
About the setting
Jelly Beans Montessori Open Air Pre-School registered in 2017. The pre-school employs nine members of childcare staff, of whom six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, and one at level 6. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round apart from closing for Christmas. The pre-school provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.
- URN
- EY552359
- Registered person
- Jelly Beans Montessori Nursery Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Not applicable
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