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Kush Montessori

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
·190 196, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3PR · Lewisham
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

Kush Montessori, situated in Deptford, London, provides comprehensive childcare services spanning throughout the entire year, with closures only for bank holidays and staff training days. The nursery caters to a wide age range, offering dedicated provision for babies (0-2 years), toddlers (2-3 years), and preschool children (3-5 years).

Beyond standard nursery hours, Kush Montessori extends its services to include a Breakfast Club, After School Club, Saturday School, and Holiday Scheme, aiming to support families with flexible childcare solutions. The institution places a strong emphasis on clear policies and procedures, which are reviewed annually to ensure high-quality care, consistent standards, and a professional, inclusive environment.

These guiding principles not only communicate the nursery's ethos to parents but also serve as a framework for staff development and adherence to legal requirements. Parents are actively informed about these policies to facilitate informed enrolment choices and foster confidence in the service provided.

What it's like

Children confidently settle into the nursery, recognizing their coat pegs and putting on indoor shoes, promoting a sense of belonging. They follow daily routines well, demonstrating good behaviour and emotional security. The Montessori approach fosters their independence and self-help skills.

All-year-round nurseryBreakfast and After School ClubSaturday SchoolHoliday Scheme

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured as daily rates grouped by age bands for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. Hourly rates apply for afterschool club and weekend school. Government funding is accepted for eligible children aged nine months up to five years.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Offers 15 hours free funding for eligible 2-year-olds and working parents of children from 9 months.
  • Offers 30 hours free funding for eligible children aged 3 to 5 years.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year

Session types

Full day, After school club, Saturday school, Holiday scheme

Age range

0-5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kush Montessori

Last inspected 27 January 2022

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

Children confidently settle into the nursery, recognizing their coat pegs and putting on indoor shoes, promoting a sense of belonging. They follow daily routines well, demonstrating good behaviour and emotional security. The Montessori approach fosters their independence and self-help skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children confidently leave their parents and settle quickly.
  • Children's individual cultures and beliefs are promoted well.
  • Children thoroughly enjoy experiences provided for them, promoting independence and self-help skills.
  • All children benefit from daily trips to local parks, promoting physical skills.
  • Parents speak highly of the progress their children make and welcome home-learning packs.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the learning environment so that children experience less interruptions during play and learning, particularly in the pre-school room
  • 2strengthen opportunities for all children to fully develop their communication and language skills to an even higher level.
Inspection #10144264 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say they are kept well informed about the progress their children make from their starting points through online systems and daily conversations.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

All children benefit from daily trips to local parks. Older children walk safely with staff, and younger children enjoy a ride in a pram. Older children confidently climb a fixed climbing frame, and staff challenge them to recognise, jump, and hop on coloured shapes, promoting children's physical skills well.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022

Date: June 2018

  • January 2022Good
  • December 2019Requires improvement
  • December 2018Requires improvement
  • June 2018Inadequate

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