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Leavesden Montessori House

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·187 Leavesden Road, WATFORD, WD24 5EL · Hertfordshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Leavesden Montessori House offers a nurturing educational environment for children between the ages of one and six, operating for over 42 weeks of the year. The school embraces the Montessori philosophy, focusing on the holistic development of each child through a carefully prepared environment.

Classrooms are equipped with a full range of child-sized Montessori materials across various areas like Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Cultural, Science, Botany, Music, and Art. Experienced teachers guide children through these activities.

The school prioritises social development with mixed-age groupings. Leavesden Montessori House also extends its commitment to education through the Sitara Toto Trust, supporting Montessori education in disadvantaged areas internationally.

The school hosts regular open mornings and virtual tours for prospective parents, encouraging early registration due to high demand. An online Mother and Baby Group is also available, covering important topics for early childhood development.

Our ethos

Leavesden Montessori House embraces the Montessori philosophy, focusing on the holistic development of each child through a carefully prepared environment, equipped with a full range of child-sized Montessori materials. The school prioritises social development with mixed-age groupings and extends its commitment to education through the Sitara Toto Trust, supporting Montessori education in disadvantaged areas internationally.

What it's like

Children of all ages thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in this calm, nurturing environment. They are greeted warmly by staff who swiftly engage them in meaningful conversations. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and independence, leaving the setting well prepared for the routines of school.

Montessori EducationAges 1 to 6Charity Work

Pricing & funding

Charges include a registration fee to begin the application process and a deposit upon accepting a place. The deposit is held and subsequently deducted from the final month's fees.

Good to know

  • Registration fee required to start the registration process.
  • Deposit required on acceptance of a place to secure it.
  • Deposit is deducted from the final month's fees.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

Age range

1 to 6 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Leavesden Montessori House

Last inspected 1 November 2022 · Antonia Campbell

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 of all ages thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in this calm, nurturing environment. They are greeted warmly by staff who swiftly engage them in meaningful conversations. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and independence, leaving the setting well prepared for the routines of school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are considerate and keen to take on age-appropriate responsibilities.
  • Children's transitions through the nursery are well supported.
  • Children behave well in the nursery.
  • Children's communication skills are well supported throughout the nursery.
  • Staff provide exciting learning opportunities based on children's interests and past learning experiences.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure the manager acts swiftly when addressing concerns about children's development, to allow all children the opportunity to achieve the best possible learning outcomes.
Inspection #10236085 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the manager and staff.

They value the calm and nurturing environment they provide, and comment on how this supports children to settle well at the nursery.

Parents greatly appreciate the social events the nursery plans, such as picnics in the local park.

They comment on how these opportunities help to create a close and supportive community among families.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

When staff identify that children may require additional support, the manager does not always act swiftly on these concerns, and opportunities to maximise children's learning are occasionally missed.

Inspection history

Date: September 2013

  • November 2022Good
  • November 2016Outstanding
  • September 2013Good

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