Food
Organic snacks, home-cooked four-course lunch, and nutritious afternoon tea provided. All meals are organic with no added sugar or salt. Voluntary additional lunch cost of £5 per day for Funded English-Only Programme.
Les Petites Étoiles Montessori Angel is a private bilingual nursery and preschool located in Islington, London, catering to children aged 12 months to 4 years. The nursery offers a unique blend of Montessori education and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, fostering a child-led learning environment where children can explore their interests and develop new skills through hands-on discovery.
With a strong emphasis on languages, the nursery provides immersive exposure to French and English, supported by native-speaking educators who follow a "one person, one language" model. Additionally, children are gently introduced to Mandarin through play, music, and stories.
The setting is accredited by Collaborative Montessori, ensuring an authentic Montessori practice that promotes independence, problem-solving, and self-confidence. Meals consist of healthy organic snacks, home-cooked four-course lunches, and nutritious afternoon teas, all prepared with organic ingredients and no added sugar or salt.
The nursery operates 47 weeks a year, offering consistent full-time care with drop-off between 8:00 and 9:00 AM and pick-up between 4:30 and 6:00 PM. Les Petites Étoiles Angels aims to provide a calm and caring atmosphere where children can build focus, resilience, and curiosity, preparing them for school and life with a strong foundation in learning and social skills.
Our ethos
This nursery combines the Montessori educational approach with the EYFS curriculum, creating a child-led, hands-on discovery environment. They emphasise bilingualism, with native speakers following a "one person, one language" model for French and English, and introducing Mandarin through play. The nursery is accredited by Collaborative Montessori and aims to foster independence, problem-solving, self-confidence, resilience, and curiosity.
What it's like
Staff at the nursery have high expectations of the children, teaching them to select activities carefully and creating a calm environment for focus. They role model perseverance and encourage children to practice and try new skills. Children are eager to learn and have positive attitudes.
This nursery charges monthly fees based on age groups (under 3 years, and 3 years and over) and the number of days attended per week (2 to 5 days). Fees are structured under a Bilingual+ Programme, with updated rates taking effect from May 2026. Funding is available for children aged 9 months to 4 years.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Food
Organic snacks, home-cooked four-course lunch, and nutritious afternoon tea provided. All meals are organic with no added sugar or salt. Voluntary additional lunch cost of £5 per day for Funded English-Only Programme.
Opening hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 47 weeks a year. Drop-off between 8:00 – 9:00 AM, Pick-up between 4:30 – 6:00 PM.
Age range
12 months to 4 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full day
Last inspected 13 February 2024 · Kate Daurge
What it's like to attend
Staff at the nursery have high expectations of the children, teaching them to select activities carefully and creating a calm environment for focus. They role model perseverance and encourage children to practice and try new skills. Children are eager to learn and have positive attitudes.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents say that the information they receive about activities helps them to extend their children's learning at home.
Inclusion & environment
The nursery is inclusive. The managers work with external professionals to support children's individual needs. All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Vy, Sofia and the entire team at LPE have made our experience truly wonderful. From day one, we felt genuinely welcomed into the community. The team was incredibly supportive and thoughtful in helping our son settle in during those important first weeks, and their care made all the difference. LPE feels like a second family. Every member of staff knows each child by name, and you can speak to anyone at pick-up and receive a detailed, personal update about your child’s day. That level of attentiveness and communication is rare and very reassuring as a parent. The trilingual environment is also very real and meaningful. Mandarin, French and English are naturally spoken throughout the day by both teachers and children, creating a rich and stimulating atmosphere. Overall, it has been an outstanding experience for our family, and we would highly recommend LPE to anyone looking for a nurturing, international, and genuinely caring nursery.
Read on GoogleWe loved Les Petites Étoiles! Our son attended the nursery from 18m. He enjoyed everything. The teachers provided such a great curriculum that our son was very well prepared for Reception. Thank you for their support! We also greatly appreciated the regular outings organised by the nursery, the varied and nutritious menus for the children and the very unique language programme which included French, English and Mandarin.
Read on GoogleSimply the BEST nursery. We are grateful beyond words for the incredible setting, high-quality curriculum/activities, and warmth of the staff. Where to start? 8-12 children per class only (and only x 2 classes), plus non-rotating, excellent teachers create an ideal, caring and personified setting for little ones. On top of that, children go to the local fishmonger, supermarket, library, park(s) every single week (!), there's a high-quality, varied 3-course menu cooked by a private chef on site every day for lunch (with a different cheese every day, from all around the worldP. And to top it up, the activities are varied, engaging, and teachers very involved. The final bonus? My daughter speaks English, French and can even sing, count and say basic sentences in Mandarin!
Read on GoogleOur son spent two wonderful years at Les Petites Étoiles. It’s a warm and caring nursery where children are truly listened to and supported. He made amazing progress, built strong friendships, and developed great bonds with his teachers. The atmosphere is full of kindness and curiosity, and each child receives very personal care and attention. It’s a fantastic place to grow and learn.
Read on GoogleWe are incredibly grateful for our experience at Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori nursery, where our son attended for a year. The nurturing environment fostered his growth and development, allowing him to make significant progress in both his academic and social skills. The dedicated staff, especially Miss Jema, provided exceptional care, and Damon formed wonderful friendships that enriched his early learning experience. We wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent seeking a supportive and engaging educational setting for their child.
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Date: October 2011
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