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Little Cedars Montessori

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2021)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·42 Cedar Road, Whiston, Prescot, L35 2XA · Knowsley
Number of places
20 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
Knowsley

About this day nursery

Little Cedars Montessori, located in Prescot, L35 2XA, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children from 6 months to 4 years old can thrive. The nursery embraces a blended approach, integrating the Montessori ethos with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

Children are encouraged to learn through hands-on experiences, exploration, and self-discovery, utilising specially designed Montessori resources made from natural materials. The curriculum focuses on both child-initiated and adult-led activities, fostering independence, problem-solving skills, and a positive disposition towards learning.

Little Cedars Montessori places a strong emphasis on partnership with parents, utilising the Famly App for seamless communication, updates on daily activities, and invoicing. The nursery provides a nutritious menu, catering to allergies, and is committed to the care, safety, and well-being of each child through a team of qualified and passionate staff.

Our ethos

Little Cedars Montessori integrates the Montessori ethos with the EYFS framework, encouraging children to learn through hands-on experiences, exploration, and self-discovery using natural resources. The curriculum balances child-initiated and adult-led activities to foster independence and a love of learning.

What it's like

Children of all ages are extremely happy, safe and secure in this warm and welcoming, homely environment. They are developing firm attachments with staff who are patient, kind and caring in their approach. Staff adopt a curriculum that reflects children's interests.

Montessori ethosEYFS frameworkHands-on learningParent partnership via Famly AppNutritious menu

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured across three age bands: under 2 years, 2 years old, and 3 to 4 years old. Both full-time weekly rates and daily rates are available, with all sessions running from 8am to 6pm and including meals.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • All fees include meals.
  • Full-time rates cover a full week (Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm).
  • Daily sessions run from 8am to 6pm.

Key facts

Food

All meals included, nutritious menu, caters for allergies.

Staff

At least 8 (Manager, Deputy Manager, Chef, 5 Practitioners/Apprentice)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm

Age range

6 months to 4 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Time, Daily

Established

2019

Waitlist

Not specified

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Cedars Montessori

Last inspected 26 August 2021 · Karen Cox

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 are extremely happy, safe and secure in this warm and welcoming, homely environment. They are developing firm attachments with staff who are patient, kind and caring in their approach. Staff adopt a curriculum that reflects children's interests.

Inspector highlights

  • The dedicated and passionate manager has a clear vision for improvement. She leads a highly qualified and enthusiastic staff team who together identify the setting's strengths and areas for development.
  • Children have wonderful opportunities to learn about the natural world around them. For example, children grow produce in the garden to enable them to understand where food comes from.
  • Children of all ages demonstrate a love of literacy. Staff read to children with enthusiasm and ask questions about what might happen next.
  • Children enjoy spending time outdoors. Their physical development is particularly well supported.
  • Overall, staff actively promote children's communication and language skills. They provide a running commentary as children play, which helps to give meaning to what children are doing.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to sharply focus supervision arrangements to help less-experienced staff to grow in confidence and develop their knowledge and skills even further
  • 2assist staff to understand the importance of pronouncing words correctly in order to support children's emerging communication and language skills.
Inspection #10191726 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children are making good progress in their learning and development, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy spending time outdoors. Their physical development is particularly well supported. Staff encourage children to take safe and controlled risks as they play, which in turns develops their confidence and independence.

Parent Reviews of Little Cedars Montessori

5.0
(2)
Hannah
a year ago

Absolutely amazing nursery. Would recommend to everyone. The staff are brilliant and always available if you need them. It's a snug and cozy atmosphere so the children become a real close knit group. It's almost like a little family and the Little Cedars team can't be faulted

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James Clair
3 years ago

Amazing nursery. Staff are always on hand to chat about the child’s needs. Very supportive with learning and always encouraging outdoor play which i love. This is a very small nursery it almost feels like a family setting which I love and so do my children. Would 100% recommend to anybody. Thank you to all at little cedars for everything you do.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

26 August 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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