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Little Graduates Montessori School

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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4.5(16 parent reviews)
·School Lane, Littlewick Green, Maidenhead, SL6 3QY · Windsor and Maidenhead
Number of places
76 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Windsor and Maidenhead

About this day nursery

Little Graduates Montessori School, established in 1994, is a nurturing educational environment located in a charming Victorian building within the scenic village of Littlewick Green. The school is surrounded by extensive, secure gardens and fields, providing an ideal backdrop for holistic child development.

Their educational approach is deeply rooted in the Montessori Method and Philosophy, focusing on scaffolding each child's individual skills. The curriculum is enriched with a range of activities including Forest School, PE lessons, Tumble Tots music, and Spanish lessons.

The school ensures children receive nutritious meals and snacks, and provides essential items like nappies, wipes, and Sudocrem. They actively engage parents through online learning journeys via Tapestry and regular progress meetings.

Our ethos

The nursery's educational approach is deeply rooted in the Montessori Method and Philosophy, focusing on scaffolding each child's individual skills. They also enrich the curriculum with a range of activities including Forest School, PE lessons, Tumble Tots music, and Spanish lessons. They actively engage parents through online learning journeys and regular progress meetings.

What it's like

Staff know the children well and understand what they need to feel safe and secure in their environment. The positive relationships that staff have built with each other and the children have fostered a culture of teamwork, respect and trust. The youngest children demonstrate a sense of belonging, and staff are sensitive and gentle in their care.

Montessori Method and PhilosophyForest School and Spanish lessonsAll-inclusive feesEstablished 1994

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable monthly in advance and include a wide range of all-inclusive services such as freshly cooked meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, and extracurricular activities. Flexible hourly sessions are also available alongside standard bookings.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Registration fee (per child)£70 / session
  • Registration fee (siblings per child)£60 / session
  • Deposit (per child)£130 / session
  • Flexible session£12 / hour
  • Private fees Half Day£55.00 / session

Good to know

  • Fees must be paid monthly in advance by the 5th of the month.
  • Accepts childcare vouchers, Tax-Free Childcare, Direct Debit, Standing Order, and PayPal. Cash is not accepted.
  • Fees are all-inclusive of meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, forest school, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Flexible sessions are charged on an hourly basis.

Key facts

Session types

Half Day (8 am-1 pm or 1 pm-6 pm), Nursery Day (9 am-3 pm), Club Day (8 am-3:30 pm), Full Day (8 am-6 pm), Flexible Session

Food

Nutritious cooked meals (breakfast, lunch, tea), morning and afternoon healthy snacks, organic milk and water included. Nappies, pull-ups, wipes, and Sudocream also provided.

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Graduates Montessori School

Last inspected 22 June 2023 · Kelley Ellis

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff know the children well and understand what they need to feel safe and secure in their environment. The positive relationships that staff have built with each other and the children have fostered a culture of teamwork, respect and trust. The youngest children demonstrate a sense of belonging, and staff are sensitive and gentle in their care.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff have made significant improvements since the last inspection.
  • The manager can confidently explain the different areas of learning that she wants the children to learn.
  • Staff confidently explain their knowledge and understanding of their key children and where they are in their development.
  • Managers and staff have made noticeable improvements to the environment to support the children's behaviour and conduct.
  • The manager is passionate and committed to delivering the best outcomes for the children and their families.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen communication with parents so that they are all kept fully up to date with who their child's key person is to help children experience a highly consistent approach to their learning and care
  • 2enhance provisions for children to learn about and follow good hygiene practices to further improve their self-care and independence skills.
Inspection #10275674 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak positively about the care and education their children receive.

They explain that they feel comfortable sharing any concerns and believe they would be handled efficiently and appropriately.

Parents express that communication is open and managers and staff are friendly and honest.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children love being outdoors and have lots of space to practise their physical skills. They balance with confidence and explore different ways of moving their bodies. Children are encouraged to be creative in their play and make-believe by pretending.

Parent Reviews of Little Graduates Montessori School

4.5
(16)
Will Ollason
a year ago

Five Stars - A Wonderful Start for Our Little One! We couldn’t be happier with our experience at the Montessori Nursery in Littlewick Green. The staff are incredibly warm, professional, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. From the moment we walked in, we felt a sense of calm, care, and structure that immediately put us at ease. The Montessori approach has helped our child grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity. The classrooms are beautifully laid out and full of stimulating, purposeful activities. It’s clear that a lot of thought goes into creating a nurturing and enriching environment. Communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel informed and included. We’ve seen such positive changes in our little one since starting here, and we’re so grateful to have found this gem of a nursery. Highly recommended to any parent looking for a caring, high-quality early years setting.

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Eve Henderson
10 months ago

We have had 2 children go through this nursery, and they have been fabulous throughout. The staff are lovely and really care for our kids, and there is low staff turnover (always a good sign!). Great location, with woods and village green nearby so they can have little outings. Large garden with plenty of sun and shade. They have prepared our children very well for school, with a great curriculum. Many people near us have switched from other nurseries to Littlewick Green. We will be sad to say goodbye when our youngest 'graduates' !

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meh
12 months ago

Our son started this nursery less than a year ago and we have already seen a tremendous and positive change in his development. His personal, social and emotional development alongside his communication and language skills have improved. Forest school,Morning walks to the fields are the part of their routine. We are very fortunate our son is being taught by highly qualified teachers with 15 years plus of experience. We would highly recommend this nursey.

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Anjali Bonner Hughes
10 months ago

My son has loved his time at Little Graduates! The teachers are so caring and kind. They learn such interesting things — I am always amazed at the topics they cover, and the way the teachers manage to make everything so fun. A lovely setting as well, with a big garden in a beautiful, quiet village. Highly recommend!

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Matthew Smith
10 months ago

Our 2 kids have attended this nursery since they were only a few months old. It’s clear to us it’s a really safe, loving and beautiful setting. There’s a calm and fun environment. Classrooms are orderly and there’s a lot of active learning (especially in the eldest class) and outdoor play. For the older ones, a lot of the craft and sit-down activities take place outside under a canopy which seems to work well. There’s little staff turnover, and I think the management team are really strong, and personally know every child. It seems like all kids settle well there, and it’s a place they’re happy to be in. Occasionally there’s trips to the village green, church and farmer’s field, mostly for the older ones. The outside play space is a bit tired looking but I don’t think the kids care.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2007

  • July 2023Good
  • June 2023Good
  • March 2023Inadequate
  • January 2023Inadequate
  • September 2017Outstanding
  • September 2017Outstanding
  • October 2014Good
  • September 2014Good
  • August 2012Requires improvement
  • November 2007Good

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