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They were very helpful and did lots of video's. They use apps to keep us upto date on her day and chat to us at collection too. My girl loves to go here and she wonders off excited and comes out shoving her art work in my face at the end of the day too. She is 1 and 9m and has been going since 4 months. 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A food and nutrition charge of £1.20 per hour applies to all funded hours to help cover meals, snacks, drinks and food preparation. Breakfast club starts at 7:45am and costs £4.95 per session, while after school club runs from 3:30pm to 6pm at £9.99." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does the settling-in process work at Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children arriving at 9am are greeted and settled into a specific area with their key person. The day also begins with a breakfast routine for some children, who help prepare cereal or toast before moving into the day’s activities." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood Ofsted registered?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. 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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood # Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 17 Branson Court, Plymouth, PL7 2WU · Plymouth Number of places 33 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Plymouth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries aims to foster a nurturing and supportive environment where children can freely explore their interests, learn at their own pace, and enjoy their developmental journey. The nurseries implement the renowned Montessori Method, offering a rich array of activities designed to engage each child and encourage their natural curiosity. These settings are intentionally sized to provide a personalised approach to each child's development while also being large enough to facilitate social interaction and skill-building with peers. They cater to varied age groups, even blending them in certain activities to promote compassion, understanding, and respect among children. Children as young as two years old are grouped with those up to four, differing slightly from traditional Montessori structures due to the UK school starting age, while still maintaining a three-year age range for peer learning. The nursery focuses on supporting children's self-confidence and self-esteem as they learn from and assist their younger counterparts, fostering a sense of accomplishment and empathy. Our ethos Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries implements the Montessori Method to foster a nurturing and supportive environment where children can freely explore their interests, learn at their own pace, and enjoy their developmental journey. The nursery focuses on supporting children's self-confidence and self-esteem while encouraging natural curiosity, compassion, understanding, and respect among peers. What it's like Children's faces brighten as they enter the nursery, eager to see their friends and favourite toys. Staff form strong bonds with children, which positively impacts their learning and development. The well-planned curriculum ensures every child makes good progress, preparing them for the next stage of their educational journey. Montessori Method Mixed-age groups On-site chef Personalised approach ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured around wrap-around care sessions and supplementary charges for funded hours. Fees apply for morning breakfast club and afternoon after-school club sessions, with a separate hourly food charge for government-funded hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Funded childcare covers education only. - An hourly charge applies to all funded hours to cover meals, snacks, and drinks. - Breakfast club session starts at 7:45 am. - After school club runs from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10417180 Lead inspector Victoria Jones Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287703)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551232) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://www.littleorchardmontessori.co.uk/) 17 Branson Court, Plymouth, PL7 2WU [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-4.02257/50.38702/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Plymouth - [Day nurseries in Plymouth](/search?q=Plymouth) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-orchard-montessori-chaddlewood-pl7-2wu-2551232) ## Key facts Age range Under 2s (with a separate base room who join older children for specific activities), and mixed age groups for children aged 2 to 4 years. Food Breakfast, a two-course hot lunch, high tea, plus morning and afternoon snacks are offered, prepared by a qualified chef using fresh, locally sourced, and organic ingredients wherever possible. Meals are not compulsory, and parents can provide their own cold packed lunch/tea with an ice pack. Sealed baby jars and milk can be heated on the premises. Opening hours 51 weeks of the year, closing only for Bank holidays and approximately a week over the Christmas and New Year period. Session types Morning session, Afternoon session, Extended hours Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood Last inspected 28 August 2025 · Victoria Jones 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's faces brighten as they enter the nursery, eager to see their friends and favourite toys. Staff form strong bonds with children, which positively impacts their learning and development. The well-planned curriculum ensures every child makes good progress, preparing them for the next stage of their educational journey. Inspector highlights - Children are supported in developing their physical skills. - Staff in the baby room engage with children, guiding them to build their vocabulary through singing songs with new words. - Children are curious learners. - Parent feedback is positive. - Staff value working as a team and feel appreciated in their roles. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff interactions with older children so that conversations consistently extend their communication, ideas and interests - 2 ensure that the planning and delivery of activities for older children provides sufficient challenge to sustain engagement - 3 develop staff skills in using the curriculum to teach older children about behaviour, so they learn how their actions affect others. Inspection #10417180 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287703) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > children are happy and enjoy attending the nursery > communication is good and they feel informed about what children do > children make good progress in their social and communication skills Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Older children enjoy running and jumping outdoors, experiencing feeling 'out of breath' and building their heart strength. They develop core strength and balance while crossing a balance beam and obstacle course. They know when to line up before going downstairs to play outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKztCUp5Rd_hzOCFOJYNGFSHxs9wWPXF_JFIqin34ZZ8oby2A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rebecca Perks 4 years ago My girl started here during covid so we were not even allowed inside the nursery at the time. They were very helpful and did lots of video's. They use apps to keep us upto date on her day and chat to us at collection too. My girl loves to go here and she wonders off excited and comes out shoving her art work in my face at the end of the day too. She is 1 and 9m and has been going since 4 months. I know we made the right choice [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXbThpZVBBEAE!2m1!1s0x486cef06a783f253:0xdbc08295691282b7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKri2UujZcgRSiFfOYZa7LrqmprXB8EoxTM5lvqKrGJWSlYNQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Bex Day 4 years ago Lovely nursery, my little girl loves it here and has the best time, all the staff are so friendly and helpful [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXeTZlczh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x486cef06a783f253:0xdbc08295691282b7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJAW3fQQuF-7UN0NOjbN9jne-FHgZglWk_Eov2QGx_py1N3kQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kayleigh Smith 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXeTlPU25RRRAB!2m1!1s0x486cef06a783f253:0xdbc08295691282b7) Reviews from Google for Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15834799868059222711&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2021 - August 2025 Good - December 2021 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood ### What fees are published for Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood? ### How does the settling-in process work at Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood? ### Is Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood Ofsted registered? ### What is the staff team like at Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood? ### Is Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Plymouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kiddi Caru Nursery Plymouth · PL7 5JX ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-pl7-5jx-ey346353) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bright Stars Plymouth · PL7 1XQ ](/nursery/bright-stars-pl7-1xq-ey550779) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Jack & Jill's Childcare Plympton Plymouth · PL7 2ET ](/nursery/jack-jill-s-childcare-plympton-pl7-2et-ey366700) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Chaddlewood Pre-school and Woodies Out Of School Club Plymouth · PL7 2EU ](/nursery/chaddlewood-pre-school-and-woodies-out-of-school-club-pl7-2eu-117177) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Plympton St Maurice Childcare Centre Plymouth · PL7 1UB ](/nursery/plympton-st-maurice-childcare-centre-pl7-1ub-ey474376) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Little Nippers Childcare Plymouth · PL7 2AQ ](/nursery/little-nippers-childcare-ltd-pl7-2aq-ey454562) [See all nurseries in Plymouth →](/search?q=Plymouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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