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Little Sweethearts Montessori School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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4.1(9 Google reviews) ·St Saviours Church Hall, Warwick Avenue, London, W9 2PT · Westminster
Number of places
87 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Westminster

About this early years setting

Little Sweethearts Montessori School is located in St. Saviour's Church Hall in Little Venice, London. It offers term-time care for children aged two to four years, opening from 8.45am to 3.45pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery accepts various government funding options. The most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023 resulted in an overall rating of 'Good'.

The inspector noted that children develop their independence by hanging up their own coats and serving themselves at mealtimes. Children's language skills are supported through stories and singing, and they have regular outdoor exercise where they can jump and climb. The environment is used to promote diversity, with staff planning activities around festivals. Staff work with other professionals to support children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make progress in their development.

Our ethos

Little Sweethearts Montessori School is an MEAB accredited institution that focuses on delivering exceptional care and education for children aged 12 months to five years. The school provides a secure and comfortable learning environment.

What it's like

Children and their parents are warmly greeted by staff on arrival to this warm and calm nursery. Children know the nursery routine well and independently put on their indoor shoes and happily join their friends. Children are encouraged to independently choose what they want to play and learn, depending on their interests.

MEAB Accredited MontessoriEstablished 1995Purpose-built facilityMontessori Qualified Teachers

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a termly basis with options for full-time, morning-only, or afternoon-only attendance. Occasional extra sessions are offered subject to availability and specific booking conditions. Fees exclude catering, excursions, transport, specialist teachers, and optional termly classes.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A registration fee is required.
  • Occasional sessions are only offered to children attending 5 full mornings or 5 full afternoons per week.
  • Fees do not include catering, excursions, or the school minibus.
  • Specialist visiting teachers are not included in the standard fees.
  • Optional classes are charged extra per term.

Key facts

Opening hours

Breakfast club: 08.00 - 08.45; Full day: 08.45 - 16.00; Morning session: 08.45 - 11.45; Afternoon session: 13.15 - 16.00

Age range

12 months to five years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

1995

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Sweethearts Montessori School

Last inspected 28 February 2023

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 and their parents are warmly greeted by staff on arrival to this warm and calm nursery. Children know the nursery routine well and independently put on their indoor shoes and happily join their friends. Children are encouraged to independently choose what they want to play and learn, depending on their interests.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop their independence skills very well, being encouraged to hang up coats, serve themselves at mealtimes, and use cutlery.
  • Staff gather information about children upon entry and use observations to identify learning gaps, working with other professionals to support children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children gain good language and literacy skills through careful listening during story time and singing, with staff extending their language by asking questions and allowing time for responses.
  • Leaders have high expectations, encouraging staff training and peer support to develop their knowledge and skills.
  • Children are taught healthy lifestyles, including handwashing, appropriate tissue use, and consuming nutritious snacks and lunches that consider dietary requirements.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with parents expressing happiness about their children's progress and the support provided by staff.
  • Children engage well with staff and respond positively to learning experiences, demonstrating concentration and sequential learning.
  • Staff provide a rich environment promoting diversity and inclusion, celebrating festivals, and offering activities like creating lanterns at Chinese New Year to foster respect and understanding of uniqueness.
  • Children learn and respond to routines, tidying up after each activity and showing respect for their environment.

Areas to develop

  • 1reinforce the use of mathematical language in all areas of the nursery so that children develop the necessary building blocks to excel in mathematics
  • 2support younger children more consistently to extend their language and to share home experiences and their knowledge.
Inspection #10265176 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Where necessary, staff work with other professionals to support children to make progress from their starting points in development, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children have regular outdoor exercise where they jump, climb and hop to extend their gross motor skills.

Google Reviews of Little Sweethearts Montessori School

4.1
(9 Google reviews)
beth brookner
a year ago

My son started at Little Sweethearts in September having never been to nursery. The settling in period was very gentle and welcoming. He now loves going to nursery each day and is such a happy little boy. The teachers are brilliant with him and he’s so well supported. In the last month, we can see a huge change in his development, he’s more independent and his communication skills have improved significantly. Lily has been fantastic with our son and he looks forward to going in and seeing her. Mrs Eaton has been so accommodating and informative.

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Natasha Jacobs
a year ago

We could not recommend Little Sweethearts Montessori more highly - it is an absolute treasure of a nursery and the fact that it has been going for so long is testament to the incredible environment they create for children. Our daughter settled in seamlessly thanks to warm and welcoming staff and has adored every day since. She talks fondly of the staff, her friends and her daily activities, and has come on leaps and bounds since starting. The nursery give each and every child the encouragement to achieve their full potential in everything they do and provide a wonderful start to their education.

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Lauren Hardy
a year ago

Our three children were enrolled at Little Sweethearts, and the experience was thoroughly enjoyable for both the children and the parents. The staff was not only kind but also highly experienced, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Their attention to detail was commendable. Our children consistently looked forward to attending, and they gained valuable knowledge, ranging from proper etiquette to essential skills needed prior to starting school

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victoria morris
a year ago

Both my daughters attended Little Sweethearts and what I loved most of all was the kind, nurturing and safe environment; important when you are leaving such tiny children in the care of others for perhaps the first time! I asked my youngest whether she remembered the school and her reply was 'Yes! I loved it there and didn't want to move to big school!'.

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hannah duguid
a year ago

My son went to Little Sweethearts from 2 until he was 3.5. He absolutely loved it and it gave him a truly excellent grounding for when he went on to the nursery of a primary school. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2004

  • April 2023Good
  • February 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • May 2017Good
  • May 2015Good
  • April 2015Good
  • February 2009Good
  • January 2009Good
  • April 2005Good
  • May 2004Good

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