Opening hours
7.30am - 6.00pm
Little Winners Montessori Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Southwark
About this day nursery
Little Winners Montessori Nursery is dedicated to fostering children's potential through the time-tested Dr. Maria Montessori teaching method, which has been in practice for over a century. The nursery integrates Montessori methodology with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles to create an engaging and enriching environment.
Their vision centres on valuing all aspects of a child's life, building strong partnerships with families and the community, and preparing children for future success. Little Winners aims to provide a safe, caring, secure, and stimulating atmosphere that encourages independence, responsibility, and respect for others and the environment.
Children are given the freedom to explore various materials within the Montessori curriculum and EYFS framework, promoting deep involvement in individual activities and enthusiastic participation in group and outdoor experiences. The nursery is committed to creating curious and inquisitive learners who are eager to explore the world and confident to try new things.
Our ethos
Little Winners Montessori Nursery follows the Montessori method and EYFS principles, aiming to foster children's potential, independence, and curiosity. They are committed to preparing children for future success by providing a stimulating environment that encourages exploration and respect for self, others, and the environment.
What it's like
Staff effectively settle children into the nursery by assigning a key person based on their bonds. They also use sign language to help children communicate and reduce frustration. Staff adapt nursery rules based on the children attending and use age-appropriate questioning to understand and support their behaviour.
Montessori MethodEYFS PrinciplesCommunity FocussedStimulating Environment
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Age range
9 months to 4-year-olds
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2021
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Winners Montessori Nursery
Last inspected 22 January 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff effectively settle children into the nursery by assigning a key person based on their bonds. They also use sign language to help children communicate and reduce frustration. Staff adapt nursery rules based on the children attending and use age-appropriate questioning to understand and support their behaviour.
Inspector highlights
- Senior leaders have worked on actions set at the last inspection and improved the quality of teaching through training.
- Older children enjoy preparing their own snack, learning to use knives safely and supporting their mathematical development by counting fruit pieces.
- Parents explain how leaders work closely with them and the parent committee to gather feedback and make positive changes to the nursery.
- Children are taught how to move safely around the nursery, including how to safely descend stairs, which supports their physical development.
- Staff provide a good-quality curriculum, using children's interests and next steps to plan activities and making good use of Montessori resources.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff in reviewing the appropriateness of circle time activities on age and abilities of children participating
- 2review how staff teach children the change of routines and give them enough time to finish their learning and activities.
Inspection #10370558 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents feel safe leaving their children in the care of the staff and find they are making good progress with their learning.
Parents explain they like the feedback and use the suggestions from staff for what they can do at home to support the children's learning further.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff work closely with other agencies and parents to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They set realistic targets and review progress, helping children make good progress given their starting points.
Outdoor space
Children are confident in getting dressed ready to play outside. Staff teach children life skills in how to easily put on coats and their shoes. This further supports children's independence skills.
Parent Reviews of Little Winners Montessori Nursery
5.0
(9)
Elisha Hartwig
2 months ago
We've had an exceptionally positive experience at Little Winners. The staff are warm, welcoming, competent, and go above and beyond to care for the children. They've cultivated a real family atmosphere where all the staff know all the children; they made my return to work as easy as it could be, as I knew my son was in good hands. I would highly, highly recommend.
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Jans 224
6 months ago
My son attends this nursery and thoroughly enjoys his time here. The staff demonstrate exceptional care and professionalism, creating a nurturing environment for the children. Manager Terssa is consistently supportive and dedicated, ensuring the highest standard of care. I am very pleased with the experience overall.
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Paul Duffy
a year ago
Our son went to Little Winners from the age of 10 months to 2 years, and only left because we moved to a different area. We felt he was very well looked after, and he formed strong bonds with the staff. We liked that this is a smaller nursery than others we considered as it felt more calm and hands on.
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James Phillips
3 years ago
We have had a very positive experience at Little Winners. The nursery is in a lovely setting. Our three-year old has made very quick progress in terms of writing and logical games thanks to the very caring staff that really took the time to support her! She loved going to nursery and was always so happy to tell us what she had been up to!
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Harriet Louth
2 years ago
My daughter attended Little Winners for one day a week over the last year. She was well looked after and enjoyed her time there. One member of staff in particular was incredibly supportive throughout her potty training.
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025
Date: April 2024
- January 2025Good
- April 2024Requires improvement
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