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Mace Montessori Putney Branch

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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4.2(26 parent reviews)
·All Saints House, Lebanon Road, LONDON, SW18 1RE · Wandsworth
Number of places
81 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

Mace Montessori Putney Branch, located in the London Borough of Wandsworth, registered in 2013 and offers full day care for children aged 0 to 4 years. The nursery operates year-round, from 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year, and currently has 80 children on roll with a total capacity of 81 places.

With 21 staff members, 15 of whom hold early years qualifications between level 2 and 6, the setting is well-equipped to support children's development. The Montessori educational philosophy underpins the nursery's approach, and it receives funding for free early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

The provision has been rated 'Good' in its latest inspection on 20th July 2023, showing significant improvement from its previous 'Inadequate' rating.

Good quality educationStrong communication focusEffective safeguardingPromotes independenceMontessori philosophyPhysical skills development

Key facts

Opening hours

Weekdays from 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mace Montessori Putney Branch

Last inspected 20 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

Inspector highlights

  • When children arrive at nursery, they are warmly greeted by staff as they join their friends to play, helping them to feel safe and happy.
  • The key-person system ensures staff communicate with parents so that children's individual needs are understood and met.
  • Children independently make choices as they explore the environment confidently, take risks, and build their resilience.
  • Communication is a strong focus, with staff using rich vocabulary to build children's language skills.
  • Leaders have made improvements to ensure a high-quality and ambitious curriculum is delivered, with individual planning for all children.
  • The provider has met necessary steps to improve since the last inspection, and staff have undertaken relevant safeguarding training.
  • Children develop physical skills well, with older children balancing and using trikes, and toddlers climbing and slithering.
  • Children learn independence, dressing themselves, and making choices, preparing them for school.

Areas to develop

  • 1Provide more opportunities for children to expand their enjoyment of reading in all areas of the setting.
  • 2Support staff to make better use of the whole environment available in order to be able to focus more clearly on supporting individual children to have a greater sense of belonging and inclusion.
Inspection #10282209 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders work with a range of outside professionals to ensure that children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) receive intervention support, helping them to progress well in their development and reach their full potential.

EAL / language support

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, have their learning planned for individually, forming a basis for teaching each day.

Parent Reviews of Mace Montessori Putney Branch

4.2
(26)
Claudia Funie
2 months ago

We are so happy with the nursery! From day one, the staff have been so genuinely caring and attentive, the love and attention they give to each child convinced us that it was the right choice. Our son started just before his first birthday, and as you can imagine, it was a big milestone for us. The team were incredibly reassuring and supportive while he settled in, which made such a difference to me as a parent. His transition into the 1-2 room has been carefully planned and we were informed at all time about day to day activities and progress. He’s slowly turning into a little chatterbox, his personality starting to shine more and more every day. I truly believe the staff have had such a positive impact on his confidence and development. Jade was amazing while he was in the baby room, Lauren is always so positive and engaged with every single child, that it’s clear how much they genuinely care. The entire staff is just so kind and caring, and you get this nice feeling when you visit the nursery because at least one person will greet you with a smile. And I believe that speaks about the passion they put into the job. We feel so grateful to have found Montessori by Busy Bees Putney! Thank you all for supporting our family through such an important stage - it means more than we can say.

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Jaz
4 months ago

I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough. My daughter started here at 18 months old, and from the moment she began, she has been cared for so wonderfully. Her transition into the 2–3 room was handled so well, and since being here she has become incredibly confident and chatty. She has learned so many important life skills that really help her day to day. She has made so many friends here, and we as parents get updated on everything throughout the day. The team conduct learning assessments at different stages on various topics so you can see how they are progressing. The teachers have been absolutely brilliant, and my daughter often talks about them at home in such a loving way. Lauren and Jade, who manage the nursery, are fantastic. Their care and love for every child is so visible, and they are always helpful and informative with any questions I’ve ever had. You can see the passion and attentiveness from each member of staff for the children. I’m so grateful to the whole team, not only for the amazing care they give my daughter, but also for helping me feel completely comfortable and reassured with her being in a nursery setting.

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Philippa Wells
4 months ago

My child started Jan 2025 and she absolutely loves it. The staff are caring and of course the Montessori approach has been great for her development. Would definitely recommend to others

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Maleeha Mohsin
10 months ago

My son started here in September 2024 barely saying a few words, and now (July 2025) he doesn’t stop talking! I was worried about speech delay, but the staff have been incredible—so loving, supportive, and caring. The staff are truly incredible and so supportive throughout everything. They also made potty training (which I found really stressful) so much easier. Thanks to them, my son has become more confident and independent. I honestly have nothing negative to say about this nursery. We’re so thankful for everything they’ve done!

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Scott Whyley
10 months ago

Absolutely wonderful Team and facilities. Busy Bees nursery is incredibly helpful, caring, professional and passionate throughout. My little boy loves going and has come on so much with the help and guidance from the whole team.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: September 2013

  • July 2023Good
  • January 2023Inadequate
  • November 2017Good
  • May 2016Good
  • December 2015Inadequate
  • September 2013Good

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