Opening hours
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm; Friday, 9am to 1pm
Market Harborough Montessori Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Leicestershire
About this day nursery
Market Harborough Montessori Nursery, registered in 2000, operates from St. Josephs RC Primary School in Market Harborough. This childcare setting, on non-domestic premises, serves children aged 2 to 4 years old.
The nursery prides itself on fostering independence and confident learners, with children actively engaging in routines and exploring a wide range of activities. Staff are dedicated to supporting each child's development, using observations to tailor activities and working with parents and professionals to address any learning gaps.
The Montessori approach is evident in the nursery's practice, with children learning through hands-on experiences and developing skills such as mathematical understanding and physical coordination. The nursery is accredited by the Montessori Schools Association, ensuring a high standard of Montessori education.
The setting welcomes children with funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-olds.
What it's like
Children show they are happy and confident, knowing routines and actively participating in activities. Staff encourage independence, with children taking off their own shoes and putting on slippers. Children develop physical skills in the inviting outdoor area and demonstrate good communication skills, engaging with staff and friends.
Child-led curriculumFosters independenceMontessori approachGood communication skillsInviting outdoor area
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term_time_only
Established
2000
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Market Harborough Montessori Nursery
Last inspected 7 March 2022
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children show they are happy and confident, knowing routines and actively participating in activities. Staff encourage independence, with children taking off their own shoes and putting on slippers. Children develop physical skills in the inviting outdoor area and demonstrate good communication skills, engaging with staff and friends.
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy and confident, arriving at nursery knowing routines and eagerly engaging in activities.
- Children show good levels of engagement in play and have a positive attitude towards learning.
- Staff encourage children to be independent from a young age, such as taking off shoes and putting on slippers themselves.
- Managers and staff implement a child-led curriculum, gathering information from observations to plan activities.
- Staff skilfully join in with children's play, extending their learning and helping them develop new skills.
- Parents report happiness with the nursery, finding staff friendly and welcoming, and appreciating updates on their child's learning.
- Managers and staff have high behavioural expectations, teaching children good hygiene routines and the importance of regular hand washing.
- The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowledgeable about abuse and reporting procedures and managers providing training and conducting risk assessments.
Areas to develop
- 1Support staff to provide more appropriate challenges for younger children so they continue to progress in their learning.
Inspection #10059411 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff work with parents and other professionals when needed, putting targeted plans in place to support children's development.
Outdoor space
All children have access to an inviting outdoor area where younger children develop physical skills, such as pushing themselves on bikes.
Parent Reviews of Market Harborough Montessori Nursery
5.0
(1)
simona rodríguez
4 years ago
Montessori was a great place for our daughter to grow, learn and play. Grace started nursery with absolutely no knowledge of English and became a real ''chatterbox'' thanks to all her amazing teachers. Friendly and lovely staff, perfect service and fabulous setting. I can’t thank you enough for all your efforts. Really happy that we’ve found you and we'll miss you a lot.
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Inspection history
Date: March 2011
- March 2022Good
- February 2015Good
- March 2011Good
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