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Market Harborough Montessori Nursery # Market Harborough Montessori Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · St. Josephs RC Primary School, Coventry Road, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LE16 9BZ · Leicestershire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 curriculum Fosters independence Montessori approach Good communication skills Inviting outdoor area ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm; Friday, 9am to 1pm 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 - 1 Support staff to provide more appropriate challenges for younger children so they continue to progress in their learning. Inspection #10059411 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181303) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Market Harborough Montessori Nursery Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10059411 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181303)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339004) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=market-harborough-montessori-nursery-le16-9bz-ey339004) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLoSKD7Ri-itgBf7yczUwekghZmEFdEzgaEWbfvpJmHAFi8Cw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXdzYtdERREAE!2m1!1s0x4877710681bb2e9f:0x394abde733aa596e) Reviews from Google for Market Harborough Montessori Nursery. 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