Maynard Montessori - Stebbing

About this day nursery

Maynard Montessori - Stebbing, registered in 2009, is a childcare setting located in DUNMOW, CM6 3SH. The nursery operates during term time only, from Monday to Friday, with sessions running from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Offering 30 places, the nursery currently has 37 children on roll, ranging from 2 to 4 years old. The dedicated team includes eight childcare staff, six of whom hold qualifications at level 2 or above.

The setting provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children and expertly embeds the Montessori method throughout its curriculum. Children are encouraged to explore a variety of learning experiences, from hammering golf tees into pumpkins to handling glass jugs and snipping flowers, fostering their perseverance and resilience.

The nursery places a high priority on parent partnerships, ensuring parents are actively involved in their child's learning and development, and also provides strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

What it's like

Children flourish and thrive in this delightful setting. They arrive with enormous smiles. The warm and receptive staff greet every child with a handshake and say, 'Good morning'. Very quickly, children settle into the warm and nurturing classroom and explore the vast array of learning experiences on offer. They seek out their friends and soon become deeply engaged in joyful play and learning.