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Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care # Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2025) · Wakefield Road, Brighouse, HD6 4HA · Calderdale Number of places 77 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Calderdale About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care, located in Brighouse, HD6 4HA, provides exceptional care and education within an independent day nursery setting, deeply rooted in the Montessori philosophy. The school aims to offer every child the best start in life by fostering a learning environment conducive to individual development. They provide a wide array of educational experiences through an extensive curriculum that utilises Montessori apparatus, covering areas such as practical life, sensorial activities, cultural studies, mathematics, language, art, and music. The nursery emphasises a natural free-flow play philosophy, encouraging children to explore, take risks, build self-esteem and confidence, and develop a motivated approach to learning. The committed team of highly qualified practitioners supports children and families in all aspects of early years development, learning, and education, ensuring a nurturing and calming atmosphere. Mill Cottage Montessori School champions the development of independent, knowledgeable, and caring young individuals with a strong sense of multicultural awareness and respect for themselves, others, and the environment. Our ethos Mill Cottage endeavours to give all children the best start in life; we therefore feel it is vital to provide a learning environment that is conducive to individual learning and development. The quality of children's educational experiences is at the core of our ethos; we are tenacious in our desire to continually develop all children with the knowledge and skills that equip them for life. Montessori Education encourages students around the world to become compassionate and life-long learners who are tolerant and understanding of all living things, with an ethos of: TELL ME AND I FORGET, SHOW ME AND I REMEMBER, INVOLVE ME AND I UNDERSTAND. What it's like Children are happy to arrive at this calm and caring setting and thrive with high-quality interactions from skilled and experienced practitioners. Practitioners have high expectations and in-depth knowledge of all children's capabilities, actively encouraging independence. Children are confident, access their own water, wash pots, sweep the floor, and exhibit exemplary behaviour due to the friendly and considerate attitudes of practitioners. Montessori Approach Independent Day Nursery Free-Flow Play ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083147719727) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10375993 Lead inspector Debbie Crookes Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274139)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY317102) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=mill-cottage-montessori-school-day-care-hd6-4ha-ey317102) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care Last inspected 5 March 2025 · Debbie Crookes Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are happy to arrive at this calm and caring setting and thrive with high-quality interactions from skilled and experienced practitioners. Practitioners have high expectations and in-depth knowledge of all children's capabilities, actively encouraging independence. Children are confident, access their own water, wash pots, sweep the floor, and exhibit exemplary behaviour due to the friendly and considerate attitudes of practitioners. Inspector highlights - Children are learning the independence and decision-making skills that they need in their future lives. - The learning environment is highly effective, and children's behaviour is exemplary. - Quality interactions with children are consistent throughout the setting. - Children are learning to be healthy by engaging in activities promoting dental health and gathering fruit and vegetables from the garden. - All practitioners ensure that the curriculum continues to challenge children, builds on existing skills, and widens their experience. - Leaders recognise the importance of staff well-being and place high value on ensuring that practitioners' skills are recognised and developed. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get the help and support they need. Inspection #10375993 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274139) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get the help and support they need. Practitioners have extensive knowledge of the professional support they can access to support children's needs. The setting works in partnership with parents, who feel well supported and have opportunities to share information and be involved in their children's learning. Outdoor space Children are provided with a rich set of experiences in the natural environment around them. Children learn about their amazing world, counting sticks in the forest area, and gathering fruit and vegetables from the garden to cook and eat. Inspection history Date: January 2015 - March 2025 Outstanding - May 2019 Outstanding - January 2015 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care ### What is Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care? ### What are the opening hours for Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care? ### Does Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care support children with special educational needs? ### What is unique about the approach at Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care? ### How does Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care encourage independence in children? ### Does Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care provide outdoor learning experiences? ### What age range does Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care cater for? ### How can I contact Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care? ## About the setting Mill Cottage Montessori School Day Care registered in 2005 and is located in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. It follows the educational philosophy of Montessori. The setting employs 12 members of staff, all holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, with some holding qualified teacher status and early years teacher status. The setting opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, and offers government funded places for childcare. 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