--- title: "Montessori Garden Nursery School, London | Ofsted: Good | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/montessori-garden-nursery-school-nw5-2bp-ey495678 description: "Montessori Garden Nursery School in London — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.7/5 from 15 reviews. See fees, opening hours and contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Montessori Garden Nursery School Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 4.7 (15 Google reviews) · 7 Dowdney Close, London, NW5 2BP · Camden Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Camden ## About this early years setting Montessori Garden Nursery School in London, NW5 2BP, is a childcare on non-domestic premises setting that received a 'Good' overall rating from Ofsted during its last inspection on March 31, 2023. The nursery has demonstrated its commitment to meeting regulatory requirements, as evidenced by a recent compliance action where they addressed concerns regarding risk assessments and staff supervision. They informed Ofsted of a significant event on August 18, 2023, and by September 8, 2023, they had taken action to rectify the issues identified during a regulatory visit. The provider reviewed and improved their risk assessments to minimise potential hazards and enhanced staff deployment to improve children's supervision. Leaders and staff have received training on these revised processes, ensuring a robust approach to safety and well-being. Parents can obtain further information about these actions from the provider, who remains registered with Ofsted. Regulatory compliance Risk assessment Staff supervision Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Montessori Garden Nursery School Last inspected 31 March 2023 Overall effectiveness Good Inspector highlights - The provider reviewed their risk assessments to ensure any potential hazards are identified and minimised. - The provider took steps to review staff deployment to improve the supervision of children. - Leaders and staff have had training on the revised risk assessment processes. Inspection #10283893 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50228742) ## Google Reviews of Montessori Garden Nursery School 4.7 (15 Google reviews) Lucy Haken a year ago Our son has been at Montessori Garden since he was 7 months old and he has really thrived there. He’s had wonderful friends and great support from the teachers who do really inventive stuff with the kids. The Montessori method seems to make for a calm environment and encourages independence, which suits our child well. It’s a special place where there is clearly a lot of love. And the food is amazing! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvNnZiR21nRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b038a4428f1:0x367a76cabf259a2c) Elena Fiorio 2 years ago Our son had a wonderful experience at this nursery. He started at 4 months old and loved it as soon as he joined, creating a strong bond and trusting relationship. His head teacher Cristina was amazing with him from the start as well as all the other early year assistants and teachers. We loved that she spoke to him in Spanish (same as at home) and particularly that she set goals for him from the start such as exposing him to different textures, helping him develop strong neck and shoulder muscles by doing more tummy time, and eventually sitting up. In addition, all the staff is very good at communicating. The nursery uses the app famly to stay in touch with day-to-day queries and patterns (food/sleep/diaper changes) but also to give weekly updates on the group activities as well as personal child development. It's fantastic as it shows you how well your child is progressing and how much fun he is having. Montessori Garden Nursery is great at conducting activities for all ages, our son was able to contribute to all activities from the start (even to the smallest extent as he was the youngest around at first) which satisfied his curiosity and made him feel part of a team early on. The children go in the garden twice a day to take some fresh air, thanks to this I've really witnessed in my son a new appreciation of the outdoors. Moreover, as soon as our son started eating solids, he was able to be exposed to the wonderful dishes MGN's cook prepares. It developed his pallet and appreciation of different foods and flavors, as well as dexterity. He loved everything except for beetroot! Lastly, we really appreciate the daily reports at drop off as well as the parent-teacher talks and organized parents' events (mother's day breakfast, picnics etc). Overall a fantastic nursery with passionate and caring staff and management, which I truly recommend. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKdS16MWd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b038a4428f1:0x367a76cabf259a2c) F Cruz 3 years ago Brilliant Nursery Setting. Teachers are engaged, caring and knowledgeable. Little ones have tons of fun, and are encouraged to explore and develop in a friendly environment. Our kid grew from a barely walking toddler into a little man in his years there. We couldn't be happier with the service he got, and would definitely recommend Montessori Garden to any parent looking for outstanding childcare around Kentish Town / Tufnell Park. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPeTlEdlR3EAE!2m1!1s0x48761b038a4428f1:0x367a76cabf259a2c) Xiao Xiao 3 years ago Our son has attended nursery at MGNS for almost one year since he was 1.5 years old. The teachers and the management team were welcoming, engaged, caring, and supportive. When he was in the settlement process, I stayed with him in the nursery for some time. I saw that all children were calm, happy, and well behaved in the setting. Our son also settled smoothly: now he eats well, sleeps well, makes friends, and learns new things every day. He likes hugs and receives a lot of hugs every day. It is like another home to him. Some other special features: 1) warm and diverse food prepared from their kitchen, which our son likes very much 2) when the weather is nice, they went to the nearby parks/ playground/ hampstead heath, animal farm, local library, and even a fire station! (I know some nurseries do not take children Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4bnR2VXRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b038a4428f1:0x367a76cabf259a2c) Olga M 3 years ago Amazing nursery! Staff if great. Our child really enjoyed spending time there. He has grown up a lot and learned a lot there. Montessori approach made him much more independent and i could see it from his 2nd day in the nursery. Would highly recommend to any parent this nursery! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPdkp1dXpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b038a4428f1:0x367a76cabf259a2c) Reviews from Google for Montessori Garden Nursery School. 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We loved that she spoke to him in Spanish (same as at home) and particularly that she set goals for him from the start such as exposing him to different textures, helping him develop strong neck and shoulder muscles by doing more tummy time, and eventually sitting up.\nIn addition, all the staff is very good at communicating. The nursery uses the app famly to stay in touch with day-to-day queries and patterns (food/sleep/diaper changes) but also to give weekly updates on the group activities as well as personal child development. It's fantastic as it shows you how well your child is progressing and how much fun he is having. Montessori Garden Nursery is great at conducting activities for all ages, our son was able to contribute to all activities from the start (even to the smallest extent as he was the youngest around at first) which satisfied his curiosity and made him feel part of a team early on. The children go in the garden twice a day to take some fresh air, thanks to this I've really witnessed in my son a new appreciation of the outdoors.\nMoreover, as soon as our son started eating solids, he was able to be exposed to the wonderful dishes MGN's cook prepares. It developed his pallet and appreciation of different foods and flavors, as well as dexterity. He loved everything except for beetroot!\nLastly, we really appreciate the daily reports at drop off as well as the parent-teacher talks and organized parents' events (mother's day breakfast, picnics etc).\nOverall a fantastic nursery with passionate and caring staff and management, which I truly recommend.", "datePublished": "2023-07-05T18:11:33.228380Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "F Cruz" }, "reviewBody": "Brilliant Nursery Setting. Teachers are engaged, caring and knowledgeable. Little ones have tons of fun, and are encouraged to explore and develop in a friendly environment. Our kid grew from a barely walking toddler into a little man in his years there. We couldn't be happier with the service he got, and would definitely recommend Montessori Garden to any parent looking for outstanding childcare around Kentish Town / Tufnell Park.", "datePublished": "2022-06-19T19:31:33.642507Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Xiao Xiao" }, "reviewBody": "Our son has attended nursery at MGNS for almost one year since he was 1.5 years old. The teachers and the management team were welcoming, engaged, caring, and supportive. When he was in the settlement process, I stayed with him in the nursery for some time. I saw that all children were calm, happy, and well behaved in the setting. Our son also settled smoothly: now he eats well, sleeps well, makes friends, and learns new things every day. He likes hugs and receives a lot of hugs every day. It is like another home to him.\n\nSome other special features: 1) warm and diverse food prepared from their kitchen, which our son likes very much 2) when the weather is nice, they went to the nearby parks/ playground/ hampstead heath, animal farm, local library, and even a fire station! (I know some nurseries do not take children ", "datePublished": "2023-05-18T10:16:07.249413Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Olga M" }, "reviewBody": "Amazing nursery! Staff if great. Our child really enjoyed spending time there . He has grown up a lot and learned a lot there. Montessori approach made him much more independent and i could see it from his 2nd day in the nursery. 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