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Montessori Minds # Montessori Minds Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · 62 to 64 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA · Havering Number of places 76 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Havering About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Montessori Minds, located in Romford, London Borough of Havering, offers good quality childcare for children aged 0 to 4. Established in 2018, the nursery operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, providing a flexible and supportive environment for families. The staff, many of whom hold relevant early years qualifications up to qualified teacher status, are warm, kind, and considerate. They implement a well-established key-person system, ensuring strong attachments and positive relationships, and maintain high expectations for every child. The nursery follows both the Montessori and early years curriculum, enriching children's learning with a diverse range of engaging activities. Children benefit from opportunities to explore textures, engage in sensory experiences, and participate in yoga and movement sessions. The setting also promotes independence and self-help skills, preparing children for their transition to school. An open culture of safeguarding ensures children's interests are prioritised. Parents commend the staff and leadership, appreciating the individual attention their children receive and feeling well-informed about daily activities and progress. Overall, Montessori Minds provides a stimulating and supportive environment where children thrive and develop a love for learning. What it's like Children experience good-quality learning opportunities in all key areas of the Montessori and early years curriculum. Staff plan a curriculum that incorporates a wide range of interesting activities that excite children and extend their learning. A well-established key-person system is in place, which helps children to form strong attachments with staff and positive relationships with each other. Staff maintain high expectations for all children. Children are active and have positive attitudes towards their learning. Staff are warm, kind and considerate towards children. They consistently model good manners for children to copy. Children frequently praise children, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. They behave well. Good quality education Strong parent partnerships Montessori approach Self-help skills encouraged Positive attitudes to learning ## Key facts Opening hours 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2018 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Montessori Minds Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10409138 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286566)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557231) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=montessori-minds-rm1-3qa-ey557231) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Montessori Minds Last inspected 18 June 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children experience good-quality learning opportunities in all key areas of the Montessori and early years curriculum. Staff plan a curriculum that incorporates a wide range of interesting activities that excite children and extend their learning. A well-established key-person system is in place, which helps children to form strong attachments with staff and positive relationships with each other. Staff maintain high expectations for all children. Children are active and have positive attitudes towards their learning. Staff are warm, kind and considerate towards children. They consistently model good manners for children to copy. Children frequently praise children, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. They behave well. Inspector highlights - Children experience good-quality learning opportunities in all key areas of the Montessori and early years curriculum. - A well-established key-person system helps children to form strong attachments with staff and positive relationships with each other. - Staff are warm, kind and considerate towards children, consistently modelling good manners. - Children develop good self-help skills in preparation for their transition to school. - Partnerships with parents and carers are strong, and parents appreciate the individual attention their children receive and feel informed about daily activities and progress. - Leaders create effective systems to supervise and support staff, with several staff members having completed Montessori training. Areas to develop - 1 explore ways to include younger and quieter children more fully in group activities to support their learning even further - 2 give children more time to think and respond to questions, to enhance their communication and language skills Inspection #10409138 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286566) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and develop their physical skills. For example, children ride bicycles, play with water and learn to balance as they walk across wooden planks. Staff teach children the importance of good health by ensuring that children wear appropriate clothing, such as sun hats, apply sunscreen and encourage them to drink plenty of water in hot weather. ## Parent Reviews of Montessori Minds 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUEDRADEpW9N4b_kOtZ8SUq1R-FSExmqnEGwFEea-GF_iHXAK8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Marta Makin 5 years ago This nursery is simply fantastic. Our 18 month old daughter settled in instantnly and had great time. The nursery staff is very passionate about their work, food is cooked fresh from scratch, and there is plenty activities to keep kids entertain and develop their skills. You can tell that everyone is just very happy there. I would highly recommend that nursery to everyone. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURjMXVTN21BRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8a4cab68ff49d:0x9b89450b1156d3da) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWiXFVvoBSwPHOnwcYfCUjzmm8iaJOPIU76eBA0h0dL-ycyvJw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Vanessa Tram 8 months ago Amazing nursery. Best one in this area. ❤️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tFeExYcEZZa2hOV2xCMWRsVkRPVXhLU0dKM1NWRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8a4cab68ff49d:0x9b89450b1156d3da) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVSmjEm-bnOpjjHQO5DLx0VHlAzurr6NKJRP6v9aCCkB7i3DJhijg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) pavan kumar 3 weeks ago This is an excellent nursery that maintains high standards of hygiene and provides highly nutritious meals. The staff is wonderful and provides detailed daily observations of my child’s progress through their app. As a working mother, I am fully satisfied and highly recommend them. Their use of Montessori methods is essential for child development; I have seen significant improvement in my child in just a few short months! 😊❤️💕" Regards Deepthi Lahari Vasipilli [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKNVpVMW9WbGRmV0VGcE1WRmxYMjExVEZseE1WRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8a4cab68ff49d:0x9b89450b1156d3da) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU5CMSB0MP1uk15uiFT1VxxYNdLN2-VyUra2ktlTFH1jUt-ozAg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Anna Minnegaraeva a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VNUDkzb2U4LWJfOENBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8a4cab68ff49d:0x9b89450b1156d3da) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLiW12BHwKVFv0QF4_7FfjA63movgcVjHHZwiIsMNyWT-2nQQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Marie Rumsey 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyMXNiTUVREAE!2m1!1s0x47d8a4cab68ff49d:0x9b89450b1156d3da) Reviews from Google for Montessori Minds. 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