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Montessori Moments

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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5.0(20 parent reviews)
·Charlton House, Charlton Road, London, SE7 8RE · Greenwich
Number of places
32 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Greenwich

About this day nursery

Montessori Moments, established in 2021, is situated within the historic Charlton House in Charlton Village. The nursery offers a serene and harmonious setting, enabling children to explore and learn in extensive indoor and outdoor spaces, including dedicated play areas and gardens.

The nursery's educational approach thoughtfully integrates Montessori principles with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, aiming to foster a calm and focused environment for children's comprehensive development. Emphasizing individuality, diversity, and freedom of choice, Montessori Moments provides a nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive using specialized materials and engaging in real-life activities.

The curriculum extends to include enriching experiences in dance, music, and languages, all contributing to a holistic learning journey. With a capacity of up to 35 children per session, the nursery ensures personalized attention and maintains a warm environment allowing for child-led learning and exploration.

Our ethos

Montessori Moments integrates Montessori principles with the EYFS framework to foster a calm and focused environment. They emphasize individuality, diversity, and freedom of choice, providing a nurturing atmosphere for holistic development through specialized materials and real-life activities. The approach supports child-led learning and exploration.

What it's like

Children happily come into the nursery. Staff greet them by name and show a genuine interest in their individuality. Children engage quickly with the activities on offer, building their independence as they make choices. Staff plan a curriculum that focuses on children's interests and their curiosity.

Montessori MethodEYFS CurriculumSpacious Indoor & Outdoor AreasHistoric Location

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Session types

Full day (8AM – 6PM), Half day (8AM – 1PM or 1PM – 6PM)

Food

Meals and snacks included in full-day fees.

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Age range

9 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All_year=

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Montessori Moments

Last inspected 19 December 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children happily come into the nursery. Staff greet them by name and show a genuine interest in their individuality. Children engage quickly with the activities on offer, building their independence as they make choices. Staff plan a curriculum that focuses on children's interests and their curiosity.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate good fine motor skills and make good progress in mathematical skills.
  • The curriculum is well sequenced and provides flexibility dependent on the interests and needs of the children.
  • The nursery places a large emphasis on teaching the children to be kind, with staff being good role models.
  • Leaders plan the menu to include freshly cooked and healthy meals, and children enjoy lots of physical activity.
  • Parents are very happy with the nursery and the care their children receive, reporting good progress and strong communication.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to support children's behaviour in a fair and consistent manner.
Inspection #10308651 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very happy with the nursery and the care that their children receive. They share that the children are making good progress and that communication is strong.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their individual needs met well. Leaders are very knowledgeable and have undertaken training to expand their knowledge. They conduct daily circle times, with the aim of enhancing children's confidence in their speech and communication.

Outdoor space

Children have access to a large garden, which supports their physical development. Staff carefully supervise children as they climb, run and jump, helping them understand how to be safe and manage risk.

Parent Reviews of Montessori Moments

5.0
(20)
Justyna John
10 months ago

Montessori Moments is a wonderful nursery. Our son created wonderful memories there, flourished and had such an amazing time every day. The staff is genuinely kind and so lovely with the kids. Our son absolutely adored everyone. The space is great and the fact that the kids are being taken out to the local library and the local park is just great. Highly recommended!

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T H
10 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with Montessori moments Charlton! Our daughter has made such wonderful progress since starting here – not just academically but in their confidence and independence too. The staff are incredibly attentive and genuinely care about each child’s development, which makes such a difference. The setting itself is beautiful – the building and surroundings create such a calm and inspiring atmosphere for learning. We feel so lucky to have found this place! Will be very sad when my daughter has to leave for big school.

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James Whalley
a year ago

I can't speak highly enough about Montessori Moments. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. Our son had previously struggled in other nursery settings, however moving him here he settled in so quickly and has been so happy there. The staff are great at keeping us uptodate through the app and in person providing updates throughout the day. The facilities and outside space are great and they often take the children outside the main nursery to charlton park, whose grounds it's located in which really gives the children a variety of activities. I know our son is happy and safe whilst here and would highly recommend it.

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Kate Grant
2 years ago

We have had our son at Montessori Moments since it first opened and his development has really come on in leaps and bounds through attending the nursery. The staff are dedicated, friendly and caring and the setting and location provide so many opportunities to explore and play both in the nursery in and outside and the surrounding grounds. The care, learning and programme of activities is tailored to the interests of the child and the communication with the nursery through both an app, by email and face to face is brilliant. You feel you know exactly what sort of day your child has had. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Montessori Moments to anyone in the area who is looking for a tailored and child led nurturing environment.

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Jacob Boulton
a year ago

My daughter has attended this nursery for nearly a year now. I have been so impressed with how much my daughter has come on; not only academically but emotionally too. A clear, sequential curriculum aligned with the early learning goals has enabled this. The safeguarding is outstanding and the communication brilliant. Set in a stunning location in Charlton House, Montessori Moments has equipped my daughter to thrive in an almost village-esque setting. This is what sets this nursery apart from the other 'chain' nurseries. The adults really care about my daughter: she regularly comes home to tell me about all of the wonderful activities she has been able to take part in. Including baking, sports, painting, building etc. She has been set up magnificently, in line with the early learning goals, to move into reception. The only negative is she will have to be leaving soon to go to 'big school'! Thank you to the team at Montessori Moments- you all are changing lives for the better.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2023

  • April 2024Good
  • December 2023Good

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