Food
Well-balanced, seasonal menus designed by the nursery chef and a paediatric dietician, using fresh, local ingredients. Food for Life Served Here Silver award from the Soil Association.
Montessori On The Park
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
Number of places
69 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
About this day nursery
Montessori on the Park is a private day care nursery catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years, located in a beautifully converted church within Victoria Park, London. The nursery operates from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 48 weeks a year, closing for bank holidays, two weeks in summer, and a two-week period over Christmas and New Year.
The nursery adopts the Montessori approach, fostering a secure, happy, and stimulating environment where children learn through play, focusing on their holistic development across physical, social, emotional, and cognitive aspects. They provide a range of unique educational experiences to cultivate successful, lifelong learners and emphasize outdoor learning opportunities thanks to their prime location in Victoria Park, which includes an enclosed outdoor play area.
The nursery is committed to staff well-being, having been recognized as one of the top places to work in the UK. They offer well-balanced, seasonal menus designed by their chef and a paediatric dietitian, using fresh, local ingredients and holding a Food for Life Served Here Silver award from the Soil Association, which highlights their dedication to healthy eating habits and nutritional provision.
Our ethos
The nursery adopts the Montessori approach, fostering a secure, happy, and stimulating environment where children learn through play, focusing on their holistic development across physical, social, emotional, and cognitive aspects. They provide a range of unique educational experiences to cultivate successful, lifelong learners.
What it's like
Children are happy and secure at this nursery and receive support and encouragement to explore and play confidently. Babies move around the room confidently and independently, choosing resources and playing alongside others to develop social skills. Older children remain focused and engaged, developing ideas and thoughts about things that interest them with good adult support and high expectations.
Montessori ApproachLocated in Victoria ParkFood for Life Silver AwardAward-winning Workplace
Pricing & funding
Funding is delivered across specific daily sessions of approximately four hours each. Weekly additional charges apply to funded hours to cover food, consumables, and extra activities, which are optional and provided at your request.
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- Funded sessions run daily from 10.05am to 2.02pm and 2.02pm to 6.00pm.
- Fees cover voluntary extras including food, nappies, wipes, protective clothing, creams, and extra activities.
- Funding is stretched over 48 weeks of the year.
Key facts
Opening hours
8:00am – 6:00pm, 48 weeks of the year (closed Bank Holidays, two weeks Summer, and Christmas/New Year for 2 weeks).
Session types
Two daily funded sessions: 10:05 AM - 2:02 PM and 2:02 PM - 6:00 PM.
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2018
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Montessori On The Park
Last inspected 22 August 2022 · Paul Church
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 are happy and secure at this nursery and receive support and encouragement to explore and play confidently. Babies move around the room confidently and independently, choosing resources and playing alongside others to develop social skills. Older children remain focused and engaged, developing ideas and thoughts about things that interest them with good adult support and high expectations.
Inspector highlights
- Communication and language learning is a strength, with staff introducing new words and modelling correct spoken language.
- Children enjoy being physically active in the outside space and on daily outings, learning about the natural world and growing plants.
- Settling-in procedures are effective, with staff gathering information from parents to plan activities that build on children's prior knowledge.
- Staff understand the importance of encouraging young children to repeat activities over time, supported by the Montessori curriculum to improve understanding and develop skills.
- Children are supported to become independent, with staff providing many opportunities for them to do things for themselves, such as setting tables and self-serving at lunchtime.
Areas to develop
- 1develop a consistent approach across the staff team to teaching children how their behaviour affects others.
Inspection #10190259 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak positively about the nursery.
They feel that their children settle well and are happy.
Parents comment that staff keep them updated about their children's daily routine.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve good outcomes. Additional needs are identified early on, and support plans are quickly put in place with referrals for additional support made when required.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy being physically active in the outside space and on their daily outings to the local park and community garden. They benefit from the nursery's focus on the importance of the natural world and are taught how to grow and look after a wide range of plants.
EAL / language support
Staff support children who speak English as an additional language effectively. They encourage children to use words and phrases in their home language and provide dual language books for them to read. Children learn about the wider world and other cultures by celebrating different festivals and traditions.
Parent Reviews of Montessori On The Park
4.3
(31)
Johanna Schulze
4 months ago
I had the worst experience with this nursery. They recently reopened after being shut down by ofsted. I have decided to try for my child although the communication was extremely poor, the manager did not respond to my emails which made me feel nervous so we decided to cancel our settling day. Despite this, they had taken a registration fee and a full month tuition fee. I requested a refund of the deposit, but they refused, claiming I did not give them 4 weeks notice. I had already paid a full months fee without my child attending, which effectively covers the notice period. They look for any excuse to keep your money. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this place to anyone.
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Rachael Pittaway
a year ago
We are so pleased with MOTP and the amazing staff in the baby room. Our wee bub is so happy and engaged and loving all the sensory activities and effort put in to stimulate and support her growth. Would recommend to everyone, it’s so reassuring to see her happy wee face and arms flap with excitement every time we drop her off! Also appreciate all the persistence with feeding breast milk to a bottle resistant ish baby and teaching her to nap so well during the day when she’d only been fed to sleep prior. Thanks for taking such good care of our wee one. You guys are the best! ❤️🔥
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Marwa Zohdi
2 years ago
My daughter attending this Montessori for back-up care whilst her childminder was off and it was a wonderful experience . The staff were great with settling her in to her new surroundings and she was excited to go back! During her brief visit, she went to the park with the other children and had lots of fun. Thank you all, wonderful team.
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Chloe Amos-Edkins
10 years ago
My daughter has been a Montessori on the Park for nearly 2 years and loves it. The staff are great, there is always lots of activities going on, the kids are happy and stimulated, and there's always a calm and controlled feel to the place. I'd recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Alison Guy
8 years ago
My daughter attended this Montessori between the ages of 13 months - 4yrs, she started in Toddler 1 and finished in the preschool room, and has now left as she started school in September. We had a very positive experience there, the staff are kind, caring and provide a calm and nurturing environment. My daughter thrived, forming strong bonds with the teachers and made lasting friendships. The Montessori approach to learning and play is fantastic, and there is a great variety of learning materials and activities - with Victoria Park on its doorstep there was regular outings and scooter sessions. My daughter was very happy during her time there and we return regularly to say hello!
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
22 August 2022
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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