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Montessori Pre-School Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·462 Thornaby Road, Thornaby, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS17 8QH · Stockton-on-Tees
Number of places
65 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees

About this day nursery

Montessori Pre-School Nursery, established in 1989 on Green Lane, has built a strong reputation for childcare and early years education in Middlesbrough and Thornaby. The nursery operates across multiple locations including Green Lane, Thornaby Road, and Beverley Road, and also manages a newly established setting called Play and Learn.

The curriculum is based on the Montessori teaching methods, emphasising learning through play to foster development in areas such as self-care, early literacy, and mathematics. The nursery offers a stimulating environment with dedicated facilities and outdoor play areas.

They are committed to providing a supportive and engaging experience for children, as evidenced by positive parental testimonials highlighting significant progress and enjoyment among children. They also offer a holiday club and have a gallery showcasing their activities.

The nursery frequently updates its news section with developments, including the recent expansion with the Play and Learn facility.

Our ethos

The curriculum is based on the Montessori teaching methods, emphasising learning through play to foster development in areas such as self-care, early literacy, and mathematics. The nursery is committed to providing a supportive and engaging experience for children.

What it's like

Management and staff have significantly improved the nursery since the last inspection, developing a curriculum with purposeful experiences that help children make good progress, especially in physical skills and independence. The manager has also enhanced staff understanding of risk management, ensuring children learn to keep themselves safe and benefit from clear boundaries and positive behaviour.

Montessori MethodEstablished 1989Multiple LocationsLearning Through Play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round with the exception of bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Montessori Pre-School Nursery

Last inspected 25 September 2023 · Michelle Lorains

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

Management and staff have significantly improved the nursery since the last inspection, developing a curriculum with purposeful experiences that help children make good progress, especially in physical skills and independence. The manager has also enhanced staff understanding of risk management, ensuring children learn to keep themselves safe and benefit from clear boundaries and positive behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from an exciting and challenging curriculum.
  • Children enjoy fresh air as they spend plenty of time outdoors.
  • Staff support children and families who speak English as an additional language.
  • Children have strong bonds with staff.
  • Staff promote children's good health and independence.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhances staff's understanding of how to consistently promote children's communication and language skills
  • 2consider the length of group times for younger children and the impact this has on their level of engagement.
Inspection #10260419 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

care for their children as individuals'

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff attend training to help them meet the needs of families and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy fresh air as they spend plenty of time outdoors. They use chalks to make marks on the pavement and thoroughly enjoy splashing in the water as staff sing nursery rhymes. Older children point out butterflies and enjoy the challenge as they move around the obstacle course.

EAL / language support

A strength of the nursery is the way in which staff support children and families who speak English as an additional language. Staff use words in children's home language to help develop their ability to communicate their needs and build on their understanding of new words. For example, during circle time, children sing the 'hello' song and use Mandarin words to greet their friends. The manager supports families by translating documents to enable communication.

Parent Reviews of Montessori Pre-School Nursery

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: July 2011

  • September 2023Good
  • October 2022Requires improvement
  • November 2016Good
  • September 2013Good
  • July 2011Good

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