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Nido Montessori

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2021)
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5.0(3 Google reviews) ·The Tenants Community Hall, 48 Jacaranda House, London, NW3 6EF · Camden
Number of places
15 places
Age range
1–2 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2021
Local authority
Camden

About this early years setting

Nido Montessori operates as an Association of Montessori International (AMI) day care, designed for children aged 0-3 years. The nursery provides a warm, secure environment, which includes natural wooden materials, a free-flow garden, and unique language and sensorial resources.

Children engage in practical life activities such as watering plants, preparing healthy snacks, and cleaning up, fostering independence and a connection to nature. The curriculum emphasises language acquisition through rich vocabulary, precise grammar, songs, and read-aloud books.

The Montessori guides interact with children at their eye level, ensuring clear communication. As children progress, they seamlessly transition to the Casa Montessori children’s house (3-6 years), where they further develop concentration, patience, and respect.

Nido Montessori aims to be the first all-year Montessori programme in Hampstead, offering flexible childcare solutions for parents with children up to six years old.

Our ethos

Nido Montessori follows the Association of Montessori International (AMI) guidelines, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 0-3. The curriculum emphasises practical life activities to foster independence and a connection to nature, alongside language acquisition through rich vocabulary and clear communication. The approach aims to develop concentration, patience, and respect in young children, preparing them for further development in a Montessori setting.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled, quickly forming secure attachments with staff, which helps them feel safe and confident to explore and learn. They show independence, initiative, and good behaviour, listening to adults and forming friendships. Staff have high expectations and provide good support for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language.

Montessori ApproachAMI certified day careFocus on practical life skillsLanguage rich environmentSeamless transition to Casa Montessori

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, 46 weeks (all year Montessori Programme); 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday (Term Time)

Age range

0-3 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day, Morning session

Registered with Ofsted

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nido Montessori

Last inspected 24 June 2021

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 are happy and settled, quickly forming secure attachments with staff, which helps them feel safe and confident to explore and learn. They show independence, initiative, and good behaviour, listening to adults and forming friendships. Staff have high expectations and provide good support for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show pleasure in being independent and doing things for themselves.
  • Children's behaviour is very good.
  • Staff have high expectations of what all children can achieve and provide good support.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.
  • Staff feel valued and supported by the manager, who helps them improve their teaching.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the curriculum for expressive arts and design further, to extend children's learning opportunities in this area
  • 2support staff to strengthen children's understanding of how to recognise risks so that they begin to manage these independently.
Inspection #10194367 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who need extra help are well supported. Staff work with parents to develop targeted plans, which support children's behaviour and language development. All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their education. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

The manager recognised that some children have limited access to outdoor play. Consequently, she has adapted nursery routines so that children have more time to play in the garden each day. Children also benefit from real life experiences of nature and enjoy spending time outdoors, which supports their health and well-being.

Google Reviews of Nido Montessori

5.0
(3 Google reviews)
Victor Rambach
8 months ago

Our baby has been attending Nido full time for 8 months and we think this nursery is exceptional! Our eldest went to different nurseries and we feel that Nido is the best we have found so far - amazing caring staff, strong and intentional curriculum and great community. Cannot recommend enough if you are looking into a proper Montessori education.

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zrickytan
a year ago

Our experience at Nido has been beyond exceptional! The entire team is so genuinely caring and thoughtful, creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel completely at home. From day one, they’ve made the transition for my son so gentle and welcoming. Their approach emphasizes kindness and independence, which we love. It’s heartwarming to see him setting the table and making bread—skills that build his confidence and independence daily. Him and his little friend have a little book reading circle too. The teachers are wonderful, bringing patience and joy to everything they do, and it’s clear they truly love and respect the children. This place is simply magical for little ones.

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Andy Shannon
6 years ago

I can only say good things about Nido. Caring staff and the owner is often there - she’s very involved and adds a very personal touch. They’re great at teaching independence, our child was eating on their own and doing other activities much earlier than most.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2021

  • July 2021Good
  • June 2021Good

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