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Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery

Ofsted: Strong standard·
5.0(1 parent reviews) ·St Lukes Church Hall, 194 Ramsden Road, London, SW12 8RQ · Wandsworth
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery, established in 2014, provides childcare on non-domestic premises in London, SW12 8RQ, for children aged 2 to 4 years. The nursery operates year-round, offering a welcoming and nurturing environment where children are happy, confident, and feel safe and secure.

The dedicated staff, guided by an EYFS curriculum approach, ensure a broad and ambitious learning experience, promoting curiosity, independence, and sustained engagement. Daily routines and carefully planned activities help children develop strong communication and language skills, early literacy, and mathematical understanding.

Children make secure and consistent progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language, benefiting from thoughtful adaptations and support like visual aids and paced interactions. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor play, which helps children build physical skills and confidence.

Parents frequently commend the nursery on their communication, the opportunities for independence, and the approachable nature of the staff, all contributing to a supportive and enriching experience for the children.

What it's like

Children are happy, confident and feel safe and secure in a welcoming and nurturing environment. They are greeted warmly and supported to separate from their parents with ease, settling quickly and engaging with friends in familiar routines. Children enjoy a range of experiences that support their learning and encourage sustained involvement.

Strong StandardNurturing EnvironmentStrong ProgressEffective InclusionOutdoor PlayPositive Behaviour

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday : 08:30 - 15:30, Friday : 08:30 - 13:30

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
—
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
2 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery

Last inspected 2 March 2026

Actions the provider must take

  • Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, and those who may face barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, confident and feel safe and secure in a welcoming and nurturing environment. They are greeted warmly and supported to separate from their parents with ease, settling quickly and engaging with friends in familiar routines. Children enjoy a range of experiences that support their learning and encourage sustained involvement.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make secure and consistent progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language.
  • Children use a growing vocabulary and speak in increasingly complex sentences.
  • Children demonstrate positive behaviour and show respect and kindness towards one another.
  • Children manage transitions smoothly and move between activities with growing assurance.
  • Children's welfare and wellbeing are supported through attentive and responsive care.
  • Healthy lifestyles are promoted effectively.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards.
  • 2They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, and those who may face barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.
Inspection #10128537 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff at Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery thoughtfully adapt their teaching to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can access all learning opportunities, using visual supports, clear modelling, and paced interactions to build knowledge and confidence. Leaders effectively promote inclusion, identifying needs early and providing consistent support.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from regular outdoor play, where they develop physical skills and confidence.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language grow in confidence, understanding and using new words as they participate in daily routines and play.

Parent Reviews of Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery

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Inspection history

Date: October 2014

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  • June 2020Good
  • October 2014Outstanding

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