Opening hours
7:30 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and in between Christmas and new year
Northcote Montessori Independent Nursery School
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
122 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Wandsworth
About this early years setting
Northcote Montessori Independent Nursery School on Salcott Road in London provides care for children aged one to four years. The nursery is open from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. In July 2023, Ofsted inspected the setting and gave it an overall rating of Good.
According to the Ofsted report, children enjoy their time at the nursery and are making secure progress, forming close bonds with staff. Children have regular opportunities for outdoor play and show an interest in growing and planting. The nursery provides healthy meals and snacks which are prepared on site. Parent feedback mentioned in the report included regular outings to the local park and fishmongers. To improve, the inspector recommended supporting staff to enhance learning opportunities and to embed expectations for children's behaviour consistently.
Our ethos
Our aim is to create a stimulating and engaging place just for children. We call it the “Children’s House” or “Casa Dei Bambini” where children are nurtured, loved, challenged and can find their wings to flourish. The nursery has been skillfully designed to foster children’s natural curiosity and love of learning. Furthermore, children benefit from spending time outdoors every day in our awe-inspiring garden, building their physical strength and mastering their fundamental movement skills.
What it's like
Children enjoy their time at the nursery and are making secure progress in their learning. Younger children are eager to explore a range of sensory materials and show a particular interest in animals. Older children are learning important skills for school, including early mathematical concepts and discussions about how the body works.
Montessori ApproachSensory RoomWater RoomOutdoor GardenFreshly Cooked Meals Onsite
Pricing & funding
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)
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
Food
Freshly cooked by our chef on site; caters for all dietary requirements
Age range
6 weeks to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
full-time, part-time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Northcote Montessori Independent Nursery School
Last inspected 26 July 2023
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 enjoy their time at the nursery and are making secure progress in their learning. Younger children are eager to explore a range of sensory materials and show a particular interest in animals. Older children are learning important skills for school, including early mathematical concepts and discussions about how the body works.
Inspector highlights
- Children enjoy their time at the nursery and are making secure progress in their learning.
- The key person system has been developed, and children form close bonds with staff, supporting their emotional well-being.
- Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and develop their physical mobility, showing particular interest in growing and planting.
- Children benefit from a good range of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks that are freshly prepared on site.
- The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, and staff demonstrate a secure understanding of their duty to protect children.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to identify and make the most of children's learning opportunities to help them make the best possible progress
- 2support staff in the pre-school room to embed expectations for children's behaviour consistently so that children understand what is acceptable behaviour and the impact of their behaviour.
Inspection #10253033 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Overall, parents are happy with the care provided to their children, although they expressed some concern regarding inconsistent staffing.
Despite this, they are reassured by the new managers' commitment, and they have seen positive changes in the past few weeks.
Parents like that their children have opportunities to go on regular outings to the park and fishmongers.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
All children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and develop their physical mobility. Children are particularly interested in growing and planting.
Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023
Date: August 2022
- July 2023Good
- August 2022Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Northcote Montessori Independent Nursery School
About the setting
Northcote House Nursery registered in 2018 and is situated in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The nursery opens from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. It employs 17 members of childcare staff, including the manager, with nine holding appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY557361
- Registered person
- Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Requires improvement
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