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Oak House Montessori # Oak House Montessori Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 77 Wimborne Road, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 4JR · Southend on Sea Number of places 119 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Southend on Sea About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Oak House Montessori, located in Southend, is a highly experienced day nursery and preschool nestled within a grand Victorian house. It boasts extensive grounds, spanning three-quarters of an acre, which include a dedicated Montessori preschool facility called "My Little House" and "My Little Forest" for outdoor learning exploration. The nursery is equipped with contemporary childcare amenities and the gardens feature state-of-the-art play equipment designed to ensure children's happiness, safety, and engagement. Building on years of expertise from their previous establishment, Crowstone Montessori, which operated since 1991, Oak House Montessori prides itself on a consistent core staff, with many team members having served for over 18 years. The facility offers a wide array of session types, reportedly ten different options, tailored to meet individual needs and preferences. Oak House Montessori emphasises a nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel secure and eager to learn, underpinned by the Montessori approach to childcare. Our ethos The aim of the Montessori approach to childcare and education is to ensure that your child receives a solid foundation to all areas of development whilst providing a safe and homely environment. At Oak House Montessori, we aim to provide a nurturing, inspiring, and high-quality early years environment where children feel happy, secure, and excited to learn. What it's like The manager and her team are committed to providing children with a welcoming and exciting environment in which to learn. The curriculum is planned around the children's needs and interests, offering a wide range of experiences, especially outdoors. The Montessori principles and emphasis on independence help children make good progress. Montessori approach Extensive outdoor learning Experienced staff Tailored sessions ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around various session lengths, including short early starts, half days, and multiple full-day options. Parents can purchase extra hours with optional meal coverage. Funded sessions are subject to additional charges for meals, snacks, operational costs, and pre-school enhanced learning activities. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A non-refundable set-up fee is charged upon registration. - An operational fee is charged on a quarterly basis. - Additional fees apply for extra hours and optional meals. - Funded places are subject to fees for meals, snacks, and enhanced learning activities. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Oak House Montessori Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10335742 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252555)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379463) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=oak-house-montessori-ltd-ss2-4jr-ey379463) ## Key facts Food All-inclusive of snacks, meals, and additional services for privately paid sessions. For funded hours, meals and snacks are an additional charge. Stage 1 formula milk is provided for babies until the term after they turn one. Session types Part Days, Full Days, Flexible Year-Round Care, Term-Time Funded Sessions Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Oak House Montessori Last inspected 12 June 2024 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 The manager and her team are committed to providing children with a welcoming and exciting environment in which to learn. The curriculum is planned around the children's needs and interests, offering a wide range of experiences, especially outdoors. The Montessori principles and emphasis on independence help children make good progress. Inspector highlights - The quality of teaching is good, ensuring learning for all children, including those with SEND, achieve good outcomes. - Parents speak highly of the nursery, are "extremely happy", and welcome the regular updates they receive. - Babies are cared for by attentive and nurturing staff, who have established close bonds and encourage speech and language development. - The manager ensures a planned and embedded curriculum across all learning areas, promoting the Montessori ethos and providing an inclusive environment. - Children show enthusiasm to learn, concentrate, and follow instructions, which supports their mathematical development well. Areas to develop - 1 use effective questioning techniques to extend children's language, help them to think critically, and solve problems independently - 2 improve the organisation and preparation of mealtimes to ensure that all children are engaged at these times. Inspection #10335742 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252555) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make good progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The nursery special educational needs coordinator is very knowledgeable of her role, and works closely with parents and outside agencies to ensure a consistent approach to providing children with support to achieve the best possible outcome. Outdoor space Children enjoy learning opportunities outdoors. For example, older children relish their time in the forest garden. They dig holes and find coins and insects. They ask lots of questions; show curiosity about the treasures they find and have a positive attitude toward learning. Inspection history Date: October 2008 - June 2024 Good - June 2018 Good - May 2014 Good - October 2008 Good ## Frequently asked about Oak House Montessori ### How did Oak House Montessori do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What type of nursery is Oak House Montessori? ### What does the staff team at Oak House Montessori look like? ### How does Oak House Montessori support children with SEND? ### Which area does Oak House Montessori serve? ## About the setting Oak House Montessori Ltd registered in 2003. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery employs 32 members of childcare staff, with 25 holding an appropriate early years qualification at level 2 or above, and two staff qualified as Montessori teachers. 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