Patchwork Montessori Nursery in Maidenhead (SL6 1XA)

About this day nursery

Patchwork Montessori Nursery, established in 1991, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years from purpose-built premises in Maidenhead. The nursery operates from 8am to 6pm, 48 weeks a year.

The Ofsted report, dated 18th June 2025, praised the nursery as good. Children and families are greeted with warmth, creating a calm and nurturing environment where children settle happily and seek out staff and friends.

The nursery fosters a consistent, relaxed atmosphere where staff and children enjoy their time together, ensuring children feel safe and valued, which supports their good behaviour. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make sustained progress from their starting points.

Managers work closely with other professionals to share information and implement additional support for children with SEND. The curriculum is sequenced and ambitious, providing clear progression across all ages and areas of learning, both indoors and outdoors.

Staff focus on developing children's independence, confidence, and communication skills through activities, songs, nursery rhymes, and sharing books. They have high expectations for behaviour, modelling desired conduct and coaching children through routines.

This approach helps children develop perseverance and concentration as they are encouraged to complete challenging activities, fostering a "can do" attitude. Parents have described the partnership with staff as "incredible" and "amazing," highlighting the impact on their children's progress and the regular communication regarding next steps in learning.

What it's like

Children and families are greeted warmly on arrival at this calm and nurturing nursery. Children settle happily and seek out staff and friends for company. Children flourish because they feel safe and valued, which helps them to behave well.

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