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Peacock Montessori Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Peacock Montessori Nursery, Old Bury Road, Diss, IP21 4AD · Suffolk
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

The Peacock Montessori Nursery Ltd, founded in 2021, is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and educational environment where children aged 6 months to school age can flourish. The nursery embraces the Montessori philosophy, offering a "home from home" setting where individual needs are met with personalised attention.

The curriculum is enriched by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, ensuring a holistic approach to development. Emphasising happiness, self-confidence, and enjoyment, the nursery strives to cultivate emotionally, socially, and creatively well-rounded individuals.

Children are encouraged to explore their surroundings and build new skills within a supportive community. The nursery boasts a rural location with ample outdoor space, including a wooded area, providing diverse opportunities for play and learning.

The nurturing environment values each child's unique qualities, guiding them to explore the world and develop strong relationships.

Our ethos

The nursery embraces the Montessori philosophy and the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, aiming to foster a nurturing environment that cultivates "happiness, self-confidence, and enjoyment." They focus on a holistic approach to development, meeting individual needs with personalised attention and encouraging children to explore, build skills, and develop strong relationships within a supportive community.

What it's like

Children are welcomed with a warm smile and demonstrate strong relationships with staff. Staff take time to get to know all children and their families, creating a well-sequenced curriculum that builds on children

Montessori philosophyRural settingOutdoor playMixed-age group

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, except for a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.45am until 6pm.

Age range

6 months to school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Peacock Montessori Nursery

Last inspected 3 October 2023 · Holly Todd

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 welcomed with a warm smile and demonstrate strong relationships with staff. Staff take time to get to know all children and their families, creating a well-sequenced curriculum that builds on children

Inspector highlights

  • Reflective leaders use their professional knowledge to establish an effective 'Montessori approach' curriculum.
  • Staff listen and respond to children's interests well, extending learning effectively.
  • Children of all ages listen to stories with fascination and interest, developing a love for stories.
  • Children relish their time in the nursery garden, developing physical skills and learning about nature.
  • Children learn to be independent, practising self-serving their own snack and pouring their own drinks.

Areas to develop

  • 1coach staff in strengthening their teaching strategies to help children to expand their vocabulary
  • 2support staff to consistently maintain the quality of interaction and engagement with children throughout the day, including during periods of transition.
Inspection #10300972 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very positive about the nurturing care and exciting education that their children receive.

They state they receive information about their child's day and how they can continue their child's learning at home.

Parents highlight that children's allergies are managed with the utmost care, which provides them with confidence and reassurance.

They describe staff as kind and welcoming.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support to meet their individual needs. Staff work closely and collaboratively with parents and other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to help children make good progress in their learning.

Outdoor space

Children relish their time in the nursery garden. Older children demonstrate their good physical skills as they ride bikes up and down the garden, manoeuvring around objects in their path. Other children enjoy learning about nature as they care for a slug they find on the ground.

Parent Reviews of Peacock Montessori Nursery

5.0
(2)
Judy Willowe
7 years ago

This is an outstanding nursery. My youngest son has attended Peacock Montessori since we moved to the area and has come on in leaps and bounds. He starts school this term and is very prepared for the transition. I cannot rate or recommend it highly enough

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Inspection history

Date: January 2018

  • October 2023Good
  • January 2018Good

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