Queens Park Montessori and Sakutu Montessori School Club

About this early years setting

Queens Park Montessori, located in Cricklewood within the London Borough of Brent, registered in 2010 and operates from 8am to 6pm, five days a week during school term time only. The nursery follows the Montessori educational philosophy and has four members of staff, all qualified to at least Level 2 in early years.

It has a capacity of 26 children. The setting provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children, supporting a diverse range of ages.

Children are greeted warmly by staff and freely explore various activities in a calm and relaxing environment, often engaging in imaginative play, such as cooking in the home corner. Children learn about the world around them, celebrating individuality and cultural diversity, with families invited to participate.

Staff effectively introduce mathematical concepts through play and support language development by displaying text and introducing new words, though they are working on allowing children more time to respond to questions. The nursery prioritises independence, with children accessing and tidying their own activities and preparing themselves for outdoor play.

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff demonstrating a good understanding of child protection procedures.

What it's like

Children leave their parents happily and are greeted by warm and welcoming smiles from staff. They are happy in their environment and busy themselves with various activities that are on offer. The atmosphere in the nursery is calm and relaxing as children freely explore and choose the activities they engage with. Children use their imagination in the home corner and pretend to cook various meals. Others create pictures using paint and talk enthusiastically to staff about what they have made.