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Red Robin Montessori

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·83 Bensham Manor Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 7AF · Croydon
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Red Robin Montessori, situated in Thornton Heath, CR7 7AF, is a highly-regarded nursery that focuses on delivering high-quality childcare with an emphasis on learning. The nursery provides a stimulating and nurturing "home from home" environment designed to support children's growth and enjoyment.

Red Robin Montessori integrates Montessori teaching methods, which parents have praised for effectively preparing children for school by fostering independence and essential life skills. The nursery operates from 7:45 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Known for its welcoming, friendly, and professionally managed atmosphere, Red Robin Montessori ensures that children feel at ease and are eager to attend. Parents receive daily reports detailing their child's activities and progress, ensuring transparency and reassurance.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on safety and security, implementing various measures to provide a secure environment for all children. With a commitment to promoting development in a trusted and supportive setting, Red Robin Montessori aims to offer a comprehensive and enriching early years experience.

What it's like

Children learn to look after things and to be respectful, which runs through the ethos of the nursery. They feel safe in a consistent and calm environment and access carefully set up resources to think and explore. Staff plan activities with clear intent, giving children a purpose for their learning.

Montessori approachHome from home environmentDaily reports to parents

Pricing & funding

This nursery charges flat daily fees which are banded by age for children under and over two years old. For children receiving 15 or 30 hours of government funding, weekly fees apply and vary according to the child's age band and the number of days they attend.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • No chargeable extras apply, except for specialist classes such as Spanish and Sports.
  • Funded rates apply from the term after the child reaches the relevant age (9 months, 2 years, or 3 years).

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 7.45am to 6.30pm

Age range

9 months plus

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Red Robin Montessori

Last inspected 16 May 2023 · Zoe Duggan

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children learn to look after things and to be respectful, which runs through the ethos of the nursery. They feel safe in a consistent and calm environment and access carefully set up resources to think and explore. Staff plan activities with clear intent, giving children a purpose for their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children learn to look after things and be respectful, with staff consistently modelling desired behaviour.
  • Staff organise the nursery effectively, helping children access and return resources, fostering a sense of value for equipment.
  • Staff are responsive to children's needs, adapting activities to suit individual developmental stages and abilities.
  • Children have opportunities for physical play outdoors each day, using various equipment to aid balance and develop social skills.
  • Leaders share a passion for education, evident in staff training and good communication, resulting in smooth operation of each room.

Areas to develop

  • 1reconsider the organisation of some routines to reduce waiting times for children.
Inspection #10288600 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery makes good use of assessment to track and set targets for children with additional needs. Parents, professionals and staff work together in partnership to help meet individual needs. The manager and staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children have opportunities for physical play outdoors each day. They use a variety of bicycles and equipment to climb on to aid their balance. Children play games led by staff to help to develop their social skills.

Inspection history

Date: July 2013

  • May 2023Good
  • April 2018Good
  • October 2017Inadequate
  • July 2013Good

Frequently asked about Red Robin Montessori

About the setting

Red Robin Montessori registered in 2008 and is located in Thornton Heath, Surrey. It is open every weekday, for 49 weeks of the year, from 7.45am to 6.30pm. It provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs 24 members of staff, all of whom hold an appropriate early years qualification. It follows the Montessori approach to education, with the manager and deputy manager being Montessori trained.

URN
EY358567
Registered person
Red Robins Montessori Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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