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Secret Garden Montessori # Secret Garden Montessori Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 100 High Street, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1AH · North Somerset Number of places 33 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority North Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Secret Garden Montessori School of Nailsea offers a nurturing environment for children aged 10 months to 5 years, located conveniently 20 minutes from Bristol city centre. The nursery is founded on the inspiring Montessori philosophy, which fosters independence and a child-led approach to learning, allowing each child's unique capacity for development to flourish. They provide both indoor and outdoor learning experiences, ensuring accessibility for all activities. Beyond the Montessori curriculum, Secret Garden introduces children to a second language (French, Spanish, and Polish) through interactive activities like cooking, games, and songs, leveraging the crucial early years for language acquisition. The school prides itself on a dedicated team, including Montessori qualified teachers and a Forest School teacher, who are passionate about early years education and committed to supporting children's holistic growth. With availability for full-time and part-time places, Secret Garden aims to give children the best start possible, emphasising both their cognitive and emotional well-being. Our ethos Following inspiring Montessori methods, we give children the freedom to take responsibility. Their little smiles say it all. I could talk hours and hours about why I think Montessori gives children the best start in their education. I am a strong advocate for outdoor learning and the incredible benefits it has in regards to healthy brain development and emotional wellbeing. What it's like The curriculum is well designed, focusing on personal, social, and emotional development, and communication and language skills. Children confidently engage in imaginative play, developing roles and ideas with friends, and use tools purposefully to collaborate. Montessori-led Second Language Acquisition Forest School Child-led learning ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://secret-garden-montessori.co.uk/montessori-method/sessions-and-prices) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm (49 weeks of the year) Age range 10 months-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist Places available Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Secret Garden Montessori Last inspected 24 January 2024 · Rachael Williams Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend The curriculum is well designed, focusing on personal, social, and emotional development, and communication and language skills. Children confidently engage in imaginative play, developing roles and ideas with friends, and use tools purposefully to collaborate. Inspector highlights - All staff are actively involved in planning a broad range of opportunities based on children's interests. - Leaders and managers empower staff to develop their chosen roles and reflect well on their practice. - Staff carefully consider the learning environment, ensuring that it is welcoming and encourages children to make independent choices. - Children gain very good independence as they learn to dress themselves for outdoor play, change into slippers, and wipe their own noses and faces using a mirror for guidance. - Staff understand and follow the nursery's policies and procedures very efficiently to keep children safe and healthy. Areas to develop - 1 use all available resources more consistently to support babies' and young children's learning in focused activities - 2 review the organisation and timeliness of group activities to enable children to focus on their learning without interruption. Inspection #10326427 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240005) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Secret Garden Montessori Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10326427 Lead inspector Rachael Williams Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240005)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536199) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://secret-garden-montessori.co.uk/) 100 High Street, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1AH Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm (49 weeks of the year) [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.75637/51.43382/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bristol - [Day nurseries in Bristol](/search?q=Bristol) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=secret-garden-montessori-bs48-1ah-ey536199) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children gain very good independence as they learn to dress themselves for outdoor play. Inspection history Date: November 2018 - January 2024 Good - November 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Secret Garden Montessori ### Where is Secret Garden Montessori located? ### What are the opening hours at Secret Garden Montessori? ### What does Secret Garden Montessori do well? ## About the setting Secret Garden Montessori registered in 2016. It operates from premises in Nailsea, North Somerset. The nursery opens daily from 8am until 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years. The owner/manager holds an International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy. She employs 16 staff, many of whom have Montessori teacher qualifications. Four staff hold qualified teacher status, one holds an early years qualification at level 4, six hold level 3 qualifications, and two hold qualifications at level 2. URN EY536199 Registered person Secret Garden Montessori Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Bristol Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Secret Garden Montessori. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Golden Valley House Day Nursery Bristol · BS48 2TP ](/nursery/golden-valley-house-day-nursery-bs48-2tp-ey389776) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Happy Hours Nursery Bristol · BS48 4RJ ](/nursery/happy-hours-nursery-bs48-4rj-115263) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Meadowside Pre-School Bristol · BS48 3NG ](/nursery/meadowside-pre-school-bs48-3ng-2552086) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Folly Farm Day Nursery Clevedon · BS21 6RY ](/nursery/folly-farm-day-nursery-bs21-6ry-2568794) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Bertie's Nursery Bristol · BS48 1PF ](/nursery/bertie-s-nursery-bs48-1pf-ey556388) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Charlton Nursery Bristol · BS48 3QX 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/charlton-nursery-bs48-3qx-ey412582) [See all nurseries in Bristol →](/search?q=Bristol) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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