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Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair)

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
·Smiles, Montessori Pre School, Harlow, CM18 6LY · Essex
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Smiles Montessori, established in Harlow, aims to deliver exceptional education and nurturing support to children within a stimulating and loving atmosphere. The preschool places high importance on fostering each child's holistic development, acknowledging their physical, emotional, and intellectual needs.

The educational approach focuses on guiding children to discover their full potential, encouraging independence, and instilling moral values that form the foundation for a strong sense of self and positive relationships with others. The ultimate goal is to nurture responsible members of society.

Smiles Montessori is committed to providing outstanding care and education during the crucial formative years, ensuring both children and staff experience happiness, which in turn gives parents peace of mind that their children are thriving in the best possible environment.

Our ethos

Smiles Montessori's educational approach is rooted in the Montessori philosophy, aiming to foster holistic development by guiding children to discover their full potential. They focus on encouraging independence and instilling moral values to nurture responsible members of society, all within a stimulating and loving atmosphere.

What it's like

Children show that they are happy at the setting and arrive ready and eager to start their day. Relationships between staff and children are warm and caring, with babies and children actively involving staff in their play. Staff ensure children understand what is expected of them by providing clear guidance about behaviour and acting as positive role models.

Montessori ApproachNurturing EnvironmentHolistic Development

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except Christmas and bank holidays

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair)

Last inspected 17 December 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children show that they are happy at the setting and arrive ready and eager to start their day. Relationships between staff and children are warm and caring, with babies and children actively involving staff in their play. Staff ensure children understand what is expected of them by providing clear guidance about behaviour and acting as positive role models.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff plan a wide range of experiences and focus on supporting children to gain a firm foundation of knowledge and skills across each area of learning.
  • Staff promote children's good health and provide exceptional support to help them be ready for school.
  • Staff help all children to develop their communication skills, including children who speak English as an additional language, using various methods like signing, stories, rhymes, and action songs.
  • Leaders have very good oversight of the setting, monitor staff practice effectively, and arrange training to support staff development and well-being.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that prioritises children's interests.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to precisely match experiences to children's individual learning needs to ensure they are always meaningful.
Inspection #10377669 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak positively about their experience and those of their children at the setting.

They appreciate the frequent communication from staff and the high level of support available that is willingly offered.

Parents recognise staff as advocates for the children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children are active in the local community. They enjoy going to the library and the park.

EAL / language support

Staff help all children to develop their communication skills, including children who speak English as an additional language. They start with signing to support speech. Staff use stories, rhymes and action songs to encourage children to hear and use the words they know and learn.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

16 January 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair)

About the setting

Smiles Montessori Pre-School (Bushfair) Limited registered in 2023 and is situated in Harlow. The pre-school employs 20 members of childcare staff, with 18 holding appropriate early years qualifications, including the provider who has early years professional status. The pre-school is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except Christmas and bank holidays. The setting offers government funded places for children aged nine months to four years and disadvantaged children in receipt of funding.

URN
2727404
Registered person
Smiles Montessori pre- school (Bush Fair) Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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