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Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori in Northolt (UB5 6FP)

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Oct 2022)
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4.8(25 parent reviews)
·Grand Union Village, 8 Higham Mews, NORTHOLT, UB5 6FP · Ealing
Number of places
76 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Ealing

About this day nursery

Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori, located in Northolt, UB5 6FP, operates from a purpose-built building and has been registered since 2009. The nursery provides a highly stimulating and inclusive environment where children are happy and motivated to learn.

Staff develop strong bonds with children and plan activities based on their individual interests and needs, ensuring their emotional and developmental needs are met. The nursery promotes high levels of independence, with children encouraged to serve themselves meals and clear up spills, fostering confidence and preparing them for their next stage in education.

They also have a strong focus on diversity, teaching children about different countries each month and explaining differences in appearance in a sensitive and engaging way. Parents are highly involved in nursery life, welcomed at events like sports days and graduation ceremonies, and consistently praise the staff's supportive approach, especially during the settling-in period.

This dedicated approach ensures that children receive excellent, targeted support, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing all children to achieve their best possible outcomes.

What it's like

Children are happy and motivated to learn in this inclusive and highly stimulating environment. Staff know their key children extremely well and build strong bonds with them. They plan activities based on their interests and next steps, ensuring their emotional and developmental needs are met. Sensitive and purposeful interactions encourage children to be confident and feel safe and secure in the setting.

Highly stimulating environmentFosters independenceStrong parent partnershipsExcellent SEND supportPromotes diversity
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori

Last inspected 13 October 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and motivated to learn in this inclusive and highly stimulating environment. Staff know their key children extremely well and build strong bonds with them. They plan activities based on their interests and next steps, ensuring their emotional and developmental needs are met. Sensitive and purposeful interactions encourage children to be confident and feel safe and secure in the setting.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and motivated to learn in a highly stimulating and inclusive environment.
  • Outstanding teaching and well-planned activities ensure children build on previous knowledge and experiences.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent, targeted support.
  • Children develop high levels of independence, serving themselves and managing spills.
  • The dedicated and experienced management team is clear about what children need to learn and strives for continuous improvement.
  • Partnerships with parents are very strong, with parents feeling well-informed and supported.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language make notable progress with extensive support.
  • Teaching about diversity and respecting differences is outstanding, using real-life examples and diverse resources.
  • Children behave well and respond promptly to staff's expectations, with support for emotional regulation.
  • Children have a good understanding of healthy lifestyles, with varied meals, ample outdoor time, and daily exercise classes.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with robust recruitment and ongoing staff training.
  • The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays, one week over summer, and over the Christmas period.
Inspection #10231357 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent, targeted support, including language and social development focus groups and specific interventions to manage behaviour.

Parent Reviews of Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori

4.8
(25)
Manela Nela
6 months ago

Our eldest daughter attended Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori for two years, finishing four years ago. After such a positive experience, we didn’t hesitate to send our second daughter, who has just completed four wonderful years at the nursery. The care and attention the staff show to both our daughters has been exceptional, even our eldest, who left years ago, is still warmly remembered. The staff create a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels happy, valued, and confident. They also provide fantastic support and understanding to parents, always listening and helping with any needs. They created a great foundation for Reception, helping them start school feeling ready and secure. We speak not only from our own experience but also from what we’ve seen around us — the warmth, dedication, and consistency of care are truly outstanding. The wonderful experience and memories are not only ours as parents, but also our daughters’, who both have such happy memories of their time at Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori. We’re so grateful for all the love, care, and guidance our girls have received. Highly recommend! 💕

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Genet Zemedkun
7 months ago

My son started nursery at just 11 months old, and the changes in him since then have been absolutely amazing. At first, I was so worried about sending him at such an early age, but looking back now, I know it was the right decision. The progress he has made — in confidence, communication, and independence — has truly been incredible. I’m so grateful to the wonderful team for supporting him every step of the way. Thank you

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Selly.B
10 months ago

My son has been attending Snowflakes Nursery for the past year, and I can’t express enough how grateful we are for the care and support he has received. The growth we’ve seen in him both socially and developmentally has been amazing and he is well prepared to start school this September. The staff are truly exceptional, warm, loving, and genuinely treat the children as if they were their own. There’s a real sense of family in the nursery, which has made it such a nurturing environment for my child. Big compliments to managing director Ms. Nirupal it’s clear that her leadership and friendly nature sets the tone for the nice atmosphere throughout the nursery. A big thank you to everyone at Snowflakes Nursery!!

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Izabela Baranska
10 months ago

This nursery is an absolutely exceptional place, full of warmth, understanding, and truly amazing people. From the very first day, I knew my son was in good hands — I never felt afraid or unsure about leaving him there. The entire staff — from the teachers to the support team — shows incredible patience, kindness, and a truly individual approach to every child. That meant the world to us, because my son has special needs. Thanks to the care and support he received, he has changed so much for the better — he opened up, learned so much, and gained confidence. Enrolling him here was the best decision I could have made as a parent. I always felt supported, never alone, and knew we could count on help and understanding at every step. This nursery is not just a place of education — it's a loving, supportive community. We are deeply grateful for everything!

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Nikki Nicci
10 years ago

Snowflakes is an exceptional nursery. Both my children have attended the nursery over a period of 5 years and not once have I had any doubts as to their care and professionalism. I, much like other parents, are absolutely horrified by the negative reviews which sound like utter nonsense. As a teacher myself, I was ruthless in my quest to find the perfect nursery for my children and believe me I visited many establishments in a range of areas and there simply was no comparison. The children at Snowflakes are extremely well looked after- the staff genuinely care and take great pains to teach and develop their skills in order to prepare them for school. The nursery is very well managed; management ensure that the premises are maintained and are kept clean. There are a range of educational and Montessori toys to help child progress and development. Progress is mapped through detailed reports which are carefully written by staff. The activities are engaging and interesting and most importantly, the children are happy. The staff do an amazing job- they tirelessly ensure that the ethos of the nursery is upheld- the children are the priority as is their safety and happiness. Both my children left the nursery being extremely well prepared for their future in Primary education. I can't thank the staff enough for taking such good care of my boys- they both loved attending and undoubtedly are better individuals as a result. Many thanks to all the staff at Snowflakes- Xxxx

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Inspection history

Date: May 2010

  • October 2022Outstanding
  • October 2016Outstanding
  • September 2013Good
  • May 2010Good

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