Staunton Montessori Nursery School, located in the picturesque village of Staunton in the Vale, Nottinghamshire, offers a unique educational experience for children aged 12 months to 5 years. The nursery operates from beautifully renovated 19th-century barns, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Embracing the Montessori philosophy, Staunton Montessori focuses on child-led learning and development, providing a rich curriculum that includes specialist teaching in areas such as yoga, dance, music, gardening, and forest schooling. The school emphasises social skill development, particularly through communal mealtimes where children bring packed lunches.
Staunton Montessori is dedicated to supporting families, offering various session types including breakfast and after-school clubs, and assisting with government-funded childcare entitlements. The nursery also has a strong focus on outdoor learning through its Forest School programme, encouraging exploration and connection with nature.
Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their child's journey, with an informal uniform policy and recommendations for easy naming of belongings. While there's no official catchment area, the nursery attracts families from a wide range of surrounding towns and villages.
Our ethos
Staunton Montessori Nursery School offers a unique Montessori Education experience. Our funded sessions are integrated into our Montessori programme, maintaining quality and continuity of care. We believe communal eating is an important part of learning social skills.
What it's like
Children thrive in an environment that connects them closely with nature and the outdoors. They arrive extremely excited and ready to learn at this fun nursery. Staff nurture children's confidence and emotional well-being through the strong bonds they form with the children, who they know extremely well.
Fees are structured by age groups across three rooms and charged for school days or morning sessions. Additional rates apply for wrap-around clubs and extra hours. Optional daily charges are in place for snacks and consumables for funded children.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Opening hours
Breakfast Club: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM; Morning Session: 9:00 AM - 1:15 PM; School Day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Red Apple short day: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (funded children only); After-School Club: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Afternoon Session: 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Session types
Breakfast Club, Morning Session, School Day, Red Apple short day, After-School Club, Afternoon Session
Food
Children bring packed lunches; morning snacks provided (optional charge); birthday cakes welcome.
Waitlist
Enrolment fee required to register a place.
Age range
12 months – 5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Last inspected 21 September 2022
What it's like to attend
Children thrive in an environment that connects them closely with nature and the outdoors. They arrive extremely excited and ready to learn at this fun nursery. Staff nurture children's confidence and emotional well-being through the strong bonds they form with the children, who they know extremely well.
Inspector highlights
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
When visitors ask children what they like best about their nursery they reply, 'Everything and everybody'.
Parents speak positively about their experience of the nursery. They comment that the providers and staff are committed, not only to the children but the wider family too.
Parents comment that the staff go to great lengths to meet the needs of their children.
Inclusion & environment
Staff have expert knowledge of individual children's abilities and development. Staff know exactly when to interact with children to build on what they already know and can do, and when to allow them to explore.
Children thrive in an environment that connects them closely with nature and the outdoors. Children are extremely physically active, both in the large nursery outdoor spaces and at forest school.
Robert is an excellent tutor and got both my boys through their 11+. His style of teaching makes every lesson enjoyable. Only negative is my second child hated doing homework (not Robert’s fault!). Robert instantly knows the capabilities of the child and gives you an honest view of whether the 11+ is worth pursuing. Would very highly recommend (and have done to many people).
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Robert has been instrumental in helping our son pass the 11+ and we wholeheartedly recommend his tutoring to anyone thinking of putting their child forward for the exam. Robert is very calm and organised, and as a result the children feel very at ease as they approach the exam. Thank you for all your help.
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Incredible staff at an amazing location. Adie, Robert and their team provided not just childcare but what felt like a family to our two children. Nothing more could have been asked of them, they have all been fantastic over the years that the children have attended and I will be forever grateful for everything they have all done for my family.
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Robert was fantastic with my very anxious and shy little girl. Group sizes were lovely & lots of contact from Robert throughout the whole year. Robert was calming when she got a little frustrated & reassured her throughout and it worked! Very happy to get a super pass mark. Thank you Robert!
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We used Staunton Montessori for both nursery/early years and for 11 plus tuition. Highly recommend Robert and his team. They gave our children the most wonderful start to their education and really help to improve confidence going in to the 11 plus exam.
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Date: January 2013
Staunton Montessori Nursery School registered in 2012. They are located in Staunton, Nottinghamshire. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, term time only, from 9am until 3pm, with breakfast sessions from 8am until 9am and tea time sessions from 3pm until 4pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
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