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Step By Step Montessori - Mill Hill

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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4.9(58 parent reviews)
·2 Belgrave Close, LONDON, NW7 3QG · Barnet
Number of places
42 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Barnet

About this day nursery

Step By Step Montessori - Mill Hill, registered in 2012, operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises in the London Borough of Barnet. The setting provides care for children aged 1-4 years, offering a rich learning environment that draws from both the Montessori philosophy and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

With a "Good" Ofsted rating from its latest inspection on November 8, 2024, the nursery focuses on promoting children's personal, social, and emotional well-being. The team, comprising eight staff members—six of whom hold early years qualifications ranging from Level 2 to Level 7— prioritises building trusting relationships with children and fostering a "family environment," as noted by parents.

Children benefit from a curriculum that encourages exploration, curiosity, and celebrates their unique identities within the local community through activities and learning about various festivals. The nursery also offers government-funded places, operating term-time only from 8am to 5pm, and works in strong partnership with parents to support children's learning and development, keeping them well-informed every step of the way.

What it's like

Children enjoy exploring the wide range of resources available to them in safe and secure surroundings. Staff place a strong focus on building children's personal, social and emotional well-being. Children benefit from the trusting and respectful relationships they develop with staff and their friends. Children listen to staff and respond well to them as they learn to wait patiently and take turns with toys and resources.

Family environmentStrong parent partnershipPositive self-identityMathematical development

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 5pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Step By Step Montessori - Mill Hill

Last inspected 8 November 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy exploring the wide range of resources available to them in safe and secure surroundings. Staff place a strong focus on building children's personal, social and emotional well-being. Children benefit from the trusting and respectful relationships they develop with staff and their friends. Children listen to staff and respond well to them as they learn to wait patiently and take turns with toys and resources.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy exploring the wide range of resources available to them in safe and secure surroundings.
  • Staff place a strong focus on building children's personal, social and emotional well-being.
  • The curriculum enables all children to make good progress from their starting points.
  • Staff help to develop children's positive sense of self within the local community and what makes them unique.
  • Leaders have a clear vision of what they want children to learn and achieve during their time in the setting.
  • Staff support children's mathematical development well.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff in consistently encouraging quieter children to share their views, boosting their confidence and further developing their communication skills.
Inspection #10367497 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders work closely with the early years and inclusion teams to provide targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children have regular access to outdoor areas for physical activities like running, kicking balls, using climbing equipment, and balancing on beams. They also engage in water and sand play, using tools to pour, fill, and empty containers, which helps develop their balance and coordination. Outdoors, children also use brooms and dustpans for clearing leaves, promoting independence and care for their environment.

Parent Reviews of Step By Step Montessori - Mill Hill

4.9
(58)
Kita Kk
3 months ago

Both of my sons attend Step By Step Montessori, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with our experience. My younger son was very attached to me and took a little while to settle, but the staff were incredibly patient, gentle, and supportive throughout that process. Once he settled, he started going in confidently and now genuinely looks forward to attending — which says so much about the environment. You can truly tell the teachers love what they do by how they care for and interact with the children. I am very careful and selective when it comes to choosing a nursery, but this one just felt right. It is clean, nurturing, and calm, and both of my children have learned so much and become far more confident and independent. They are genuinely happy there. What they are gaining here is invaluable, and I am so grateful that I found this nursery and can give this experience to my children. I honestly couldn’t recommend it enough. Thank you to all the staff, who are so wonderful!

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Leila Gosai
3 months ago

My daughter has been with SBS for a year and a half and we are amazed by how much she has learnt during her time there. We particularly appreciate the 1-2-1 time she receives while working on specific tasks and how the teachers recognise her strengths and use them to enrich her learning. She has developed strong Montessori skills, including increased independence, concentration, and confidence through hands-on, practical activities. The staff members are consistently kind, nurturing, and supportive. I would highly recommend SBS.

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Michelle Pereira
3 months ago

I’ve had such a positive experience with this nursery. From day one it has felt like a real extension of our family — warm, welcoming and genuinely caring. The staff build strong relationships with both children and parents, and the consistent routines help children feel safe, settled and confident. Communication is thoughtful, the environment is calm and nurturing, and it’s clear how much pride the team takes in what they do. I couldn’t have asked for a better start for my daughter.

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Kj JS
3 months ago

This is such a wonderful, hidden gem! An authentic Montessori nursery for children. The staff are so caring, dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable. My child has grown so much, not only in confidence and independence but a hunger for learning and understanding the world in a holistic way. I truly feel blessed to have found this place, it's the foundation every child should have when they start their learning journey! Thank you Step by Step Montessori for all your support and dedication with all the children. I wish you had a primary school, I wouldn't resist for a moment to see my child continue their learning with you ❤️

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Y Ab
3 months ago

Step by Step Montessori is an exceptional nursery and would highly recommend. My daughter loved coming here from day 1 and has always consistently looked forward to attending nursery. I have watched my daughter grow into a well rounded child and has become more confident and independent!

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Inspection history

Date: July 2012

  • November 2024Good
  • February 2019Good
  • June 2016Good
  • July 2012Good

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