Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery

About this early years setting

Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery, registered with Ofsted in 1996, operates from 8am to 6pm, all year round, catering to children aged 1 to 4 years. The nursery is located in Earlsfield, SW18 4EH, and holds a "Good" rating from its latest Ofsted inspection on 21st March 2025.

Children settle in well, greeted by warm and welcoming adults who provide reassurance and empathy, supporting their emotional well-being. The nursery follows an ambitious curriculum designed to prepare children for lifelong learning, with staff planning a range of experiences to acquire new knowledge and refine skills.

Outdoor learning is a significant feature, with children enjoying activities like making mud pies and large-scale mark-making. The nursery is equipped with a wide range of high-quality resources, both indoors and outdoors, and staff organise regular outings to local shops and play parks.

While staff identify children who need additional support, they occasionally focus on more confident children, which can be to the detriment of others who require more encouragement. Despite this, staff role model positive attitudes and high expectations for behaviour, fostering an environment where children show high levels of respect and begin to form strong friendships.

The Montessori education ethos underpins the learning approach. Parents are highly complimentary of the nursery, appreciating the friendly and kind staff, good communication, and feeling valued as partners in their children's learning.

What it's like

Children settle well, greeted by warm, welcoming adults and receiving plenty of reassurance and empathy. The ambitious curriculum helps children develop skills for lifelong learning, with staff planning a range of experiences to acquire new learning. Children show high levels of respect for themselves and others, with staff role modelling positive attitudes to learning.

Pricing & funding