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Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery # Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 4.0 (4 Google reviews) · St. John the Divine Church Hall, Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, SW18 4EH · Wandsworth Number of places 32 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Wandsworth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email 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. Warm, welcoming environment Ambitious curriculum Strong outdoor learning Highly-regarded by parents Montessori ethos High-quality resources ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 1996 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10376275 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275281)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123138) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed St. John the Divine Church Hall, Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, SW18 4EH ## Explore day nurseries near Earlsfield - [Day nurseries in Earlsfield](/search?q=Earlsfield) - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sticky-fingers-montessori-day-nursery-sw18-4eh-123138) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery Last inspected 21 March 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - The nursery is clean, organised and equipped with a wide range of high-quality toys and resources, both indoors and outdoors. - Staff successfully implement a curriculum to meet children's individual learning needs and interests. - Children learn about a range of cultures and events, and celebrate family connections. - Parents are extremely complimentary about the nursery and feel valued as parents. - Leaders have designed a programme of support for a relatively new team, with in-depth and thorough induction for new staff. Areas to develop - 1 ensure all staff fully understand their role in supporting and extending children's learning - 2 strengthen the support given to all children to help them engage and enjoy activities to further extend their learning. Inspection #10376275 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275281) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents are extremely complimentary about the nursery. They have good relationships with staff and describe them as friendly and kind. “ > They are happy with the communication they receive daily and feel valued as parents. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Although staff identify children who need additional support, they occasionally focus on more confident children. This is to the detriment of other children who need more encouragement to join in and engage with the learning. Outdoor space Outdoor learning is a strong feature; children enjoy making mud pies and mark making on a big scale. The nursery is equipped with a wide range of high-quality resources, both indoors and outdoors, and staff plan regular outings to local shops and play parks. ## Google Reviews of Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery 4.0 (4 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLuJ9ZRmuqq2KtBqHaHTXZxXMzRWuUDqSRGC4XdDTgEAhDvKw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Beth Axon McDonald 6 years ago Both my children attended Sticky Fingers and loved it! Jeannie and her team provide a wonderful environment for the children to learn and have fun. The staff are caring, approachable and clearly enjoy working with children. Our two left the nursery well-equipped for school and having made some lovely friends. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16691069051845505460&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2008 - April 2025 Good - March 2025 Good - June 2019 Good - May 2019 Good - March 2016 Good - February 2016 Good - November 2011 Good - October 2011 Good - January 2008 Good ## Frequently asked about Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery ### From what age does Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery accept children? ### Does Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What are the opening hours at Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery? ### What is Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery working on improving? ### Which area does Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery serve? ### How does Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Earlsfield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Bright Horizons Southfields Day Nursery and Preschool London · SW18 4UR ](/nursery/bright-horizons-southfields-day-nursery-and-preschool-sw18-4ur-123184) - [ Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Abacus Ark Earlsfield London · SW18 4EN ](/nursery/abacus-ark-earlsfield-sw18-4en-2822466) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### The Playroom Preschool London · SW18 4DX 4.2(10 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-playroom-preschool-sw18-4dx-2680586) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### The Playroom London · SW18 4DX 4.2(10 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-playroom-sw18-4dx-ey484873) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Nuffy Bear Day Nursery London · SW18 4SQ 4.6(9 Google reviews) ](/nursery/nuffy-bear-day-nursery-sw18-4sq-ey404702) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Nursery @ Aspire London · SW18 5JU ](/nursery/nursery-aspire-sw18-5ju-ey429774) [See all nurseries in Earlsfield →](/search?q=Earlsfield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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