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[East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. The Colourwheel Montessori # The Colourwheel Montessori Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 4.8 (4 parent reviews) · The Colourwheel, Denton Crescent, BRAINTREE, CM77 8ZZ · Essex Number of places 51 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Colourwheel Montessori Nursery, located in Braintree, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel secure and are encouraged to reach their full potential. The nursery embraces the Montessori philosophy, offering a "prepared environment" with specially designed classrooms and materials that allow children to explore and learn freely. The curriculum is divided into five key areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Maths, and Cultural, each fostering different aspects of development. Beyond these core areas, the nursery also features an art room and a quiet room for children who need to rest. The Colourwheel prides itself on offering more than just basic early years education, incorporating Forest School sessions, French lessons, and mini mindfulness. Meals are prepared by an in-house chef, adhering to DFE nutrition guidelines. Established in 2008, the nursery has a dedicated team of qualified staff and offers ample outdoor space, including a mud kitchen and wooded areas, alongside resident chickens. Our ethos The Colourwheel Montessori Nursery embraces the Montessori philosophy, offering a "prepared environment" with carefully designed classrooms and materials that allow children to explore and learn freely through five key areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Maths, and Cultural. They also incorporate Forest School sessions, French lessons, and mini mindfulness to foster holistic development beyond the core curriculum. What it's like Children smile with delight as they enjoy their time at this nurturing nursery. They freely access a vast array of learning activities available throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors. An inviting and stimulating learning environment enables children to make independent choices in their play. Montessori curriculum Forest School Home-cooked meals Experienced staff ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on an hourly rate for hours taken outside of funded entitlement, with separate rates for children under three and those aged three to four. A voluntary hourly charge is requested for funded hours to cover additional services. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Funding is available for eligible children from 9 months old. - Funding is offered for 38 weeks of the year. - A voluntary charge applies per funded hour to cover extra services. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Colourwheel Montessori Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10280526 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213579)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373962) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://thecolourwheel.co.uk/) The Colourwheel, Denton Crescent, BRAINTREE, CM77 8ZZ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.56715/51.85129/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near BRAINTREE - [Day nurseries in BRAINTREE](/search?q=BRAINTREE) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-colourwheel-montessori-cm77-8zz-ey373962) ## Key facts Session types Early Start, Morning Session, Full Day Session, Afternoon Session Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Age range 9 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Food All food cooked by our in-house chef Established 2000 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Colourwheel Montessori Last inspected 6 March 2023 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 smile with delight as they enjoy their time at this nurturing nursery. They freely access a vast array of learning activities available throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors. An inviting and stimulating learning environment enables children to make independent choices in their play. Inspector highlights - Staff offer children new experiences to support their understanding of different occupations and how to contribute positively to society. - Children receive warm and responsive interactions from staff. - Children behave well in the nursery. They are kind and considerate towards one another and older children excitedly invite young children to join them in their play. - Older children demonstrate high levels of independence. - Partnerships between parents and staff are good. - Managers are highly reflective on all aspects of the nursery. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation and deployment of staff during mealtime routines, so that the needs of all children are considered - 2 support staff to consistently demonstrate good hygiene procedures with younger children, to help them learn effective care practices. Inspection #10280526 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213579) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The special needs and/or disabilities coordinator (SENCo) enthusiastically works collaboratively with other settings in the local area to lead on good practice and create a support network within the community. This helps to ensure a consistent approach for all children and promote their development. Outdoor space Children freely access the vast array of learning activities available throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors. Older children laugh with delight as they play number games in the garden with friends, and supportive staff encourage them to match numbers with quantity. ## Parent Reviews of The Colourwheel Montessori 4.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVpEXc2xrJA9IE7yr_q3Z92dR8eLoD11B2JzUQx-ZR_dGDGq15E=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Patrycja Mlynarczyk 2 years ago A Montessori nursery offers a holistic approach to early childhood education, focusing on independence, creativity, and hands-on learning. I highly recommend Montessori nurseries for parents seeking an environment where their child can develop at their own pace, explore their interests, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning. The child-centered curriculum and emphasis on respect for each child's unique abilities foster a nurturing and stimulating environment, setting a solid foundation for future academic and personal success. I do recommend to every child. My children love attending nursery every day. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqMWFyZDlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8f00202180a03:0x8b05b6b9a987d4bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKHp3tuzfASwuomkHwYMqwkrhyq-jmbCaOd1aNC5EeuLKQr8nyx=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Maria Salimova 8 years ago My daughter love her nursery. Staff is very friendly [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNneUtDbnFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8f00202180a03:0x8b05b6b9a987d4bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJSHVoTitwNWPtWFUTGT2BHeszhveTzDDgceufU27fkD2v6pQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Amy a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJbGRpUWpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8f00202180a03:0x8b05b6b9a987d4bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocICmctw1kE4uSTEznzKs7Lbhfmo_8ejQ6NOQ7wQxg19oi-cuQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Aneta Lesakova 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRMm9XQ2JBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8f00202180a03:0x8b05b6b9a987d4bf) Reviews from Google for The Colourwheel Montessori. 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