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The Little Learners Montessori at Cricklewood

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2024)
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4.9(198 Google reviews)
·St Vitus Hall, 35 Cricklewood Lane, London, NW2 1HR · Barnet
Number of places
45 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Barnet

About this early years setting

The Little Learners Montessori at Cricklewood is part of a family-run group of four nurseries with over 30 years of experience in providing Montessori education. Catering to children aged 6 months to 5 years, this nursery focuses on fostering confidence, independence, and a lasting love for learning.

They offer a carefully prepared environment, skilled educators, and advanced resources to support each child's development. The nursery is conveniently located a short walk from Cricklewood Railway Station and prides itself on its nurturing culture and commitment to quality care.

With a strong emphasis on the Montessori ethos, Little Learners integrates this child-centred approach with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They also provide nutritious, well-balanced meals, ensuring children receive proper nutrition while enjoying their food.

The nursery highlights its outstanding Ofsted rating, Montessori Apprentice Academy accreditation, and 5-star Google reviews across its locations, showcasing its dedication to excellence in early childhood education. Their mission is to create a safe and stimulating space where every child can reach their full potential.

Our ethos

We specialise in Montessori & EYFS, offering quality care. Our curriculum and environment use Montessori resources to support each child. The Montessori curriculum was founded by Dr Maria Montessori, a visionary educator who dedicated her life to advancing the early years industry to where it is today! Designed to promote independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning, this child-centred approach allows each learner to explore and discover at their own pace. Montessori classrooms are thoughtfully prepared to encourage curiosity and with the support of our experienced, highly skilled practitioners, they help guide each child to develop a diverse set of skills, that not only prepares them for school, but also for later life.

What it's like

Children thrive in this nurturing nursery. All children make excellent progress in their learning and development. Staff are enthusiastic and know each individual child incredibly well, providing excellent support.

Montessori Ethos30 Years ExperienceFamily-runOfsted OutstandingHealthy Meals

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Little Learners Montessori at Cricklewood

Last inspected 16 April 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in this nurturing nursery. All children make excellent progress in their learning and development. Staff are enthusiastic and know each individual child incredibly well, providing excellent support.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in this nurturing nursery.
  • Staff strongly promote inclusion and diversity throughout the setting.
  • Staff create opportunities for all children to be highly independent and make choices in their play.
  • The manager has a vision for all children, to learn and develop freely towards their own interests.
  • The quality of teaching is superb.
Inspection #10335448 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn skills that support them in future social situations and make very strong friendships. Children with SEND are supported extremely well. The passionate and knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator, who is also the manager, builds close and professional relationships with parents, carers and other agencies. Individualised plans for children with SEND are regularly reviewed and discussed with parents.

Outdoor space

Staff plan outdoor areas filled with dolls, nappies, clothes, and blankets, for toddlers to learn how to take care of babies.

Google Reviews of The Little Learners Montessori at Cricklewood

4.9
(198 Google reviews)
Chrysa Tamvaki
2 years ago

Our daughter is so happy with the nursery and the staff!!! Lovely people and great place for our little ones ❤️ From the very first moment she arrived there they made her feel safe and comfortable. The curriculum and all activities are very well prepared and parents get informed on weekly basis about the schedule. The manager is a great professional and lovely person. She is always available for parents when they have questions and also very close to all kids. We couldn’t have made a better decision!!

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Nick
7 months ago

I dont have any children attending this school, I have informed them of this and asked why they keep invoicing me by email. During my phone call to them they informed me that they had clearly got the wrong email address and that my contact had 'answered a number of questions' as to why their invoice had not been settled but assuring me they would 'deal with the matter and I would have no further emails'. I am unsure if this is a poor attempted scam, that those in charge of administration are totally incompetent or just stupid, but be warned if you are considering sending little ones there. If it is a scam then they have picked the wrong person

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Anna Veres
2 years ago

I cannot speak highly enough about The Little Learners Montessori Nursery. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I knew this was a special place. The staff exude warmth, professionalism, and a genuine passion for what they do. My child has thrived in their care, and I attribute much of that to the nurturing environment provided by the dedicated teachers. The Montessori approach fosters independence, creativity, and a love for learning, and I have seen firsthand how it has positively impacted my child's development. Beyond academics, the nursery places a strong emphasis on social and emotional growth, creating a well-rounded experience for the children. The sense of community is palpable, and it's clear that every child is valued and celebrated for their unique strengths. I am continually impressed by the level of communication and involvement the nursery encourages from parents. They truly understand the importance of partnership between home and school. In short, if you're looking for a nurturing, enriching environment where your child can thrive, look no further than The Little Learners Montessori Nursery. It's a gem of a place that I wholeheartedly recommend to any parent seeking the best for their child.

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Sandra Ebeledike
2 years ago

Little Learners is an absolutely brilliant nursery. My son just graduated from there last month and it was such a fantastic experience for my family. He was very happy there, I was always kept informed about his progress via regular catchups and lots of photos. The staff genuinely cared about him and were always happy to go above and beyond. The nursery manager (Miss Kirsty) is incredible. She's very knowledgeable, experienced and caring. We'll miss the little learners. Thank you so much for everything.

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Malick Owesh
2 years ago

I am so impressed with the level of care my child receives. All the staff are welcoming . Friendly and enthusiastic. My child has built strong bonds with all adults . All the activities are well planned and engaging. Sometimes it's difficult to tear her away at the end of the day! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend the learner montessori . Thank you for all you do!

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Inspection history

Date: March 2013

  • April 2024Outstanding
  • June 2018Outstanding
  • March 2013Outstanding

Frequently asked about The Little Learners Montessori at Cricklewood

About the setting

The Little Learners Montessori at Cricklewood registered in 2012 and is run by Little Learners Montessori Ltd. The nursery operates from the grounds of St Agnes Centre, within the London Borough of Barnet. It is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm for 48 weeks of the year. A team of 17 staff work with children and 13 hold relevant early years qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 6. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery follows the Montessori philosophy of teaching.

URN
EY449566
Registered person
Little Learners Montessori Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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