The Old Rectory Nursery

About this day nursery

The Old Rectory Nursery, nestled in Frankton, Nr Princethorpe, Warwickshire, is a Montessori-inspired childcare provider dedicated to fostering independent, thoughtful, and deeply concentrated learners. The nursery prides itself on its carefully designed environment, where classrooms are arranged to encourage self-reliance with accessible activities and child-sized furniture and tools.

Their resources include teaching materials that logically build skills and concepts through graded activities. Children engage in various sensory play and art activities to develop coordination.

A unique aspect of The Old Rectory Nursery is its wonderful grounds, which include wooded areas, a vegetable garden where children can pick strawberries, and opportunities for feeding chickens and collecting eggs. The nursery also boasts a tennis court for outdoor play, providing a rich, nurturing, and inspiring environment for young minds.

The Old Rectory Nursery was honoured with the "Individual Nursery of the Year" award at The National Nursery Awards UK, an accolade reflecting their commitment to exceptional childcare, staff morale, and profound impact on children's learning and development.

Our ethos

The Old Rectory Nursery is a Montessori-inspired childcare provider that fosters independent, thoughtful, and concentrated learners. Their classrooms are designed to encourage self-reliance with accessible activities and child-sized furniture, and they use Montessori resources that logically build skills. The nursery also provides rich outdoor learning experiences, including interaction with nature and opportunities for physical play.

What it's like

Children are keen and confident learners who are very well prepared for school. There are strong bonds between children and staff, and children demonstrate emotional well-being and good social skills. Care and kindness are prioritised, and children behave well.

Pricing & funding