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The Village Montessori Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
·Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, CM16 7ER · Essex
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

The Village Montessori Nursery, established in September 1999 in Theydon Bois, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2½ (or slightly younger if developmentally ready) to 5 years. The nursery operates within a bright, self-contained space that includes a secure outdoor play area, all designed to foster social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

Their approach is rooted in the Montessori philosophy, providing children with a carefully curated selection of materials and activities to promote both learning and play. Children are encouraged to choose their own activities, allowing them to work at their own pace without competition, supported by practitioners who guide them according to their individual needs.

In addition to the Montessori curriculum, the nursery places significant emphasis on play, offering numerous opportunities for both indoor and outdoor play. The Village Montessori Nursery is a member of the Early Years Alliance and was graded "Good" by OFSTED in July 2022.

The nursery also boasts an award-winning staff member, with Debbie Palmer recognised as "Montessori Practitioner of the Year 2018" by the Montessori Schools Association.

Our ethos

The Montessori philosophy forms the basis of the nursery’s practice. The children are free to choose their activities (their work cycle), with practitioners providing guidance to meet each individual’s needs. Consequently, each child works at his/her own pace so there is no competition. We aim to meet all requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and follow each individual child to meet his/her needs through the Montessori curriculum, practice and philosophy. In addition to the Montessori curriculum, we also place a great deal of importance on the concept of play, both indoors and outdoors, and provide numerous activities to encourage play in all its forms.

What it's like

Children happily arrive at the nursery and are ready to learn and play. They form secure attachments with staff, explore the environment with confidence, and acquire good communication and language skills. Children develop high levels of independence, are well-behaved, and enjoy exploring a range of activities that promote fine-motor skills, preparing them for early writing.

Montessori EducationSecure Outdoor PlayIndividualised LearningAward-Winning Staff

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Age range

2½ to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Village Montessori Nursery

Last inspected 6 July 2022 · Daniella Adams

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children happily arrive at the nursery and are ready to learn and play. They form secure attachments with staff, explore the environment with confidence, and acquire good communication and language skills. Children develop high levels of independence, are well-behaved, and enjoy exploring a range of activities that promote fine-motor skills, preparing them for early writing.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider, who is also the manager, leads a passionate team of staff who care about the children and families attending and want the best for them.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment on the in-depth communication they receive about their children's care and learning.
  • The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective.
  • The chef and staff have a thorough understanding of children's dietary requirements and allergies.
  • Staff promote a healthy lifestyle. They provide children with a healthy, balanced diet. Children learn about what foods are good for them and what to eat in moderation.

Areas to develop

  • 1The manager and staff do not fully consider how the set routines of the day, such as registration time and snack time, interrupt children's play.
  • 2Staff have regular supervision meetings with the provider to discuss their progress and training needs. However, the programme of professional development is not targeted enough to raise staff's teaching practice to higher levels.
  • 3review the organisation of daily routines so that children have more opportunities to build on their own learning and interests
  • 4build on the programme for staff's professional development so that it is more targeted at raising the quality of teaching to higher levels.
Inspection #10127384 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on the in-depth communication they receive about their children's care and learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective. Staff identify where there are emerging gaps in learning and advocate for the children to get the support they need. They liaise with outside professionals and other settings to provide a consistent approach to children's progress.

Outdoor space

Children have daily exercise and fresh air, including activities such as yoga, indoors and in the garden. Children enjoy using a range of equipment to support their physical skills, including climbing frames, slides, balancing beams, tunnels and tyres.

Inspection history

Date: October 2011

  • July 2022Good
  • December 2015Outstanding
  • October 2011Good

Frequently asked about The Village Montessori Nursery

About the setting

The Village Montessori Nursery registered in 1999. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff, five of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one with early years professional status. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, during term time, with sessions from 9.15am until 1.15pm. The nursery provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children and follows the Montessori educational philosophy.

URN
402282
Registered person
Palmer, Deborah
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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