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Their simply amazing and my little granddaughter Emily just loved coming here. So supportive not just for Emily but the whole family. So accommodating and flexible in all aspects from dropping off early to picking up a bit late . I know Emily will miss coming especially seeing Lynsey and Leanne but I will also miss the fact that I never needed to worry while she was there. I could relax and enjoy some free time or go to work. Thank you all for two great years. 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The Village Montessori Nursery School # The Village Montessori Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 4.5 (2 parent reviews) · 27 York Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2BD · Gateshead Number of places 39 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Gateshead 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 Village Montessori Nursery School, located in Birtley and Wrekenton, offers high-quality Montessori education and childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on providing a calm, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and learn at their own pace, fostering independence, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning. Their approach is rooted in the Montessori philosophy, with dedicated practitioners guiding each child’s natural development. The curriculum covers Prime Areas (Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development) and Specific Areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design), ensuring a holistic development. The school boasts a team with over 200 years of combined childcare experience. They emphasise strong foundations for the future through nurturing early development, learning through play, and individualised care within beautifully designed learning spaces, including both indoor classrooms and secure outdoor play areas. They also highlight their "Outstanding" rating for over 15 years, signifying their commitment to excellence in early years education. Our ethos The Village Montessori Nursery School follows the Montessori philosophy, focusing on providing a calm, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and learn at their own pace, fostering independence, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning. They are committed to holistic development through the EYFS curriculum and child-led exploration in thoughtfully designed learning spaces. What it's like Children arrive happily and are greeted warmly by nurturing staff. Babies receive cuddles and comfort, while older children invite staff to play. Children behave well, showing kindness and consideration. Montessori Approach Child-Led Learning Nurturing Environment Experienced Staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://vmns.co.uk/funding/) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon-Fri: 7:45 To 17:45 Age range 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2012 Waitlist Apply Now ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Village Montessori Nursery School Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10238398 Lead inspector Janet Fairhurst Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194433)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441567) 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://vmns.co.uk/) 27 York Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2BD [© 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#/-1.57556/54.88083/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chester Le Street - [Day nurseries in Chester Le Street](/search?q=Chester+Le+Street) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-village-montessori-nursery-school-dh3-2bd-ey441567) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Village Montessori Nursery School Last inspected 19 August 2022 · Janet Fairhurst 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 arrive happily and are greeted warmly by nurturing staff. Babies receive cuddles and comfort, while older children invite staff to play. Children behave well, showing kindness and consideration. Inspector highlights - Children are highly motivated, inquisitive investigators. - The key-person system is effective, and staff have a good knowledge of their key children. - Parent partnerships are strong, and parents speak highly of the manager and staff. - Leaders are committed to ensuring that staff are happy and feel supported in their roles. - Staff provide engaging opportunities for children to practise their mark making and develop early writing skills. Areas to develop - 1 give children more opportunity to think about and consolidate the information given by staff during some activities, taking account of their need to think about and share their responses and ideas - 2 involve parents in decisions about how the early years pupil premium funding for their children is spent. Inspection #10238398 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194433) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported and fully included in the planned activities. Children are encouraged to explore every activity provided and staff work hard to ensure that every child fulfils their learning potential. Outdoor space Children demonstrate their eagerness to participate in activities that help develop their physical skills. For example, they are keen to show how they use the finger grips, and the rope to pull themselves up to the top of the climbing frame. ## Parent Reviews of The Village Montessori Nursery School 4.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIJbj7zR5AZSgTiAICWBy1vZyeT60_ESv_JTcVwJ7uuzDwFPg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Yvonne Redmond 6 years ago Can't praise the staff enough here. Their simply amazing and my little granddaughter Emily just loved coming here. So supportive not just for Emily but the whole family. So accommodating and flexible in all aspects from dropping off early to picking up a bit late . I know Emily will miss coming especially seeing Lynsey and Leanne but I will also miss the fact that I never needed to worry while she was there. I could relax and enjoy some free time or go to work. Thank you all for two great years. Yvonne [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVck1DTmV3EAE!2m1!1s0x487e7b973fe43aed:0xd8035f8ae96b4a4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV50Xkr4U83oR76n8yhNWq7g-VHMqobiIR-fRLXPf5-Ic6B4Ek3wA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Mark Laverick 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURocFpUX29RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e7b973fe43aed:0xd8035f8ae96b4a4) Reviews from Google for The Village Montessori Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=972836861709300900&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022 Date: November 2012 - August 2022 Good - March 2022 Inadequate - September 2018 Outstanding - November 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Village Montessori Nursery School ### What part of the country is The Village Montessori Nursery School in? ### What curriculum approach does The Village Montessori Nursery School use? ### How many places does The Village Montessori Nursery School have? ### Which strengths stand out at The Village Montessori Nursery School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chester Le Street Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Village Montessori Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### 2nd Home ChildcareBarley Mow Chester le Street · DH3 2DJ ](/nursery/2nd-home-childcare-ltd-barley-mow-dh3-2dj) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Eden Garden Nursery Chester le Street · DH2 1QX ](/nursery/eden-garden-nursery-dh2-1qx-ey345639) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Castle View Private Day Nursery Durham · DH3 4AF 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/castle-view-private-day-nursery-dh3-4af-314076) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Bright Star Nursery - Birtley Chester le Street · DH3 2PR 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-star-nursery-birtley-dh3-2pr-ey542619) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### Selby Cottage Childcare Centre Chester-le-Street · DH2 2EY 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/selby-cottage-childcare-centre-dh2-2ey-ey446983) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Bright Star Nursery Chester le Street · DH3 3SR 4.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-star-nursery-dh3-3sr-ey441200) [See all nurseries in Chester Le Street →](/search?q=Chester+Le+Street) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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