--- title: "Tideford Montessori Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Tideford Montessori Nursery in Saltash — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Tideford Montessori Nursery # Tideford Montessori Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2023) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · Tideford Methodist Chapel, Bridge Road, Saltash, PL12 5HH · Cornwall Number of places 32 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2023 Local authority Cornwall 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 Tideford Montessori Nursery, established in 2005, operates from non-domestic premises in Saltash, offering care for children aged 0-4 years. 30pm and Friday from 8am to 5pm, the nursery provides all-year-round provision, following the Montessori ethos of teaching which helps prepare children for their next stage of education. The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted following its inspection on 20th November 2023. Children show they feel safe and secure, quickly settling with familiar staff who know them well and support their emotional well-being. The curriculum is designed to be effective in preparing children for their next stage of education, for instance, by supporting them in recognising their names. Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with both parents and other professionals to ensure progress. Parents are even invited to participate in hand-sign training to help communication at home. Outdoor learning is a key part of the children's development, with dedicated activities for different age groups; babies develop core strength with resources such as silver pots and pans in the garden, toddlers balance on tractor tyres, and pre-schoolers improve balancing skills on a climbing frame. The manager has continuously made improvements, including monitoring training and collaborating with staff to enhance their curriculum knowledge. What it's like Children show they feel safe and secure, going to familiar staff and settling quickly. Staff know the children very well and support their emotional well-being, with children being kind to each other. A well-designed curriculum prepares all children for their next stage of education effectively, with staff helping children recognise their names and progress this learning. Good Ofsted rating 0-4 years age range Montessori ethos Strong SEND support Effective outdoor play Well-designed curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5.30pm, and from 8am to 5pm on Friday Term time / All Year All Year Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tideford Montessori Nursery Inspection date Nov 2023 Inspection no. 10270136 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236512)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2612231) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Tideford Methodist Chapel, Bridge Road, Saltash, PL12 5HH [© 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#/-4.32679/50.41324/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Saltash - [Day nurseries in Saltash](/search?q=Saltash) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=tideford-montessori-nursery-pl12-5hh-2612231) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tideford Montessori Nursery Last inspected 20 November 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 show they feel safe and secure, going to familiar staff and settling quickly. Staff know the children very well and support their emotional well-being, with children being kind to each other. A well-designed curriculum prepares all children for their next stage of education effectively, with staff helping children recognise their names and progress this learning. Inspector highlights - Pre-school-age children show motivation to learn and explore, strengthening their dexterity and problem-solving skills. - Babies develop core strength effectively with staff support, using resources up high that interest them in the garden. - All children develop independence skills, gaining confidence in moving around and learning to cut fruit and wash their plates. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, working closely with professionals and parents. - The manager has made improvements since the last inspection, monitoring training and working alongside staff to improve curriculum knowledge. Areas to develop - 1 develop further toddlers' communication and language skills, to give them more time to think and respond to questions - 2 manage distractions during adult-led activities to ensure children are engaged and focused on their learning. Inspection #10270136 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236512) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively. Key persons and the special educational needs and disabilities coordinator work closely with other professionals and parents, ensuring children with SEND make progress. Staff invite parents to take part in training on hand signs to aid communication with their children at home. Outdoor space Babies develop their core strength effectively. Staff support babies who are learning to stand by providing them with resources up high that interest them. For example, babies look up at silver pots and pans in the garden. They stand up to bang them with a spoon. Toddlers balance on a large tractor tyre and push a wheelbarrow around to develop their lower body strength. Pre-school-age children improve their balancing skills as they climb on a climbing frame. ## Parent Reviews of Tideford Montessori Nursery 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU5VeSNWC8ILLr7U9rkD5zDSLOUBcR-By9unXOsVQmFY8UvfkDflQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) The Mighty Chippy 7 years ago Staff incredibly rude and unprofessional, from the manageress down. Telephone mannors appalling. For a company that prides itself on excellence, and should be setting the example for the next generation, my experience was very disappointing. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRbWVDNkx3EAE!2m1!1s0x486c9012e9dce1bb:0xb724c3ea3310621) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLmeaDdxxULPFRu69FfrjTGvtTw2lYyXF1Tno9OAdEyD9G4Mg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) John Trinick 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURFbC03UG9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c9012e9dce1bb:0xb724c3ea3310621) Reviews from Google for Tideford Montessori Nursery. 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