Age range
Babies and children up to the age of 5 years old
Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery, situated in a pleasant residential area of Walsall, offers a nurturing Montessori environment for infants and children up to five years old. The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, providing a secure and homely atmosphere.
The facilities include bright, spacious learning and play areas equipped with Montessori materials and child-friendly furniture, alongside a secure garden for outdoor activities and nature-based learning. The nursery focuses on fostering independence, creativity, and a love for learning through hands-on activities and purposeful play, respecting each child's developmental journey.
Their curriculum is seasonally structured, aligning with the seven areas of learning within the EYFS framework, all delivered through proven Montessori principles. Tiny Crickets aims to provide an enriching experience where every child can grow and thrive.
Our ethos
Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery follows the Montessori philosophy, aiming to foster independence, creativity, and a love for learning through hands-on activities and purposeful play. They adhere to the EYFS framework while implementing proven Montessori principles, respecting each child's developmental journey to provide an enriching experience.
What it's like
Leaders have worked persistently to make significant improvements since the last inspection. They have worked closely with local authority advisers to review the practice across the nursery and have taken action to improve experiences for children and are reflective and conscientious. A recently completed extension to the building has provided further space and opportunities for children, which leaders have thoroughly considered how to best use for optimal learning.
Fees are calculated on an hourly basis for additional sessions, with daily charges for individual meals. A discount is available for children attending four or five days per week. Funded places are offered, and meals are included for full-day, non-funded bookings.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Age range
Babies and children up to the age of 5 years old
Opening hours
7:30am – 5:30pm
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2023
Last inspected 27 May 2025 · Christine Ward
What it's like to attend
Leaders have worked persistently to make significant improvements since the last inspection. They have worked closely with local authority advisers to review the practice across the nursery and have taken action to improve experiences for children and are reflective and conscientious. A recently completed extension to the building has provided further space and opportunities for children, which leaders have thoroughly considered how to best use for optimal learning.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment that staff are friendly and children make progress.
They receive ideas of how to support children's learning at home and feel listened to as parents.
Inclusion & environment
Leaders and staff have a good knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They use observations and assessments to identify developmental delays and work closely with parents and other agencies to ensure children receive the necessary support.
An area in the garden has been created for growing some foods. Children witness it growing, being picked and finally being used to make meals for them.
Date: December 2024
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