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Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery # Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 1 Gorway Gardens, Walsall, WS1 3BJ · Walsall Number of places 38 places Age range 1–2 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Walsall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 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. Montessori Education EYFS Curriculum Secure Garden Term-Time and Stretched provision options Ofsted Rated Good ## Pricing & funding 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 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Offers 15 and 30 hours Free Early Education Funding for eligible children. - A 15% discount is applied for attending 4 or 5 days per week. - Meals are included when purchasing any full, non-funded days. - Families can claim back 20% of chargeable extras through Tax-Free Childcare. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10383015 Lead inspector Christine Ward Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280513)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746311) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=tiny-crickets-montessori-nursery-ws1-3bj-2746311) ## Key facts 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 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery Last inspected 27 May 2025 · Christine Ward 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 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 - Staff fully understand and implement the curriculum, incorporating children's interests and motivating them to learn. - Babies enjoy exploring different materials with their senses, though hygiene in play needs consistency. - Children are exposed to a language-rich environment, leading to progress in communication and language development. - Children are provided with healthy, nutritious meals, and an area in the garden is used for growing foods. - Leaders prioritise staff well-being, fostering a happy and continuously improving environment for children. Areas to develop - 1 support staff in the baby room to implement hygiene routines consistently, specifically when using food in play activities for children - 2 support all staff to develop children's communication even further by giving them time to process and answer questions. Inspection #10383015 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280513) ## What parents say 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 ## How they support every child SEND provision 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. Outdoor space 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. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025 Date: December 2024 - May 2025 Good - December 2024 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery ### From what age does Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery accept children? ### What is Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery working on improving? ### What grade did Ofsted give Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery? ### How much are the fees at Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery? ### Is Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### Which funded childcare hours does Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery accept? ### How are meals handled at Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Walsall Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Tiny Crickets Montessori Nursery. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.4 mi ### St. Martin's Nursery School Pre-Prep and Wrap Around Care Walsall · WS1 2NF ](/nursery/st-martin-s-nursery-school-pre-prep-and-wrap-around-care-ws1-2nf-2776945) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Pebbles and Petals Day Nursery Walsall · WS1 2LT ](/nursery/pebbles-and-petals-day-nursery-ws1-2lt-2867448) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### St. Matthew's Little Monkeys Walsall · WS1 3DF 4.7(13 reviews) ](/nursery/st-matthew-s-little-monkeys-limited-ws1-3df-ey356225) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Maple Tree Nursery and Pre-school Walsall · WS5 4NW 4.5(15 reviews) ](/nursery/maple-tree-nursery-and-pre-school-ws5-4nw-ey466871) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Small Street Day Nursery Walsall · WS1 3PR 4.7(70 reviews) ](/nursery/small-street-day-nursery-ws1-3pr-2530668) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Kiddies Playhouse Walsall · WS1 2DZ 5.0(23 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddies-playhouse-ws1-2dz-2779890) [See all nurseries in Walsall →](/search?q=Walsall) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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