Food
Nutritious healthy food prepared on site; breakfast not provided (except for emergencies); mid-morning snack, lunch, and tea served. Special dietary needs and allergies catered for.
Tree Tops Montessori Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
Number of places
69 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Warwickshire
About this day nursery
Tree Tops Montessori Nursery, established in 1991 by Montessori educators Sue Butler and Linda Hodierne, expanded in 2005 to offer full day care for children aged three months to five years. The nursery focuses on providing a nurturing and stimulating Montessori environment, designed to foster a child's inherent love for learning and discovery.
Emphasising a balanced introduction to knowledge, it aims to build a strong foundation for future development rather than overwhelming children with excessive choices. The nursery prioritises a safe and secure learning space for all children.
Their objective is to help each child reach their full learning potential, cultivating well-rounded, independent, and self-assured individuals who feel comfortable and happy in various situations. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and provides an extensive array of Montessori learning materials.
It maintains a high staff-to-child ratio and employs qualified, experienced Montessori teachers, with dedicated key workers supporting each child. Nutritious, healthy meals are prepared on-site by a qualified cook, and the nursery holds a 5-star food hygiene rating.
Some staff members have been with Tree Tops since its inception, ensuring consistent care for both children and their families.
Our ethos
Tree Tops Montessori Nursery follows the Montessori philosophy, aiming to foster children's inherent love for learning and discovery through a "nurturing and stimulating Montessori environment" and an "extensive array of Montessori learning materials." They focus on building a strong foundation for future development, cultivating well-rounded, independent, and self-assured individuals while adhering to the EYFS curriculum.
What it's like
Children are eager to learn and make choices about their learning in the highly organised environment. They develop problem-solving skills, fine motor skills, and an understanding of their emotions. Children demonstrate a strong understanding of high expectations, taking care of their environment and showing respect for resources.
Montessori Education5-star Food Hygiene RatingExperienced StaffEYFS Curriculum
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full Day
Established
2005
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Tree Tops Montessori Nursery
Last inspected 14 January 2022
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 are eager to learn and make choices about their learning in the highly organised environment. They develop problem-solving skills, fine motor skills, and an understanding of their emotions. Children demonstrate a strong understanding of high expectations, taking care of their environment and showing respect for resources.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and managers have designed a well-sequenced curriculum that helps children build on their knowledge and skills over time.
- Staff demonstrate a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language development through consistent interactions and new vocabulary.
- Children behave well throughout the nursery, sharing resources and enjoying working alongside each other.
- The nursery provides good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, identifying gaps and seeking professional support in a timely manner.
- Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle, making choices about outdoor play and accessing fresh air and exercise regularly.
Areas to develop
- 1enhance the arrangements for the supervision of staff and monitoring of teaching to identify training and professional development opportunities that help raise the quality of teaching consistently to the highest level
- 2help staff to use all information that they know about children to precisely identify how to extend and stretch their learning even further.
Inspection #10218142 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment positively about the noticeable progress in their child's learning and development since attending.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The nursery provides good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff use their assessments to identify gaps in children's learning, liaise with managers to provide support, and seek support from other professionals in a timely manner. This helps all children make good progress in their learning.
Outdoor space
Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle. They make choices about when they want to go outdoors, and regularly access fresh air and exercise. The management team enthusiastically talk about their plans for enhancing the already strong outdoor provision.
Parent Reviews of Tree Tops Montessori Nursery
4.6
(7)
Alex Elkashef
8 years ago
It tought me to become an independent child, I was educated in Amsterdam.I loved my time there.
Read on Google
Annie Bryan
4 years ago
Can't praise it enough. Amazing staff and a wonderful environment for children to learn and play.
Read on Google
Tobias Ackroyd
5 years ago
The most nurturing people and environment one could imagine.
Read on Google
Hannah Tomison
5 years ago
Sanika Godbole
5 years ago
Reviews from Google for Tree Tops Montessori Nursery. See all on Google Maps
Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022
Date: June 2009
- January 2022Good
- June 2021Requires improvement
- September 2018Good
- May 2014Good
- June 2009Outstanding
Frequently asked about Tree Tops Montessori Nursery
Nearby day nurseries in Leamington Spa
Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Tree Tops Montessori Nursery.
-
0.5 miOfsted: Outstanding
The Purple Playhouse
Leamington Spa · CV31 1SA
5.0(6 reviews) -
0.7 miOfsted: Good
SureStars Day Nursery
Leamington Spa · CV31 3HB
-
0.7 miOfsted: Outstanding
Beechwood Childcare St. Patricks
Leamington Spa · CV31 3EU
-
0.8 miOfsted: Outstanding
Seedling Nursery
Leamington Spa · CV32 4QS
5.0(8 reviews) -
0.8 miAwaiting first inspection
Busy Bees at Leamington Spa Queensway
Leamington Spa · CV31 3RZ
-
1.0 miAwaiting first inspection
Clarendon Cubs Nursery
Leamington Spa · CV32 5QL
5.0(26 reviews)
Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.
Claim listingShare this nursery
Send to a partner, friend or family member.
This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more