Wetherby House Montessori Kensal Village

About this early years setting

Wetherby House Montessori Kensal Village, located in London, NW10 3NT, is a childcare setting registered with Ofsted on 12th November 2024. The nursery provides a warm and inclusive environment where children quickly develop secure relationships with caring staff.

Embracing a Montessori ethos, the setting offers an ambitious curriculum that is also aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage, catering to babies, toddlers, and older children. Leaders have made improvements, including reorganising learning spaces and enhancing support for apprentices, all contributing to positive experiences for children.

The curriculum prioritises communication and language, physical development, personal, social, and emotional development, alongside increasing independence, preparing children for future learning. Children thrive in an environment that celebrates diversity, with staff representing various cultures and languages, and regular activities promoting respect for others.

The setting ensures children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive timely support, participating fully alongside their peers. Children benefit from healthy, balanced meals prepared by an onsite chef and engage in a range of activities including sports, yoga, creative arts, and outdoor learning experiences to promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity.

Furthermore, regular visits to local parks and the community enhance children's wellbeing and understanding of the world. The nursery demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion and partnerships with parents, who are engaged through workshops to support learning at home.

Overall, Wetherby House Montessori Kensal Village focuses on providing a stimulating and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and develop confidence.

Our ethos

The nursery's approach is based on the Montessori philosophy, emphasising individualised learning plans, independence, and fostering a love for learning. They aim to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can flourish, encouraging exploration, motor skill development, and curiosity.

What it's like

Children are welcomed into this warm and inclusive nursery where they quickly develop secure relationships with caring staff. They settle well because practitioners work closely with parents to understand each child's routines, interests and individual needs from the outset. As a result, children feel safe, develop a strong sense of belonging and confidently explore their environment. Children enjoy an ambitious curriculum that encourages them to investigate, make choices and become increasingly independent. They benefit from a broad range of experiences within the nursery and beyond.