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Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) # Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · Chamberlain Street, Crawcrook, NE40 4TZ · Gateshead Number of places 44 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Gateshead About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Willows Montessori Nursery in Crawcrook, established in September 2023, provides an enriching Montessori environment for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm, for 51 weeks of the year, closing only during the Christmas and New Year period and on bank holidays. The nursery is divided into three age-specific classrooms: the Hedgehog Room for infants (0-2 years) with a 1:3 staff-to-child ratio, the Bunnies Room for toddlers (2-3 years) with a 1:5 ratio, and the Otters Room for pre-schoolers (3-5 years) with a 1:8 ratio. Each room is thoughtfully designed to foster independence and learning through accessible resources and Montessori materials. The children benefit from dedicated outdoor spaces for free-flow access and engage in gardening activities in the nursery's allotment. A particular highlight is the Forest School Adventure sessions for the Bunnies, promoting physical, social, and communication skills through activities like storytelling, digging, climbing, and identifying local flora and fauna. The nursery also takes children on local outings, including trips to the park and library, ensuring a holistic and community-integrated learning experience. Our ethos Willows Montessori Nursery follows the Montessori approach, utilising age-specific classrooms equipped with Montessori materials to foster independence and learning. They emphasise outdoor learning through Forest School Adventure sessions and gardening, promoting holistic development and community integration. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time in nursery, listening to stories and developing small-muscle skills. Staff focus on communication, with a high priority on singing and stories to expand vocabulary. Children learn rules and routines, independently putting things away and preparing for snack time. Montessori Approach Forest School Dedicated Outdoor Spaces New Facility ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.willowsmontessorinursery.net/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:45am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks per year (closed between Christmas and New Year and on bank holidays) Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2023 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10405832 Lead inspector Elizabeth Fish Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282653)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747689) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=willows-montessori-nursery-crawcrook-ne40-4tz-2747689) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) Last inspected 17 June 2025 · Elizabeth Fish 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 thoroughly enjoy their time in nursery, listening to stories and developing small-muscle skills. Staff focus on communication, with a high priority on singing and stories to expand vocabulary. Children learn rules and routines, independently putting things away and preparing for snack time. Inspector highlights - Managers and staff evaluate their provision effectively, making beneficial alterations to the nursery layout. - Staff work well with other settings to ensure a smooth transition for children and to understand individual needs. - Staff working with babies are very knowledgeable and attentive to their individual needs, collaborating with parents for settling children. - The curriculum for independence is particularly well sequenced, helping children develop essential everyday skills. - Managers support all children well, working with professionals and using funding effectively to plan for individual needs. Areas to develop - 1 plan more effectively for the sequential stages of child development across the whole curriculum - 2 identify and address any minor weaknesses in teaching, such as supporting staff to enable quieter children to express their thoughts and ideas during group times. Inspection #10405832 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282653) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "parents and carers comment that their children are happy, settled and thriving in nursery." > "They report that staff know their children well." > "Parents comment that staff take the time to get to know children's skills and interests." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Managers support all children well. They work well with a range of professionals to help to plan for children's individual needs even more effectively. They act on advice from professionals and incorporate targets into their planning. Staff use funding effectively to help children to make the progress they are capable of. Inspection history Most recent inspection 17 June 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282653) ## Frequently asked about Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) ### What size of nursery is Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook)? ### What are the opening hours at Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook)? ### How can Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) be contacted? ### Is Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) a day nursery or preschool? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook)? ## Nearby day nurseries in Crawcrook Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook). - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### St Agnes Day Nursery Ryton · NE40 4UN ](/nursery/st-agnes-day-nursery-ne40-4un-ey413534) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Little Adventurers Day Nursery Rising Sun Crawcrook · NE40 4EE ](/nursery/little-adventurers-day-nursery-rising-sun-ne40-4ee-2873357) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Adventurers Day Nursery Ryton · NE40 3AG ](/nursery/little-adventurers-day-nursery-limited-ne40-3ag-2749603) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Care With Cuddles Ryton · NE40 4BS ](/nursery/care-with-cuddles-ne40-4bs-2550207) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Willows Montessori Nursery Ryton · NE40 3QP ](/nursery/willows-montessori-nursery-ne40-3qp-ey499522) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### Explorers Wylam · NE41 8ED ](/nursery/explorers-ne41-8ed-2607502) [See all nurseries in Crawcrook →](/search?q=Crawcrook) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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