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Willows Montessori Nursery # Willows Montessori Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Nov 2022) · Ryton Community Centre, Ryton Village, Ryton, NE40 3QP · Gateshead Number of places 54 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 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, located in the picturesque Old Ryton Village, offers 54 full-day care spots for children from birth to five years old. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm, closing only for bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year. Recognised as "outstanding" by Ofsted, the nursery is praised for fostering children's curiosity and independence. It is organised into three distinct classrooms: the Squirrel Room for infants up to two years old, maintaining a 1:3 staff-to-child ratio; the Foxes Den for two-to-three-year-olds with a 1:4 ratio, featuring a light-filled building with direct access to an outdoor area; and the Badger Room for three-to-five-year-olds with a 1:8 ratio, serving as a pre-school environment that encourages independence in daily tasks. The nursery prides itself on its extensive and secure outdoor garden, which provides a rich learning environment and includes an allotment where children participate in growing plants, vegetables, and fruits. Additionally, the nursery runs Forest School Adventure sessions for pre-school children, both in their garden and local woods, aiming to enhance physical, language, social, and cognitive skills, as well as confidence and motivation through activities like storytelling, digging, climbing, and fire building. Our ethos Willows Montessori Nursery follows the Montessori pedagogy, fostering children's curiosity and independence. They offer Forest School Adventure sessions to enhance children's skills and confidence through various outdoor activities. What it's like Children thrive at this exciting and welcoming setting. They demonstrate exceptional levels of independence from a very young age and show high levels of self-care skills. Children's learning is superbly sequenced throughout the setting, with staff consistently building on what children know and can already do. Montessori ethos Ofsted Outstanding Forest School Extensive outdoor area ## 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Willows Montessori Nursery Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10261979 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202701)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499522) 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-ne40-3qp-ey499522) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Willows Montessori Nursery Last inspected 17 November 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive at this exciting and welcoming setting. They demonstrate exceptional levels of independence from a very young age and show high levels of self-care skills. Children's learning is superbly sequenced throughout the setting, with staff consistently building on what children know and can already do. Inspector highlights - The inspiring managers offer tailored support for staff, including in-depth training, supervision, and well-being support. - The highly qualified staff team are vigilant, complete meticulous observations and assessments, and ignite children's curiosity. - Children demonstrate superb physical skills through exciting and adventurous activities in the nearby woodland area. - Parents offer the highest praise for staff and managers, commenting on the significant progress their children have made. - Staff use signs during song and rhyme time to promote communication and language skills, and support children who speak English as an additional language. Inspection #10261979 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202701) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make excellent progress in their learning. Staff work closely with parents and professionals to provide individual, tailored support to help meet children's needs. Leaders ensure that additional funding is used to specifically target any gaps in children's learning, such as focused communication and language intervention activities. Outdoor space Children demonstrate superb physical skills. They take part in exciting and adventurous activities in the nearby woodland area. Children laugh as they create mudslides and race down them in the rain. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: November 2017 - November 2022 Outstanding - November 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Willows Montessori Nursery ### What are the opening hours at Willows Montessori Nursery? ### Where is Willows Montessori Nursery located? ### What is the capacity at Willows Montessori Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ryton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Willows Montessori Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Adventurers Day Nursery Ryton · NE40 3AG ](/nursery/little-adventurers-day-nursery-limited-ne40-3ag-2749603) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Crookhill Early Years Ryton · NE40 3ES ](/nursery/crookhill-early-years-ne40-3es-ey488663) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.0 mi ### The Little Magpies Nursery Ryton · NE40 3EX 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/the-little-magpies-nursery-ne40-3ex-2843894) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Willows Montessori Nursery (Crawcrook) Crawcrook · NE40 4TZ ](/nursery/willows-montessori-nursery-crawcrook-ne40-4tz-2747689) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### St Agnes Day Nursery Ryton · NE40 4UN ](/nursery/st-agnes-day-nursery-ne40-4un-ey413534) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.3 mi ### Little Adventurers Day Nursery Rising Sun Crawcrook · NE40 4EE ](/nursery/little-adventurers-day-nursery-rising-sun-ne40-4ee-2873357) [See all nurseries in Ryton →](/search?q=Ryton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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