Windsor Montessori School

About this day nursery

Windsor Montessori School and Windsor Montessori House of Children are two distinct nurseries driven by a shared dedication to fostering a love for learning and nurturing independent, confident, and motivated lifelong learners. With over forty-four years of experience, these nurseries pride themselves on their unique approach to early childhood education, welcoming a minimum of 20 children in each setting.

They champion the Montessori method, aiming to provide a holistic and stimulating learning environment where children can freely explore and learn at their own pace within small group settings. Highly trained and experienced teachers guide children through a rich, multi-sensory curriculum that aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) from birth to five years and beyond, while also respecting individual learning styles.

The focus is on small class sizes, ensuring personalised attention within a warm, caring, and stimulating Montessori environment. The head of school, Menik Ellawala, who established the first Montessori school in Berkshire in 1980, continues to lead and support both staff, children, and parents.

The Windsor Montessori School, located in Home Park, caters to children from two to five years, operating during term time with options for 15 and 30 hours of free education. The Windsor Montessori House of Children, established in 2015 with the support of the Crown Estate, provides year-round care for babies from six months to five years, supporting working parents with extended hours.

Our ethos

Windsor Montessori School is dedicated to fostering a love for learning and nurturing independent, confident, and motivated lifelong learners. They champion the Montessori method, providing a holistic and stimulating learning environment where children can freely explore and learn at their own pace. Their curriculum aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a focus on small class sizes to ensure personalised attention.

What it's like

Children are happy in this warm and welcoming setting. Their independence is strong in all aspects of their day. Staff are very skilled in helping the children to know what is expected of them, and as a result, children behave exceptionally well and follow the routine with ease.

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers funded and non-funded sessions for two to four-year-olds, with half-day and full-day options. Parents must provide packed lunches for lunch sessions. Optional before and after-school care and extra-curricular activities are available for additional fees.