Welcome to our Northwood Nursery
Explore Our Nurturing and Inspiring Environment in Northwood
Step into our welcoming classrooms and beautiful garden area, thoughtfully designed to support your child’s Montessori learning journey. Discover our nurturing environment by taking a video tour or schedule an in-person visit below.
Our Northwood Nursery
The Little Learners Montessori in Northwood has been open since 2014, catering for children aged 6 months up to 5 years.
Conveniently located next to Northwood Library, our nursery offers a warm, welcoming environment where children develop a lifetime love for learning.
Our two well-equipped classrooms and beautiful outdoor area offers an ideal learning environment in which your child can develop to their full potential.
Our Northwood nursery is easily accessible, with a designated drop-off and pick-up area for parents and a short 2 minute walk from Northwood station.
Opening Schedule
- Days Open: Monday – Friday
- Hours Open: 8am – 6pm
- Weeks Open: 50 weeks a year
- Closure Period: Last 2 weeks of August, as well as bank and public holidays
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Additional Sessions
- Early Bird: Offers a 7:30am start
- Night Owl: Offers a 6:30pm finish
Sessions:
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Full Day 8am – 6pm
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Morning 8am – 1pm
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Afternoon 1pm – 6pm
- A minimum of 2 Full Days or 5 Half Days per week are required. Sessions are based on availability and will need to be booked and paid for in advance.
Our Environment
Our Northwood nursery is thoughtfully designed to support your child’s growth. Each of our two classrooms is tailored to different stages of development, creating an engaging and nurturing atmosphere. The adjacent garden area enhances this experience, offering a space for exploration and fun.
Click on the tabs to view our environment and discover how we create a rewarding atmosphere for all.
Key Features
Safe and Secure Environment
Advanced security systems, including CCTV and secure entry points to ensure your child's safety.
Qualified and Experienced Staff
Our team of expert educators are highly trained in early childhood education and the Montessori method, providing personalised lesson plans for your child.
Purpose-Built Setting
Designed for optimal learning and development, featuring state-of-the-art Montessori and EYFS materials, along with a monitored.
Engaging Outdoor Area
An extension of our classrooms, our outdoor area encourages exploration and play in a safe, stimulating environment.
Convenient Parking & Excellent Transport Links
Dedicated area for easy drop-offs and pick-ups, with walkable train stations and excellent bus routes nearby.
Parent Communication & Involvement
Stay connected with our real-time updates via our app, and participate in our regular community events.
Support for Families
We offer sibling discounts and various payment options, please refer to our Pricing page for more information.
Key Benefits
Comprehensive Learning Experience
Our Montessori curriculum builds a strong foundation for future success, with a focus on emotional well-being and social skills development.
Tailored Learning Plans
Lesson plans are tailored to each children’s interests and developmental stages, ensuring that learning is both challenging and enjoyable.
Healthy Meals
Nutritious meals are freshly prepared by our Northwood kitchen, promoting healthy eating habits.
Contact Information
Managers Name: Miss Jane
Northwood Testimonials
Hear From Our Happy Parents
We have 600+ 5 Star Google Reviews
Across 4 Nurseries
Ofsted Highlights
Throughout the inspection, they assess a variety of key areas such as:
- "Children access a curriculum that promotes their independence and builds on their confidence in learning. They choose from and explore a wide range of educational resources."
- "The manager and staff have a clear curriculum intent and know what they want children to learn. They provide regular supervision and support to ensure staff's teaching skills benefit children."
- "Outdoors, children learn to manage their own risks when using apparatus, such as testing their physical abilities and 'climbing the mountain'. They confidently talk to visitors and notice changes in their environment, like the smell when mixing soil and herbs."
- "Children are happy and settled at this welcoming nursery. They feel safe and secure and build positive relationships with their key person and other staff."
- "Children receive praise from staff, which helps them develop self-esteem for the next stage of learning. They develop problem-solving skills while arranging objects by size, color, and shade."
- "Children develop positive attitudes towards learning because staff have high expectations of what they want them to learn and achieve.”
- "Outdoors, children learn to manage their own risks when using apparatus, such as testing their physical abilities and 'climbing the mountain'. They confidently talk to visitors and notice changes in their environment, like the smell when mixing soil and herbs."
- "Staff support children's communication skills well, reading books and introducing simple words in repetition to help the youngest children remember them. Older children eagerly participate in story times and enjoy using puppets."
- "Staff encourage children to learn how to keep themselves healthy by ensuring regular learning in the fresh air and promoting a healthy, nutritious diet. Activities such as brushing and flossing pretend teeth teach the importance of dental hygiene."
- "The manager and staff have a clear curriculum intent and know what they want children to learn. They provide regular supervision and support to ensure staff's teaching skills benefit children."
Step-by-Step Enrolment Process
Discover how easy it is to join our Northwood Nursery with our simple enrolment steps:
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Schedule a Tour
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Complete the Interest Form
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Nursery Tour
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Reserve a Space
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Settling-In
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First Day
Learn more about our enrolment process or schedule a tour to see our wonderful facilities and meet our dedicated team!