Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Family-Run Childcare and Preschool in Aughton
Established in 1985, Springfield Montessori Nursery provides a nurturing, inclusive environment for children aged 0 - 5 years. Our family-run nursery combines Montessori and Forest School approaches with structured routines, offering year-round care from 7:45 AM to 6 PM. Each child benefits from dedicated outdoor spaces, including a bike track, forest area, and mud kitchen, alongside tailored activities promoting independence and developmental growth. As a member of the National Day Nurseries Association, we adhere to rigorous policies ensuring a safe, stimulating experience. Eligible children can access 15 - 30 hours of Early Education Funding, with flexible options to support families.Our Famly App keeps parents informed about their childs daily progress, and our experienced team fosters strong attachments through age-specific care. Children progress through rooms like Snowdrop, Bluebell, and Sunflower, building friendships and confidence in a home-from-home setting. Located on 1.5 acres of greenbelt land in Aughton, we prepare children for school with personalized learning in literacy, numeracy, and sensory play. Committed to inclusivity, our nursery adapts spaces and activities to meet individual needs, ensuring every child thrives.
Services
Childcare Services
Montessori Education
Forest School
Sensory Activities
Pre-School Teaching
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer year-round care from 7:45 AM to 6 PM.
- Our nursery features purpose-built outdoor spaces for safe exploration.
- Montessori and Forest School approaches support holistic development.
- Early Education Funding eligibility supports families with 1530 hours.
- Experienced staff provide tailored care across age-specific rooms.
Services
Childcare Services
Childcare for ages 05 in a secure, stimulating environment. Our approach blends structured routines with free-flow play, fostering emotional development and social skills through age-specific care. Daily activities include sensory exploration, Montessori materials, and outdoor learning. Each child progresses at their own pace, supported by trained practitioners.
Montessori Education
Montessori-led learning encourages independence through hands-on materials and self-directed activities. Children engage in practical life tasks, literacy, and numeracy exercises tailored to their developmental stage. Our qualified staff observe and guide progress, ensuring a foundation for lifelong learning in a mixed-age classroom setting.
Forest School
Forest School sessions utilise our natural grounds for experiential learning. Children explore woodland areas, engage in den-building, and develop risk-awareness through supervised activities. This approach builds physical coordination, resilience, and environmental appreciation, aligning with EYFS requirements for outdoor play.
Sensory Activities
Sensory Rooms and interactive screens provide multi-sensory experiences for sensory integration and cognitive growth. Activities include light play, textured materials, and music sessions, supporting children with additional needs and enhancing creativity across all age groups through tactile exploration.
Pre-School Teaching
Pre-school curriculum prepares children aged 35 for formal schooling. Focused teaching in literacy, numeracy, and science uses small-group sessions and play-based learning. Children access outdoor classrooms, greenhouse projects, and structured literacy activities, ensuring readiness for reception class in a playful, engaging environment.
Questions
What ages does Springfield Nursery cater for?
We provide care and education for children aged 0–5 years, with dedicated rooms for specific age groups.
Do you offer Early Education Funding?
Yes, eligible children aged 9 months and above can access 15–30 hours of government-funded early education.
What teaching approaches do you use?
We combine Montessori principles, Forest School outdoor learning, and EYFS-compliant sensory and pre-school teaching.
Are meals provided?
No, parents provide packed lunches. We offer snacks and drinks, accommodating dietary requirements where possible.
How do you keep parents informed?
Our Famly App updates parents on their child’s daily activities, meals, and milestones in real time.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
Our 1.5-acre grounds include a forest area, mud kitchen, bike track, and three free-flow outdoor zones for safe exploration.
