Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Montessori Childcare in Harrow & Edgware
Buckingham Montessori has been dedicated to early years education since 2014, offering a nurturing environment where children aged 3 months to 5 years develop through creative play and structured learning. Our Edgware nursery opened first, followed by our Preston Road location in 2021, both combining Montessori principles with the EYFS curriculum. With over 18 years of leadership experience in early childhood education, our management team ensures children receive tailored support for natural development. Our qualified staff, holding enhanced DBS checks and paediatric first aid certifications, create safe, stimulating spaces with spacious indoor and outdoor play areas. We prioritise parental engagement through tools like our Parentzone app, which provides real-time updates on children's progress.Our structured settling-in sessions ensure smooth transitions for new arrivals, while our nutritious meals and sensory activities support holistic growth. We maintain rigorous safeguarding policies and invest in continuous staff training to uphold our reputation as a trusted childcare provider. Our dual-curriculum approach fosters self-directed learning, preparing children for future academic success. Through transparent communication and consistent routines, we build confidence in both children and parents. This commitment to quality education and care has earned us OFSTED registration and positive feedback from families.
Services
Montessori Childcare
EYFS Curriculum
Settling-In Sessions
Nutritious Meals
Parent Communication App
Sensory Activities
Yoga Sessions
Creative Play
Outdoor Play
OFSTED Registered
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We follow both Montessori and EYFS curricula for comprehensive early education
- Our staff hold enhanced DBS checks and paediatric first aid training
- Tailored learning experiences cater to each child's individual needs and interests
- Spacious indoor and outdoor play areas promote active exploration and development
- Structured settling-in sessions ensure smooth transitions for new children
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
What people say
Excellent service
Loved messy play
Child learning new things
Friendly staff
Engaging activities
Services
Montessori Childcare
Our Montessori childcare programme provides self-directed learning through hands-on materials and collaborative play. Children aged 3 months to 5 years develop fine motor skills and cognitive abilities using specially designed resources. Our qualified staff guide sensory activities that align with natural developmental stages.
EYFS Curriculum
We implement the Early Years Foundation Stage framework across seven learning areas. Structured activities promote literacy, numeracy, and social development while maintaining flexibility for individual interests. Our teachers track progress through observation and tailored planning.
Settling-In Sessions
Three-stage settling-in process helps new children adapt gradually to nursery life. Parents participate in initial sessions before children transition to independent attendance. Staff build personal connections while learning about each child's routines and preferences.
Nutritious Meals
Daily prepared meals include four portions of fruit and vegetables, with varied menus encouraging food exploration. Our cooks limit sugar content while teaching children about nutrition through planting and harvesting activities. Meal times incorporate social development opportunities.
Parent Communication App
Parentzone app provides real-time updates on children's activities, meals, and sleep patterns. Secure payment system allows invoice management through the platform. Direct messaging connects parents with their child's key worker for immediate communication.
People
Mr Ali
Director
Visionary leader committed to identifying children's passions and creating nurturing educational environments. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining focus on quality standards across both nursery locations.
Mrs Nazy
Manager Edgware Branch
Proactive manager with 18 years' experience in early years education. Specialises in safeguarding and staff development, holding regular training sessions to maintain high care standards across the Edgware nursery operations.
Mrs Jalpa
Nursery Manager Preston Road Branch
Qualified Early Years Teacher responsible for maintaining educational standards at our Preston Road location. Implements curriculum requirements while ensuring compliance with OFSTED regulations and child development best practices.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years across both our nursery locations.
Do you follow both Montessori and EYFS curricula?
Yes, our educational approach combines Montessori principles with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework for comprehensive learning.
How do you support children's transitions to school?
We implement structured preparation through patterned routines, creative activities, and parent evenings to ensure smooth transitions to primary education.
What safety measures are in place?
All staff have enhanced DBS checks and paediatric first aid training. We maintain rigorous safeguarding policies and secure nursery environments.
How can parents stay informed about their child's progress?
Our Parentzone app provides real-time updates on daily activities, meals, and development milestones with direct communication to key workers.
