Archangels Montessori Nursery

Montessori resources, circle-time conversations about weather and seasons, and children serving their own snacks gave Archangels Montessori Nursery a clear character in December 2024. In that account, Montessori means children used those resources to practise fine and gross motor skills. The December 2024 inspection judged overall effectiveness, education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management Good. Safeguarding arrangements were effective.

The nursery is at 23 Genoa Road, London, SE20 8ES. At the December 2024 visit, it had 39 places and the children present were aged three to four.

Learning and Everyday Experience

The Early Years Foundation Stage, or EYFS, sets the standards for children’s learning, development and care from birth to five. It means learning, development and care are planned together through the day. In December 2024, the nursery incorporated a Montessori method within that framework: children used Montessori resources to practise fine and gross motor skills.

Circle time gave children space to recall earlier learning about weather and seasons, while story discussions connected what was happening in a book with life at home. Practitioners’ questions helped children think through an answer rather than simply supply one. Children were also offered a choice between singing and story time, allowing staff to work from their interests.

Smart speakers were another specific part of the December 2024 account. Children had learnt to request children’s music and turn it off again when concentration was needed. That combines simple technology use with an awareness of the task in hand.

In December 2024, children knew the routines and were encouraged to handle practical tasks such as dressing, hand washing and serving their own snack. These routines gave independence a daily place rather than treating it as a separate activity.

At the same visit, staff worked with parents and external SEND agencies to identify starting points, set targets and provide targeted support. Safeguarding arrangements were effective: staff understood child-protection concerns and reporting procedures, while leaders checked play areas and resources regularly.

In December 2024, the nursery received funding for two-, three- and four-year-olds. Current nursery-specific prices are supplied in the provider’s written quotation.

Challenge during activities. A December 2024 improvement point was more consistent challenge, especially for children ready to do more independently. A visit can show how practitioners adapt a craft, construction or conversation for your child.

Improving practice. A second December 2024 improvement point was continued evaluation so that improvements become embedded. Recent reflection and its effect on the learning environment are useful discussion points.

Montessori in the daily routine. Montessori resources featured at the December 2024 visit alongside self-serving snacks, dressing and hand washing. This combination of practical independence and adult-led discussion is a clear point of fit to weigh.

Archangels Montessori Nursery’s December 2024 findings give a focused picture of a preschool-aged setting where children used Montessori resources, revisited weather and seasons, discussed stories and took responsibility for everyday routines. The Good judgement and effective safeguarding finding carry weight, while the two improvement points keep the account properly grounded.

It may suit families considering a Montessori-informed setting for a child in the three-to-four age range recorded at the visit, especially where practical independence, language and thoughtful questioning matter. A key point for a visit is how activities are now stretched for children who are ready for greater independence.