Alexandra Montessori Hammersmith

English and Mandarin, paired with daily park outings, give Alexandra Montessori Hammersmith a recognisable character in its March 2023 account of nursery life. At its 9 March 2023 inspection, Ofsted judged the provision Good and safeguarding effective. That is a dated judgement rather than a description of today's daily practice.

The nursery accepts children aged 18 to 60 months. Its address is Ground Floor, Church Court, Dalling Road, London, W6 0EU.

In March 2023, English and Mandarin were woven into activities and conversations: children could answer in English when staff spoke Mandarin. Language learning happened within ordinary exchanges, giving children opportunities to use their understanding rather than simply repeat vocabulary.

The early years foundation stage sets requirements for children's learning, development and care. In the March 2023 daily routine, this took practical form through songs, conversations, play and tasks that encouraged independence. A picture timetable helped children anticipate what would happen next.

Daily park outings were part of that March 2023 routine. Children practised putting on coats and managing fastenings, with staff helping where needed. All-in-one suits and wellington boots supported younger children's puddle play: outdoor activity included getting wet, rather than merely looking outside.

At the March 2023 inspection, Ofsted identified a need for more consistent help with peer relationships, including for children with emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities, and better ways for parents to contribute information about development at home. These are useful questions about practice, beyond the overall grade.

In March 2023, key persons gathered information from families when children started, then used their interests and starting points to plan learning. Parents could see photographs and observations through an online app. The improvement point concerned making that exchange more two-way.

Children brought snacks and meals from home in March 2023. Handwashing and helping at lunchtime formed part of their everyday self-care practice.

Opening hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery operates across the year, with closures for Bank Holidays, Christmas and Easter. These arrangements make the holiday calendar relevant alongside the daily opening window.

Church Court on Dalling Road is the nursery's London address.

• Support with friendships. The March 2023 improvement point concerned helping every child build relationships. Ask how staff adapt support when sharing or turn-taking is difficult.
• Two-way communication. In March 2023, families received app updates, but their contributions needed strengthening. Ask how observations from home now influence planning.
• Holiday cover. Christmas, Easter and Bank Holiday closures interrupt the year-round pattern. Families needing continuous cover should factor these breaks into their arrangements.

Alexandra Montessori Hammersmith suits families whose childcare needs fit weekday opening hours and the stated holiday closures. Its March 2023 account combines bilingual exchanges, daily outdoor activity and practical independence. The strongest decision points are how relationship support and parent contributions work now.