Alba - Marlow Montessori School

Bovingdon Green Village Hall, Frieth Road, Bovingdon, Marlow SL7 2JQ
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  • Alba - Marlow Montessori School, Marlow
Alba - Marlow Montessori School in Marlow is a pre-school and forest school for 2-5 year olds.

The nursery encourages and inspires children to develop their personal, social and emotional skills through activities. These activities enable them to interact with their natural surroundings and with each other.

Teachers are Montessori Qualified and assistants are working towards their Montessori Diploma or EYFS qualifications. Staff are selected for their warmth and energy, patience and understanding.

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Care Provided by Alba - Marlow Montessori School

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 4
  • Total Places for Children
  • 24
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 09:15-15:45
    Tuesday 09:15-15:45
    Wednesday 09:15-15:45
    Thursday 09:15-15:45
    Friday 09:15-12:15
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Alba - Marlow Montessori School

  • Fees are set per session and a separate option is available for the lunch club. We accept funded places, tax free childcare and childcare vouchers.

  • Funded places available, subject to availability.
    We accept funded hours, tax free childcare and voucher schemes.
  • Parking

  • Free parking on site.


Alba - Marlow Montessori School Reviews (8)

9.7

Alba - Marlow Montessori School has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.695) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Alba - Marlow Montessori School has 8 reviews.

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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so glad we found this nursery. It is a truly nurturing place. The small team are caring and dedicated, they really know the children and want the best for them. And it is the same team every day, providing stability and consistency. This was such a relief after moving from another setting in
the area which relied heavily on temps.
Our daughter has grown in confidence and comes home every day happy and talking about all the things she did at nursery. She's very keen on the array of Montessori activities, which has really supported her development, and enjoys the multitude of other activities and varying themes. Every day there is something new.

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Review from Elle P (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolutely incredible nursery. My daughter walks in happily every morning and I feel so lucky to know she is loved and given opportunities I couldn't provide myself. The staff are incredibly experienced, kind and nurturing. It follows the Montessori way whilst we are lucky to have forest school on
a Friday where the children have such fun! I could not rate this nursery any more highly and recommend it to everyone I know.

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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Marlow Montessori at Bovingden Green Village Hall is a wonderful, peaceful nursery setting in which children learn, grow, explore, and develop. Staff are loving and kind, and they develop strong relationships with each child and their family. My child has grown in personal confidence, literacy, numeracy,
mark making and letter formation, play and social skills, as well as cooking and a huge amount of painting. Independence is a priority for the Montessori approach and this has given my child a secure foundation from which to start Reception at School.
Forest school is the highlight of the week for everyone involved- absolutely outstanding and a joy to behold.

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Review from Aimee S (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son recently finished at Marlow Montessori which he attended from just after he turned 2 until he left to start Primary School. He absolutely loved it. The challenges, learning, and activities kept him engaged and he was beyond ready to start Primary School, I believe this was because of the structure
and learning at Montessori. The staff are dedicated, nurturing, and fully invested in each child's success. The beautiful additional setting of Forest School is an incredible bonus. It is an incredibly unique and magical experience that my son enjoys every week whatever the weather!
We have been so pleased with the setting that my daughter has now begun at Marlow Montessori too and despite only being there a few weeks has settled very well and comes out with a beaming smile every day. I have no doubt Marlow Montessori will prepare her for school and will guide and nurture her along the way to be an independent and engaged individual in the same way as my son. Would 100% recommend.

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Review from Anna W (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Alba Marlow Montessori is a wonderful, nurturing nursery with very experienced, dedicated, and caring staff. It's a very warm, welcoming environment where the children feel supported to learn and are given lots of encouragement. The Friday Forest school with a particular teacher is a huge highlight
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My daughter attended Alba Marlow Montessori from age 2 until she left for school this year. She absolutely loved her time at Montessori. The staff are a huge asset - they get to know each child incredibly well, and there is very little staff turnover - Two teachers in particular have been with the nursery for ages!
Alba Marlow Montessori was the ideal first environment for our daughter to start her formal learning/school career and I would highly recommend it to other families.

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Review from C O (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Marlow Montessori is a wonderful nursery where the children get to be curious, independent, and have fun. I have seen so much growth in my children's self-confidence to do things on their own and to try things and practice if they don't know something straight away.
The nursery staff are so caring
for the children and support them in their growth.
I would highly recommend Marlow Montessori to anyone looking for a nursery for their child.

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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Marlow Montessori is a wonderful preschool. They have such a strong, stable, knowledgeable team of staff who love to nurture children. I have seen both my little ones grow and become so independent! Being a nursery school with a defined and rich Montessori curriculum, it is so much more than childcare.
I would highly recommend them.

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Review from G C (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson stays with us for half the week. He goes to Alba-Marlow Montessori School for 1.5 days. The first half day is Forest School which he adores. He has only been there for about a term but has settled very well. We feel confident that he is well cared for and stimulated. The staff are so caring.
He is doing very well, both us and his parents are very happy with the school.

Reply from Miss Anya, Owner at Alba - Marlow Montessori School

We love having him with us and really enjoy seeing him grow!


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.695)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.695) out of 10 for Alba - Marlow Montessori School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.895 for Alba - Marlow Montessori School is calculated as follows: ( (85 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 95 Ratings = 4.895

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Alba - Marlow Montessori School is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 24 number of registered child places is 4.8, which has been reached with 8 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (5)

Anya

Anya

Job Title: Director

Joined: 2021

Anya is the Founder of Alba Nurseries and is passionate about early years education, mindfulness and STEM.


Lesley

Lesley

Job Title: Regional Manager

Joined: 2023

Lesley has over 30 years of experience in early years education. She is an Early Years Teacher (Level 6) and a Montessori Teacher.


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Corinne

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2006

Miss Corinne has been with the setting for 17 years and counting. She is fully Montessori trained (Level 5 teacher).


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Mary

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2008

Miss Mary has been with us for 15 years and counting. She is a fully qualified Montessori Teacher (Level 5).


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Desi

Job Title: Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Miss Desi joined our team in 2023. She is an Early Years Teacher (Level 6) and has Montessori experience.


Frequently Asked Questions about Alba - Marlow Montessori School

What is the Age Range of Children that Alba - Marlow Montessori School accepts?

Alba - Marlow Montessori School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Alba - Marlow Montessori School Open?

Alba - Marlow Montessori School is open: Monday 09:15-15:45, Tuesday 09:15-15:45, Wednesday 09:15-15:45, Thursday 09:15-15:45, Friday 09:15-12:15.

How many Children does Alba - Marlow Montessori School have capacity for?

Alba - Marlow Montessori School has capacity for a total of 24 Children.

How far is Alba - Marlow Montessori School to the centre of Marlow?

1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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