Walton Montessori Nursery

The Courthouse, Elm Grove, Walton-on-Thames KT12 1LZ
Submit a Review
9.8 41 Reviews
  • Walton Montessori Nursery, Walton-on-Thames
Walton Montessori offers a child-friendly environment for two to five-year-olds, which follows the Montessori Philosophy of encouraging independent learning.

Each child has their own targets, which they work towards with support from qualified Early Years practitioners. At Walton Montessori Pre-School they also follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which is an early years curriculum for children from birth to five-years-old. Children are all assigned a key person and will be taught individually by all the motivated staff across both rooms.

Every member of staff is passionate about child development and work at Walton Montessori for the love of their profession. Staff try and instil a caring, stimulating environment where the children can feel happy and will naturally learn from their experiences. peers and adults.

Children's learning is individually tailored to what they are able to do and the team are constantly challenging the children's abilities, ensuring they are ready to move on to their next big step in learning when they transition to reception class at primary school.

Show Walton Montessori Nursery on the Map

Care Provided by Walton Montessori Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Maria Colwell & Maria Orji (Nursery Managers)
  • Admission Criteria
    • 0-4 years
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 56
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 4 months
    • to 4 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 2 weeks at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Walton Montessori Nursery

  • At Walton Montessori, we try to keep the fees simple, which is why we have adopted the “all-inclusive approach”.


    To find out more please visit our website.
  • Parking

  • There is parking available but please be considerate and do not park in a named space or at the back of the site in the YMCA car park. All other spaces are to be used on a first come first served basis.


Walton Montessori Nursery Reviews (41)

Total of 41, showing 21-40
9.8

Walton Montessori Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Walton Montessori Nursery has 41 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 36
  • 5
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

41
4
11
14
27

Review from Lauren D (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children have both been at Walton Montessori for over a year and it's been a very positive experience for us! The staff are fantastic and the attrition rate low, so the children and parents build great relationships with the teachers. Our two are thriving there and we can't recommend the nursery
highly enough. Exceptional management, great forest school and regular feedback and photos of what the kids get up to.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Aaron M (Father of Child) published on 20 August 2021
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have been really happy with our son's experience at Walton Montessori.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Isabella R (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2021
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Walton Montessori Nursery for a year and loves it. She runs in every day, this morning she didn't even have time to say goodbye in her eagerness to get in there. She loves all the nursery staff and frequently talks about them. They do great activities with the children and update
us regularly. Her development in phonics and rhymes over the year has been phenomenal. Forest School is a real plus for us too and she often chats about her adventures there. I have been really impressed by the management team and also the level of care each individual takes. I feel my daughter is in the very best hands and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Shaz S (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2021
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the lovely staff of Walton Montessori Nursery (WMN) were part of our daughter's development and 1st stages in life and helped to prepare her for school through creative and educational activities. From day 1 they have made us feel very welcome and my little girl settled into nursery so quickly with
a smile at the end of most days which was down to the care and attention of the nursery staff. Initially, our daughter was very shy and struggled with her previous nursery to integrate with other children. One of the most impressive achievements at Walton Montessory Nursery was to guide and nurture our daughter's social skills. A year and a half later, she has become confident to express herself and able to socialise with other children freely. A big thank you to all the team it was a great milestone for us. Many thanks from the heart for all your hard work, love, dedication, patients to the children I can't recommend Walton Montessori Nursery enough. It is a very special place for children and we will never forget them.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Carly O (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. Both my kids have attended here and couldn't recommend enough. The staff are lovely, and I couldn't be happier with the team. Beautiful set up in each of the rooms as well.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Joanne H (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended since September and we are very happy with how the nursery communicates and keeps us informed. They have done very well with covid restrictions and guidelines at a time when management changed hands too.
My daughter has settled well and bonded with the staff who are caring
and fun. They have great enthusiasm for new themes and different learning environments making the most of the resources they have.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Dan G (Father of Child) published on 20 January 2021
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were unsure where to place our third child after a gap of 2 years out of nursery but have been delighted with Walton Montessori so far. We have used 2 other nurseries in Walton in the past with our other 2 children so know what the local competition is like. Despite all of the challenges of covid,
the nursery has been fantastic for our first 4 months. Lovely staff, lovely safe environment, great communication and weekly updates with photos and quality commentary on our little boy and lots of fun activities every day. The staff have been stable and all seem very friendly. Our son reaches out to join them every morning. We couldn't be happier so far with the nursery and hope that others get to read this and feel confident in using this nursery.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2020
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After moving to the area and doing so much research and talking to many nursery’s, and doing viewings, I went to see the nursery. I was met by a member of staff to show me around, I found her so lovely and friendly with me and the staff and then I met another member of staff. She was the reason I went
for the nursery. She went out of her way to find out about my son and interacted with him straight away without even knowing if I would choose the nursery. This put me at ease knowing I was leaving him with someone who would love and care for him and cuddle him if he hurt himself or just needed that reassurance.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Dawn T (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2020
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended the nursery for the last 2 and a half years. The nursery has recently undergone a massive overhaul and change of manager. We are very happy with the level of care our son has received and the numerous activities he has participated in and as a consequence how he has developed intellectually,
emotionally and in himself. Very sad that his time is drawing to a close. There are particular members of staff which really go above and beyond and we really like the fact there is a male nursery staff member who is able to engage active boys so incredibly well.

Reply from Jane Bellenger, Nursery Manager at Walton Montessori Nursery

Thank you very much for your feedback, we are really sad to be saying farewell to your little boy. However, we know he is more than ready for his next journey and we know he will continue to shine at big school.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2020
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Walton Montessori is a fantastic nursery! Both of my sons currently attend and they have come on in leaps and bounds. The nursery setting is boundless for little minds to explore and have fun in and the teachers are one in a million, they really care about the children and their learning. The weekly
newsletter is a great read too! They are currently preparing my eldest for school in many ways and this will really help him in his transition to big school. All in all, I cannot recommend the nursery highly enough, they do a fantastic job every single day.

Reply from Jane Bellenger, Nursery Manager at Walton Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your comments, both your boys are fantastic characters and are a pleasure to spend time with each day.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Victoria (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2020
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Montessori since he was 2.5 years old having previously been with a childminder. He settled in ever so quickly making special bonds with other children and staff. He has learnt ever so much, he has lots of fun and has especially enjoyed Forest School and playball. He adores his key
worker and they are always making very creative arts and crafts together. The newly refurbished room is fantastic. We have loved him being there and will miss all the lovely caring staff now he’s off to big school.

Reply from Jane Bellenger, Nursery Manager at Walton Montessori Nursery

Thank you so much, we have loved looking after your son and seeing him grow into the confident little man he is.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2020
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has had a lovely educational journey at Walton Montessori. It was his first experience at a nursery and he was immediately made to feel welcome and settled in with ease. Everyone is so friendly and supportive and they provide you with regular feedback about your child's learning, eating and
sporting achievements. The nursery coped really well with lockdown providing online support to the children via Zoom and ensuring the kids were always kept busy with abundant activities. I love the weekly newsletter we receive which gives an overview of their learning and weekly activities and I like that we get to see what our children have been up to via the app. Thank you for giving our son such a great start, he is more than ready for school now!

Reply from Jane Bellenger, Nursery Manager at Walton Montessori Nursery

Thank you, we really appreciate your comments and have loved every minute that we have spent your amazing little boy.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Jo (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2019
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rate the staff at the nursery highly enough. I have been so happy leaving my two children here in their care. It has not always been easy given that they are both criers! The staff know exactly how to reassure the parents as well as the children. My children love their time at the nursery and
for me, that was the main concern, that they were happy and cared for in a safe environment. Thank you for being brilliant Walton Montessori!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Lisa (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a lovely nursery with caring, engaging staff. The classroom is well set up with a range of fun activities for children participate in.


Forest School is a particular strength where the children learn about fire safety and enjoy exploring their environment outside.


The team are extremely

approachable and will listen to any queries or concerns you might have, working hard to support the children in their learning and ensuring that their happiness is priority.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Karen G (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Walton Montessori just after his second birthday. I was a little worried he would be the youngest (and smallest) but I need not have been concerned. The principle and all the staff at Walton Montessori have been brilliant, they all helped my son to settle in at his pace, providing
him with the structure and nurture he needed. He now runs in each morning, speaks highly of his friends and staff and looks forward to going.
I viewed other nurseries when making the big decision about where he would be best suited and other nurseries did not display the personal yet professional feel that Walton Montessori demonstrated. They greet each child not only by name but with a smile and they appear to have a genuine interest in supporting each and every child to achieve their full potential.
The newly refurbished rooms, furniture and equipment has been the icing on the cake as this has now provided an even more fabulous space for the children to learn and grow.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended since May and I honestly could not be happier. I leave for work knowing that she is in a safe and loving environment. The principle and the team at Montessori are genuine, loving, fun and caring. They are always on hand to talk to and will give me a full honest brief of her
day. My daughter does not want to leave when I pick her up and has such a good relationship with the principle and her team. She has made lovely friends (and I have met lovely mums) and has come along leaps and bounds. I feel so lucky to have the Montessori on my doorstep they really made my transition back to work easy. I would recommend this nursery to all.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Mum P (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We put our son into Walton Montessori in the summer after moving into the area. We chose the nursery as we liked the Montessori ethos but also the forest school on site.


Since joining, my son has settled quickly and loves attending and talks about all the members of staff all the time and how they

are his friends.


We have been really pleased with our choice of nursery and I feel our son will be ready for reception next Autumn. I would recommend the nursery to any parent.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is an excellent nursery with staff who are warm and caring. They take the time to provide an update and explain progress if prompted. My daughter is well looked after in every way.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Naomi F (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having moved our little girl from another nursery in the area, we have been absolutely delighted with Walton Montessori. The staff are exceptional, so caring, diligent and professional. My little girl is very shy and skipped in after her first day, she now asks to go on her days off! The staff do so
much with her, she does Forest school, playball and athletics alongside the usual painting, drawing etc activities. Such a difference to our last nursery- a genuinely lovely atmosphere which is nurturing whilst encouraging independence. They have also been very flexible in giving me extra days at short notice. I would recommend to anyone.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery with exceptionally caring and supportive staff and management. Both our daughters have attended and have thrived in the nurturing environment.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.825)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10 for Walton Montessori Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.825 for Walton Montessori Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.825

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Walton Montessori Nursery is based on 14 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2, which has been reached with 14 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.

Child Vacancies

Child Vacancies

posted 24 Feb 2025

We currently have spaces for children aged 0 - 5 years. To start NOW Or to Start in September


Awards / Recognitions (0)

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Meet the Team (19)

Maria

Maria Colwell

Job Title: Nursery Manager and SENCo

Joined: 2018

I have been working in Early Years for over 23 years, I have a level 5 in Early Years and am also Forest School trained. I have a passion for teaching in the early years and seeing how children learn and develop in their first stage of life is so important and of course supporting parents in all stages of the early years. I am also SENCo trained and support any additional. We as a team are like a family I work closely in all rooms and support staff with teaching methods with my knowledge.


Maria

Maria Orji

Job Title: Nursery Manager Under Threes

I consider myself a committed, creative, and enthusiastic educator who believes in making learning fun for children. My 21 years’ experience in schools and nurseries has taught me that parents are children’s first educators, making communication with them vital to children’s learning and development. I am passionate about providing a stimulating and natural learning environment for children; especially considering the nature deficit created because of lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the years, I have developed the leadership skills crucial to inspiring and motivating teams into working together to create an ethos of quality, learning, care, and development for all children.


Katerina

Katerina

Job Title: Deputy Manager & Room Manager Pre-school

Joined: 2022

Qualified Level 4 in Early Years Education & Paediatric first aid


Charley

Charley

Job Title: Deputy Manager & Room Manager Toddlers

Joined: 2022

Level 5 Qualified in Early Years Education & Paediatric first aid


Lucy

Lucy

Job Title: Room Manager Baby room

Joined: 2023

qualified level 3 in Early Years education & Paediatric first aid


Vinitha

Vinitha

Job Title: Qualified Baby Room Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Level 3 Qualified in Early Years & Paediatric first aid


Bridgette

Bridgette

Job Title: Qualified Baby Room Practitioner

Joined: 2019

Level 3 Qualified in Early Years education & Paediatric first aid


Arundhati

Arundhati

Job Title: Qualified Toddler room Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Level 3 Qualified in Early Years Education & Paediatric first aid


Lyubina

Lyubina

Job Title: Toddler Room Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Unqualified Practitioner
Paediatric first aid


Neethu

Neethu

Job Title: Toddler Room Practitioner

Joined: 2025

Unqualified practitioner


Lorna

Lorna

Job Title: Qualified Toddler room Practitioner

Joined: 2021

Level 3 Qualified in Early Years Education & Paediatric first aid


Katie

Katie

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2024

working towards Level 3 Qualification in Early years Education & Paediatric first aid


Monica

Monica

Job Title: Unqualified Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Unqualified Practitioner & Paediatric first aid


Parvathi

Parvathi

Job Title: Qualified Pre-school room Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Level Qualified in Early Years education
Paediatric First Aid


Kevin

Kevin

Job Title: Qualified Pre-school room Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Qualified Level 3 in Early Years education & Paediatric first aid


Farah

Farah

Job Title: Qualified Pre-school room Practitioner

Joined: 2021

Level 3 Qualified in Early Years Education & Paediatric first aid


Scarlett

Scarlett

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Working toward Level 3 in early years education & has Paediatric first aid


Lisa

Lisa

Job Title: Chef

Joined: 2024

Level 4 In Food and nutrition & Paediatric first aid


Teresa

Teresa

Job Title: Chef

Joined: 2016

Level 4 In Food and nutrition & Paediatric first aid


Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Walton Montessori Nursery to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Walton Montessori Nursery has a Platinum Service – more info.