Holly Tree Montessori

108 Edgeley Road, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 0TT
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  • Holly Tree Montessori, Stockport
Holly Tree Montessori Nursery is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' nursery in January 2018.

The Montessori approach recognises, addresses and follows each individual's pace of learning.

The nursery has a natural home-like feel and its trained teachers guide the children to use the specially designed Montessori equipment.

It has a long standing and highly qualified team to ensure children reach their full potential.

Care Provided by Holly Tree Montessori

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Carla Heapy (Registered Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 42
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Holly Tree Montessori

  • Available on request


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Holly Tree Montessori has a Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Holly Tree Montessori has 144 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter absolutely adores going to Holly Tree! She's been going for the last year and a half and always seems to have such a great time there. We love that she loves it so much! The staff there are really kind and friendly, always very welcoming and really great at keeping us updated on her activities.
They really take time with each individual child to help them develop through making a positive and fun environment! I couldn't recommend Holly Tree and all the staff there enough!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins have been attending Holly Tree for the last couple of months and so far the level of care and attention to detail we have received is nothing short of outstanding. I was extremely nervous leaving my children for the first time as they have never been away from me for the last 12 months. The
practitioners have been incredible at learning exactly what the children individually like to do and their routine, which is supported perfectly. In a short amount of time, the children have developed great relationships with the practitioners which is really lovely to see & I feel 100% confident in putting my trust into the nursery knowing the children are receiving exceptional care. We get daily updates on the wonderful and varied activities the children are doing including the home cooked meals they are eating (which are nutritious and balanced). You get a very warm and friendly feeling when you set foot into Holly Tree, like a home away from home for the children. Highly recommend!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is currently 2 and a half and has been attending since 11 months old. Holly Tree has a wonderful caring atmosphere and all the staff are wonderful. Real effort is made each day to do tasks that engage the children. My little one loves it and it has really helped her confidence and meet developmental
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Holly Tree have been amazing! My son started there in June 2024, and I was so nervous about leaving him. The nursery were brilliant - providing vital settling in sessions, regular updates and lots of reassurance. Our son really enjoys going now and seems to get really stuck in, in all the fun activities
Holly Tree offers. I especially like that the class is out most days enjoying the garden and making the most of nature. Staff have always been friendly and supportive, so a massive thank you!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A true home from home is the best way I can describe Holly Tree Nursery. Everybody who works there is incredible but I have to mention the two nursery ladies in particular. I can't thank them enough for looking after my son so well and sending me pictures and updates to give me reassurance that my velcro
boy is ok. He settled so well that very quickly my feelings of worry about dropping him off turned into feelings of happiness knowing that he is happy, safe, and enjoying his day. It's so clear to see how everyone cares about all of the children and that they have so much knowledge about development in the early years. Also a special thank you to the Chef for adapting menus to cater for the allergies my son has.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends Holly Tree and absolutely loves it. Before attending he was very apprehensive of other people and would cry with other people. From the second day he attended, he put his arms out to the nursery workers and waved me goodbye which was the most reassuring. The nursery have been very considerate
regarding my child's allergies and always offers alternatives. They have been great in trying to encourage new foods. I can see a change in developments within my son since attending and whenever I inform the nursery of anything new he might be doing or interested in, they always carry on the encouragement in the nursery setting. Brilliant nursery and staff!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Holly Tree since the age of 2 and has developed into a confident, independent and happy child! She has come on leaps and bounds through the Montessori methodology, with the support of the knowledgeable, friendly nursery staff and her key person. The nursery offers a cosy "home
from home" environment with a lovely outdoor space that is utilised at all times of the year. The staff communicate well with parents and engages with children and families as individuals, supporting the children's interests and allowing them to flourish in a safe environment. The food is varied, nutritious and well received by my daughter and the nursery and chef share popular recipes with families to develop the connection between the setting and home. All in all a really lovely setting with caring and professional child-focused staff and activities!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Holly Tree since 2021 and has thrived thanks to the care and dedication of staff. Children are supported as individuals and encouraged to explore and direct their own learning. The staff are incredible and they know each child who attends and their family. The support for families
is exceptional including additional evening sessions for parents to support child development.
Our son loves attending Holly Tree and we would absolutely recommend the nursery to other parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery with exceptional staffing, my son has been attending for just over a year now, their attention to detail in your child's development and communication of this is exceptional with regular updates through their app and on e-mail. Would highly recommend Holly Tree to any parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hollytree is a very special nursery. All 3 of my children attend/attended and I am so lucky that we found out about Hollytree as it's been such a wonderful place where our children have thrived, grown in confidence and made friends. The staff are fabulous; kind, nurturing and patient and really get
to know your child so well that you feel so confident to leave them in their care. The management have always been great and put on so many lovely activities to share with your children - Mothers/Father's Day events, graduation, pride bbq etc so you really do feel you are part of a family. All 3 of my children are so different and the Montessori approach has allowed them all to be themselves and go at their own pace which has been really great at giving them a strong sense of self and so much independence.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Holly Tree in April 2024 and right from his settling in sessions I knew I'd made the right choice sending him here. He did struggle to settle at first and needed a lot of cuddles and reassurance from the staff, which they had absolutely no problem with. I got regular photo updates
during him settling and was kept up to date with how he'd been. Roll on to now and he's settled in amazingly, he loves all the staff and they all make such an effort with him. He runs into nursery and I can tell from the photos that he has an amazing time. The nursery meals are so well planned out and my little boy eats so much better at nursery than he does at home. I am so happy that I chose Holly Tree and can't wait for my next little one to join him there! Thank you all!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children attend this nursery and we have been so pleased with the way staff have remained consistent, they are kind and nurturing, they are sensitive and considerate. The nursery feels like a community where everyone is valued.

Reply from Carla Heapy, Manager at Holly Tree Montessori

Thanks for your lovely review. We pride ourselves on the high standards of safeguarding. So we appreciate it is difficult to score if parents have never had any safeguarding issues or involvements.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Holly Tree since May 2024, and has been so happy there. Like most parents, we were nervous about how she would settle, but the staff were able to put our minds at ease with multiple settle sessions and lots of updates about how she was doing during the day. She now loves
going to nursery and always has a great time! We love how much emphasis is placed on outdoor play, and the huge variety of activities she gets to do in the classroom too. We feel so happy knowing she is at a nursery where she is cared for and known as an individual by her staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child's experience at the Holly Tree Montessori is fantastic. She's come on leaps and bounds and is so enthusiastic about attending.
She absolutely loves the work cycles and learning from her key person(s). The food is amazing and when you go to collect them you can see around the room what a great
experience the children are having.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really happy with the care my daughter receives at Holly Tree. She has attended for almost a year, and she has loved every single session.
The food must be lovely as she comes home with a full tummy every day. The communication is great and the staff are wonderful. We couldn't
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is 18 months and loves going to Holly Tree. She's always in high spirits when we pick her up and her confidence has grown significantly since attending.
The staff are amazing and make a lot of effort to cater to her interests and keep us well informed on her progress and how we as parents
can work alongside the nursery to help with babies development.
The building and facilities are really nice and clean. It's such a welcoming place and you can tell the children love being there.
The food is also really nutritious and varied, honestly, I'm usually jealous when I read the menu!
Overall we are super happy with Holly Tree and couldn't recommend it higher.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Holly Tree Nursery provides outstanding care and a nurturing environment for my daughter. She is absolutely thriving at Holly Tree and loves to go into nursery. Her confidence has increased massively and she has progressed leaps and bounds since attending.
The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable
and you know they genuinely care about your child. They really do go the extra mile to make sure my daughter has an excellent day.
I could not recommend Holly Tree Nursery enough and encourage you to go and have a look for yourself - you will not be disappointed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has come in leaps and bounds since joining the nursery. We have seen a huge improvement in confidence, speech and ability. This is down to the staff and the attention to detail along with the updates as to what and how we can work on things at home. I couldn’t recommend more!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Holly Tree Nursery in August 2023 and we couldn’t be happier with the care he has received so far since being there. The staff are amazing - you can really tell they are passionate about their jobs and are really
invested in all of the children’s development. They are all really
attentive to all of the children’s needs, ensuring they are settled and giving them lots of opportunities for play and development. The activities provided for the children are always fun and varied - the garden is amazing too! Our son can’t wait to go to nursery every day!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at Holly Tree since 2021, he was born in lockdown and had therefore sadly had limited interaction with other children prior to nursery, however, he still settled in amazingly thanks for to the care, kindness and patience of his nursery teachers. He is now in preschool and is thriving,
he’s adored every single one of his key workers (often telling me they’re his best friend) and loves everything about nursery. Holly Tree has truly brought out the best in my child in so many ways and set amazing foundations for the rest of his life.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.955)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10 for Holly Tree Montessori is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 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 4.955 for Holly Tree Montessori is calculated as follows: ( (366 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 382 Ratings = 4.955

  • 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 Holly Tree Montessori is based on 32 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 42 number of registered child places is 8.4, which has been reached with 32 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Tree Montessori

What is the Age Range of Children that Holly Tree Montessori accepts?

Holly Tree Montessori accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Holly Tree Montessori Open?

Holly Tree Montessori is open: 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.

How many Children does Holly Tree Montessori have capacity for?

Holly Tree Montessori has capacity for a total of 42 Children.

How far is Holly Tree Montessori to the centre of Stockport?

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