Forest Hill Montessori Nursery

1 Rojack Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 2DF
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9.4 33 Reviews
  • Forest Hill Montessori Nursery, London
Forest Hill Montessori is a private day care nursery situated in Forest Hill, London. The nursery is ideally positioned for both local residents and commuters.

Alongside the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum, the Nursery follows the Montessori method of education, which was developed by Dr Maria Montessori, and is a child-centered educational approach. It is an approach that focuses on the development of the whole child, physical, social, emotional and cognitive.

The Montessori Method is an approach to learning which emphasizes active learning, independence, cooperation, and learning in harmony with each child’s unique pace of development. It is a holistic approach emphasizing all aspects of development, rather than on attaining specific pieces of information. The Pre-School children take part in daily Montessori sessions with the qualified Montessori teacher.

The Nursery’s approach goes above and beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to foster deep level learning and optimise potential.

They offer a range of unique educational experiences which enable children to become successful, lifelong learners including, Wake up and shake up ,a range of bespoke activities which promote your child’s well-being and confidence, and Garden Champions.

Garden Champions is the Nursery’s own bespoke Above and Beyond Educational Experience gardening activity. This activity extends children’s knowledge of the outdoor environment, habitats, caring for living things, growth cycles and growing vegetation outdoors.

The Nursery Chef prepares all the children’s meals fresh on the premises each day, and the menus have been designed using the latest nutritional software to ensure they are nutritionally balanced, as well as delicious.

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Care Provided by Forest Hill Montessori Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amelia Kudatsih-Agyei (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 31
  • Total Places for Children
  • 82
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Forest Hill Montessori Nursery

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

Forest Hill Montessori Nursery Reviews (33)

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Forest Hill Montessori Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.448) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Forest Hill Montessori Nursery has 33 reviews.

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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Interactive, fun, with professional staff. Under new management and I am excited to see new things. Very happy with the nursery and happy to recommend it. Staff are fully committed to the children's development and the variety of activities is evidence of this.

Reply from Amelia Kudatsih-Agyei, Manager at Forest Hill Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback on our Nursery.


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Review from Charlotte E (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has really enjoyed his time at this nursery since he was 11 months old, all the way through to being ready for school. He has blossomed and this is thanks to the nurturing staff, many of whom he has formed close bonds with. He has made great friends here and has so many fond memories and experiences.

Reply from Amelia Kudatsih-Agyei, Manager at Forest Hill Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from S C (Foster Parent of Child) published on 4 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves goes to nursery and we never have any trouble getting her through the door. She is always full of beans and happy when we come to pick her up. The staff clearly care and make each day full of fun.
Some of the communication could be improved. I still don't know if my daughter has
a key worker and if she does who it is, it seems to change without notification.

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Review from O A (Father of Child) published on 3 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our children are very happy there. Nice, good, caring staff. They are quite flexible as well.
Common feedback heard among parents (and our experience) is that if you have very specific requests for your child, they are not always followed. We're not particularly fussed about this. The children are
happy and staff really nice and caring which is what matters most in the end!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Forest Hill Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from Nicola L (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t recommend this nursery enough, the staff here are amazing. It’s daunting leaving your little ones anywhere but they took the stress away and my little girl settled straight away which meant I was happy at work knowing she was okay.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Forest Hill Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how well your daughter has settled with us.


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Review from Darren U (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, so clean and tidy. Staff are amazing kids come home with something they’ve learnt every day which is amazing. Management are fast at replying to any issues raised (never really any issues).

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Review from Teresa C (Stepmother of Child) published on 12 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery I can fully recommend. The boys are walking evidence of committed staff, right down to their potty training. All-round brilliant. The boys eat so well and play great with other children.

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Review from Angela C (Grandmother of Child) published on 2 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, really helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Great to see how my grandchildren are so happy and thriving in the nursery. Satisfying to know they are being encouraged to learn lots of new things from such a young age, keep up the good work!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Forest Hill Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear what a positive journey you and your child are having with us.


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Review from Liz T (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves her time at nursery. The team are exceptional and provide a loving environment for my daughter to flourish in. They also provide some amazing activities and send regular updates and ideas to do at home which is great. I could not recommend this nursery higher. Keep up the amazing work.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Forest Hill Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us.


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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are really pleased with the nursery since ICP took over. There is good communication between nursery and ICP management. There has been investment in facilities and the staff are lovely. It is a great setting in which my son is thriving.

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Review from Gemma R (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are happy with the nursery. The manager and the team do a fantastic job of managing everything. The team are all lovely, caring, and I feel very confident leaving my child in their care. My son loves going to nursery. The nursery has a real family vibe, which feels very special.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Forest Hill Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, it is fantastic to hear how much your son enjoys nursery with us.


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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Forest Hill Montessori since he was 10-months-old and he loves it. The staff are kind, imaginative and affectionate with all the children. It is a fun learning environment, and they've navigated recent events with compassion and care, and have gone out of their way to keep parents
informed and given tips on things to do at home during the lockdown. The gardens and play area are safe, fun and well stocked with toys and play equipment. The nursery has recently started preparing meals on-site, which is much better, our son loves it!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Forest Hill Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, it is fantastic to hear how much your son enjoys nursery with us.


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Review from Nicholas B (Father of Child) published on 19 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son really enjoys his time at Forest Hill Montessori and we always feel very comfortable to leave him there. The staff are very friendly and he has made a lot of friends in the warm and comfortable environment the nursery creates. Activities revolve a lot around independent play and exploring the
outdoor space in the toddler group. Now that he has moved into the older toddler group we would like to see some more formalised learning, particularly as the group size is nice and small (only 10). Overall we have had a very positive experience with the nursery, staff and management, particularly through the challenging re-opening following the COVID shut-down. Definitely recommended for anyone with kids in the Forest Hill area!

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.448)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.448) out of 10 for Forest Hill Montessori Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 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 4.716 for Forest Hill Montessori Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (102 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 141 Ratings = 4.716

  • 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 4.732 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Forest Hill Montessori Nursery is based on 12 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 82 number of registered child places is 16.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.4 = 0.732

  • 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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Amelia

Amelia Kudatsih-Agyei

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2021

The Nursery Manager, Amelia Kudatsih-Agyei, has a wealth of experience in childcare, and is supported by a passionate and committed staff team. Amelia and her team give each and every child the opportunity to grow in confidence, and reach their full potential.


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