Rayners Lane Montessori

Beacon Community Centre, Scott Crescent, Rayners Lane, Harrow HA2 0TY
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9.9 35 Reviews
  • Rayners Lane Montessori, Harrow
Rayners Lane Montessori School provides childcare in a quiet and pleasant environment within the Beacon Centre, which is located between Rayners Lane and South Harrow. Rayners Lane Montessori provides a bright, homely & friendly environment, with individually focused areas of learning. There is a large outdoor space for children’s physical play, and a focus learning outdoor classroom.

The service provides a learning environment based on Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy and principles of a child-centred education, and it is their mission to provide the children and their families with a harmonious, nurturing environment where the whole child can develop according to their individual needs.

The classroom at Rayners Lane Montessori nursery is designed to provide a prepared environment which constantly stimulates the child's natural desire to learn and explore through the use of hands-on learning materials. They welcome families with children aged 6 months to 5 years to grow, learn and play in a unique atmosphere purposefully created for them.

The catering staff prepare fresh and nutritious snacks in the nursery with the children based on individual children's needs, giving them the energy they need for a busy day of playing and learning.

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Care Provided by Rayners Lane Montessori

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Purva Vig (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 8
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, 1 week between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Rayners Lane Montessori

  • Full day - £94.20
    Morning Session - £54.90
    Afternoon Session - £51.10

  • Fees are subject to change
  • Parking

  • When visiting Rayners Lane Montessori there is a car park next to the Beacon Centre where the nursery is based.


Rayners Lane Montessori Reviews (35)

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Rayners Lane Montessori has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.898) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Rayners Lane Montessori has 35 reviews.

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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 1-year-old daughter joined the nursery in January 2025. We had initial settling sessions which were really helpful to get to know the process, teachers and environment and also develop 2-way communication. Since then our daughter settled nicely within a few weeks, the nursery staff are all so caring
and they include our little one in all activities and we have started to notice development and growth already.

Reply from Rayners Lane Montessori, Management Team at Rayners Lane Montessori

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has settled in so well and that the settling sessions were helpful in getting to know our process, team, and environment. It's wonderful to see her developing and growing, and we're so happy to be a part of her journey. Our staff truly care about every child, and it's great to know that this is making a positive impact. We look forward to continuing to support her growth and development in the months ahead!


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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter (1 year old) started nursery in June 2024 she settled in lovely, staff were very attentive to her needs and made her feel comfortable straight away. She loves going to nursery and doing all the activities the teachers have planned out for the day. I also love the extracurricular activities
they provide, where my one-year-old is now picking up some Spanish words. I have seen my daughter's confidence and independence grow since attending nursery. The staff are wonderful, very knowledgeable, always willing to help. I love this place and so does my baby.

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Review from Tejal P (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with Rayners Lane Montessori Nursery. My daughter is very happy. I appreciate the staff and management, they are working very hard with the children. I appreciate the kind words from the team. Management always helps us with very good support.

Reply from Rayners Lane Montessori, Nursery Manager at Rayners Lane Montessori

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are always here to support our families and staff.


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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm the mother of a child and I can only say the most wonderful things about the guardians of my child, who take the upmost pride in their work. One of the teachers works so hard to make sure my child is looked after and the way she handles my child makes me so thankful and lucky to have such a caring
and wonderful nursery. Thank you so much to the wonderful teachers at the nursery, who work hard to make sure my child is provided with the best care.

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Review from R S (Uncle of Child) published on 16 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My niece who attends Rayners Lane Montessori absolutely loves it here. She always comes home with so much joy. The staff are excellent and give their most attention, helping them to learn, develop, and educate. I would recommend this place if anyone is thinking of placing their child.

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very lucky to find this nursery. My baby had a comfortable settle-in period. The staff takes complete care of my child. They provide care and guidance to children and parents.
I see teachers are involved in the daily activities of the day. They ensure a variety of activities and participation
of the child. My child loves the food at the nursery. I see in the photos that he is really enjoying his day, and getting more social. Making new friends, learning, and developing well.

Reply from Rayners Lane, Nursery Manager at Rayners Lane Montessori

Thank you for your lovely feedback! It means a lot us!


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Review from K V (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started attending Rayners Lane Montessori Nursery and I felt I had the best experience so far. Being a first-time mother gives you so much anxiety and insecurity about how your child will settle in the new environment but Rayners Lane Montessori has given the best reassurance/best settling-in
anyone can ask for. Their staff, their settling-in sessions the overall atmosphere of the nursery are the best experiences so far. I got to know them through common friends and was highly impressed with the diverse culture they have in terms of children and teachers and last but not the least the parent partnership they offer. Being a vegetarian nursery is another added advantage for us being a vegetarian family. Management is highly approachable and they have an open-door policy they quickly respond to if you have any questions or queries.

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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery. Our son was a difficult settler, we are thankful for the staff and management for settling him with so much love and care. The teachers are truly invested in children's development as learners. The nursery is clean and fresh food is served to kids with delicious food menus. They offer
amazing extracurricular activities 4 days a week which has manifested valuable learning skills at a child's own pace. Highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Rayners Lane Montessori, Nursery Manager at Rayners Lane Montessori

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are glad you like our menus and our lovely set of extra curricular activities!


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Review from H D (Father of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We started sending our son last year. He was struggling a bit with communication. Staff and management were quick to identify and communicate that to us and had regular sessions to devise strategies to help out development. Over the past 4 months, our son has come a long way and is a lot better now.
They take care of children like their own and always go the extra mile. We wish we didn't have to move - wouldn't loved to continue. He will miss his teachers at Rayners Lane.

Reply from Rayners Lane Montessori, Nursery Manager at Rayners Lane Montessori

Thank you so much for your kind words! We shall miss him too!


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Review from Shannon A (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rayners Lane Montessori is the best decision I have made for my child. The staff is very supportive and loving. My child likes the nursery very much and I am very happy with that. They provide healthy food and the activities for the children are so creative that my child has learned a lot.

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Review from Nipam S (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 3.5-year-old has been going to Rayner's Lane Montessori for the past 9 months.
We have had a wonderful experience so far.
They have a huge focus on keeping your kids engaged through different activities and they keep bringing new ideas.
We also appreciate their cleanliness inside the facility.
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the teachers are very experienced in handling kids and different situations.
The head teacher is extremely professional and prompt in responding to the queries. She also makes sure the kids get the individual attention they need.
All in all great nursery, with highly professional and polite teachers and a huge focus on kids' activities.
I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Rayners Lane Montessori, Management Team at Rayners Lane Montessori

Thank you so much! We really appreciate your feedback!


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Review from Reena G (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Rayners Lane Montessori for over six months now, and he is incredibly happy there - it feels like a second home to him. All of the staff are very caring and supportive, providing him with a lot of attention, care, and positivity. They are also very efficient, which is great.
The teachers are friendly and have a great rapport with the children.
Initially, we were concerned about our son's eating habits, but the nursery staff were very accommodating and helped us encourage him to eat better. I love all the activities that the nursery provides, especially Spanish classes, sports classes, and activities that improve the child's development.
I would like to thank all the teachers for organizing the wonderful Christmas event and upcoming workshops on positive parenting. The monthly newsletters are very helpful in tracking the child's development, and regular golden moments are really helpful.

Reply from Rayners Lane Montessori, Management Team at Rayners Lane Montessori

Thank you so much for your kind words! We love supporting the children in our care and are here for you as parents/families whenever you need!


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Review from S S (Father of Child) published on 31 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twin three-year-old daughters have started to go to the nursery since January 2023. We have observed a huge difference in their behaviour since they started to go to the Rayners Lane Montessori. They started saying full sentences after starting nursery. They are now listening to our instructions.
We have previously had issues with them wearing party wear to attend functions, but now they listen to us and do accordingly. Both twin daughters love to go to the nursery. I am also very satisfied with the regular feedback we receive about everyday events and food.

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Review from Neeraj C (Father of Child) published on 31 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery since April 2022(when he was 3 years old). He settled into this nursery very well and loves interacting with teachers, staff and children at the setup. We've seen a significant improvement in him since he switched from an earlier nursery to Rayners Lane Montessori.
The staff are very friendly, patient and knowledgeable and cater to parent's and children's needs. My son has developed many skills and this is all because of the hard work put in by every staff member. They have a lot of activities to help shape the child and prepare them for school. I would highly recommend parents to send their kids to this nursery. Thank you to each and every staff member for all the care being provided.

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Review from S K (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son (3 years old) started nursery at the end of July and has had a great experience till now. He really enjoys coming to nursery. Unfortunately, we are changing home and will need to go. My son will miss this nursery. Really nice nursery and good experienced teachers.

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Review from Zindal P (Father of Child) published on 10 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son who attends this nursery has expanded his imagination and has progressed a lot since he started. Furthermore he has developed many skills and and I give this credit to all the staff members as they are always so respectful to the parents and the child. Thank you to all staff for their enthusiasm
and support.

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Review from K B (Father of Child) published on 11 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pleased with the quality of care provided.

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Review from Suman M (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son struggled to settle in new environments but after some time he settled well into the nursery. He is now thriving and that is down to the staff and especially his key worker. I have seen my son's confidence grow since attending nursery and it is always a pleasure to see the staff, I'm very happy
with the nursery and how they care for my son.

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Review from Sarada K (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at twenty-five months and I was nervous as she had been not so social since birth due to pandemic restrictions. First week of settling was scary for me as she didn't settle very well, right after a couple of weeks, I could see a complete change in her behaviour. The entire staff
have been reassuring and supportive throughout the whole settling process. Communication is regular, immediate, effective and professional with the staff, which makes it easier for the parent to understand how their child is doing in the nursery. Now my daughter wakes up every morning with a bright smile asking me to take her to "Mo"(i.e Montessori in her language). Also, the food is delicious, fresh and healthy - she loves it! Overall, this nursery is a caring environment where my daughter is flourishing. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent or carer.

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Review from Maria R (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending since he was three years old and is very happy there. He has settled in very well and loved the nursery. The staff are wonderful, very knowledgeable, welcoming and they provide an excellent environment and care. I love this place and does my child.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.898)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.898) out of 10 for Rayners Lane Montessori 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 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 4.898 for Rayners Lane Montessori is calculated as follows: ( (149 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.898

  • 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 Rayners Lane Montessori 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 40 number of registered child places is 8, 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.

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Meet the Team (2)

Purva

Purva Vig

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

My passion about childcare started over 18 years ago and with each passing year it has grown stronger and deeper. I am highly inspired by Maria Montessori words, "The greatest gift we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence". I strongly believe that children are strong, capable citizens who are full of wonder and curiosity to learn. Our aim is to provide a healthy and positive environment that encourages the holistic environment of the children. At Rayners Lane, we help your child develop independence, a sense of empathy and social justice, and a lifelong love of learning.


Gemma

Gemma Lester

Job Title: Group Quality Director

Joined: 2020

I have worked in childcare for just over 16 years. I started as a Nursery Nurse and worked my way up to Senior Management, working with a group of nurseries primarily in London and the surrounding areas. My biggest strength is that I am a people person, I love to spend time with families and colleagues to create a collaborative way of working which encourages honesty and transparency. My role within Inspire focuses on driving quality and listening to and engaging our people. This alongside leading and working closely with the headteachers and teams at each nursery on my weekly visits. I have a huge passion for early year’s education and developing children to be lifelong learners, which I believe is crucial in the ever changing world that we live in.


Frequently Asked Questions about Rayners Lane Montessori

What is the Age Range of Children that Rayners Lane Montessori accepts?

Rayners Lane Montessori accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Rayners Lane Montessori Open?

Rayners Lane Montessori is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Rayners Lane Montessori have capacity for?

Rayners Lane Montessori has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Rayners Lane Montessori to the centre of Harrow?

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

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