Montessori Minds Day Nursery

62 Eastern Road, Romford RM1 3QA
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Montessori Minds is an Outstanding (November 2021), Award Winning, Family Run day nursery located just a few minutes away from Romford Station, Queens Hospital & Lodge Farm Park. The nursery is open from 7am to 7pm, 51 weeks of the year.

Montessori Minds follows a Montessori integrated approach to children's learning in addition to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Children feel nurtured, enjoy their time at nursery, flourish and grow. Meals are home cooked daily by the nursery chef who uses fresh, healthy and organic ingredients.

The nursery has homely surroundings and children and teachers are made to feel comfortable 'at home' during their stay. Children and teachers enjoy meals together and take part in cooking and outdoor activities related to nature and care for the environment. Staff are passionate and nurturing towards all children and take pride in ensuring each child flourishes during their time at the nursery to reach their full potential.

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Care Provided by Montessori Minds Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Leonie Butler
  • Person in charge
  • Leonie Butler (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • They are fully operational
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 30
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Montessori Minds Day Nursery Reviews (62)

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Montessori Minds Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Montessori Minds Day Nursery has 62 reviews.

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Review from Geraldine D (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is 14 months and has been attending this nursery for the last 5 months. The staff have been so lovely and accommodating. They are incredibly friendly and carry the name of the nursery so well. She was 9 months when she started, and as a first-time mum, I was anxious about being away from
her for a whole day, but the staff at Montessori Minds Nursery were so welcoming when I would call to check on her (sometimes multiple times a day!). I've seen my daughter develop so well, from picking up life skills at Montessori Minds, she settled in quickly and very well, thanks to her keyworkers. She's so happy to be dropped off there, and when I come to pick her up she always looks like she's had the best day. Montessori Minds is really good at updating me on what she's done during the day, and on a Friday they send pictures of what the kids have been up to during the week - we so look forward to this, and it gives us so much joy! So thankful we found this nursery! Keep up the good work team Montessori Minds!

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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery staffs are very friendly. My son loves going to the nursery. He settled in quickly when he started. I feel safe and comfortable taking my son to the nursery. They inform us what he did and had at the end of the day.

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Review from Rabi O (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had developmental delays when she started here and I was extremely worried that the nursery may find her needs too much to manage. I thought that I may have to stop working completely to care for her which of course was not financially viable. However, this has not been the case. Instead,
they have continued to work with us, helping in all aspects of her development, implementing changes/recommendations from my daughter's therapists who designed an early learning plan which is followed at nursery and home and helping with her exercises to improve fine and gross motor skills. She is specifically given homework on areas to focus on at home. We are very grateful for all the work and effort they put in to caring for her. Thank you team!

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Review from Yuliya G (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Montessori Minds for 2 years and he has truly blossomed during his time at this nursery. Everything from his social skills to his vocabulary has come on faster than I ever imagined. The staff are so welcoming to both parents and children and it's easy to address any queries or questions
about my son's day to day learning. I can't praise all the ladies enough for all their work with my son! I love everything about Montessori Minds nursery starting from facilities, staff, learning approach, play areas and healthy food. I would highly recommend the nursery to other parents and we will miss the Montessori Minds family when my son goes to Reception next year.

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Review from Sowmya K (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel so fortunate to have found Montessori Minds when I was in desperate need. My Son has been attending this daycare since he was a little over one year. He is now 3 years old, I could not have chosen a better nursery! He has settled in really well, he never cried when I dropped him off which for
me is a very good sign that he is very happy to be there. I am so proud of his development while in the care of Hannah and other staff. They truly love and treat the children like they are their own. They do the cutest projects with the kids, they teach songs, sign language (Makaton), reading stories, and many other things that are wonderful for the children. They have everything made of wood instead of cheap plastic, even the fruits and veggies the children play with are real not plastic. Their communication with parents is also excellent. I enjoyed receiving newsletter/pictures every week of kids that the manager and her staffs takes on a daily basis, I recommend them wholeheartedly. Good Luck Team

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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Montessori Minds for 12 months and my husband and I couldn't be happier that we chose to send her here. The owner is always available to answer questions or discuss any concerns you have about your child, offering support and advice when needed. The building is a lovely,
converted victorian house so it feels very homely. The hours (7am - 7pm) and proximity to Romford station are another huge bonus for us given we both work in London. The main thing though, is that our daughter loves it.

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Review from Christian D P (Father of Child) published on 6 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is fairly new, but with plenty of experienced professionals with a passion for developing children aged 3 months onwards into independent young little boys and girls. Our experience so far has been great and they have listened to our every need and made arrangements for every special request,
from feeding habits to sleeping patterns and even using a moisturising cream and other products regularly to keep up with our little one’s demanding needs. There are plenty of activities being run throughout the day to keep the kids entertained whilst developing their skills in a variety of topics ranging from maths to arts and they all seem to have lots of fun and enjoy spending time there. They also encourage development activities being carried over at home so that this can continue in the weekends and during holidays and there is also paperwork, pics and other things to keep track of their progress.

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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery since he was 23 months. I was very reluctant to put him into nursery as we had a bad experience a year ago with a larger nursery in the area which made me feel very uncomfortable about leaving him again. However, I could not have chosen a better nursery! The staff
are the best part of this place, they are attentive, caring, supportive. The manager is wonderful, always answers any queries. My son also has developed an allergy which has been managed excellently. The toys and activities are great, my son always comes home tired from such a fun day, he even talks about the staff over the weekend as he enjoys their company so much. The food is excellent, cooked by a wonderful in-house chef, the variety is excellent and it has got my son eating things he has not tried before which is a bonus! Overall I am so happy with the choice to place my son in this nursery he enjoys it so much and I feel so comfortable leaving him there.

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Review from Nilay (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited a few nurseries in the area before choosing Montessori Minds. Montessori Minds was the only one I felt suitable for my son. The atmosphere and the staff are amazing.


My son absolutely loves going to nursery and has so much fun. I feel it has a family atmosphere and the staff are really

caring and trusting. When I go to work I feel at ease knowing that he is well looked after and can relax knowing he is in safe hands.


He has developed so much since going to Montessori Minds. I am so thankful to all the staff.


The nursery chef makes all the food fresh, organic and healthy daily.


The manager of Montessori Minds is lovely and caring and gets involved with the children.


I would recommend Montessori Minds without a doubt.


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Review from Nina I (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is very happy with the nursery. It’s nice and clean. Good food, wonderful and high qualified staff. Everything our little one needs to feel calm, happy and to learn new things. Highly recommend. Number 2 will go to this nursery as well.

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Review from Olu O (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

To me, and in my eyes, as a Mother, Montessori Minds Nursery is a good atmosphere for a child to grow and learn. My child is well taken care of, and always busy with relevant activities that enhance development; with the help of supportive staff who are always there to help and give a listening ear.
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I see a form of friendship fostering amongst the children. This is well encouraged by the members of the staff. It is indeed a family Nursery.
In addition, the manager is well experienced and full of love and compassion to ALL (Children and Parents).
The Nurseries kitchen is equally exceptional - healthy, homemade, organic, well cooked and delicious.

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Review from O M (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl loves coming to this nursery. She has learnt so much there since she started a couple of months ago, and talks about it at home all the time. She loves all the nursery staff and they create a safe and warm environment for her. It's like being part of a larger family! Very grateful for
all that they do.

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Review from K P B (Father of Child) published on 5 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very satisfied with Montessori Minds. This was the first nursery that we had visited, and after seeing Montessori Minds, and talking to the manager, we were totally convinced about this place. The manager is committed to providing the best care for children and finds time to interact with each
of the children's parents. My son has eczema and a lot of food restrictions. The manager's mom cooks for the children and she is very meticulous in making compatible food for my son. She is quite experienced with taking care of kids with allergies. The staff are extremely friendly, attentive, and they keep my son engaged all the time. There have been a lot of favourable changes in my son after he has started being in this nursery. I would recommend this nursery to my friends without hesitation.

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Review from Aman (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not ask for a better nursery for my son. The staff are nurturing, attentive and take a personal interest in each child and their development. The food is organic and they encourage variety and healthier snack options than any other nursery I had seen.
The nursery manager is so passionate about
her vision for the nursery and always working to do better on an already brilliant nursery. No matter how busy she is she always makes time to talk to parents and spend time with the children.
To see how much my son has developed since attending the nursery is amazing. It was so difficult for me to find a nursery that I liked and where I felt comfortable to leave my child. Montessori minds really put my mind at ease. My son is so happy there. I can always ring to see how he is doing, we get a daily update sheet on collection and my favourite is the weekly newsletter of key highlights of what the children and staff have been up to.

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After viewing other nurseries in Havering, I was so lucky to find this nursery. This nursery is outstanding, the nursery is clean and well laid out. The staff are friendly and very welcoming. My 12 month old settled in so quickly. He is so happy when he arrives at nursery. My son is always clean and
changed and most of all happy playing when I arrive. They always put out activities which the children enjoy. The nursery has a very homely atmosphere which I love.
The food is all organic and we are told each day what our child ate and how much. I could not ask for a better nursery.

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Review from Vanessa S (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two-year-old boy loves this nursery. He adapted fairly fast and really likes everyone there. The nursery is very organised and the management team and staff know what they are doing. My boy is willing to try a lot more different food at nursery than he will at home. He has recently learned the types
of dinosaurs and my husband and I were very surprised when he corrected us that one of his toy dinosaurs was a Stegosaurus. The activities at the nursery are great and we can clearly see he is developing and learning new things every day. We are always updated about his week and how he is doing. I cannot recommend this nursery more. We are all very happy and know our son will be well prepared to start school after being at Montessori Minds.

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Review from Eleanor (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would happily recommend this nursery to everyone, having followed its development from back in the drawing board stages, to its current status as an up-and-running nursery with a passionate visionary at the helm. I love how the nursery focuses on giving each child the freedom and space to spend their
day exploring what they are interested in doing. Children can explore the garden, play with musical instruments, create art, play with animals, help out with the cooking, have messy playtime and lots more. I particularly love that the children visit the local retirement home, and spend time with the residents there which must bring so much joy to the residents there, as well as giving the children the opportunity to meet and bond with new adults.

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Review from George K (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We viewed so many nurseries in Havering before finding this little gem. They could not be more caring. My son cannot wait to go there. We were worried he would be distressed as he had never been left with anyone before this but he is so happy, it is such a relief to my wife and I. They make sure he
has a healthy diet. He eats a varied diet and loves sitting with the other children and staff, like in a family environment. Well done Montessori Minds. You have made us a happy contented family and we look forward to you caring for our son for many years to come.

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Review from Colette B (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having looked around most nursery’s in Havering, I can confidently say this is by far the most welcoming and caring environment we found.
The place itself is set up beautifully with wonderful Montessori toys and materials.
The staff are so attentive and genuinely very caring and cater for your child’s
individual needs.
It’s home from home for our little girl. They go that ‘extra mile’, from the wonderful home cooked food to the experiences and activities they arrange.
I could not recommend them more!

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Review from Nick R (Father of Child) published on 15 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I never thought I will be comfortable leaving my baby with someone else be it a nursery, a childminder or babysitter. I just wasn't comfortable with the idea of leaving her with someone else and not knowing if she is ok or not. But this nursery listens to all your worries and tries to keep you updated
as much as possible so that you feel at ease. My baby seems to enjoy all the different activities and she looks forward to her next day in and I couldn't be happier. She never cried when I dropped her which for me is a very good sign that she is very happy to be there. I am also very aware that other nurseries are very careless about the kids and let them run around with a dirty nose or dirty nappy but I never found her in a mess which proves to me that they really pay attention to them. Keep up the good work!

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.977)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10 for Montessori Minds Day Nursery 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.977 for Montessori Minds Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (258 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.977

  • 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 Montessori Minds Day Nursery is based on 22 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 22 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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Top 20 Nurseries London 2024

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NMT- Nursery of the Year Winner 2023

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Nursery of the year (NDNA awards) Runners up - Montessori Minds

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