Ladybird Montessori - Sutton

321 Birmingham Road, Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield B72 1EH
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9.8 39 Reviews
Ladybird Montessori Nursery provides exceptional early years care and education for children aged 0-5 years. With locations in Sutton Coldfield and Selly Park, the nursery blends the renowned Montessori approach with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, offering a unique and enriching curriculum tailored to each child’s individual needs.

With a leadership team boasting over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, Ladybird Montessori Nursery fosters a nurturing and stimulating environment where children develop confidence, independence, and a love for learning. The nursery prides itself on its warm, home-like atmosphere, low staff turnover, and strong relationships with families.

Meals are freshly prepared by award-winning Nursery Kitchen, with menus designed by a nutritionist to ensure they are balanced and cater to all dietary needs. Spacious classrooms and well-equipped outdoor areas provide children with opportunities for exploration, creativity, and active play.

Committed to excellence, Ladybird Montessori Nursery offers a safe, caring, and inspiring environment where children can thrive. Prospective families are encouraged to book a visit to experience the nursery firsthand.
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Care Provided by Ladybird Montessori - Sutton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Melissa Soares (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Ladybird Montessori - Sutton Reviews (39)

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9.8

Ladybird Montessori - Sutton has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ladybird Montessori - Sutton has 39 reviews.

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Review from Liz B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. Our little boy loves going in everyday. The variety of activities is great and he loves showing us the signs he's learnt. Staff are always friendly and keep us informed on his progress.

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Review from Alicia B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is my first child at nursery so I was very nervous but staff were really nice and reassuring. They have taken good care of my daughter and I am happy with the nursery. Staff encourage children to be independent. I would recommend.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Nursery has been amazing for our little girl, she's very happy in the baby room and she settled in very well when she started. And she has started to do things independently. Definitely would recommend the nursery.

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Review from Sinead S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an amazing nursery and a great fit for my son, who has settled in so well. The progress he has made has been astonishing. All the staff are lovely. The nursery provides a wide range of activities. Meal times are also a wide variety for my son to choose from, which he enjoys.

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Review from Ivy H (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We sent our girl to Ladybird since she turned 2 until she went into Reception, and this is the best decision we have made in her young stage of education! All the staff have been very caring and paid a lot of attention to the kids, and all the kids ate well and behaved well, you will never hear any
screaming from kids inside or kids being out of control.
Our girl learned how to be independent, and how to care for other children as well. Also, they provided a wide range of activities everyday which made our girl very excited to attend the nursery everyday.

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Review from Lauren F (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ladybird Montessori is without a doubt the best nursery I could have chosen for my children. If we weren't moving out of the area, we would be staying!
They respect the children and the parents and go above and beyond to make all feel welcome and comfortable, especially during those early days when
you're stressing about leaving your child for the first time.
The owners and the management genuinely care for the children and are continuously trying to improve and advance the nursery.
They offer music classes, singing classes and sports classes. They do horticulture and cooking. They really encourage the children to identify and understand their emotions. Both my children have amazing emotional intelligence and so much of that is down to Ladybird. They have parent forums and encourage the parents to speak up about what they can do to constantly improve the children's experiences.
Thank you so much to all the staff for giving my children outstanding care.

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Review from Jack H (Father of Child) published on 4 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending since before she could walk, now she is three and is in her last year before school. She is always happy and excited going into nursery and is always busy with all the different things they do throughout the day. The Senco has been really supportive with helping with her
speech and her referral for extra support, she is now thriving.

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Review from Macarena B (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent provision that is very much child-centred. It caters for your child's needs in a very nurturing and attentive way. Ladybird Montessori has lots of activities that enables your child to grow and develop.
All staff are very caring and always there to listen to you and your child's needs.
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outdoors space where children can play and learn through nature.
My child has had an outstanding care and I very much thank all the staff for making her journey so special.

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Review from Oscar M (Father of Child) published on 27 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had a 'Covid baby' that wasn't used to being around many adults or children. The staff helped me and my child through the transition of starting nursery. Communication was excellent and my child was soon comfortable to start learning and developing. Everyone at the nursery was very loving, and caring
and I trusted them with great confidence that they had looked after my child beyond my expectations. The indoors and outdoors are very well equipped and they offer a wide range of activities to keep my child well entertained. She's learnt songs in Spanish and French and it has sparked her curiosity about other languages. Very inclusive and thoughtful provision.

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel like our daughter is in safe hands here and are going to place our second child here next year. The staff are super friendly and attentive. We had loads of help with things like potty training and more than anything our child's social skills have come on leaps and bounds. Our little one is always
excited to come to nursery in the morning and eager to show what she's been up to at the end of the day.

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Review from B F (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really enjoyed their teaching and how they looked after both my son and daughter. I can see great improvement in their skills over the year and growth.

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Review from F D (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ladybirds is a wonderful environment, my son has always loved his time there. The team are really friendly and they work very hard in developing the children's skills and helping them become independent for school ready. The Montessori environment is well thought out and perfect to help children thrive.
We will miss Ladybirds when it's time for my son to start school.

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Review from Sharyn H (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Girls are amazing and my child has the best time at nursery.

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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Ladybird Nursery for a few years now. She is well cared for by the caring and knowledgeable staff who take great pride in what they do. There are a range of activities provided for the children such as Toddler Tennis, Sign and Learn and French lessons. My child's confidence
has grown as the staff really does take an interest in what the child enjoys doing. The outdoor space is nice and big with a range of activities for children to do. There is also a sheltered area in case it rains. Overall, we have a very happy child who enjoys attending this nursery.

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Review from Richard B (Father of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is approaching the end of his time at Ladybird before starting school and we couldn't be happier with his time at Ladybird. He has learnt so much, made many friends and grown in confidence. He has experienced a wide variety of activities such as toddler tennis, rainbow rhymes and sign and learn,
and many cultural and religious holidays are celebrated throughout the year. We feel he is well-prepared for school and will miss all of the wonderful staff.

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Review from Z M (Grandmother of Child) published on 26 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have worked in many day nurseries, state and private and I can honestly state that the Ladybird Montessori Nursery is the best nursery. My granddaughter is now three but the education and development she has obtained at the nursery is outstanding and my granddaughter loves going to the nursery.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ladybird Montessori is a lovely nursery, I feel confident my daughter is settled and cared for. The staff are kind and keep us well informed. The environment is clean and helps encourage learning through play.

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Review from Karen J (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our granddaughter has thrived and grown whilst attending this fabulous nursery
I cannot recommend them enough.
The nursery provides a nurturing, safe environment and stimulates and encourages independence, and individuality to each of their kiddies.

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Review from Alyia Q (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a parent I was looking for a safe, caring and well run Nursery . Ladybird Montessori Nursery provide all this and more. The staff are without doubt exemplary in both their dedication and commitment to the care of the children.
My child’s needs are addressed without hesitation and any anxieties
I may have harboured have been put to rest . I would without hesitation recommend this Nursery as one which provides and exceeds all that a parent wishes for. Thank you

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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a terrible experience with another nursery, we were recommended Ladybird Montessori Nursery. The staff are all amazing and my son felt like some of them were an extension of his family. We were at Montessori from 2019 to 2021. The challenges of the pandemic were handled well, the change in drop
off and pickups could have been really difficult for the children to transition to but the staff made it as seamless and smooth as any parent could hope for in such uncertain times. Leaving Ladybird Montessori Nursery was the most difficult decision we've made as parents so far and we still see some of the children now and often ask about the team there. As a working parent, the guilt of leaving your child with strangers for up to 9-hours a day can be overwhelming. Knowing that my son was with the best team, and learning more than I could ever teach him made that guilt a little easier. Now my son is at school nursery and about to join reception, his level of literacy and numeracy for his age has been commented on.

Reply from Ladybird Montessori, Manager at Ladybird Montessori - Sutton

Thank you. It is great to know how reassured you were by the staff team. We wish you all the best for the future and hope to see you return to us very soon.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.844)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10 for Ladybird Montessori - Sutton 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.844 for Ladybird Montessori - Sutton is calculated as follows: ( (166 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.844

  • 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 Ladybird Montessori - Sutton is based on 16 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 16 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 Ladybird Montessori - Sutton

What is the Age Range of Children that Ladybird Montessori - Sutton accepts?

Ladybird Montessori - Sutton accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ladybird Montessori - Sutton Open?

Ladybird Montessori - Sutton is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Ladybird Montessori - Sutton have capacity for?

Ladybird Montessori - Sutton has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Ladybird Montessori - Sutton to the centre of Sutton Coldfield?

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

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