Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Bellflower Crescent, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds IP28 8QX
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Care Provided by Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Simone Nel (Operations Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 4
  • Total Places for Children
  • 12
  • Age Range
    • from 3 years 0 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
  • Parking

  • St. Christopher's primary school parking.


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Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's Reviews (20)

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Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.432) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's has 20 reviews.

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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The environment nurtures independent play while still allowing any and every opportunity for social play as well. My daughter's vocabulary has expanded so much during her time at the school and she is always so excited to go, learn and play. The staff are excellent. They are patient, gentle and communicate
well with me after every session about my daughter's day. I don't feel any anxiety about bringing her to school because I know she is properly cared for.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for your lovely review, we love to hear your thoughts and how much you have enjoyed your experience as a parent through seeing your child's learning and development. We will be sure to share this with our staff who are our greatest resource.


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Review from Chelsea T (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff here have been absolutely incredible throughout our journey here from September 2023 to present. My son is neurodivergent and staff have gone above and beyond to accommodate him and have been supportive of all observations/hospital appointments. They have quickly put into place any recommendations
from medical professionals, as well as always being willing to write any of their own observations down on paper for me when needed as evidence. When my son was first diagnosed with one of his medical conditions, it was something staff hadn’t come across before (it’s also something most medical professionals haven’t come across before). However, they quickly did research into the condition so they were better able to understand and care for him. If I ever have a query, concern or request, I get a quick and thorough reply to my emails. I am so very grateful for all they do and would highly recommend them to anyone in the area looking for childcare.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We pride ourselves in our SEND departments and we are so pleased when every child's needs and outcomes are nurtured to reach their individual, full potential through working with parents and outside professionals.


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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School at the St Christopher site and had a wonderful time. He struggled with his behaviour but with the support we found from the staff, he completely turned a corner and was so happy there. He was always keen to go in and every photo I could see on
the diary, he was smiling and engrossed in the activities they had. All the staff were lovely and accommodating and our child learnt so much just from being there a few days a week! He is at school now and even asks if he’s going back to his old nursery.
The garden is huge and the resources they have are beautifully kept and everything is clean and tidy. The activities are really nice and I find going to the parent evenings to look around really helped me see why he loved it so much.
Thank you so much Colourbox for creating such a lovely, caring and beautiful setting for my child to grow and flourish. We are forever thankful!

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for this lovely review. We are delighted to hear how much your son flourished and developed in his own timeline and that he left with positive memories of his experience at nursery.


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Review from P N (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to Colourbox! It’s such a great place for her to interact with kids her age while learning about all the different areas. I also love that they keep you informed of what they have done during the day and have pictures of the kids during activities!

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for your review. It is lovely to hear how much your daughter loves her nursery. Please kindly let us know how you feel we can improve our practice in areas of food and nutrition, activities, and value for money, so we can reflect and continuously strive for high-quality experiences and feedback.


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Review from E N (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves going to nursery. She grew so much this year, her independence, learning and confidence are transferred at home. Lovely staff and very caring. Great outdoor and indoor space as well.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Montessori 'Activities of Every Day Learning' are absolutely transferrable at home. It is so lovely to hear that you enjoy all that she learns from nursery and beyond, including out into the real world. Thank you for this lovely review.


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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School in September 2021, he has come on so much, gaining lots of independence during his seven months with the team at St Christopher’s Colourbox. They are all very friendly, greeting us daily with a smile. My son always goes in happy and excited
to learn. The setting has most definitely had a huge impact on helping him prepare for reception class in September 2022 and we couldn’t be more pleased. Happy parent. Thank you all, especially the room leader who always does an outstanding job, lovely handovers and my son is always thrilled to see! Nursery assistants and practitioners are very special people.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for your wonderful review. It’s a small but very dedicated team at St Christopher's. It is amazing how much progress the children make in a Montessori setting.


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Review from Sadie N (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves coming to nursery and has really excelled in her development, she has become more independent and has made some lovely friends. She speaks fondly of the other children and the staff.
I have recently recommended the nursery to a friend, who has now enrolled her son for September.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for recommending us to your friend. We really appreciate your wonderful review, thank you.


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Review from Melanie D (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters had a wonderful time with Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's and learnt so much. Despite lockdown last year my youngest continued to learn via their interactive Zoom sessions and was ready for primary school in September. I cannot recommend the team and environment
highly enough.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

We loved watching you girls blossom at Colourbox. Enabling environments and dedicated staff teams are so important. Thank you for you wonderful review.


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Review from Grace C (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Before moving to the Newmarket site, my son attended Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher’s and loved it. The staff are all wonderfully friendly and nurturing with beautiful facilities and equipment. When they had to close in the first lockdown they arranged brilliant Zoom class
sessions for the children with activities, stories and tasks, which my son really enjoyed. So much thought and care goes in to everything they do at Colourbox, can’t recommend them enough. Thank you!

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for your fabulous review. We loved our Zoom Cloud sessions too, they were awesome fun. Your little one certainly has enjoyed his time at Colourbox, it’s been wonderful watching him grow.


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Review from Natasha B (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to this nursery. Every day she leaves with a big smile on her face and has plenty to tell me about what she has done during the day. She was quite shy in the first few months and often would only play by herself but the staff were amazing and helped her confidence grow by providing
plenty of opportunities for her to build friendships. We love the daily diary that they send out because it gives us an idea of what she has done and we can ask questions relating to it so we do not have the “I don’t know” when asking her about her day. She enjoys looking at the photos and explaining what is happening in each one.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for such a super review. We love that you use the photos from the daily diary to talk about the day with your child, it is such a fab resource. She certainly has blossomed at Colourbox.


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Review from Gosia B (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Colourbox for over a year now and absolutely loves being there. Every morning she asks if she can go to nursery and play with the children. She always comes back with a smile. The staff are very friendly and have got lots of patience.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for your review. It’s great that you are extremely likely to recommend Colourbox, thank you.


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Review from Stacey P (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff here have been absolutely fantastic with my very shy son. He has really come out of his shell since attending. He feels comfortable and well looked after and he has made great progress in all areas in the 2 months that he has been attending.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for your great review, it’s amazing how quickly children grow in confidence when they are in calm surroundings.


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Review from Nicola P (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The teachers are amazing! My daughter loves it here and she said she will miss it when she gone to primary school.
The staff are looking after my daughter so well.
Cannot speak highly enough about them.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for such a fabulous review. We are very proud of the amazing staff team, they are a credit to us. Good luck at school.


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Review from Siân C (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery and pre-school. My daughter has attended since she was 18 months and will soon start school. Staff are amazing, always smiling and really care about each child. The rooms are lovely with lots of interesting activities, and the children are really encouraged to be independent in all
that they do. Would recommend to any prospective parents.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for your lovely review. We can’t believe how quickly the time has gone. Such a confident child going off to school. We are very proud of her.


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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Well, what can I say? My two sons have been with Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's for the past 5 years when my eldest was 8 months old and I made the hard decision to go back to work. My youngest son joined a year later. The Colourbox staff are just fantastic, friendly, supportive
and just plain amazing. For 5 years you have given my sons the best start in life to education and play that I could have ever asked for. You have been there through thick and thin and given my sons the best care. I would never have considered anywhere else and would recommend you without a doubt. You are outstanding and will continue to thrive in the future. Thank you so so much for everything and can’t believe we are leaving you end of August when my youngest starts at school. You truly have given an amazing start to my sons' lives. Thank you again.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for such a heartfelt review, this actually made us cry. We will miss the boys, they’ve been with us from the start.


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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since starting at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's in June 2020 my daughter has come on leaps and bounds. She is generally quiet and shy by nature but Colourbox have definitely helped her develop way beyond our expectations, she thoroughly enjoys her days and often comes
home full of exciting tales from the various activities completed that day. The staff have all been wonderful throughout the Covid pandemic in keeping the children safe yet not letting it disrupt their daily activities. Highly recommended.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for such a wonderful review, the team are delighted to know you are so happy with the nursery.


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Review from Jenny H (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing pre-school. My elder daughter attended previously, and now my youngest daughter is attending. She loves it, and I wouldn’t send her anywhere else. The staff are amazing - always putting the children’s welfare first. Education is outstanding - lots of different activities for the children to
chose from to do.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for your wonderful review. Your children have been a pleasure to have at Colourbox.


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Review from Jo S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing pre school. My son has really blossomed since settling in. He struggled with the change initially and all staff were wonderful at supporting him and ourselves and really helped him to settle. His confidence has grown so much and has made lots of little friends. He enjoys his time there and learns
so much too and often amazes me with some of the things he talks about. The staff are extremely caring and helpful and have made his time at pre-school so wonderful and have prepared him for his reception year so well. Can’t thank you all enough and would absolutely recommend.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for such a wonderful review. The team will be delighted to read this.


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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic preschool with amazing staff. Enthusiastic, warm, welcoming and efficient staff and facilities.
We love that you take the children outside exploring jumping in puddles and feeding the imagination. Thank you for continuing this amazing care through a pandemic!

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

You are very welcome, we love puddle jumping.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our pre-school.


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Review from Taylor R (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful in all regards. My son has been going for 2 years now and within the first month, we noticed amazing changes. He was more willing to try new foods, he became more adventurous and wanting to explore and learn more. The staff has always been amazing and especially during COVID I think
they have done a wonderful job of keeping our kids safe and helping bring some normalcy to their lives.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

Thank you for such a super review, our Red Lodge team have been wonderful and they will enjoy reading your review.


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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.432)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.432) out of 10 for Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's 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 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 5 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 4.932 for Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's is calculated as follows: ( (55 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 59 Ratings = 4.932

  • 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 4.5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's is based on 5 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 = 3.5

    • 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 12 number of registered child places is 2.4, which has been reached with 5 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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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Top 20 Small Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Colourbox Montessori School Ltd

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

Top 20 Small Nursery Groups 2021

Recipient: Colourbox Montessori School Ltd

Date: Friday 28 May 2021 More details

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Frequently Asked Questions about Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's

What is the Age Range of Children that Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's accepts?

Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's accepts Children aged from 3 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's Open?

Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's 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 Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's have capacity for?

Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's has capacity for a total of 12 Children.

How far is Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Christopher's to the centre of Bury St Edmunds?

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

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