Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Haverhill Research Park, Three Counties Way, Haverhill CB9 7SW
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Care Provided by Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

  • 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
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 76
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 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
  • Parking
  • On site.


Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill Reviews (74)

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Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill has 74 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twin daughters have been attending Colourbox since they were one year old & we cannot speak highly enough of the care & education they have received.
From the first day, our initial worries about leaving our little ones in unfamiliar surroundings were put at ease. The staff has been nothing short
of exceptional, creating a warm & nurturing environment where our daughters have thrived.
The Montessori approach has had a positive impact on their development. We have been amazed by the progress they have made in all areas, from their confidence & independence to their cognitive & social skills.
The Staff's dedication & passion are evident in everything they do. They have gone above & beyond to support our daughters' individual needs & interests, fostering a love of learning that will stay with them.
We are extremely fortunate to have found Colourbox Nursery for our children. We wholeheartedly recommend to any parent seeking an outstanding early years education for their child.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Colourbox for nearly 3 years and I can't praise them enough. The Montessori teaching practices, I feel, are crucial to children and teach them how to be independent, thoughtful and respectful of everything and everyone. My daughter has certainly succeeded in all these areas
whilst at Colourbox with the help of the outstanding teachers she's had from the beginning of her journey.
The teachers in the preschool room, where my daughter currently is, are amazing. She comes away with such knowledge and passion for the areas in which she is being taught during her time at the nursery.
The food is high quality and my daughter eats 2 lots of everything! It's fully nutritious and I never worry about her eating there!
Can't recommend the nursery highly enough and will miss them all when my daughter leaves for school next year.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A truly amazing environment for children to grow and learn in.
All 3 of my children have attended Colourbox, one now at school, one in Ocean Room and the other in Sky.
I have witnessed the teachers at Colourbox support, guide and develop my children to be independent, kind and self-motivated. The
whole ethos of Colourbox is child-led learning. They help to foster interest in different topics which has sparked my children to understand a broad range of subjects.
They did a great job in preparing my eldest for school, ensuring she had the ability to manage the transition well and hit the ground running.
They are well-trained and have the skills to manage all situations. They worked proactively with us to manage a medical condition in our youngest child and make suitable adjustments.
In summary a very positive environment, with friendly and engaged staff who care so much.
What a great environment to start your children's lifelong education in.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for your lovely review and for your recommendation to other families. We love that your children have all developed a lifelong love for learning, a true testament to our ethos of 'excited about learning; excited about life!'


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff there are amazing. My son loves going to school, all the staff are friendly, they are very patient. All the children come out happy each time that I am picking up my son. My son is always chatting about the activities he did while he was there. He loves the cookies they made for Valentine's
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He always gets a lot of cuddles from his teacher.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for this lovely review. We will be sure to share it with staff who put their whole hearts into providing the children with the best educational and care experiences, and would love to hear how much your child loves chatting about all the things he does at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't be happier with the care and education our little one receives. The staff are caring and experienced. He has been attending since he was 11 months old and he still loves going to 'school'. The only downside is the cost but this is justified by the standard of care they provide.
We are expecting
our second and I will be adding them to the waiting list soon.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for your positive review, we are so delighted that you will be enrolling your second child with us shortly too. We have to agree that the costs for outstanding childcare are justified by our modern, superbly resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments, as well as the quality and calibre of teachers we employ at Colourbox who drive our pedagogy and curriculum whilst being appreciated as the excellent early years educators that they are. Our staff are our greatest resource, and we acknowledge that a quality learning experience for children requires a quality workforce and that a well-qualified, skilled staff strongly increases the potential to deliver the best possible outcomes for children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Colourbox now since October 22.
She is quite a reserved child but she has grown in confidence, loves going to nursery, made friends & loves telling us about her day. The nursery staff are amazing, and informative and show real care for the children and our daughter loves to
give them cuddles when we leave for the day.
There are so many activities that the nursery staff involve the children in throughout the day, with care, thought and fun interest of the children.
We love it when our daughter brings her creations home! Lovely memories to treasure.
Highly recommend this nursery setting!

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for your thoughtful review, and for your lovely recommendation to other parents. We love to hear about how children tell stories about their nursery day, hopefully making wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest went to Colourbox Haverhill almost 6 years ago and we had such a lovely experience, our new 9-month-old baby now attends. We couldn’t be happier. They clearly have a very strong staff retention as all the same team members are there 6 years on, which creates such a lovely familiar feel. The
staff are so caring, in fact, I don’t think they realise the true impact they had on me personally when my first attended. They will care for your child like they are their own child, they are understanding, professional and informative. Hats off to all of the staff here! You’re all great!

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for your lovely, heartfelt review. We love that you have returned to Colourbox with your second child and have been met with the same special faces amongst the staff that you grew to love in your first experience with us. We will be sure to share this with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff at Colourbox are friendly and very accommodating when it comes to looking after my son. My son loves spending time at Colourbox. The children are kept busy and entertained throughout the day.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. We are so delighted to hear that your son enjoys his nursery day and utilises all of the amazing resources and prepared environments for his growth and development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Colourbox Haverhill has been an incredible part of our children’s learning journey. My eldest has recently started reception and it is wonderful to see how the foundation knowledge from nursery has set her up beautifully for school. My youngest is 2 and has been attending for over a year, he loves the
free-flow play to the garden.
The teachers are amazing and always show some much care for all the children.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. We are so delighted to hear how your eldest has transitioned to Reception Year with her foundations built at Colourbox. May your youngest have the same fruitful and positive experience with us as she learns and grows.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 17 month old absolutely loves the Colourbox. All the staff know her by name and she’s welcomed every day with positive energy and enthusiasm. Staff adapt to her needs so well and support her with her little endeavours. Every day there are a number of activities to keep the children engaged and entertained.
Our little girl gets excited when we get her ready in the morning for nursery and she just thrives here - very confident, happy, inquisitive and independent little lady. The Colourbox have a tasty and healthy meal plan each week and our little one is known to have more than one portion on occasion. Snacks and fruits are provided too so she’s fed well each day. We highly recommend Colourbox.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We are so delighted to hear how happy and enthusiastic your little one is to come to nursery each day, 'excited about learning; excited about life.' We appreciate your time and recommendation to other parents.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Colourbox since April 2022. Naturally, I worried about him when he was so upset to go in, but never once was I made to feel like I couldn’t check up on him, in fact I was encouraged to! I would call various times throughout his sessions and each time my call was welcomed which
I was very happy about and I was always given the time of day. It took a few months so I’m so grateful to all the staff! He now skips in and is asking to go in at the weekends! My son has thrived at nursery and is coming on leaps and bounds in all areas, especially his speech! He was referred to speech therapy outside of nursery last year, but now he comes home singing new nursery rhymes which he loves to tell me he learned at nursery. There is such a range of resources at the nursery and I never see him playing with the same thing twice. The staff are all so lovely and I can’t sing their praises enough. I have another child who will be starting in a few months. Can’t recommend enough!

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for taking the time to leave this thoughtful review. We love that he has progressed from speech therapy to singing nursery rhymes so joyfully! We will be sure to share this with staff, who will be delighted to be so appreciated by you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl has been at Colourbox for 6 months now. She loves her nursery teachers and has been developing so much. She has a love for books and every time I collect her I am told how much she enjoys her reading time. We have taken some of the activities she does at the nursery and created them
at home, as we are often told how often she enjoys the sensory areas. The staff at Colourbox are really friendly and have bonded so well with her. She recognises them and is very comfortable around them. The staff are brilliant and always very informative with her daily activities. We particularly like the diary we get from the nursery each day she has attended. It really put our minds at ease when we first had her join (being first-time parents, it's always a worry as to what she will think). If you want a nursery that will develop and care for your children then Colourbox is the place to go!

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. We are so delighted to hear your appreciation for our staff. We will be sure to share this lovely review with them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has recently started nursery and he loves it there. He is excited to attend and will ask if it's nursery today. He will often be singing songs he has learnt at nursery and talks about the friends he has made. The staff have always been very helpful and happy to discuss any concerns. The food
selection is brilliant. The range of activities and learning is great.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. We are so delighted to hear how much your son loves nursery. Some of our staff wake up on weekends and ask the same thing!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

2 year old currently attends and has done since the age of 6 months. The nursery has been brilliant from day 1. Daughter is on multiple medications and has multiple dietary requirements and they’ve managed both without any issues. Our daughter is always excited to go to nursery and asks about seeing
certain members of staff throughout the week. She sings songs she has learnt at nursery and recites parts of the alphabet. She’s always clean and well-presented when we pick her up. Any problems during the day, the nursery always call to let us know. Communication is excellent. This is our second child to attend the nursery and we always recommend it when we are asked.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. We are so delighted to hear that your daughter has staff that she will remember in her lifetime, making a positive impact in her learning journey. May she make many happy memories with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is advancing incredibly well due to the great support he’s given at the nursery. He’s excited to go every day and every day seems to come home knowing something new. My son has a restricted diet and they cater for him perfectly. We’re very happy that we chose this nursery!

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. We are so delighted to hear that your child is excited to come to nursery every day and that his needs have been catered for as per your requirements. We are happy you chose us as your nursery too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill. One from 18 months and one from 8 months, I had no qualms putting my 8 month in the arms of the setting and staff after watching my 18 month old grow and flourish in their care. His speech came on beautifully with them and his character
shone. My baby girl has done the same, she has felt confident to share her experiences of life with the staff and despite being a COVID baby, her personality has built and she is now very confident, capable and articulate. I cannot rate this facility highly enough. They are a 100% choice for me. They are also great with me as a parent, and all staff communicate beautifully and clearly through the channels.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for this wonderful review. It is so heart-warming to see the love and dedication put into the nurturing of children in their foundation years reflected by parents in a review like this.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just started attending Colourbox and has settled in really well. She doesn't cry at drop off or collection, which is a good sign, and babbles away after attending, so we know she has had a busy day with lots of stimulation. The meals provided sound delicious and the staff are very caring
and professional. The only slight negative was I thought the induction questionnaire should have been completed a week earlier, as it didn't leave much time to sort out medication for an allergy. Otherwise, this is a fantastic nursery!

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for your positive review. We pride ourselves on reflective practise, so your suggestion will be taken on board and reviewed through our induction process.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've taken both our kids here and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery. The staff are always friendly and my daughter is always happy and excited to see the staff in the morning. The way they teach here is also brilliant. You can clearly see the differences in a child who has gone to
the Colourbox and who haven't.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for your positive review. We are so pleased to hear how happy and excited your children are to come to nursery each day. We will be sure to share this with the all staff at Colourbox Haverhill.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Colourbox since he was nine months old. Over the last 18 months, he has grown into a caring, attentive and bright young boy and learned so much along the way. He has a lovely relationship with his friends in his room and they seem to have their own little community going on. He
also feels safe and well looked after by his teacher who has done so much to help him learn so much. Every week he surprises us with something new! Would recommend Colourbox to anybody.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for your warm, detailed review, and for your recommendation of Colourbox to other families.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

- nursery teachers are great and my children have learnt a lot which has helped their development. Would recommend Montessori method for learning.
- be prepared to have at least 4 weeks extra off work a year for children being sent home with minor ailments such as toothache, small raise in temp that’s
still normal as won’t let parents give Calpol
- will consistently reference infectious diseases policy as a reason but does not work as sending kids home after the infection period and all kids get the same minor illnesses.
- also be aware of annual increases in cost even when your children require less adult supervision.
- overall good for kids learning and social

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is good to read that there are so many aspects of the nursery that you are pleased with, including our fabulous nursery teachers. Colourbox's policies on illness exclusion periods are clarified fully with all parents, including our duty of care to protect the children, staff, and wider community from the spread of infectious illnesses. It goes above and beyond something as simple as not allowing Calpol for everyday aches and pains, and stems into wider safeguarding duty and children's wellbeing. Those who have a deep understanding of this, realise this is part of what makes us an outstanding place of care, education, and safety.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.889)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10 for Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill 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 37 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 35 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 4.889 for Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill is calculated as follows: ( (406 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 440 Ratings = 4.889

  • 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 Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill is based on 35 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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2, which has been reached with 35 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 Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

What is the Age Range of Children that Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill accepts?

Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill Open?

Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill 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 Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill have capacity for?

Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill has capacity for a total of 76 Children.

How far is Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill to the centre of Haverhill?

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