Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Millennium Centre, 1 Lavender Close, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds IP28 8TT
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9.9 52 Reviews
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Care Provided by Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sandra Copping (Operations Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 31
  • Age Range
    • from 1 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
  • Parking

  • Millennium Centre car park.


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Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge Reviews (52)

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Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.926) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge has 52 reviews.

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

This was the best I could ever do for my son. He has improved and grown so much just by going to nursery. The staff are amazing, they work with the children and they teach them how to be independent. I’ve seen a big difference in my son's behaviour and sometimes I’m so pleased and proud of him. Especially
shout out to the room leader and the apprentice, my son loves them both and he can’t stop talking about them, they have been so nice and kind with us. Thank you to everyone for everything.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Thank you for such a fabulous review, the team will really appreciate your kind words.


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Review from Kirsty R (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little girl loves this nursery, especially since moving up into the 3+ room She is always excited to go in and goes in with no trouble and is always chatting about what she’s done.
They have also been extremely helpful with days and hours.

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

My son graduated last year from Colorbox Montessori School - Red lodge. I highly recommend the school to everyone. Fantastic team, very friendly, they did such a good job with him. He learned so much. During the pandemic, while my son was out of school they offered a Zoom session which he enjoyed. We
loved all the activities and my son was able to see his friends. All the effort is so much appreciated, thank you team Red Lodge, you also gave us the feeling that our son was safe, especially during this pandemic. Thank you.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was lovely seeing you all on the Zoom sessions, we really enjoyed them too.


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

My daughter always runs through the doors in the morning, eager and delighted to see her teachers and friends. At the end of the day, she is full of smiles and waves them all goodbye. She couldn't be happier here, the staff are so kind and thoughtful and I love the daily updates on the app.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Thank you for such a fab review, smiles all round.


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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have been using the nursery for over a year. The staff here are great and the creche is fantastic. Our child loves going there and always seems to have a great day. Get regular updates and never had any complaints whatsoever.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Thank you for your great review. We are happy that you are happy with our service.


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

My daughter joined this nursery on their first day of opening back in 2018. I have watched her go from strength to strength with the support and care of the staff. She is so excited to go each day and comes out bursting to tell me all about her day. The resources they have for the children are of the
best quality and they have lots of time outdoors as well no matter the weather. The children have home-cooked lunches each day which is fantastic. The staff are all so lovely and really care deeply for the children and it shows not only in their manner but in the childrens' happiness. I can’t recommend enough.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

It’s been a pleasure having her with us from the start, it’s been a wonderful journey. Thank you for your lovely review and good luck for the future.


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

My sister highly recommended Colourbox to me as her two children went there so it was only natural my son went too after hearing so many great things. And I certainly was not disappointed. My son is extremely happy at Colourbox and always has a lovely fun-filled day. Where he has also learned a lot.
And the teachers are really lovely. I’m extremely happy with Colourbox and I would highly recommend it to someone else.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. So many families come to us through recommendation, it's so important to us that our customers value our service so highly. It makes us all very proud to be part of Colourbox.


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Review from Anton G (Father of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Colourbox at Red Lodge since the age of 2. His development in all areas has really come a long way since he first joined. I am kept up to date with my son's progress on a regular basis. The staff at the nursery do a great job and I can not thank them enough for helping my son
achieve what he has done so far.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Thank you for your review. Your little boy has made such fabulous progress and has really blossomed in the calm Colourbox environment.


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Review from Samuel T (Father of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Colourbox is an outstanding school for nursery. They are very supportive and caring and takes the development of my child very seriously. They are focused and have handled the pandemic well. Excellent, hope many other children benefit from this school.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Thank you for such high praise and for sharing your very positive experience.


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

My little girl loves coming to nursery especially to see the teacher, she’s only been here a couple of months but already has settled in so well and I love the daily diary updates and pictures I get at the end of the day to see what she’s been up to! I also had my son here a few years ago and cannot
fault the staff they are all so good with the kids.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

The teachers will love reading your review, thank you so much. It certainly is a happy place to be.


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

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is delicious. It's always clean inside. The staff care and care for the children. The baby loves to go there. She is content and happy. I highly recommend.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Being clean and having delicious food are such important aspects of the nursery. Thank you for sharing your observations, especially for other parents with babies to see. We are very proud of how clean we keep our nurseries.


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

Lovely staff who have made my once crying toddler so much happier to go to nursery. I can see in day-to-day activities skills he has learned at nursery. The nursery has great health and safety, easy access and parking and overall a lovely place I feel confident letting my boy attend.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

The children certainly do learn so, much, thank you for your fab review.


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Review from Adam T (Father of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at the Red Lodge setting now for a year, and in that time we have been extremely impressed with the passion and dedication the team display in the roles. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds in the time she has been within the setting and we have certainly seen the Montessori
values coming through in the way she approaches tasks and her learning. We are always more than happy to share our positive experiences with others who are considering a childcare provider.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Passion and dedication are such wonderful praise and I know highly deserved by the staff team. Thank you for your review. The Montessori values are wonderful and we are so happy that you share your experience with others.


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

I love how happy my son goes to this nursery and seeing how happy he is when I collect him. He has come out of his shell so much and is learning different things every day. It is just a fantastic nursery. Can't thank them enough for what they all do.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Your review is hugely appreciated. Children do settle so quickly in a calm Montessori environment, it’s just such a wonderful place for little ones.


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

Amazing nursery, my daughter has already learned so many new life skills in such a short time! She absolutely loves attending and can’t wait to get in at 9 am! I would recommend Colourbox Red Lodge to anyone in the local area!!

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Life skills are so important and Montessori is an education for life, we are so happy that you value what we do so highly, thank you.


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

Lovely friendly staff. The nursery set-up is amazing and they offer a wonderful learning routine for little ones. My son is always looking forward to going to the nursery and simply runs inside every morning, doesn't even look back. They teach the Montessori way and my son is a lot more independent
now he is going to nursery. My son has lots of food allergies and they cater for his needs, always being very careful to not let him have anything he can't. I am very upset that in some months I will have to take him to another nursery since we are moving far away. I strongly recommend Colourbox Red Lodge to any parent. Also, they are extremely careful about the Covid situation, measuring temperature when getting in, informing parents and checking if everything is okay.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review. Managing allergies well and being Covid safe are so important, thank you for your lovely comments which I’m sure will also reassure any prospective family reading your review.


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

I feel my son has settled in very well and enjoys his time playing with the other children. Since starting nursery a few weeks ago I have already noticed that he is feeding himself a lot better with a fork or spoon. He is also learning to say new words. I love reading his daily diary and seeing the
photos of the children eating their lunch so nicely and playing together.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Oh, we really enjoy lunchtime and the children develop their independence skills so quickly. When I watch the babies pouring their own drinks and scraping their plates it always makes me smile. So small yet so capable. Trusting in the child is so important. Thank you for your lovely review.


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

When your child says to you every morning (including weekends) 'school today?' in a hopeful voice, and then on the days he does go he runs in without looking back, the only review you can give is excellent!

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Oh, thank you for such a lovely review. He is such a happy and confident child and a pleasure to have at nursery.


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Review from Augusta H (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son had only ever been looked after by myself or my husband and my mum but for the last year he hasn’t even had her, so leaving him at a nursery was a scary prospect but all of the staff we met were lovely and I knew it was the right place to send him.
He’s fitted in so well. He’s normally quite
shy around new people but they’ve said it’s like he’s always been there, even from day one. He’s happy so I’m happy.
I only wish it was downstairs so they could have the freedom to be inside and outside whenever they like but they do go out to the park and the Heath every day.

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. The garden expansion is happening over the next couple of weeks and there will be a lovely covered outdoor area for the Sky Room class very soon so that they can spend more time outside. It is wonderful having the park and heathland on our doorstep though.


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Review from Zsanett M (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, well organised, very nice staff, lots of fun for kids! They have regular visits to the nearby park to explore and learn about nature as well and have a playground next to them which is also great fun! My daughter couldn't be happier! Thanks to everyone at Colourbox Montessori School
- Red Lodge at the Millennium Centre!

Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge

Oh, thank you for such an enthusiastic and fabulous review, the team will love reading this.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.926)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.926) out of 10 for Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.926 for Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (202 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.926

  • 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 - Red Lodge is based on 18 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 31 number of registered child places is 6.2, which has been reached with 18 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 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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