Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School

62 Shirland Road, London W9 2EH
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Windmill Montessori Nursery School gives children the chance to grow in confidence in a safe, stimulating and fun learning environment.

Highly skilled staff offer a variety of adult-led activities while also allowing children the space to be creative with child-initiated play.

Children are able to develop at their own pace in a secure setting supported by staff who keep parents up to date with the progress of their child.

Choose from five minimum sessions. Everyone can opt for a combination of full days, mornings, or afternoons that suits the educational needs.

The morning sessions start at 8.55am to 12.15pm or afternoon sessions 12.10pm to 3.15pm which include a nutritious and healthy hot lunch and extracurricular sessions.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Cinzia Muceli (Head Teacher)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 39

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:55-15:15
    Tuesday 08:55-15:15
    Wednesday 08:55-15:15
    Thursday 08:55-15:15
    Friday 08:55-15:15

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School Reviews (35)

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Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School has 35 reviews.

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Review from Manolis D (Father of Child) published on 4 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, professional and kind staff quickly made our daughter feel at home. Full coverage of meals and snacks throughout the day for the little ones. Different activities each afternoon spanning from gardening and music, to languages and sports. Easy and constant communication with parents. It would
be great if there were coverage options that go beyond 3pm (e.g. until or 6pm). Overall pleased with the experience.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that our friendly, professional, and kind team helped your daughter feel at ease and that our varied activities have…read more
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Review from B S (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started in September 2024 and has absolutely loved her time at Windmill. She has had so much fun, learned tonnes of new skills and gained confidence. The team are lovely, caring and dedicated, and we couldn't be happier with the nursery. Highly recommend to any/all parents for whom the
term time hours work. In our experience the management/accounting side was less impressive/professional in its handling of things but I hope they will learn to be as considerate to families as the nursery's team are.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. It fills us with awe and wonder to see children grow in confidence, develop new skills, and find joy in learning-this is exactly what we strive for…read more
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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been with Kindred Windmill for 7 months now. We love how enriching the environment is. The kids are well supported by the team to settle, feel secure, explore and show confidence. Highly recommend.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. It's so nice to hear that your daughter is settled with us at Kindred Windmill. It is a privilege to a part of her early years journey and help to…read more
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Review from Tore L (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
She settled in very quickly.
The relationship between parents, staff, and her are very harmonious.
They spend time outside every day in all weathers.
Learning is structured but playful.
Mostly staff are patient and are encouraging her to do tasks on her own.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School
Thank you for your kind review. It it wonderful to hear that your little girl settled quickly with us. We understand the importance of communication with our parents and this helps us to keep you…read more
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Review from N H (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is super happy, everyday she goes to the nursery looking forward to meeting with her carers and friends. She has shown significant progress on different aspects of her development milestones.
Reply from Emma Avery, Marketing Assistant at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School
We are overjoyed to hear how happy your daughter is here at Kindred Windmill and how you can see how much she has progressed in her development since joining us. Thank you for your kind review and for…read more
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Review from Alexandra B (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School has been a really great fit for our energetic toddler who likes to do things for himself (eg, put his own coat on and brush his own teeth). The nursery have truly fostered this Montessori value of enabling the children to do things for themselves. They have
shown patience and kindness to our son as he has navigated various challenging developmental phases (learning to share, learning to use gentle hands, potty training, etc) and we are so grateful. The outdoor space is not huge but it's wonderful that it exists and they use it well and change it creatively for the seasons. I'm not sure how the school uses ICT or what equipment is available, so this could be an area for growth. Every day the school brings in outside companies to lead an activity such as music or sports and our son loves it! We are thankful for the overall experience and would recommend the nursery and plan to send our younger son one day as well.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. We really respect our Montessori values and we're so pleased that you are happy with our son's care and development whilst he is with us. We love the…read more
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Review from V P (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School is an absolute oasis. They have individualised unique learning paths for the children, recognising that each child is unique. My child is learning to think and act for himself and gaining a thoughtfulness about the world around him thanks to the excellent teachers.
I'm watching my son grow and develop into confident and kind individuals who felt empowered by the way they were treated. The school is special because of the great care and expertise of the head and the deeply thoughtful way that Montessori principals are ingrained in the life of the nursery. Children are given so much scope to follow their interests but all within a strong framework of learning to care for and work with each other. I highly recommend Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. Upholding our Montessori principles is very important to us and allowing our little ones to explore as individuals is such a strong point. We are…read more
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Review from R N (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is our daughter's first term at Windmill and she has settled extremely well. We could not have wished for a better start for her. The nursery offers settling sessions prior to the official start date which we found to be invaluable. The team at Windmill are caring and invested in the children's
development, and the headteacher provides very good leadership. There are some brilliant afternoon clubs which are delivered with external providers and which our daughter absolutely loves. We are proud to be part of this nursery community.
Reply from Emma Avery, Marketing Assistant at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School
We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with our settling in process here at Windmill, we ensure that all children come to the nursery a few times before their start date to get used to their…read more
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love this nursery! Our eldest son previously attended Windmill so it was a no-brainer to send our second son there too. He has a wonderful time at Windmill. He’s always telling us of all the fun educational activities he does as well as the friends he has made. I really like the fact that
the nursery groups are small, so teachers are able to focus more on the children. The atmosphere and the rooms are always bright safe and clean. Children receive lots of nutritional snacks and nutritional food for lunch. They always go the extra mile to celebrate holiday seasons as well as summer sports days. All staff are very friendly and caring.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School
Thank you for your kind review. It is very much appreciated and we thank you for allowing us to be a part of your little ones early years journey and for being a part of our Kindred family. Here's to…read more
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery in Maida Vale area - small, nurturing environment with Montessori pedagogy prioritised. The team are always looking for novel and creative activities for the children, including a refresh of the outdoor play area last year. The curriculum now includes an outdoor learning/gardening session
which is essential for city kids. My hope is that the nursery builds more relationships with nearby schools and can support parents through the transition into big schools going forward and grow their reputation that way too.
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Review from Erina K (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with this nursery. It incorporates Montessori education and the teachers are enthusiastic and attentive.
I like the clean environment and the food.
My son enjoys it very much and I am happy to have him in the nursery.
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Review from Pascal S (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has greatly benefited from the nurturing environment provided by the teachers at Windmills. A welcoming and inclusive learning culture exists at this wonderful nursery. We are very fortunate to have been able to secure a place for our son.
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Review from X Z (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has settled in wonderfully at Windmill Nursery. We're thrilled to see how happy he is there and happy to go to school each day. The teachers are not only friendly but also nurturing, providing a warm and supportive environment for the children. We appreciate the balance between structured learning
and free play. The headteacher is excellent at keeping parents informed and involved in the nursery's activities. Additionally, the outdoor garden is a fantastic feature that allows the children to explore and get fresh air. Overall, I would definitely recommend Windmill Nursery to other families looking for caring early learning for their children.
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Review from Y B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve started with a very gentle settling-in period where all the teachers were supportive and open to feedback. My child is learning many new songs, words, skills and happy to go to the nursery in the mornings.
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Review from Mala A (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School! My daughter loves her school and teachers, the school really is her happy place. She is only 3 but brings back home very creative things (3D art and craft, solar systems!) and they make learning so much fun. Her key teacher is brilliant and
also gives us regular, valuable and very specific feedback which has been very helpful. The other teachers are also great and my daughter is very fond of them all. We are also very impressed with the phonics programme at the school and there is a strong focus on learning to read and write. The school also gets regular visits from the local librarian. In addition, there is a strong focus on overall development which is evident through the school's afternoon club programme organised by the headteacher. The yoga and dance sessions run are my daughter's favourite. We are so glad we chose Windmill and highly recommend it!
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Review from Aliona M (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every morning, drop-off at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School makes me smile as I witness my child eagerly running into the arms of her teachers and their assistants. It's a heartwarming scene that encapsulates the essence of Windmill's nurturing haven where education intertwines seamlessly
with love and respect. Through interactive activities and group exercises, Windmill cultivates not only academic proficiency but also emotional intelligence and social skills, laying a solid foundation for the children's future success.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School. Feel they have a balance of a nurturing environment, great space with outdoor play yet still delivering a Montessori curriculum.
My son is doing very well and surprises us all the time with his knowledge learned through rotation of topics like
space, holidays and nature.
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Review from Federica L (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attended this nursery and we are huge fans. This school is such a nurturing, safe, happy place where children discover their passions and skills and flourish into joyful little people. The school is remarkably clean, the teachers are skilled and prepared and the program of afternoon
activities (yoga, football, Spanish, arts, music) just a cherry on top of it all! Couldn't recommend this nursery more, a true gem.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation.
We love what we do here at Kindred Windmill and we're so pleased you can see that in the care we provide your children whilst they are with us in…read more
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Review from Soherra M (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter recently started at the Montessori and her transition was so seamless- she wanted to stay longer on her very first day. On her days in, she comes home happy and full of stories and speaks of her teachers with affection. I’ve found communication with staff to be particularly good, with swift
responses and lots of reassurance with any queries. I’m looking forward to her further developing holistically in an environment which is clearly both creative and nurturing.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School
Thank you for your kind review.
All the teachers at Windmill will be so pleased to hear that your daughter is happy in their care and has settled well. Our mission is to encourage our little ones…read more
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Review from Dolma G (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at the nursery are very friendly and approachable. My 3-year-old boy settled in very comfortably with help from the teachers. Knowing that my boy is safe, comfortable and learning in a good environment makes me very happy.
Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School
Thank you for your kind review.
All we want is for all our children to be happy whilst in our care and to hear that you are happy also, knowing he is with us learning and creating moments of awe and…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.877)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10 for Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.877 for Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (188 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 211 Ratings = 4.877
  2. 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 Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School 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:

    1. 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
    2. 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 39 number of registered child places is 7.8, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Job Title: Head Teacher Joined: 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School accepts?

Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School Open?

Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School is open: Monday 08:55-15:15, Tuesday 08:55-15:15, Wednesday 08:55-15:15, Thursday 08:55-15:15, Friday 08:55-15:15.

How many Children does Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School have capacity for?

Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School has capacity for a total of 39 Children.

How far is Kindred Windmill Montessori Nursery School to the centre of London?

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

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