Woodentots Montessori School

My son has spent most of his time in the enchanting garden in his wellies, playing with mud, water, paint and whatever exciting activity that are introduced. He has had the opportunity to learn through play indoors and outdoors – a truly magical pre-school experience.

I just love this school. Earthy, warm, kind, gentle teachers. The principle is inspiring and loves the children. Can't recommend it highly enough. My son has spent 2 very happy years there and I've made friends for life. The garden and classroom and art studio are delightful settings. I felt my son was in very safe and nurturing hands there. Montessori teaching of the highest quality. All natural materials. A great emphasis on looking after our planet and being kind. The bi-monthly forest school trips were also a great success and a superb way to get urban children more deeply into nature. My son and I both loved our 2 years as part of the Woodentots community.

They encourage the child to be curious and confident and it has a warm and friendly community feel.

For a central London nursery, this is one of the greatest gifts. It is Montessori (ie Child led) but not in a rigid way which makes things more relaxed. Once a week the teachers take a group of children to Highgate Woods so they can have a forest school experience and my sons have enjoyed this enormously. There is an emphasis on respect and kindness and the children really do relate to each other in a caring way. It is a hive of creativity- clay, paint, woodwork, felting, beading, the list goes on! And lots of opportunity for music and dance. I can't recommend it highly enough as a place to begin your learning journey.

I couldn't love it more. Both my boys adore it and can't wait to go to school each day. A total gem.