Eilmar Montessori Day Nursery

Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip Gardens, Ruislip HA4 0DA
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9.8 28 Reviews
  • Eilmar Montessori Day Nursery, Ruislip
Eilmar Montessori have been providing a nurturing and enriching environment for children for over 30 years. With a deep commitment to celebrating each child’s uniqueness, continue to offer a truly individualised learning experience that allows every child to grow, explore, and thrive.

Eilmar Montessori operates 50 weeks a year, giving families a full range of support while also respecting the importance of traditional festivals.

Traditionally Eilmar closes over Easter and Christmas, allowing families to celebrate these special times together.

Opening hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 6:00pm, and provide a well-rounded daily schedule that includes breakfast, lunch, and light tea, all made with healthy, balanced snacks and plenty of choice for the children.

Eilmar Montessori believes in fostering a love of learning, creating a community where both children and families feel valued, supported, and celebrated.
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Funding & Fees

Eilmar Montessori Nursery Fees
We are pleased to offer a nurturing, child-centered Montessori education at Eilmar Montessori Nursery. Our fees are structured as follows:
Standard Fee: Full Day [7:30-18:00] £93:00 full day sessions
Session Length: Half-Day [7.30-1pm] or [1-6pm] £60.00 per sessions
Age Groups: starting from 6 months of age to 5 years

Stretched Funded Early Years Entitlement (51 Weeks)
• 30 hours funding = 22.35 hours per week
• 15 hours funding = 11.17 hours per week (depending on eligibility)
• Any additional hours are charged at the private rate
• Funded hours are applied in line with parental agreement
Optional Extras – Meals & Snacks (Funded Hours Only)
Parents may choose to add meals and snacks during funded hours. These charges are voluntary, and parents may provide their own food at no cost. [Subject to our terms & conditions] ,We are unable to heat any food items, [NO NUTS ALLOWED]
Meal Charges:
• All Day (7:30am–6:00pm): £8.50 – includes breakfast, lunch, tea and snacks
• AM Session (7:30am–1:00pm): £4.25 – includes breakfast, lunch and snacks
• PM Session (1:00pm–6:00pm): £4.25 – includes tea and snacks
Optional Extras – Nappies, Wipes & Nappy Sacks (Funded Hours Only)
During funded hours, parents may choose to pay for optional extras and consumables.
There is no obligation to purchase these, and parents are welcome to provide their own alternatives at no cost.
Optional Consumables
•   Nappies, Wipes, Nappy sacks
Charges:
•   Full Day: £3.00 per day
•   AM Session: £1.50 per session
•   PM Session: £1.50 per session
Extra-Curricular Activities
Optional activities Spanish, Yoga/Drama, ICT and Sports are delivered by external providers.
Cost: £3.50 per session.
Please Note


Prices and optional extras may change occasionally.
We recommend checking details at the time of enquiry to ensure you have the latest information.
All arrangements are subject to our Terms of Business, Parent Provision Forms, approved funding .

Contact Eilmar Montessori Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact Eilmar Montessori Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Swans Day Nurseries Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Sumera (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

  • from 0 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

  • Christmas & Easter

Parking

  • Eilmar Montessori, during show rounds you can park directly outside their nursery after 10am its sign posted alternatively there is a public carpark on the green grounds beside them

Eilmar Montessori Day Nursery Reviews (28)

9.8

Eilmar Montessori Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.769) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Eilmar Montessori Day Nursery has 28 reviews.

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Review from Dilip P (Grandfather of Child) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our first time here at the nursery and it really good experience. Highly recommend Eilmar Montessori Day Nursery.
Reply from Eilmar Team, Management at Eilmar Montessori Day NurseryThank you so much for your kind words. We are really happy to hear that you have had a great first-hand experience with us. Really appreciate your review.
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Review from M S (Grandmother of Child) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The kids are well taken care of. They are very interactive and feel a lot at home. The staff listen to the demands of the child and cater to their needs.
Reply from Eilmar Team, Management at Eilmar Montessori Day NurseryThat's brilliant to hear! It sounds like the children are really well looked after and feel right at home. It's so reassuring to know that the staff are attentive and responsive to their needs , appreciate your feedback.
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Review from Mahdieh A (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased that I decided to choose Elimar Nursery for my son. Amazing place for my child to develop and learn daily. Very caring staff and always easy to reach out and share everything regarding your child. My son always looks forward to going to his practitioner and play with his friends.
Reply from Eilmar Team, Eilmar Manager at Eilmar Montessori Day NurseryYou are very welcome! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your son is thriving at Elimar Nursery. It's so rewarding to see him enjoy his time with us, and we feel privileged to support his growth. Thank you - your review means a great deal to us and is highly appreciated
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Review from U K (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter began attending the Eilmar Nursery on September 24 at the age of 14 months. Eilmar has been there for many years. I can now see that she is beginning to enjoy the nursery and becomes bored at home with me. The staff is professional, amiable, qualified and, most importantly, kind. They give
daily updates, prompt app updates, daily photos/videos and quarterly progress reports. My daughter is developing great independence and many other skills. The nursery has involved her with numerous activities I would not have been able to do at home, such as messy plays. These activities satisfy her curious little mind. However, Eilmar should consider introducing a child-friendly settling-in process (like many other nurseries), as their current approach is a little hard for any little child. It is highly challenging for any little one to accept the strange environment with unfamiliar people from day one onwards. Due to this approach, my daughter experienced separation anxiety for a short period of time.
Reply from Eilmar Team, Nursery at Eilmar Montessori Day NurseryThank you for sharing your experience, and we are so happy to hear that your daughter is beginning to enjoy her time at Eilmar Nursery and is showing such great progress! We completely understand your concerns about the settling-in process. Adjusting to a new environment can be overwhelming for young children, and it's a challenging time for parents as well. While the three-day settling in process is a tried-and-tested, we do recognise that it can initially feel difficult for both children and parents. It's often the parents who find the separation the hardest to accept, as we naturally want to ensure our little ones are comfortable and secure. During this phase, it's really important that parents feel able to raise any concerns they may have, so these can be addressed in real-time. The last thing anyone wants is for a child or parent to feel unhappy or unsettled. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts we will endeavour to improve our services going forward.
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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 6 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has adapted well to the nursery, exceeding my expectations. She was very attached to her mum but now enjoys attending. Big smiles all the way. The staff are fantastic and I'm still amazed by her progress, even though it took about four months (approx). Their regular feedback was invaluable.
Regarding the settling-in process, a gentler approach would have been preferable to minimise the child's distress. The abrupt separation caused significant parental stress, as our daughter's adjustment took four months. Unlike other nurseries, we could not remain with her during the initial familiarisation period. A more accommodating and child-centred approach would have facilitated a smoother transition. This is such an important stage in any child's life and can make it an interesting change rather than an unpleasant experience.
Reply from Tina, Nursery Director at Eilmar Montessori Day NurseryThank you so much for sharing your thoughtful feedback. I'm delighted to hear that your daughter has adapted so well and is enjoying her time at the nursery-it's wonderful to know she's making such great progress. The dedication of the staff and the regular updates have clearly been invaluable in supporting her development, and I'm so glad to hear that.I truly appreciate your perspective on the settling-in process. I understand how challenging the transition can be, both for children and parents, and I'm sorry to hear that the approach taken didn't feel as supportive as it could have been. Your feedback on a gentler, more accommodating approach is really valuable, and I will be sure to share this with the team. We always aim to make this important stage as smooth and positive as possible, and your insights will help guide us toward improving the experience for other families in the future.Thank you again for your kind words and constructive feedback.
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Review from Manish T (Father of Child) published on 16 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest son joined Eilmar in 2020 and my youngest has been there since July 2024. Our experience has been nothing short of fantastic, with the nursery manager, extremely supportive of both our kids. My youngest actually doesn't want to leave when I try to collect him, which speaks volumes about how
much he enjoys his time there. Would highly recommend this Montessori to anyone.
Reply from EILMAR MONTESSORI, EILMAR TEAM at Eilmar Montessori Day NurseryThank you so much for this lovely review! Were absolutely thrilled to hear that both of your children have had such a wonderful experience with us. Its heartwarming to know that your youngest enjoys his time so much that he does not want to leave that really speaks volumes about the care, support, and warmth hes receiving here. Were incredibly grateful for your trust and kind recommendation. Families like yours make our team feel truly special, and we cant wait to continue watching your children grow, learn, and thrive with us!
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Review from Nikita A (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I sent my eldest to Eilmar (started in Sept 2021) and now my youngest goes here too. The kids have thrived there and always come back very happy. We've had a very smooth experience at the nursery and have always had great interactions with the staff. It's a lovely setting and we are very happy with
Eilmar and the experience we've had.
Reply from Eilmar Montessori, Eilmar Team at Eilmar Montessori Day NurseryThank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that both of your children have thrived at Eilmar and that you've had such a positive experience with us. It's wonderful to know that the setting and interactions with the staff have contributed to their happiness. We truly appreciate your continued trust in us, and we're so glad to be part of your family's journey. We also want to thank you for your valuable feedback. Please note that from January 2025, we will be introducing a new menu, which will be sent out alongside our monthly newsletter. Your thoughts are always important to us as we strive to continually improve!
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Review from B N (Father of Child) published on 10 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic service - our 1 year old daughter was extremely well looked after by all of her carers. She always looked forward to going to the nursery and would come home in a good mood. 100% recommended.
Reply from Eilmar Team, Eilmar Manager at Eilmar Montessori Day NurseryThank you so much for your lovely review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your daughter felt so happy and well cared for with us. It's always our aim to provide a warm, supportive environment where children can flourish, and we're so glad she looked forward to her time at nursery. Your trust and recommendation truly mean the world to us thank you for letting us be part of her early years!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.769)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.769) out of 10 for Eilmar Montessori Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.769 for Eilmar Montessori Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (260 Excellents x 5) + (71 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 334 Ratings = 4.769
  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 Eilmar Montessori Day Nursery is based on 28 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8, which has been reached with 28 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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Meet the Team (1)

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Tina Lu

Job Title: Nursery Director Joined: 2006

At Eilmar, we are proud to have a dedicated team whose approach is always nurturing and caring for every child. From our management team to nursery practitioners, apprentices, volunteers, and even our nursery cook, everyone plays a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where each child can achieve their full potential.


Our staff regularly update their skills through CPD training, First Aid, and ongoing professional development. Working together, they build on each other’s strengths to provide the very best care and education.


At the management level, we place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, ensuring that every team member feels respected, supported, and valued. This positive culture allows us to give children the highest level of care, helping them not only meet but exceed their developmental milestones.


Our team includes Level 3 practitioners in childcare, Montessori, classroom assistants, apprentices, and volunteers; each bringing their own unique skills and passion to the nursery.

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