Playhouse Montessori Ltd

1a Dunbar Avenue, Norbury, London SW16 4SB
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9.7 54 Reviews
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Welcome to Playhouse Montessori

Playhouse Montessori provides exceptional early years education in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment. Their Montessori-led approach encourages children to explore, learn, and develop at their own pace, building confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

The experienced and passionate team create a vibrant, engaging setting where every child feels valued and supported. They offer carefully designed learning experiences both indoors and outdoors, including three unique gardens: a soft tarmac area perfect for babies, an astroturf play zone, and a nature garden where children of all ages can explore, discover, and connect with the natural world.
They are open 51 weeks per year, from 7:45am to 6:00pm, providing flexible, reliable care that works around busy family schedules. Families trust Playhouse Montessori for their commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and personalised care.

Join the Playhouse Montessori community, where children flourish, families feel supported, and learning becomes an exciting adventure.

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Funding & Fees

Playhouse Montessori offers:
30 hours childcare for 9mths/2/3/4 year olds
15 hours childcare for all families with 3 & 4 year olds
15 hours for 2 year olds receiving support
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Playhouse Montessori
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Nasreen Hudda (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 50

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, 5 days over Christmas and 2 staff training days

Parking

  • Free parking and buggy storage.

Playhouse Montessori Ltd Reviews (54)

9.7

Playhouse Montessori Ltd has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.742) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Playhouse Montessori Ltd has 54 reviews.

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Review from Annie (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Playhouse Montessori have looked after both my children over the last 4 years and I personally could not have left them in better hands. The kids have developed exceptionally well both socially and academically and the kids have always gone to and from school extremely happy and excited.
I would highly recommend.
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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Playhouse Montessori is an excellent nursery, family-run with the most caring and friendly staff. We have now had both of our boys go to Playhouse Montessori and they have both absolutely loved every day. I can't speak more highly of the team. They have a great structure and routine and right from an
early age encourage, gently, learning of keys skills. Both my sons have become bright and full of confidence. The rooms are big, bright and full of activities, also have two fantastic gardens and they always get the children outside for some fresh air. The chef at the nursery is amazing, both my sons love the food. Fantastic variety of different ethnic dishes, vegetable and fruit. My eldest was very lucky to have been picked to show on TV My Pet and Me where they came to film at Playhouse Montessori and they had a variety of animals come to the nursery including a horse. The manager of the nursery is brilliant, so loving and caring. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Ann A (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started Playhouse when he was 10-weeks-old he is now turning 5 and he loves going to nursery every day, the staff have been amazing with him. I am very thankful for all the help and support the staff have given me and my son.
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Review from Kate S (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is thriving at Playhouse. She started when she was 10 months old and is now 2. She loves going to nursery every morning and when I pick her up at the end of each day she is still beaming! The staff are incredibly hands-on and know exactly how to push her development on, both on a short term
and long term basis. The management is extremely friendly and approachable and have the children’s interests very much at the heart of their ethos. I trust them unconditionally and can see how cared for she is there. It truly feels like a family unit. Playhouse Montessori is a very special place.
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Review from Hady (Father of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has come on leaps and bounds since attending this Playhouse Montessori in April, she has become more engaging, creative and bubbly. Her social interactions with other children have developed really well. She loves every minute while she is there. This is a testament to the professionalism
of the teaching and managing staff's abilities. Thank you all for your hard work.
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Review from Cristina P (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. All staff members are absolutely amazing; so calm, kind, patient, nurturing and so attentive to my 2-year-old daughter's everyday needs. My daughter has started going to this nursery 2 months ago, but she already loves it. She has improved her speech and her ability
to interact with over children when before that, she was crying and throwing a tantrum every time someone was trying to talk to her or me (other than very close family). So to sum it up, the carers at this nursery have done wonders for my daughter and I will always be assured that she is in good hands.
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Review from Lehlohonolo P (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Playhouse for about 5 months now and he is having an amazing time. From the daycare, I am impressed with his development, especially his ability to communicate and interact with other children. He is always so happy because he has the opportunity to run and play in the gardens and
large play areas outside as well.
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Review from Shantelle M (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Playhouse Montessori is definitely a home away from home. The staff are so warm and nurturing. I decided to move our son's nursery closer to home just under 2 years ago due to starting a new job. It was one of the hardest things a parent could probably do, my anxiety was out of the roof. New people
looking after my precious little boy, who could just about speak for himself. But on arriving at the nursery our son was in his element.
My son had the opportunity to continue during the lockdown which really has helped him with the transition from pre-school to reception.
He has gown into a confident and intelligent boy with an amazing personality and I want to thank Playhouse staff for helping nurture our son.
The management team are like family and are very flexible and easy to talk to. We will truly miss them
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Review from Andrea D (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We choose the Playhouse due to their care, nurturing ethos and environment. My son is a confident and happy young boy who is fully prepared to make the transition to primary school. During his time there, each key worked has gone above and beyond to look after my child, he loves going each day. Drop-offs
and pick-ups are always friendly and easy due to the staff meeting and greeting him at the door. I have been impressed with their confident communication and regular updates on his progress, he often surprises me with his physical development and verbal communication. He simply enjoys the care, and has flourished under the guidance of the staff, and made some great friendships with other children. The management has invested in the outside and inside environment to make it stimulating and bright. Care is flexible, and I would highly recommend this nursery, as staff provide excellent learning activities, great food options, and it is a wonderful setting. Thank you to the whole team!
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Review from Tracy G (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two kids loved the nursery and as a mother, Playhouse Montessori is the only nursery that made me feel like my kids were safe and happy. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Administration makes communication easy as well. It feels like a family.
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Review from Azuka (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Playhouse Montessori for two years now and she absolutely loves it. To relive her experience, I have gone to the school to observe the activities and it was awesome to see how the children are taught to be independent as toddlers, the teachers stimulate the children's reasoning
and questioning at such an early age. My daughters' progress has been awesome, she has become quite independent and wants to do everything for herself, she also mimics the teacher pretending to read to me and it is amazing. I would highly recommend the school to everyone as the staff are amazing and it is a friendly and family-centred positive learning environment for children.
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Review from Rashida (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A very pleasant nursery that my daughter has thoroughly enjoyed for the last few years. There have been times of challenges due to staff leaving or shortages but the managers persevere and try to not let it show or affect the children. Any issues are addressed straight away, which is helpful. Children
are also given the opportunity to do ballet and yoga which are great and my daughter also really enjoys.
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Review from V B (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Playhouse Montessori is a wonderful nursery to start your little ones into the pre-school nursery. The staff are flexible and friendly and learning is very good quality.
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Review from Gemma (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Playhouse Montessori is definitely a home away from home. It's bright and very welcoming. The staff are kind, caring and have accommodated specific needs for my child. We would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Sharareh B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with our child’s development. We started his nursery last year when he was one year old. My son loves the teachers very much and the teachers are very approachable for parents. “You guys are amazing”.
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Review from Melissa C (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very experienced teachers, who are caring and professional and to whom the children respond well to. Our daughter regularly comes home singing rhymes and reflecting on daily events. A positive environment for children to thrive in. Thank you!
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Review from Natalie S (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending for about a month now. At first, I was quite concerned as to how she would handle the change from being at home to being around strangers. The staff were very welcoming and she settled in faster than I could have hoped for. She is well looked after and cared for. No complaints.
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Review from Rachel G (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest daughter has now started this nursery (following in her older sisters footsteps) bringing back great memories of support and help. I love the fact that my youngest can go to this nursery and grow, explore and learn just like her sister. Great staff, great help and a great atmosphere for
children and very welcoming for parents.
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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Where to start? I am so impressed with this nursery, my first child started in Jan 2019. I am so delighted with the nursery. The emotional support from the staff for new patents was lovely, the settling in photos and emails were a nice touch too, so I didn’t feel worried and that meant I could be confident
going back to work.


My child is thriving at Playhouse, stimulated by a full program of activities, attention and love from the staff team. My child is confident and enjoys playing because of the staff and on the occasion when the child has been unwell the staff have been fast acting, calm and professional.


I can not recommend this nursery more.


We are very happy.

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Review from Dee (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was a very worried parent as my son had a lot of separation anxiety due to major changes at home. I took him to Playhouse Montessori and even asked for an extended settling in period. The manager was kind enough to accept my request. For one week I took my son in to be settled and as I thought he
would he cried. I thought he was never going to settle.


When I dropped him for his first full day I was very worried. But when I went to pick him up even though he had cried intermittently he did eat and sleep well. As the days went on he improved each day. One week later to my surprise he was fine when I dropped him. This is all thanks to the staff who gave my son a lot of extra care and attention.


I would highly recommend this Montessori for young babies as the staff are very well trained. My son started at 1 there and is very happy there. The food is of a very high standard also. The kids are very well behaved. It's like a home from home.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.742)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.742) out of 10 for Playhouse Montessori Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 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 4.992 for Playhouse Montessori Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (119 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.992
  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 4.75 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Playhouse Montessori Ltd is based on 10 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 = 3.75
    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 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 10 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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