Playhouse Montessori Ltd

1a Dunbar Avenue, Norbury, London SW16 4SB
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9.5 63 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
Apply now: https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education/15-and-30-hours-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 (63)

9.5

Playhouse Montessori Ltd has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.460) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Playhouse Montessori Ltd has 63 reviews.

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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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Review from Alexandra S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Nice and tidy nursery with friendly and understanding staff. I kindly recommend it to everyone looking for childcare.
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Review from Daina M (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are very friendly and welcoming. The environment for the children is very clean and tidy. The nursery policy is also straightforward and well organised. Very happy with the service. I recommend other parents to check out Playhouse Montessori.
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Review from Teresa (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting at Playhouse we have noticed a change in my daughter's personality, temperament and behaviour. Her development is fantastic, speech is clearer and more complex, she plays better with other children and even by herself. Singing her full alphabet, and in general learning quickly.
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find communication about what she has been doing during the day and how she has been is really good. Any questions are answered promptly. I've been really pleased with Playhouse and very happy that my daughter is happy, content and settled there.
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Review from Kirsty O (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and management are very patient and helpful, they genuinely care about the needs of you and your child.
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Review from Monica A (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the nursery's commitment and dedication all staff show to the children.


My son started when he was only 2 years old and now just turned three and has learnt a lot of things including speaking, he has made lots of friends!


I am very happy with the nursery, thank you.

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Review from Leona C (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined Playhouse a few months after his second Birthday. The progress that he’s made is amazing and a credit to the support, care and kindness he’s been shown by everyone at Playhouse. He’s confident, articulate, bright and cheery and I can honestly say that his time at Playhouse has shaped much
of that.


As parents, choosing a nursery that you hope will nurture and develop your child is challenging, but Playhouse was definitely the right decision for us. We were always made to feel welcome and listened to and that our son was in safe hands. Definite 5 stars!!!

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Review from Marisa R (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very satisfied having chosen this nursery as I see my son coming back home very happy. He tells me his adventures with the lovely staff: all the things he is learning through play, the songs they sing, the variety of the activities every day. I love to see him so happy there which is because there
is a nice atmosphere at Playhouse Montessori Ltd and also, thanks to the great job its staff is doing.
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Review from Olu O (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ever since our son started attending the nursery, he's had a remarkable improvement in his confidence level, willingness to share and play with other kids and more expressive compared to his former nursery.


I would definitely be happy to recommend the school to any other parent.


Thanks again

to all the staff and management for giving us the support needed during the transition period.
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Review from Mumtaz F (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Playhouse Montessori is an excellent nursery. The staff are so caring and attentive I feel 100% reassured when I drop my daughter in the morning.
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Review from Shayan S (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My three-year-old daughter has been going to Playhouse Montessori Ltd for over 6 months. I am very pleased with her progress. She learns new and creative things on a daily basis. The teachers are very well trained. The management is very co-operative and understanding. Highly recommended.
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Review from Sally D (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a great family run nursery which provides a warm welcome where every child matters; our son absolutely loves it and has been here since July '16. The staff go the extra mile to support not just his needs but ours as parents too, especially in terms of work commitments. Highly recommended to
anyone looking for an excellent nursery in the area. :)
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.460)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.460) 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 4.5 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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 4.535 for Playhouse Montessori Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (194 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (24 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.535
  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 4.925 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Playhouse Montessori Ltd is based on 17 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 = 3.925
    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 17 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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