Living Spring Montessori

St Michaels Church Annex, St Michaels Road, London NW2 6XG
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Living Spring Montessori provides a warm and nurturing environment for children aged six months to five years to develop holistically based on the philosophy of Dr. Montessori.

Located in their specially designed building in the heart of Cricklewood, the team are passionate about child development and are invested in supporting your child to flourish. The purpose-built premises has its own kitchen and in-house chef; the Nido (baby room) has its own milk kitchen and the three learning environments have access to the outdoor space. The edible garden is cared for by the children and is a space for them to germinate seeds, watch plants grow and harvest fruits and vegetables. In October 2021, the children had the honour of receiving the Whitlock Challenge Cup Award for summer seeds from The London Children's Flower Society.

The Guides are committed to supporting the attachment of each child and are invested in every possible interaction with your child. The learning environments are prepared environments with activities that support the development of children in their respective developmental phases and they honour the spirit of the child by supporting them to develop individually.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Folashade Biobaku-Odusanya
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Folashade Biobaku-Odusanya (Owner/Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 52

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, 2 weeks at Christmas, 2 weeks in Spring & 2 weeks in the Summer

Living Spring Montessori Reviews (76)

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Living Spring Montessori has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Living Spring Montessori has 76 reviews.

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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's a very loving, caring and nurturing environment. Our daughter really enjoys being at nursery, and she has learnt so much. The fish tanks are a big hit! The staff are very friendly and welcoming, with endless patience.
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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery with a real community feel. The staff are lovely, professional, caring and go the extra mile. The nursery are always one step ahead in terms of our daughters development. They work with us to give our daughter the best in care and education. Our daughter is happy, settled and thriving
at Living Spring. We would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from P J (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one has had the most wonderful time at Living Spring. The staff are excellent and caring, and my child has grown leaps and bounds in his development. The hours of care also work well for those that work in the city- 8am -6pm. Highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from Fatima M (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm really happy with Living Spring Montessori. The staff are incredibly kind, professional, and clearly very well trained. They create such a warm and nurturing environment, and it really shows in the way they care for and support the children. I feel confident leaving my child in their hands and truly
appreciate the dedication and passion they put into their work.
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Review from G L (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing teachers and team! The classrooms are spotless and provide engaging activities. My child has learned many practical life skills and her language has developed rapidly. She loves going every day and is learning so much in a supportive and caring environment.
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Review from Billy B (Father of Child) published on 21 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Living Spring is a wonderful, caring nursery. Our daughter loves her teachers and the time she spends with them. She has learned so much and has developed new skills and independence. They put great effort in to developing the community, celebrating milestones and helping children grow their confidence.
We could not be happier.
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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with Living Springs Nursery. I can see that my child is very happy to go there. The nursery is very clean, and the facilities are excellent for children. I also appreciate that they organize many activities, which help children stay stimulated and continue learning.
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Review from Mohammed A (Father of Child) published on 21 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children love going to living springs. The teachers are excellent and thoughtful and the feedback given at the end of day is always insightful. The children are (depending on age) given tasks to do that help build motor skills control and help build a mental constitution through real life skills
like washing dishes or sewing. Throughout the year all the different holidays are celebrated showing the children different cultures that are represented in their classrooms.
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Review from Lizzie S (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Living Spring. Our daughter started around 5 months ago and the support she's received has been amazing. The staff are kind, nurturing, and genuinely care. We've seen such a big growth in her confidence since starting, and it's been wonderful to watch her thrive. We're so
grateful to the whole team and would highly recommend.
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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery for 2 years (since she was 12 months old) and she absolutely loves it! The teaching and staff are brilliant, the Montessori method works really well, food is healthy, there is plenty of outdoor time and it's a really caring and nurturing environment. There are so
many opportunities to learn and have fun - in the last few weeks they have been celebrating all kinds of cultural events and had visits from 3 different emergency services which all the kids absolutely loved! I couldn't recommend Living Spring more.
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Review from Daniel C (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been so happy with this nursery over the past year and a half. Our daughter loves going every day and it's clear the teachers are genuinely engaged in her learning and development. They're not only supportive but also welcoming and friendly, creating a positive environment for both children and
parents. The office team is also fantastic, always helpful and building great relationships with everyone. The activities are fun and varied and the nursery is spotless, making it a lovely place to start the day. The healthy food options are a big plus, and the children are encouraged to be independent during meal times and play.
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Review from Mara J (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery.
My son started when he was 1. The teachers are great with the kids, all the teachers know all the kids names, which I see as a big family.
The staff is super friendly and professional.
The nursery is super clean. Variety of food and they cooked special meals for my baby with milk
allergy.
Also, they do a lot of activities outdoors plus they celebrate diversity and culture.
Highly recommend.
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Review from P M (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Living Spring Montessori for just over 2 years, having started at 12 months. She loves it there and we drop her off each day confident she will be well cared for in a friendly, supportive environment.
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Review from N M (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has thrived at Living Spring Montessori since he started over a term ago. He enjoys going each day, which is a testament to the loving and supportive environment. We've been consistently impressed by our son's development which is a direct result of the nurturing atmosphere, the engaging and
stimulating activities provided and most importantly, the incredible staff who clearly care deeply for each child. We are incredibly grateful to the entire Living Spring team for their exceptional care and dedication.
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Review from P W (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the experience so far. Our son is very happy and settled at the nursery. He is getting a lot of interaction with other children his own age which he really enjoys. He has developed a lot with the help of the nursery.
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is our third nursery setting as a family (different children!) and we continue to be blown away by the professionalism of Living Spring compared to other nurseries our children have been in. The communication from staff is absolutely superb which means so much when children are pre-verbal. Every
single day when picking him up we hear a story about something he has done today, or a new way in which he is expressing himself or learning which shows how attentive staff are.
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Review from Olivia S (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been here 9 months and is so happy here and excited to go in each morning. The ethos of the nursery and what they teach is brilliant and has encouraged her independence and thoughtfulness.
The nido is a wonderful and caring environment, and I cannot speak highly enough of the absolutely
fantastic and highly qualified teachers. They run excellent overall activities and have a great outdoor space. Most importantly, we particularly value the very thoughtful input and effort to focus on her development. We feel very lucky to have found this nursery.
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Review from P K (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love this nursery. Our child has been going for a year now and is always happy and excited to learn new things. The staff are exceptional - attentive, inspiring and energetic - and the nursery itself is bright and inviting. We knew this was the right place for us when, during our initial visit, kids
in Children's House sang 'Incey-Wincey Spider' to calm our crying baby. It was a touching moment reflecting the nursery's ethos, and we couldn't be happier with our decision since.
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Review from Laura G (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with all the staff and the service we receive, we feel really lucky to have our baby being looked after so well as it gives us peace of mind. Everyone is very attentive and friendly, it is a real pleasure to interact with them every time.
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Review from Alexis B (Father of Child) published on 3 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the first visit when benchmarking nurseries around our home until today, the staff's professionalism and empathy towards kids combined with amenities and high standards lead me to definitely recommend this place to any new parents looking for a great nursery around!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (10.000)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10 for Living Spring Montessori 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 5.000 for Living Spring Montessori is calculated as follows: ( (323 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 323 Ratings = 5
  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 Living Spring Montessori is based on 27 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 27 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Living Spring Montessori

What is the Age Range of Children that Living Spring Montessori accepts?

Living Spring Montessori accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Living Spring Montessori Open?

Living Spring Montessori is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Living Spring Montessori have capacity for?

Living Spring Montessori has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is Living Spring Montessori to the centre of London?

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

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