Living Spring Montessori

St Michaels Church Annex, St Michaels Road, London NW2 6XG
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  • Living Spring Montessori, London
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 Carmen C (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the best nursery I've seen in my life. My son started being 5 months old and I love his evolution so far. The teachers are amazing, the general staff too, the food is great, the place is always clean and the Montessori environment is just perfect. They take the kids to the park, they do shows
at the end of every term, they send monthly newsletters, and they update parents about the kids every day. I am so happy I found this nursery. They really have the best hands for kids.
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Review from William L (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two children currently at Living Spring, both of whom are extremely happy, learning quickly and enjoying each day. We love the caring nature of all the staff, it's a real family environment from entry in the morning to pick up at the end of the day. Wonderful place for children to develop.
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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are indeed very happy with the quality of care and personal connection. The kids are happy to go every day and enjoy it. The atmosphere and the food are also good. The kids finish everything. Thank you very much.
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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, really caring prepared and motivated staff. Very stimulative for children, clean and always looking up for new developmental activities. Good food and organisation as well as staff - parents communication.
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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really wonderful staff, respectful, caring and wholesome.
The children's community they have built you see in very select nurseries.
I am glad my child is in such a lovely environment where his development and care are paramount.
Hats off to all the staff! Amazing souls.
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Review from Tom B (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. Our first child went 10 years ago and it was an easy decision to send our second child. The staff are great, the place is kept spotless, the food is healthy and the kids are very happy. Highly recommend.
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Review from Malena F (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love the nursery! Our son is very happy, he enjoys it a lot and the staff is great, we couldn't be happier with the nursery!
They are very organised, the food is healthy and they take the children outside quite a lot which is really good for them.
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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 5 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with Living Spring. The staff are truly caring and clearly dedicated to nurturing all of the babies and children. The highest professional standards are maintained in every aspect of nursery life. This is not just somewhere we drop off our daughter for daycare but it feels like
an extension of our family and community, partly also due to the special events and family celebrations throughout the year (e.g. Father's Day picnic in the park, Christmas concert etc). The app with a daily summary of what and how much our daughter has eaten, nappies and sleep times is helpful, and the teachers also share photos of her participating in different activities. Our daughter is thriving here.
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Review from Elisheva G (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely caring nursery, my son loves the teachers and gets really excited when we get there in the morning! Can't complain about anything, the staff are super accommodating, understanding and really seem to care for him.
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Review from Elena B (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can see my daughter is loving her time at the Living Spring Montessori Nursery.
She is happy and so am I.
The staff are lovely, passionate about their job. The environment is welcoming and friendly.
Highly recommend!
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Review from Ruth D (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is thriving in many ways at Living Spring. He started at 14 months and was happy and settled within a few days. He is always excited to go there and the teachers prepare a wide range of activities to keep the children engaged and learning. He adores the food as well! We love how much heart and
soul goes into planning special events for the children and their families, and the sense of community is really strong. Something we particularly appreciate is how every member of staff greets our son (even those who don't work directly with him) with such warmth; we feel he is really understood and appreciated at Living Spring.
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Review from Janine J (Mother of Child) published on 26 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery! A clean, well-facilitated child-centred nursery. Amazing staff and since September when my child started he has developed and is thriving! Highly recommend this nursery for babies/toddlers.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 26 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy started at Living Spring when he was 12 months. After a few weeks it was clear that he had bonded with his nursery teachers. Now at 18 months, he runs into his classroom in the morning. We think Living Spring has been really great for his emotional and social growth. As part of the curriculum,
the teachers discuss emotions with children and help them manage their emotions when things don't go their way. My son can now express when he is disappointed, for example when the TV is turned off, but he doesn't tend to have meltdowns. We believe the influence of the nursery has helped him develop this trait. We also love the community ethos of the nursery. We look forward to the special events throughout the year as a way to continue our son's social development.
My son also loves the food served at Living Spring. We are told that he cleans his plate almost every day.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I started my daughter at Living Spring when she was 10 months old and she loves it. She has developed and learned a lot of new skills and words. The teachers are friendly and work with her personality to help her grow. It is a lovely nursery with a lot of extra activities that also teach the children
about the diverse community they live in. I would definitely recommend it.
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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We started our son when he was 8 months old at Living Spring, and definitely it has been a good decision. The nursery is well maintained with friendly teachers. Has well-structured activities that align with Montessori learning. Our son enjoys going to Living Spring and has developed many essential
skills. We and our baby also enjoy the extra activities such as Father’s and Mother’s Day, Halloween and Christmas party which helps to bring together the Living Spring community.
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Review from Ben S (Father of Child) published on 2 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We started our 3 year old son here in January and we’ve been very happy and are aiming to enrol him full time in August. He loves his “school” and so do we. The physical space of the nursery is bright, warm, spacious and clean. The classroom is well-organised and well-managed and full of activities
for the children. There is a lovely garden with a sandpit so the children get outdoor time. Most of all, though, we are very happy with the loving and caring environment. The teachers clearly love the children dearly, greeting them happily at the door and sending them off warmly at the end of the day. All in all we are happy to have found Living Spring Montessori.
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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great place, with a very clean and beautiful environment.
Teachers are really caring about children's needs and their development. Activities are well thought out and structured to reflect the Montessori spirit. They also prepare fresh and healthy food every day.
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Review from Lisa H (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends the Living Spring Montessori since January 2023. We are very happy with the nursery, their values and especially the amazing teachers who look after him everyday and give him all their love and attention. My son settled in fairly quickly (3 days) despite him being a bit older when joining
(14 months). Since then he absolutely loves going to nursery! Every day the teachers tell us what they did that day and really, they are doing so many things on a daily basis (painting with their hands and feet, baking, cooking together, going out to the park and playground, singing lots of songs and so much more). He became fairly independent too since joining the nursery as they follow the Montessori principle, he eats very well, can voice his opinions clearly and can get e.g. water himself. Every day he eats all the healthy food that the nursery provides and they are perfect with looking after his allergies. I cannot recommend the nursery enough and would always choose it again.
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Review from Lucy H (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to Living Spring Montessori three days a week since he was 11 months old (now 22 months). He absolutely loves it and had developed a huge amount in that time. The staff and teachers are all caring and enthusiastic. We are very glad we decided to go with Living Spring.
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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful environment for a baby to become a confident, kind, social and curious toddler! My daughter has been in Living Spring Montessori Day Nursery since she was six months. She is now two and a half and still there. It was recommended by friends who had a fantastic experience there with their own
kids. The facilities are beautiful and extremely clean, the staff highly skilled and provide excellent care, love and support for your kids' growth and development. The food is homemade by a chef in-house making excellent balanced meals. Childcare, activities and communication are top with the team. Also, diversity is a topic they embrace in their activities with kids and they really make efforts to adapt to the neurodiversity of infants. My daughter loves going there and talks about her carers a lot. Thank you to the whole team for making my kid the great toddler she became!
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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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