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 Gladys C (Nanny Carer of Child) published on 8 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery! Teachers are so warm, lovely and very friendly. The little boy I'm looking after goes to this nursery every day from when he was 6 months and now he's almost 3 years old! Very clean and safe environment for them too!
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Review from W L (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had an overall positive experience with the nursery, all the children are very happy there and my son is excited to go in the mornings. The staff are wonderful and create a positive environment where the children learn well and have a wide exposure to different activities, including lots of chances
for outdoor play.
Some improvement to the management and admin sides of things could be done but this is the only minor downside.
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Review from Luca C (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exceptional place, run by exceptional people. We searched a lot before finding a nursery for our son and when we visited Living Spring Montessori Day Nursery we knew right away our search was over. The space is big, full of light and spotlessly clean. Their activities are fun but they also have the
goal of making the little ones independent. You can clearly see the mark of the Montessori approach. The teachers helped us in understanding a lot about the development of our son and are always caring and supportive. It really is a great environment and our son always run into school happy, which is the most important thing. Plus it's family run. And it's clear how much they care for it. My wife and I are super happy and definitely recommend it.
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Review from David P (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We found Living Spring even before we found our house, and our positive impression strongly influenced our decision to move to the area. Our daughter has been there since she was 18 months old. She loves it. She has become a confident and happy little girl. The teachers are kind, intelligent, diligent
and knowledgeable. The Montessori method (which we didn't know much about before) is great and it makes perfect sense to us. We are intending to send our younger daughter to Living Spring when she reaches 12 months old.
I have been particularly impressed with the efforts made which go 'above and beyond' the primary role of looking after children and giving them meaningful activities to do on a day-to-day basis. For example, an immensely complicated and enjoyable Christmas play (and party), which captured the children's imaginations; a summer outdoors party in the local park, with well-organised food, drink and games; a session for parents on child safety issues... the list goes on!
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Review from D J (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They take excellent care of my child and are extremely welcoming every morning.
I've had great experience with my eldest here which is why we didn't think twice in sending our youngest to this nursery.
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Review from Silvana H (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started Living Spring Montessori since 2019 and she has enjoyed everyday at the nursery. The staff are brilliant and the food is lovely. I would definitely recommend Living Spring to anyone looking for a nursery.
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Living Spring is a great nursery with very attentive and friendly staff, my son absolutely loves going there. He has a great friendship group and has become a happy, confident and independent toddler.
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Review from Richard R (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're big fans of Living Spring, having sent our first child there in 2013, our second in 2015 and our third started there at six months in 2021. Throughout that time Living Spring has remained a haven of calm and love and each child is respected and nurtured. Communication on a day-to-day level with
the teachers is excellent and the nursery tries hard to build an inclusive and cohesive community with the parents. Over the years our children's key teacher has given us the time and resources to help with specific issues, reassure us and help us develop our toolkits as parents. The proof of the pudding is the day-to-day happiness of the children while there, and the outcomes: our daughter started at Primary School being able to independently read 'chapter books' and is now interviewing at the top secondary schools in London. I would have no hesitation in recommending Living Spring.
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Review from Priscilla S (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted to have found Living Spring. Since our little baby girl started there at 9 months old, she has developed so quickly in lots of different ways e.g. her interaction with others, communication, independence and also the capacity to learn things very fast also due to the great Montessori
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She absolutely loves the teachers, the staff and of course the food and she feels comfortable around the nursery which gives us the reinsure that she's well looked after. We are glad that she spends lots of time in her day in a nice, safe, educational and fun place. Not to forget to mention the amazing app that allows us insight into her day, including naps and meals and also allows us to see what activities they undertake. 5 stars all around and thanks for the wonderful experience up until now!
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started at Living Spring three days a week in Oct 2022, and we have had a very good experience. The staff are lovely, and there's a real feeling of family. They have been accommodating when my plans have changed - times when I said we wouldn't be in the nursery that day but then at the last
minute, I've been able to send my child for an afternoon. I get good updates in the app, daily updates for food, sleep, nappies and milk and then weekly updates with photos and videos of what they have been up to. In general, we are very happy with Living Spring and would recommend it to anyone looking for a spot for their child.
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Review from G A (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery that we are proud to send our son to, knowing that he is well looked after and happy! He settled in very quickly and loves coming into the nursery and seeing all the smiley and welcoming faces of all the staff members here.
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Review from Sophie R (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful community nursery. My two children are very happy at the nursery and benefit from the caring nature of the staff. The nursery has a really fantastic educational programme and both my boys have learnt a lot, from basics e.g. using a spoon to putting on their own coats. The children
also enjoy the extra activities including Christmas Concerts, Mother's Day afternoon tea and Father's Day picnic.


I was very nervous leaving my children at first, but I need not have worried, this nursery is fantastic. The staff were reassuring and give lots of feedback as to what they have been up to. All the children are well-mannered and well-behaved, learning to respect each other and the activities that they undertake. A fantastic foundation for the future.

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Review from G L (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with this nursery. Extremely supportive and friendly staff who have helped me and my 15-month-old settle. I am very comfortable leaving him while I go to work knowing he is safe, cared for and really seems to be having a great time. It truly is an asset to have in the community.
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Review from Tara G (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have attended Living Spring from six months to four years old and we couldn't be happier with it. The most caring calm and incredible place. The teachers are so experienced and loving, we adore the owners and the food is healthy and prepared by a top chef. We will miss it very
much once our youngest leaves!
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be more delighted to have found Living Spring. Since our son began there at 19 months old, he has grown leaps and bounds in his interaction with others, his communication, his independence and his capacity for learning. The teachers and staff are second to none and we feel completely comfortable
knowing he loves his time there, he is in safe and trusted hands and he is getting a magnificent Montessori education. The app allows us insight into his day, his naps and meals and also allows us to see what activities they undertake. It is truly a remarkable nursery and we could not be happier with our decision to join the Living Spring community.
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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy started at Living Spring when he was around one year old, and he is now two and a half and still loves to go there every day. We have seen how he has grown so much in confidence being surrounded by teachers and kids, with the ability to remember all their names, eating confidently and
independently, counting, and singing many songs independently, and potty training support just to name a few.


Furthermore, they always have extraordinary events like fathers days party, celebrations of various cultural events, Christmas party etc.


Staff is excellent, so caring yet focussed on their health, interests and development.


The nursery provides a wide range of development toys/widgets and have a lovely outdoor space for all age groups.


Quarterly parent/teacher meetings as well as their app are great ways of staying on top of your child's progression.


Very lovely also is that the nursery is right next to Gladstone Park where they take them to regularly.


I would highly recommend Living Spring.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with Living Spring. Our 1.5 year old loves going there and we feel that she spends her days in a caring, happy and nurturing environment. The teachers often share observation pictures via the app and provide daily updates about her daily activities and general well-being.
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Review from Maria P (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very lucky to have found this gem of a nursery in our neighbourhood. From the moment we first walked in, we knew that this was the place for our baby boy. Gorgeous facilities, with high-ceiling rooms and loads of space, equipped with a great variety of learning tools for the children to explore,
play and learn. Spotless clean and so warm and welcoming! The owners and staff are kind, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and very experienced and take great interest in each child, their interests, preferences and learning progress. They encourage the children to be independent, to learn through play and to explore various themes and cultures by organizing events and celebrations. Also, our son loves the nutritious (and delicious) food cooked every day on the premises. Overall, this nursery provides top-class early years education and care - we can see our son learn new things all the time and above all, he is so happy to be going there every morning!
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery for over six months and she is very happy. They got to know her very well and she is really enjoying the activities that keep her interested and help her development too. I really appreciate the daily feedback and the really friendly atmosphere. I feel she is in a
very safe and nurturing environment where is well looked after and learning a lot.
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Review from P S (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the choice we made to have our daughter join Living Spring. They have provided a well-organized, structured and nurturing environment that allowed her to grow and develop her unique personality.
They have supported us and made us feel part of the community.
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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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