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 Anna B (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is literally the best nursery I could ever have imagined finding for our son. We love it so much that now we don't want to leave the neighbourhood for fear of not finding as good a place. Our son started nursery at 13 months old in September 2022. I was very nervous because he had not spent much
time away from me and was still breastfeeding. The staff team was so helpful supportive and very observant in helping both my son and I have a smooth transition. They are communicative, attentive to my son's needs and immediately made us feel like we could trust them. After a few weeks of tears at drop off my son (14 months) now runs into his classroom happily. Even in a short period of time, he has developed social skills, listens to basic instructions and is more communicative. He had no problem at all napping there and was allowed to take two naps there. He loves the food. We get daily updates at handover and lovely videos of the fun creative activities they do. Definitely sign up!
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Review from Denis M (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery back in May 2022 and I could not be happier with his development! He is always happy when going to nursery and the team is really friendly and understanding. I am really really really thankful for this experience and happy with this journey for my son!
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Living Spring is a wonderful community. Our child has progressed so much in so many ways since she started attending Nido at nine months. She is now eighteen months and very happy. We always feel she is safe and learning so much, as well as socialising with other children her age. Highly recommend.
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had two children going through Living Spring Montessori. We love the care and compassion the teachers offer each child. Every day, our children were excited to go in. Our children flourished under their care and learned skills to build independence. Often at home, our children told us stories
of activities, songs, and games they played during their day. Teacher feedback or the online learning platform shared with us their learning journey. Living Spring benefits from Gladstone Park nearby and has a chef who cooks nutritious and delicious meals (our children still talk about how good the food is). The school performances each year where each child has a role were a highlight for us. Living Spring builds a community, and we were lucky to be part of it. I highly recommend Living Spring!
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with staff who really care about the children and it’s great to track their development through feedback at the end of the day, the eyLog app, as well as regularly parent conference sessions. Well trained and educated staff. Great facilities and so clean! My son has really flourished
at Living Spring and it always stuns me how much he has learnt throughout the day, with the calendar events and themes they focus on, his new vocabulary and the activities he’s done.
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Review from Samia K (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Living Spring Montessori is a real gem in Cricklewood. Having struggled to find a semi decent nursery in the area, this one blew my mind. The location is on a quiet road next to a church in a lovely spacious building with classrooms that have high ceilings. It's been decorated and furnished to high
standards and make the children thrive doing different activities. The owners also managed to optimise for an outside space which makes it extra special. I can honestly say that the nursery is the main reason for us staying longer in the area. My little one loves it and has learnt so much already. I have seen her gain a fundamental understanding of different situations like eating independently, tidying up after herself and playing nicely with other babies, needless to mention the menu is such a great balance of fruit and veg all made by a fantastic chef. I feel so grateful for this nursery and hope it remains with the same standards as long as possible. Thank you for such a great service.
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Review from Tarik S (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter goes to Living Spring Montessori and I'm really happy to see her thrive in such a good environment. The staff and facilities are impeccable. They do various activities and they make sure the kids are enjoying themselves while learning and playing. 5 stars all around.
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Review from Oseias G (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They keep good records of children's progress through an online system. They have loads of different activities for the children and have a plan to follow for the term and the week ahead. My daughter is learning and developing the language (singing, naming objects and activities), we notice real progress
on this. Staff are helpful and always trying to help. Good communication from management to the parents. Wonderful experience up until now.
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Review from Sanjay P (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The children in our family have been attending Living Spring for the last 14 years. My 2-year-old daughter is currently attending. The care, attention and quality have been nothing but excellent since then. There has been remarkable consistency among the teachers, the management and the quality of care
over the years. The teachers are all warm and welcoming. The physical space and setting for each of the 3 classrooms are fantastic with high ceilings and all the appropriate learning tools for the children. The site used to be a church so has a natural warmth to it. There is also a perfect outdoor space as well as a large park within a 5-minute walk. In terms of logistics, drop-offs and picks up are very simple with ample parking space outside. I would highly recommend Living Spring (and have done so) to anyone.
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Review from N C (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner and I visited several nurseries before we found Living Spring. It was clear from the moment we walked through the front door, this was the nursery we wanted our child to attend. From the welcoming culture, clean and well-organised play areas, the enthusiasm of the teachers and support staff
to the wholesome and healthy home-cooked food - the whole package is first class. The management is very hands-on, with a passion for nurturing natural learning and compassion that is palpable. It's a fantastic environment for children and parents alike, with more positives than the scope of this review will allow. I would 100% recommend Living Spring to parents wanting a warm, progressive and well-managed environment for their children. I would encourage any parent doing due diligence on potential nurseries to consider Living Spring and visit to see all the above in action for themselves. From very satisfied parents.
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Review from Ashley B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’re fortunate to have found this nursery and couldn’t have asked for a better start for our two children. The standard of care and education is exceptional from the Baby Room right through to the Children’s House. The children have access to a range of Montessori equipment and educational resources
which help them thrive and develop independence. The facilities are very good and whilst there isn’t a large outside space, it is well thought out/utilised. The ‘family feel’ helps the children settle in quickly and puts parents at ease when first joining. We would happily recommend the nursery to any parents.
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Review from F S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and daughter have attended the nursery since they were 8 months. They have both thrived. The staff are fabulous, very knowledgeable and extremely supportive of the children's journey from babies to preschoolers. They do some fantastic activities to develop the children's independence. The children
have made some wonderful friendships. It is lovely to see these grow, seeing their friends easily in the local area, as the nursery is in such a great residential location.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter (about to turn three) has been attending Living Spring Nursery since she was six months old. She is thriving and acquiring new skills every day. Most importantly, our daughter loves her friends and teachers, loves going to nursery and comes home full of stories every day. The staff at Living
Spring are knowledgeable, kind and supportive. Everything they do with the children is intentional and has a purpose. All learning is child-led and play-based, so exactly what the children need, and the routines in place give the children a much-needed sense of security. The management knows how to run a nursery and is excellent at hiring the right people to look after the children. We couldn't be happier to have secured a place at Living Spring for our daughter. It's not the cheapest nursery in the neighbourhood, but the children do receive top-notch early years support/care and education.
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Review from Ana V (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children attending the nursery at the moment. Our daughter started first back in 2019 when she was 16-months-old in the nido class, and ever since, she has developed so much that she progressed so quickly through the classes. She is able to do so much thanks to the nurturing and excellent
staff at Living Spring. Her brother is also now attending the nursery, and we see the same development in him as we did her. They are both confident children and every day show us how much they have learned. As a mum, I felt very at ease leaving them at Living Spring when they first started as the staff are always friendly and take care in explaining what the children have been doing during the day, so you feel very included in everything. The classrooms are always very clean and tidy, which is great for the children, and the outdoor space is also great, which the kids have access to throughout the day.
I would highly recommend Living Spring Nursery.
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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Living Spring nursery is exceptional in the standard of care it offers. My first child attended the nursery, starting in the baby room all the way through to the pre-school year, and I had no hesitation to send my second child, who is also thriving under the care of the highly experienced staff many
of whom have been with the nursery for many years. The classrooms are well set up and designed for the children's development, and although the outside space is not large, it is well designed, and the recent renovations make it an inviting and exciting place for the children. My daughter is excited to go to nursery each morning which says it all!
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Review from James W (Father of Child) published on 29 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tremendous nursery. We were recommended by friends so we knew what to expect. It has been a wonderful experience for our daughter. We are watching her grow in confidence daily and she interacts so well now with others. We are very thankful to the team for their efforts.
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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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