Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery

Christ Church, Wesley Hall, 15 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1TT
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  • Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery, Colchester
Absolute Angels nursery was established in Coggeshall in 1999 and has been providing outstanding Montessori pre-school education for nursery aged children from 2-5 years old ever since. Founded by Sarah Rowledge, who in March 2018 was awarded the 'Outstanding Contribution to Montessori Award' at the Montessori Conference in London.

Providing happy, friendly and safe care within a Montessori environment situated in a beautiful converted church in the centre of Coggeshall village. They were very happy to be able to open their doors again on 1st June 2020 to after the first lockdown and have not looked back since, welcoming old and new faces to the nursery.

Staff are passionate about Montessori and witness time and time again how this approach to nursery education has such a profound impact on children at such a formative stage in their learning. The 2015 Ofsted report highlights just how successfully Montessori education fosters the progress and development of pre-school children.

Adopting the online programme My Montessori Child (which is fully secure & encrypted), parents are kept fully informed of their child’s development and see weekly photos and observational notes.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Sarah Rowledge
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Rowledge (Principal)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 38

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Fees 2024/ 2025:
    Morning session 9.00am – 12.30pm £32 per session.
    Nursery day 9.00am – 3.00pm £52 per day (children bring a packed lunch).
    Full day 8.00am – 6.00pm £79.50 per day (children bring a packed lunch and we provide breakfast and a light tea).
    Early morning care runs from 8.00am to 9.00am at £7.50 including breakfast and you can extend the day from 3.00pm until 5.00pm for £15.00 per session or to 6.00pm for £25.00 per session including a light tea.

  • Unlike some other nurseries we operate on a termly basis with the option to choose the length of day that suits your family. Some children come for a combination of mornings & shorter days, others come for full days and there is plenty of flexibility to match your childcare needs. Each term is between 11-13 weeks and the daily costs above are what you are paying for those weeks. We also operate a holiday club so children can come on a full time basis but for lots of families they use the holiday club as required and love the fact they are not paying for a service they don't always need especially if their older children are on school holidays.

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

  • Offers Holiday Club

Parking

  • The public carpark, which is free, is conveniently located directly behind Absolute Angels with access via the left hand turning on Stoneham Street at the Library. Parking is also available on the other side of Stoneham Street Monday to Friday (excluding Thursdays for Coggeshall market).

Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery Reviews (61)

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Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery has 61 reviews.

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Review from Ciara M (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I honestly don’t have enough words to say how much we as a family love Absolute Angels. My children have been going here since 2018. The care and attention to each child is so specific to what your child needs and they always go by how the child is feeling that day (more play, more colouring) so you
know individually that they help every child so much. Both of my daughters thrive(d) in the nursery.
Every staff member is calming, patient, happy, loving and we’d have been lost without them.
No problem is too big or too small, the conversation to tell you how they’ve done that day at the door, the emails with constant helpful information, the reassurance that my most precious people are well looked after and happy is invaluable
My daughter has SEND and the staff has been a constant help and I know that she wouldn’t have settled as well without that extra care.
Thank you for everything
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Review from Sue M (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolute Angels is such a warm and caring nursery that you almost feel as though you are all part of a family. The teachers are highly professional and extremely loving and you know they have your child’s best interest at heart. The activities, both indoors and outdoors, are so imaginative and our little
girl just loves them. When the nurseries were able to open again after lockdown you could see the growth and joy in her in the first week of being back. We truly could not be happier with this exceptional nursery.
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Review from L H O (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I are really pleased we selected Absolute Angels for our daughter. They have been supportive since enrollment and always give us thorough updates on our daughter and her vast array of activities. Our daughter is thriving at Absolute Angels through all the different activities they do
and my daughter particularly likes the yoga sessions and the kitchen skill sessions which are offered. The main thing for me is my daughter seems really happy to go and looks forward to her day ahead.
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Review from Olivia (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter settled quickly and relished everyday spent at this wonderful nursery surrounded by such caring and passionate staff. She has emerged so well prepared for school and full of confidence and a love of learning.
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Review from Martin B (Father of Child) published on 1 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would like to thank all of the staff at Absolute Angels for carrying on through this difficult time, providing outstanding childcare so I may continue to work.
I’d like to thank them for taking the time to encourage my children, one of whom with special educational needs to be the best version of themselves.
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a brilliant childcare setting, and wouldn’t go anywhere else
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Review from Tracy M (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We had a bad experience at another nursery and were looking for a nursery to move to, and thank goodness we found Absolute Angels! Every single member of staff radiates warmth and caring, and have not only my child's best interests in mind but also my needs as her mother. As parents, we are made to
feel very comfortable and well informed on all aspects of the nursery activities, rules, guidelines, etc, and I feel as if every member of staff cares for me and my daughter as part of the Absolute Angels community. This is not just another nursery, the Principal has truly created something very precious at Absolute Angels.
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Review from Tegan M (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves Absolute Angels. The staff and other children are very friendly -- he's made a lot of friends in a short time.
I'm amazed at how much he has been learning and the balance of outdoor play is excellent. I would highly recommend Absolute Angels.
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Review from Anthea B (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Two of our three children attended Absolute Angels over the last 4 years and we can honestly say they have thrived and loved every minute of their time there. The team are professional, highly skilled and wonderfully empathetic with the children. It is so brilliant to see how their teaching and encouragement
paired with the Montessori methods provide the children with the opportunity to become so independent and confident. We will miss the team at Angels hugely but are incredibly thankful for the brilliant start to education they have provided our children.
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Review from Lisa R (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Montessori approach has definitely benefited my two girls who have attended this nursery. They have thrived on the range of activities offered and the independence they have been given to complete each task. One to one support and guidance is readily available for the children, and both of them
have engaged as enjoyed this attention. The staff are highly knowledgeable and are fantastic with the children and parents. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.
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Review from Cigdem (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had such a positive experience at Absolute Angels and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for an outstanding nursery.
The nursery teachers and manager are incredibly helpful. They are calm and nurturing, and have great
relationships with children. They do genuinely care.
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nursery itself is excellent in terms of providing a learning environment that is safe and rich. There is a wide range of Montessori equipment on offer to make learning more ‘hands on’. There is also various activities that take place; from baking to gardening, from yoga to dancing. There is so much to do and the children seem always busy and happy. Within all this business, there is always a sense of calm, which is quite remarkable.


My son loves going to Absolute Angels, just like his older brother did. I am sure this positive experience will have long lasting effects on his future emotional and intellectual development.

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Review from Holly G (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been attending Absolute Angels for over a year now and he has continued to thrive and grow. He has made friends and the Montessori style has enhanced his learning and suits him well as an individual. The support from the staff is great when navigating developmental leaps providing
a great symbiotic relationships for parents too. Could not be happier we chose this early learning pathway for our little boy.
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Review from Toni (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an amazing nursery with wonderful staff! They have gone above and beyond for my little boy who has Cerebral Palsy. From arranging additional 1 to 1 care for him, to making a picture book for him to help develop his speech, to meeting with physio and speech therapists, to a welcoming smile on
the door each morning.


They really care about the children they work with each day. Sending my son to this nursery is giving him the best educational start. I'm excited to see what else he will learn there and to see him making new relationships with the other children there. Thank you for all of your support!

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Review from Danielle M (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't ask for a better place for my little boy. He has been attending Absolute Angels since he was 2. He is now 4 and his development since then blows me away. He will definitely be prepared for primary school next September. He has so much fun and really looks forward to going. I couldn't recommend
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Review from Tina H (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Absolute Angels since September 2018.
It is a wonderful nursery and I have seen his confidence grow significantly in the last few months. The Montessori approach is fantastic and his independence has improved dramatically. He is keen to do things for himself, such as dressing
and undressing, drinking from a proper cup, using spoons and pouring etc.
The staff are friendly, kind and I leave him confidently knowing he’ll have a lovely time!
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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolute Angels is a wonderful setting with beautiful materials/resources and an incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated team who are completely committed to the well being and individual development of every child. Montessori theory and practice is at the heart of every aspect and it has been truly
inspiring to see the development of my child through the Montessori way during his time at this nursery. My son learnt so much and loved every day.
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Review from Michael (Father of Child) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter was reluctant to go to the day nursery initially and cried when she was taken there but her key worker, and everyone else, was extremely kind to her and within minutes was interacting with others. This continued for the first few times but she soon became happy to go to 'school'. I find
the information that is published on their website to be very useful and the photographs and commentary regarding what she has been doing that week, really good. There has been a one-on-one parent / key worker meeting, which was really good and answered a lot of things that we were wondering about. There was also a meeting with the Principal, in which she explained the philosophy the school follows in their learning methods, which was very informative and certainly increased my understanding of what my little one is going through. I am confident that, whilst she doesn't come home and tell us what she has been doing, that she is taking it all in. My daughter is growing nicely as a person.
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Review from Deborah (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have sent all three of my children to Absolute Angels and can not recommend them enough. The staff care for the children in an environment that nurtures them at their own pace and in areas the child expresses interest in. My children come home happy and confident and always speak fondly of their teachers.
There is a warm and homely atmosphere that makes the child feel safe. I love that I found this nursery for my children and feel very lucky to have been able to start their education in such a gentle and caring setting.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 children went to Absolute Angels from 2 years of age until they started school. The level of care and attention the staff show to the children is exceptional. They know them all incredibly well and use that knowledge to help each individual child to learn and develop in the best way for them. It
is a truly tailored nursery experience. Both my children loved their time at "Angels" and still have strong memories of their time there. They both left very well placed to start their learning journey at primary school.
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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves coming to the nursery, the freedom to move around and do what they choose is refreshing and extremely stimulating for him. I have seen his progression. With writing, reading and counting and he amazes me that he takes in so much.
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Review from Sarah E (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A considered, caring and thoughtful approach to child care, that put my child's needs first. Both of my children flourished here and now in school, they are in an excellent position to continue their educational journey.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.938)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10 for Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.938 for Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (214 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 224 Ratings = 4.938
  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 Absolute Angels Montessori Nursery is based on 19 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 38 number of registered child places is 7.6, which has been reached with 19 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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Meet the Team (6)

Sarah

Sarah Rowledge

Job Title: Owner Joined: 1999

Diploma, EYP, QTS, Montessori Schools Association (MSA)


After a wide ranging career that spanned fashion and entertainment, as soon as I came in to contact with Montessori education, I was hooked. By April 1999, I first opened the doors of Absolute Angels to children and subsequently we have created pre Nursery Little Treasure Classes & Baby Massage courses in Coggeshall.


I have felt incredibly privileged to witness the amazing development of the many, many children who have attended Absolute Angels.


In recognition of almost 20 years dedication to early years and primary education, unerring peer support across the country, and simple exemplary practice, I received the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to the Montessori Community Award in March 2018.


Over the years I have also trained and continue to do so, hundreds of Montessori practitioners through our training company Hands On Learning both in early years and primary Montessori training courses.

Carole

Carole Burr

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2004

Montessori International Diploma.


I followed in the footsteps of my two sons, who both came to Absolute Angels before I did. (They are now 23 and 21.)


When I first started working at the Nursery, I didn’t really intend to do any training, but I was so fascinated by the Montessori approach to education that I decided to find out more.


I was awarded my Early Childhood Teaching Diploma in June 2008. I have worked here for sixteen years, and have been Nursery Manager for eight.


Although I enjoy my mainly office-based job, I love getting the chance to spend time in the classroom with the children.

Andrea

Andrea Bennett

Job Title: Key Worker Joined: 2014

Key Worker
My two children attended Absolute Angels from two years of age, and ever since, I have had an interest in the Montessori philosophy.


I decided to train in 2014 and obtained my level 2 Montessori Foundation certificate and joined the team in the same year. In 2019 I joined the Level 4 Montessori scheme which I hope to complete in December this year.


Working at Absolute Angels is always inspiring and fun, and the children teach us something new every day.

Emma

Emma Dickenson

Job Title: Key Worker Joined: 2011

Montessori Level 4 Qualification


I joined Absolute Angels in 2018 having previously worked in another Montessori Nursery Setting. I have a real passion for Montessori and have a Level 4 qualification. As well as working in the Angels team I also help with School’s Out both in term time and running the holiday clubs.

Katie

Katie Arnbold

Job Title: Nursery Adminstrator Joined: 2016

Katie works alongside Carole in the office three days a week.


I first became interested in the Montessori philosophy when I was fortunate enough to undertake my work experience at Absolute Angels during its first year of opening. During this time I was amazed at how effective the methods were, and enjoyed seeing the children in a classroom that let them be free to succeed and learn without restriction or criticism.


When I left school I stayed within the learning and development field, working as a Training Manager for the Probation Service for many years. However, I always hoped that one day I would be able to have a career that involved Montessori teaching in some way.


When a job came up at Absolute Angels in 2016, I applied straight away and was fortunate enough to start working in new my position in August 2016. My main role is in the office, supporting the Nursery Manager with the day to day running of the nursery. I also help in the classroom with the children, as well as running the breakfast club and School’s Out After School and Holiday Clubs. I love the variety my role brings and enjoy the interaction with the children every day.


I completed my Level 2 Montessori Early Years Classroom Assistant qualification in May 2017.

Fiona

Fiona Golding

Job Title: Bursar Joined: 2009

I have been acting in the role of Bursar for Absolute Angels Nursery for over 10 years. I enjoy being part of the team and helping with the continual success of the growing business.


Both my sons attended Absolute Angels Nursery and it really is such a happy, positive and enthusiastic place both for staff and all the children.

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