Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School

Moorlands Primary School, Kesteven Way Bitterne, Southampton SO18 5RJ
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  • Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School, Southampton
Children develop best if all the conditions are right. This is why Seedlings Montessori make sure their learning environment, both indoors and out is just right. Your child is unique and special, and at Seedlings will have the chance to develop and learn in his or her own individual way.

Staff are well-qualified and mature, with many years of experience. A Montessori approach to the EYFS offers children freedom to make their own decisions and take charge of their own learning in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

Professionals focus strongly on developing social skills, independence and the ability to concentrate. Children at Seedlings all follow their own individual interests, at the same time growing in self-esteem, self-control and consideration for others.

Commenting on helping children make a positive contribution, Ofsted says: ‘The provision is outstanding. Children consistently display high levels of concentration at their self-chosen activities’.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Helen Prochazka
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Kim Elsley (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 3

Total Places for Children

  • 30

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • 2 year olds, not yet funded, hourly rate, £7.83.
    3-5 year olds, extra hours, hourly rate, £5.720.
    Before school, £3.99.
    After school, 3:15-6:00, £8.97; hourly rate, £4.86.

  • The full value of the funding funded children receive is applied to their nursery education.

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, Christmas, Easter & 2 weeks in August

Parking

  • Park in Kesteven Way.

Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School Reviews (10)

8.4

Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.367) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School has 10 reviews.

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Review from Raya P (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children are completely happy in this space/environment. They are happy and ready to go every single day. The staff are happy and ready to help with everything. Resources give different opportunities for many of the children. They learn easily and without pressure.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has always been very supportive and helpful. The staff are wonderful with the children and will always encourage them to do their best. We get regular updates on how our children are doing and how they are improving.
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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with my son's progress and her's very settled here. They are all very caring and considerate.
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Review from Jo B (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Seedlings fully support not only our child but also us as a family. The team are very positive, efficient and supportive. Our child always has an enjoyable experience at Seedlings and has formed many special friendships. I cannot thank Seedlings enough for their care and introduction into our child's
school life, and would recommend to others.
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Review from I O (Father of Child) published on 10 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have witnessed growth development in my child after she started attending Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School. She is always willing and happy to go to school. I wish to appeal that she should be made active/challenged to be actively involved in class/activities because she could be very shy
and reserved at times. In summary, I would commend the school staff and carers for their profound support in taking care of the children.
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Review from U J (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very grateful for the outstanding service, which is provided by understanding and hardworking, caring key workers (all) from the nursery. My daughter, who attended the brilliant service, couldn't put one word when she started, but with the amount of care and attention, brilliant work and support, she
is speaking now, can sign, and even her manners have improved, she can share, help put with little things here and there and confident. Thank you to all workers; we will forever be grateful and indebted to their outstanding care and support.
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Review from Sabina W (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This playgroup is very warm and welcoming. The staff are always ready to welcome the children with smiles. The staff are always happy to help and are understanding. A safe and happy surrounding for children.
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Review from Frances A (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and will go out of their way to help. I feel the whole team really make an effort to engage with my child. My son is happy every time he's there, and that makes me a happy parent!
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Review from Godfrey J (Grandmother of Child) published on 26 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Montessori are very professional, child-centred and caring. Seedlings Montessori provided continuity of education during a crisis point in my grandson's life when there were a lot of changes and adjustments around him. They provide age-appropriate support to enable him to grow as a person
at his own pace.
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Review from Vikki G (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love this nursery! Moved my child here from a different preschool, and it was the best decision I've ever made! The staff are professional but very friendly and approachable! My son always goes in with a smile on his face and comes out with a smile on his face! Cannot fault anything here!
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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.367)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.367) out of 10 for Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School 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 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.5 out of 5 from 2 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 4.909 for Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School is calculated as follows: ( (20 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 22 Ratings = 4.909
  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 3.458 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School is based on 2 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 = 3.125
    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 30 number of registered child places is 6. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 6 = 0.333
  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 (3)

Kim

Kim

Job Title: Nursery Manager and Lead Montessori Teacher Joined: 1997

With her Montessori Diploma and over 20 years of experience working at Seedlings, Kim is a master at not letting her highly organised administration take her away from her time with the children because what she loves about her work is that it is the children who make every day uniquely different. She knows just how important it is to be a role model for them and because she listens very carefully to what they say, she knows them all really well as individuals, and so is able to give them the right support, as and when it's needed. This goes for her relations with parents, carers and colleagues as well, and she really values those daily small and informal exchanges of information that keep everyone in the loop, and everything running smoothly.

Jade

Jade

Job Title: Montessori Class Teacher Joined: 2012

Jade, with twelve years of experience at Seedlings underpinned by her NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and her Montessori Diploma, builds good relationships with all the children and makes a point of knowing their interests really well. She finds her work with them rewarding because she can see that it really promotes their confidence, curiosity and independence whilst aiding their development generally. She knows how important it is to be approachable to parents and her relations with them are friendly and helpful.

Karen

Karen

Job Title: Montessori Assistant Teacher Joined: 2005

Karen has been working for Seedlings for 18 years. In addition to her Level 3 qualification, she finds her Montessori Classroom Assistant Qualification enables her to support the work going on in our Montessori classroom knowledgeably and effectively. She is amazingly patient, observes the children keenly and is very good at helping them to settle in because she always interacts with them in a relaxed and reassuring way. She's like that with the parents too, and always tries to be friendly and approachable, which means they feel able to talk to her about any concerns they may have.

Frequently Asked Questions about Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School

What is the Age Range of Children that Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School accepts?

Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School Open?

Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School 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 Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School have capacity for?

Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School has capacity for a total of 30 Children.

How far is Seedlings Montessori at Moorlands School to the centre of Southampton?

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

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