Moniques Montessori Day Nursery

41 Chipstead Lane, Riverhead, Sevenoaks TN13 2AJ
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  • Moniques Montessori Day Nursery, Sevenoaks
Privately owned and part of the community for over 20 years, Monique's offer a warm, home from home setting, rated Outstanding by Ofsted (July 2025). Open 51 weeks of the year, Monique's follow the Montessori ethos, with weekly Forest School sessions to inspire curiosity, independence and a love of learning.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah-Rose Phillips (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 27

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Fees available on request

  • Fees available on request

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Moniques Montessori Day Nursery Reviews (7)

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Moniques Montessori Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.676) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Moniques Montessori Day Nursery has 7 reviews.

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Review from M E (Father of Child) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter adores going to the Montessori nursery on Chipstead Lane. The nursery staff are all so friendly, helpful and welcoming. Since the refurbishment, the venue's environment is bright, beautiful and clearly creates a very fun learning space for our daughter. The food appears to be varied and
is made fresh for lunches.
Reply from Sarah Rose, Manager at Moniques Montessori Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind words. It's great to hear that your daughter loves coming to nursery. And we love having her!
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Review from Audrey M (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our youngest is currently at Monique's (going on 2 years now) and our eldest attended for the 18 months or so before starting Reception. We couldn't be happier with both of their experiences. The attentive, skilled, loving, friendly staff are what make Monique's so special. They are absolutely amazing,
and rare is the day when either of my children reluctantly entered the door in the morning. They are given a wonderful learning environment where they build independence and confidence in a structured child-led setting (that was recently renovated to a high standard). My eldest was very well prepared and ready for starting Reception, and my youngest is thriving in their care. The communications with parents is excellent; very responsive, open and a true partnership. We cannot recommend Monique's more highly. An absolute gem!
Reply from Sarah Rose, Manager at Moniques Montessori Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. Its been a pleasure having both of your children with us at Monique's.
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Review from Paul C (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves going to Monique's. She has been there for almost a year now, and there hasn't been one day with no smiles in the morning. The carers are fantastic, it really feels like a family. It's recently been fully refurbished, the toys are brand new, and it's super clean. The office is very
responsive, good with communication, which is always a bonus.
Reply from Sarah Rose, Manager at Moniques Montessori Day Nursery
We're so grateful for your kind feedback. It means the world to our team to know we're providing a positive experience for your daughter. Thank you for being a part of our nursery family.
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Review from David R (Father of Child) published on 17 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of our children have been or are at Monique's. It is a fantastic setting with a real family feel.
There are great facilities and the children have a wide choice of activities, they have wonderful freshly cooked meals each day.
Reply from Sarah Rose, Manager at Moniques Montessori Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Becky's home cooked food is always a winner!
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Review from Daisy H (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monique's is an outstanding nursery and both my girls have been so happy attending for the past year and a bit.
My oldest daughter has made huge strides in her speech and the younger one is constantly asking for her key workers even when at home. Going back to work after maternity I felt so guilty
for leaving them but knowing I am leaving them in such amazing hands gives me piece of mind.
Reply from Sarah Rose, Manager at Moniques Montessori Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad to hear that you and the girls are having such a positive journey with us here at Monique's. We love having them!
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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter just left Monique's to start Reception, and my son (now Y3) also used to attend. I couln't be happier with the level of care they offered. The staff are fully committed to the wellbeing of the children, and I have seen both my son and my daughter develop their confidence and learn initial
social skills. I couldn't recommend Monique's enough - it's a fantastic, nurturing enviroment with a high level of expertise and yet a comforting family feeling.
Reply from Sarah Rose, Manager at Moniques Montessori Day Nursery
We are very grateful for your feedback and kind words. We have thoroughly enjoyed teaching both your little ones. It's fantastic to see them both flourish and do so well in school.
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Review from Nicola C (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy spent 3.5 years at Moniques Montessori and we couldnt be happier with the care and education he received there. It was like a second home to him and prepared him so well for 'big school'. We are so grateful to all the staff who made it such a great experience and would not hesitate to
recommend it to friends.
Reply from Sarah Rose, Manager at Moniques Montessori Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely comments. It has been a pleasure teaching your little one and watching him grow into a creative and passionate learner. We hope he is loving big school!
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.676)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.676) out of 10 for Moniques Montessori Day Nursery 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 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 4.976 for Moniques Montessori Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (82 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.976
  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 4.7 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Moniques Montessori Day Nursery is based on 7 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 = 3.7
    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 27 number of registered child places is 5.4, which has been reached with 7 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 (14)

Sarah Rose

Sarah Rose

Job Title: Manager, Head Of Education, Montessori Directress Joined: 2015

Sarah Rose is the Manager at Monique Montessori. She has an International Level 4 Montessori Diploma and has over 10 years of experience working with children under 5. She completed her teaching practice at Monique Montessori back in 2015 and has worked her way up, becoming Manager in 2020.

Gemma

Gemma

Job Title: Deputy Manager, SENCO, Montessori Directress Joined: 2005

Gemma is Deputy Manager and SENCO. She has been with us at the nursery for over 18 years, during which time she has gained an International Diploma in Montessori Education (2 1/2 - 6 years).

Natalie

Natalie

Job Title: Afternoon Supervisor, DSL Lead, Level 3 Practitioner, Head Of Baby and Toddler Room Joined: 2013

Natalie is the Afternoon Supervisor and DSL. She has been at Monique's for nearly 13 years. During this time, she has gained a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and worked her way to become Head of the Baby and Toddler Room.

Yemisi

Yemisi

Job Title: Level 6 Practitioner, Deputy DSL Joined: 2023

Yemisi started at Monique's in August 2023. She has over 10 years of experience working with children. Yemisi is currently studying for her EYTS.

Sarah

Sarah

Job Title: Montessori Directress (Baby and Toddler) Joined: 1999

Sarah began helping at the nursery whilst she was still in school in 1996. Her time at the nursery guided her towards a career in childcare, and in 1999 she completed her NNEB. Sarah's expertise lies within the baby and toddler Montessori room, and she finished her Baby and Toddler Montessori Diploma in 2005

Helena

Helena

Job Title: Level 3 Practitioner Joined: 2020

Helena has a degree in Physiotherapy and completed her Level 3 in Childcare in 2023. Helena is originally from Sweden; however, she has lived in England for most of her adult life.

Michelle

Michelle

Job Title: Level 3 Practitioner/Montessori Student Joined: 2023

Michelle joined Monique Montessori Day Nursery in June 2023 to start an exciting new career in childcare. During this time, she has completed her Level 3 qualification. Michelle is starting her Montessori Diploma in 2026.

Temi

Temi

Job Title: EYPS Joined: 2025

Temi started with us in February 2025. She is an Early Years Professional with over 13 years of experience.

Joanna

Joanna

Job Title: Level 2 Practitioner Joined: 2004

Joanna has been a part of our team for 21 years, having started with us as a cleaner when she was a teenager. She has gained an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare to allow her to progress to where she is now.

Maple

Maple

Job Title: Playworker Joined: 2007

Maple has almost 40 years of experience working with children. Maple started at Monique's in 2007. Maple works primarily in the Baby and Toddler Room.

Ellen

Ellen

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2001

Ellen has been working at Monique's on and off since 2001. Ellen does weekly baking sessions with the children.

Emily

Emily

Job Title: Level 2 Student Joined: 2024

Emily joined us in 2024 and is currently working towards her Level 2 childcare qualification.

Shannon

Shannon

Job Title: Level 2 Student Joined: 2025

Shannon joined our team in March 2025 and is currently training to gain her Level 2 childcare qualification.

Becky

Becky

Job Title: Catering Manger Joined: 2020

Becky is our Catering Manager and started at Monique's in August 2020. She has been a friend to the nursery for many years.

Frequently Asked Questions about Moniques Montessori Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Moniques Montessori Day Nursery accepts?

Moniques Montessori Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Moniques Montessori Day Nursery Open?

Moniques Montessori Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Moniques Montessori Day Nursery have capacity for?

Moniques Montessori Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 27 Children.

How far is Moniques Montessori Day Nursery to the centre of Sevenoaks?

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

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