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Prima Montessori & Day Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (July 2022), provides reliable childcare for children aged from birth to 5 years.
Adopting a Montessori inspired approach with the Early Years Foundation Stage national curriculum, the nursery and its passionate staff go above and beyond to prepare the children for the modern world and to ensure they are set up to grow and succeed. The Prima Montessori & Day Nursery philosophy...
Funding & Fees
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Family First Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ashleigh Lafford (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 25
Total Places for Children
- 112
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:00-19:00
- Tuesday 07:00-19:00
- Wednesday 07:00-19:00
- Thursday 07:00-19:00
- Friday 07:00-19:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- There are free parking spaces located outside the Nursery for drop-off and pick up.
Prima Montessori & Day Nursery Reviews (110)
Prima Montessori & Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.236) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Prima Montessori & Day Nursery has 110 reviews.
My daughter went to Prima Montessori 2 months ago, she was reluctant to go at the beginning and crying a lot but gradually she started to love it and go to Nursery with her own initiative. Carers were friendly and professional in helping my daughter to settle down there. She definitely enjoyed playing and learning in the nursery and the most grateful thing is the nursery will upload some pictures of what my girl has done on that day so that I won't feel left out with her.
Rachel, thanks for leaving a review. I am delighted your daughter has settled in and is loving coming to nursery.
My child has really enjoyed their time at Prima Montessori over the last 2.5 years. The staff are very caring and professional and my little one always leaves having enjoyed the day. I would confidently recommend to others.
Jen, thanks for leaving a review, it's great to know your child has enjoyed nursery and that you have found the staff to be so caring and professional.
Excellent nursery I always feel confident that my son is being looked after well and his care is tailored to his needs. He has made great progress since he has been attending this nursery and the staff are very approachable.
Hi Jemma, thank you for leaving a review and it's lovely to know you think we are an excellent nursery.
My son has been attending Prima Montessori one long day a week since October 2020. He was initially reluctant to go in but the carers were very patient and understanding of him. Before long, he was happily going in every week and chatting about his week. As a first-time Mum, I was nervous about leaving him but my son has thrived since attending Prima. He has gained so much confidence around other people and I love how the carers pay particular attention to the current interests of the child. He quite often comes home in a change of clothes because he’s had so much fun doing messy play or digging in the garden; things I encourage. He also often comes home singing songs that he has learned or surprising me with new words. The team is always happy to answer any queries or concerns and I have full confidence in their care. I will definitely be enrolling my second child when the time is right.
Katie, thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! So nice that your son has thrived since attending Prima.
My two children loved their time at Prima Montessori. My youngest started when she was only 6 months and now 3! And loved talking about all the amazing things they do. Great for learning. All staff are very knowledgeable, friendly and happy to help. Definitely recommend.
Abi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! The team do a fantastic job and we are glad you have such great words to say about our nursery.
My grandson ages 2, has been attending Prima Montessori for the past year, I often do the collection and find all staff to be very helpful and friendly, they give so much information about his day it makes me feel like I’ve been there with him. He learns and seems to have so much fun on nursery days, he always comes out happy and contented. Thank you to all the lovely staff for fulfilling his days and being so happy and caring.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Prima Montessori nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them, particularly in this last very difficult year. It is of great comfort to...
My daughter loves the nursery. All the nursery workers are so welcoming and they all know my daughter's name when we turn up. They are so informative when I call up in the day to see how my daughter is and always so reassuring. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
Dear Stacey. Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Prima Montessori nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job - their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy...
My little boy has been coming here since January 2020, all the staff members are extremely friendly and nothing is ever too much trouble. It’s a very well managed nursery and they’re very good at keeping you up to date day to day. My little one does so many fun activities and has learnt so much. Couldn’t recommend them enough.
Dear Charlotte, thank you so much for your kind comments about our Prima Montessori nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy...
Parents can rely on staff, that they will take good care of their child and keep all children safe.
Dear Irina, Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Prima Montessori nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy...
Fast forward after lockdown and he was starting to talk, but still not at the same level as his peers. He went back to nursery and again settled in the first few weeks, in his new room, with new carers and with all the changes.
This really shows how great the staff are, that even with the 6 month break and huge differences, he was able to just fall back into the routine and enjoy being back with carers that really do care and playing with other children.
Nursery has 100% played a huge role in helping him to talk and communicate. The skills he is learning there are so important for his development.
He's gone from a quiet toddler to a confident little boy.
Can't wait to send his little sister there.
Dear Hayley, Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Prima Montessori nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy...
I want to thank everyone who plays any part of this nursery from catering, key workers and management, it’s an absolute pleasure to send my child and know she’s so well cared for.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments about Prima nursery, I am so pleased to hear about the progress of your daughter. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them. It is of great comfort to...
I am very happy with the service/care they give, be nice if the app can be updated as it used to be. I’m not sure if it’s because he has changed his hours etc but, don't get the updates that I use to get before lockdown. You do update with the activities done, but I’m not sure if he does them all and how he is developing as he does struggle with his speech, so he doesn’t always communicate about his day etc. Other than that really happy with everything.
Dear Samantha, thank you so much for your lovely comments about Prima nursery. I understand there have been a few problems with the communications app, this was addressed with further staff training, and I hope this has improved greatly for you - do let us know if we can be of any further help. Due...
Our son has only been with Prima for a couple of months, but we've noticed a huge positive change in his development since joining from another nursery in the area. We had a few separation issues initially, which the staff have approached in a caring and positive manner to reassure him to now feel really comfortable and settled here. The daily log is a really informative tool, and we're able to see all aspects of his day which is fantastic. Overall, a really lovely nursery and the staff are brilliant.
Dear Ellie, thank you so much for your lovely comments about Prima nursery. I'm delighted to read that you see such great positive changes in your son. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shine through, and I am very proud of each and every one of them....
Our son has been attending Prima for 10 months since he 11 months old, and he was made to feel welcome and he quickly settled in. The staff genuinely care for the children and make themselves extremely accessible and available to discuss everything from nappies to development. The staff made it very personable and always come across as enthusiastic and motivated. Owing to Covid, the nursery has clearly adopted strict guidelines and cleaning, which is reassuring. My wife and I both feel our son is genuinely cared for and loved whilst at Prima, which is extremely reassuring and we wouldn’t want it any other way. Our son treats it as his only little activity filed home. Thank you, team.
Dear Chris, thank you so much for your lovely comments about Prima nursery. I am so happy to hear that your son has settled well and thoroughly enjoys nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shine through, and I am very proud of each and every one of...
I could not be happier with The Montessori Nursery. The staff are consistent, caring and focused on providing children with the best possible learning environment. Both my girls have attended. My youngest talks of wonderful experiences and her best friends which consist both of children and grown-ups. We have seen her progress with her creativity, numbers and knowledge. I love the creative approach they use to help children learn including their social and emotional development. She loves her days there and tells us it’s lots of fun. I will be sad when it’s her time to leave, but confident she’ll be ready for the next stage in her education.
Dear Tammy, thank you so much for your lovely comments about Prima nursery; it is a privilege to look after your two girls. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shine through, and I am very proud of each and every one of them. It is of great comfort to me...
All three of my children have attended Prima, with my youngest currently in his last year there at the moment. I truly believe the nurturing learning environment has given my older two a great start to their primary educational journey. All three have happily told me about their days at pickup or shown me with pride their creations they’ve made that day. I believe the low turnover of staff demonstrates a setting where the team are happy. I have had to have discussions about the various ‘phases’ my children have gone through and the staff have always listened, allowing us to come to a joint decision on going forward. Just a lovely setting that I would recommend to anyone, with no hesitation.
Dear Anna, thank you so much for your lovely comments about Prima nursery. It is such a privilege and heartwarming to hear that all three of your children have attended and been very happy at Prima. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shine through, and I...
My child has been with Prima since she was six months old. I have to say, after looking at a variety of nurseries beforehand, when walking into Prima I instantly felt welcome by every member of staff; I knew my child would be well looked after, safe and feel secure by everyone and she still is today. Each member knows my daughter and always goes out of their way to say hello to her when she arrives for her day sessions. Every member of staff is lovely and so caring which is what makes my daughter love her nursery. My daughter is supported in her learning with new and exciting activities set for her to learn, they are engaging and fun. I am notified on a daily basis about her learning, what she has eaten, sleeping times and what she has enjoyed about her day. I love Prima, I love the staff and most of all I love how happy my daughter is.
Dear Lisa, thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Prima nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care, welcome and nurture for all the children shines through, and I am very proud of each and every one of them. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy with...
Our son has been attending the nursery for over a year now, he is incredibly happy within his setting and although we had initial separation issues on drop off this was handled very well. The staff working within this nursery are always very helpful, giving excellent feedback on daily activities and always at hand in case we have any questions. I am so pleased that we chose this nursery for our son (happy boy = happy mummy).
Hello Kate, thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Prima nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shine through, and I am very proud of each and every one of them. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy with the care...
My daughter aged 3 currently attends Prima Montessori and she absolutely loves it. She went to a different nursery before Prima, and we can honestly see such a difference in her learning ability as well as her confidence. The children do interactive fun activities (which parents are notified about with lovely pictures and updates) and it is always something different. The staff are lovely and you are always greeted with a smile. Thank you for all the staff's effort and time. It really goes a long way to show the quality of the nursery.
Dear Melissa, thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Prima nursery and the positive difference it has made to your daughter. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shine through, and I am very proud of each and every one of them. It is of great...
My son has been going to the nursery for over a year and he loves it. Not only are the staff friendly and supportive, but they are also informative, caring and attentive. My son has learnt so much and developed emotionally. They have a really broad curriculum which supports all aspects of my son's childhood. As a parent, I love seeing what he does every day and I always feel well informed.
Dear Rebecca. Thank you so much for your lovely comments about Prima nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy with the care...
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Saturday 20 Nov 2021
Meet the Team (2)
Hi, I’m Toni O’Brien and have worked at Prima for 19 years and for the past 13 years as Nursery Manager. I have an NVQ3 in childcare and working in partnership with parents, I ensure the smooth running of the nursery on a day-to-day basis. I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
I have attended Eat Better, Start Better, health nutrition training and ensure that children have healthy and well-balanced meals.
Hi, my name is Amy and I am the deputy manager working alongside Toni. I have been here at Prima Montessori for 8 years starting off as a Level 3 apprentice and then working my way up to Room leader, Third in charge and then Deputy. I help with the day-to-day running of the nursery from opening and closing the building, liaising with parents, visits for new parents, maintaining ratios and supporting staff. I specialise in the under 2’s age group and oversee their reports ready to take to their 2-year reviews with their health visitor. I am the wellbeing champion at Prima, a designated safeguarding lead and have Level 2 in understanding Autism.
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