Walton Montessori Nursery

The Courthouse, Elm Grove, Walton-on-Thames KT12 1LZ
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9.8 51 Reviews
  • Walton Montessori Nursery, Walton-on-Thames
Walton Montessori offers a child-friendly environment for 4 month olds to five-year-olds, which follows the Montessori Philosophy of encouraging independent learning.

Each child has their own targets, which they work towards with support from qualified Early Years practitioners. At Walton Montessori Pre-School they also follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which is an early years curriculum for children from birth to five-years-old. Children are all assigned a key person and will be taught individually by all the motivated staff across both rooms.

Every member of staff is passionate about child development and work at Walton Montessori for the love of their profession. Staff try and instil a caring, stimulating environment where the children can feel happy and will naturally learn from their experiences. peers and adults.

Children's learning is individually tailored to what they are able to do and the team are constantly challenging the children's abilities, ensuring they are ready to move on to their next big step in learning when they transition to reception class at primary school.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Maria Colwell & Maria Orji (Nursery Managers)

Admission Information

  • 0-4 years

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 months
  • to 4 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • At Walton Montessori, we try to keep the fees simple, which is why we have adopted the “all-inclusive approach”.


    To find out more please visit our website.

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

Parking

  • There is parking available but please be considerate and do not park in a named space or at the back of the site in the YMCA car park. All other spaces are to be used on a first come first served basis.

Walton Montessori Nursery Reviews (51)

9.8

Walton Montessori Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.840) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Walton Montessori Nursery has 51 reviews.

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Review from Victoria (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Montessori since he was 2.5 years old having previously been with a childminder. He settled in ever so quickly making special bonds with other children and staff. He has learnt ever so much, he has lots of fun and has especially enjoyed Forest School and playball. He adores his key
worker and they are always making very creative arts and crafts together. The newly refurbished room is fantastic. We have loved him being there and will miss all the lovely caring staff now he’s off to big school.
Reply from Jane Bellenger, Nursery Manager at Walton Montessori Nursery
Thank you so much, we have loved looking after your son and seeing him grow into the confident little man he is.
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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has had a lovely educational journey at Walton Montessori. It was his first experience at a nursery and he was immediately made to feel welcome and settled in with ease. Everyone is so friendly and supportive and they provide you with regular feedback about your child's learning, eating and
sporting achievements. The nursery coped really well with lockdown providing online support to the children via Zoom and ensuring the kids were always kept busy with abundant activities. I love the weekly newsletter we receive which gives an overview of their learning and weekly activities and I like that we get to see what our children have been up to via the app. Thank you for giving our son such a great start, he is more than ready for school now!
Reply from Jane Bellenger, Nursery Manager at Walton Montessori Nursery
Thank you, we really appreciate your comments and have loved every minute that we have spent your amazing little boy.
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Review from Jo (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rate the staff at the nursery highly enough. I have been so happy leaving my two children here in their care. It has not always been easy given that they are both criers! The staff know exactly how to reassure the parents as well as the children. My children love their time at the nursery and
for me, that was the main concern, that they were happy and cared for in a safe environment. Thank you for being brilliant Walton Montessori!
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Review from Lisa (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a lovely nursery with caring, engaging staff. The classroom is well set up with a range of fun activities for children participate in.


Forest School is a particular strength where the children learn about fire safety and enjoy exploring their environment outside.


The team are extremely

approachable and will listen to any queries or concerns you might have, working hard to support the children in their learning and ensuring that their happiness is priority.
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Review from Karen G (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Walton Montessori just after his second birthday. I was a little worried he would be the youngest (and smallest) but I need not have been concerned. The principle and all the staff at Walton Montessori have been brilliant, they all helped my son to settle in at his pace, providing
him with the structure and nurture he needed. He now runs in each morning, speaks highly of his friends and staff and looks forward to going.
I viewed other nurseries when making the big decision about where he would be best suited and other nurseries did not display the personal yet professional feel that Walton Montessori demonstrated. They greet each child not only by name but with a smile and they appear to have a genuine interest in supporting each and every child to achieve their full potential.
The newly refurbished rooms, furniture and equipment has been the icing on the cake as this has now provided an even more fabulous space for the children to learn and grow.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended since May and I honestly could not be happier. I leave for work knowing that she is in a safe and loving environment. The principle and the team at Montessori are genuine, loving, fun and caring. They are always on hand to talk to and will give me a full honest brief of her
day. My daughter does not want to leave when I pick her up and has such a good relationship with the principle and her team. She has made lovely friends (and I have met lovely mums) and has come along leaps and bounds. I feel so lucky to have the Montessori on my doorstep they really made my transition back to work easy. I would recommend this nursery to all.
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Review from Mum P (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We put our son into Walton Montessori in the summer after moving into the area. We chose the nursery as we liked the Montessori ethos but also the forest school on site.


Since joining, my son has settled quickly and loves attending and talks about all the members of staff all the time and how they

are his friends.


We have been really pleased with our choice of nursery and I feel our son will be ready for reception next Autumn. I would recommend the nursery to any parent.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is an excellent nursery with staff who are warm and caring. They take the time to provide an update and explain progress if prompted. My daughter is well looked after in every way.
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Review from Naomi F (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having moved our little girl from another nursery in the area, we have been absolutely delighted with Walton Montessori. The staff are exceptional, so caring, diligent and professional. My little girl is very shy and skipped in after her first day, she now asks to go on her days off! The staff do so
much with her, she does Forest school, playball and athletics alongside the usual painting, drawing etc activities. Such a difference to our last nursery- a genuinely lovely atmosphere which is nurturing whilst encouraging independence. They have also been very flexible in giving me extra days at short notice. I would recommend to anyone.
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery with exceptionally caring and supportive staff and management. Both our daughters have attended and have thrived in the nurturing environment.
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Review from Charlotte D (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Stagecoach Montessori since earlier this summer and settled in straight away - to the point where she doesn't say goodbye at drop off and doesn't want to come home at pick up! Laura and her team are so caring and their genuine enthusiasm and interest in the children shines
through. I've also been extremely impressed with the Montessori methods of learning-through-play and feel that my daughter will be well prepared for reception next year following her time at Stagecoach. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to others looking for a nurturing environment that enriches their children's lives and encourages their development in a gentle but considered way.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.840)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.840) out of 10 for Walton Montessori Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.840 for Walton Montessori Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (222 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 262 Ratings = 4.84
  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 Walton Montessori Nursery is based on 22 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 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 22 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 (17)

Maria

Maria Colwell

Job Title: Nursery Manager and SENCo Joined: 2018

I have been working in Early Years for over 23 years, I have a level 5 in Early Years and am also Forest School trained. I have a passion for teaching in the early years and seeing how children learn and develop in their first stage of life is so important and of course supporting parents in all stages of the early years. I am also SENCo trained and support any additional. We as a team are like a family I work closely in all rooms and support staff with teaching methods with my knowledge.

Maria

Maria Orji

Job Title: Nursery Manager Under Threes

I consider myself a committed, creative, and enthusiastic educator who believes in making learning fun for children. My 21 years’ experience in schools and nurseries has taught me that parents are children’s first educators, making communication with them vital to children’s learning and development. I am passionate about providing a stimulating and natural learning environment for children; especially considering the nature deficit created because of lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the years, I have developed the leadership skills crucial to inspiring and motivating teams into working together to create an ethos of quality, learning, care, and development for all children.

Charley

Charley

Job Title: Deputy Manager & Room Manager Toddlers Joined: 2022

Level 5 Qualified in Early Years Education & Paediatric first aid

Lucy

Lucy

Job Title: Room Manager Baby room Joined: 2023

qualified level 3 in Early Years education & Paediatric first aid

Vinitha

Vinitha

Job Title: Qualified Baby Room Practitioner Joined: 2023

Level 3 Qualified in Early Years & Paediatric first aid

Bridgette

Bridgette

Job Title: Qualified Baby Room Practitioner Joined: 2019

Level 3 Qualified in Early Years education & Paediatric first aid

Arundhati

Arundhati

Job Title: Qualified Toddler room Practitioner Joined: 2022

Level 3 Qualified in Early Years Education & Paediatric first aid

Lyubina

Lyubina

Job Title: Toddler Room Practitioner Joined: 2024

Unqualified Practitioner
Paediatric first aid

Neethu

Neethu

Job Title: Toddler Room Practitioner Joined: 2025

Unqualified practitioner

Lorna

Lorna

Job Title: Qualified Toddler room Practitioner Joined: 2021

Level 3 Qualified in Early Years Education & Paediatric first aid

Katie

Katie

Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2024

working towards Level 3 Qualification in Early years Education & Paediatric first aid

Monica

Monica

Job Title: Unqualified Practitioner Joined: 2024

Unqualified Practitioner & Paediatric first aid

Parvathi

Parvathi

Job Title: Qualified Pre-school room Practitioner Joined: 2022

Level Qualified in Early Years education
Paediatric First Aid

Farah

Farah

Job Title: Qualified Pre-school room Practitioner Joined: 2021

Level 3 Qualified in Early Years Education & Paediatric first aid

Scarlett

Scarlett

Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2024

Working toward Level 3 in early years education & has Paediatric first aid

Lisa

Lisa

Job Title: Chef Joined: 2024

Level 4 In Food and nutrition & Paediatric first aid

Teresa

Teresa

Job Title: Chef Joined: 2016

Level 4 In Food and nutrition & Paediatric first aid

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