Holly Tree Montessori

108 Edgeley Road, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 0TT
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Holly Tree Montessori Nursery is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' nursery in January 2018.

The Montessori approach recognises, addresses and follows each individual's pace of learning.

The nursery has a natural home-like feel and its trained teachers guide the children to use the specially designed Montessori equipment.

It has a long standing and highly qualified team to ensure children reach their full potential.
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Type of Service

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

Person in Charge

  • Carla Heapy (Registered Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 42

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please visit our website for a comprehensive breakdown of all our funding and fee information

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

Holly Tree Montessori Reviews (147)

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Holly Tree Montessori has a Review Score of 10 (9.960) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holly Tree Montessori has 147 reviews.

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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Holly Tree Montessori Nursery from just turning three, having never been in a childcare setting before, and now is almost ready to start primary school.


From her first day both her and, her parents have loved it.


Her progression has been incredible to see, the nursery

staff are all lovely, the communication is outstanding and I feel she has been safe with excellent covid policies and procedures throughout the pandemic.


I would thoroughly recommend the Montessori approach to learn and feel all the staff at the nursery are experts in this.


We will all be sad for her to leave but Holly Tree Montessori could not have prepared her better for the transition to full time education.

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Review from Gemma R (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves coming to Holly Tree. He has settled in really well. I love seeing pictures of him on their Facebook page smiling all the time. They always seem to be doing so much with the children promoting their development. The staff have worked really hard after lockdown to ensure the health of our
children and so far they’ve had no problems with Covid which is fantastic. 5* nursery and I always recommend them to friends. Thank you.
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Review from Natasha H (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holly Tree Montessori does exactly what it says on the tin. From the moment your child walks into the building they are greeted by all staff with a welcoming smile.
The set up is brilliant. They provide as much information as they can throughout the day on the activities the children are engaged in
via FB posts and the app. It really makes you feel like you are involved in their day seeing how much they are enjoying it!
My son started in Sept aged 14 months, after only a few sessions he confidently walked in. He thrives in the Montessori environment and has learnt to transfer the skills learnt in to his activities at home. He has grown in confidence in such a short period. The staff are extremely friendly and informative, no question is too small, all whilst adhering to Covid guidelines. The home school diary helps us keep on top of what he has eaten (usually everything with seconds too!) and how often his nappies have been changed as well as what he's enjoyed that day.
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Review from Karen S (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holly Tree continues to develop and strive to be better, the staff are continually updating their qualifications and always willing to try new activities with the children. All three of my children have attended here and we are very happy with the standard of care. The Montessori behaviours are really
positive and it’s a great environment for our youngest child.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holly Tree is such a pleasant nursery where both my daughters have had the best start in their early years by attending here. My youngest daughter has the most wonderful time, always coming home talking about the range of brilliant activities and opportunities she is provided with throughout the week,
from sports sessions to practical life activities, which I know she will carry with her in her journey after nursery. The whole nursery staff team are such a wonderful caring group of people who have always made both my daughters feel welcome, happy and settled during their time here. Always love looking at pictures on FaceBook and tapestry of how she is developing, and progressing in her learning.
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Review from Charlotte P (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holly Tree is a truly special nursery. My little boy asks every day if it is a ‘nursery day’. The team are so caring to all children and the communication to parents is excellent. The Montessori activities are superb for children’s development. The indoor space and garden are wonderful, light bright
and the perfect size for each age range to be together in. I really recommend this nursery to anyone and am so happy both my boys have had their early years in this setting.
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Review from Katie L (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holly Tree is an amazing setting for our daughter! She is in the baby room and shown so much love from everyone it’s lovely to see. She is given healthy meals which she loves and always eats everything, sometimes two lots! There are lots of activities and areas for her to choose, she does something
new each day! We can’t wait to watch her grow at Holly Tree!
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Review from Katie S (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy my Son got a space at Holly Tree, he is always excited to go and has lots to tell us when we pick him up.
The outdoor area is lovely with the climbing areas and grass.
Every week he has something to take home, whether it be from baking, painting or just his book that’s filled in
with all his activities from the day.
The staff are all friendly and professional.
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Review from Larissa H (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holly Tree is an amazing nursery. My daughter began her settle sessions a week or so after her first birthday. The workers really made a big effort with her and she settled in really fast. She absolutely loves the nursery now and has been in the baby room for 4 months. She has come on so much physically
and mentally since being there. It really is a wonderful place!
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Review from Andrew S (Father of Child) published on 21 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife and I were so happy when we managed to get our son a place into this wonderful nursery after hearing good reviews from other parents in the area.
I’d only been in there 1 hour, through my sons settling in day, and knew instantly we’d made the right choice.
The staff were very friendly and
made sure my little boy settled in straight away. He loves going to the nursery and he’s already made a few friends.
They have a great outdoor area and provide wetsuits for when it’s raining.
I’m also impressed with the communication from the staff to parents via email so I know every week how my son is progressing.
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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Holly Tree for 2 months since she left her previous nursery. There has been such a difference in care between the two. I feel like the staff are truly engaged and care, and supported to do their jobs in caring for and teaching my daughter.
I love sending her to Holly Tree and
I love hearing about her day, where she appears to have the most fun and with caring staff who observe her development.
The owner took me around the nursery before my daughter started and she was very passionate about the nursery's vision. I felt inspired and confident in the nursery myself after leaving.
I am so happy to have found a Montessori nursery close to home with such lovely people.
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Review from Erin N (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holly Tree is a beautiful setting for a nursery with lovely rooms and an amazing garden area.
The team at Holly Tree are extremely passionate about giving the children a wonderful, loving experience at nursery.
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love Holly Tree! It’s such a nurturing environment, and I feel totally confident leaving my son there, knowing they have his best interests at heart.
The outside space is very well planned, and I love the focus on being outdoors.
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Review from Lisa L (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have sent both of my boys to Holly Tree with my youngest still there. My eldest absolutely thrived in the Montessori environment and it was wonderful to see him develop over the years in their care. Often bringing the skills and experiences brought from nursery into the home. Lovely to see the satisfaction
of feeling useful and having a responsibility by carrying out tasks independently. It's never too early to learn and children really do flourish. My youngest is still there and very early in his journey but I have no doubt he will follow in the footsteps of his older brother.
The staff are amazing, they genuinely care for the children and parents and the feeling is mutual. It really is a home from home compared to the hustle and bustle of other nurseries. They are also really good with dietary requirements for food intolerances and work with me to provide suitable alternatives. I would have no hesitation saying this is the best nursery you could send your child(ren) to.
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Review from Gary D (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been over the moon with the Holly Tree since we started using them 3 months ago. All the staff have been great and very quickly got to know us as well as the bigger brother who loves to help with pick up.
We have used a couple of nurseries in the area over the last 4 years and none of them
have compared to Holly Tree. We saw an instant positive change in our boy's development, speech and general persona from week one. He went from crying through frustration at everything to trying to communicate using words when he wanted something, now, he doesn't draw breath while his eyes are open and I believe that's down to the staff, the environment and the way they do things at Holly Tree.
Our only regret was not being able to get our 4-year-old in there as by the time we knew about this place, the waiting list was too long.
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Review from Abbie C (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’ve got two children who attend Holly Tree and we couldn’t be more pleased with the setting, we feel very lucky to have obtained a place for them. Throughout the nursery, there is a lovely calming atmosphere which just puts you at ease. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and nothing is too
much trouble.
They run many events throughout the year and actively encourage parents, grandparents etc to come in and spend time with the children.
I have recommended Holly Tree to several people and will continue to do so.
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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holly Tree is just the most wonderful place! I feel so lucky our family get to be part of it and our little boy gets to benefit from all the incredible support, care and fun that the brilliant staff deliver every day. Every person who works there makes such an effort to make you feel so welcome and
I cannot imagine there is a better nursery out there! I have never had anything negative to say about Holly Tree and cannot recommend it enough.
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Review from Jocelyn R (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have sent both our children to Holly Tree and have been extremely happy with the level of care they have received. I had to sign my second child up before she was born which shows how popular this nursery is. We've been very happy and often tell people to sign up to this nursery!
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Review from Phil N (Father of Child) published on 31 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is the best nursery I've seen. We were really stressed about sending our child to some other nurseries in the area, and thankfully a space came available here for us after being on the waiting list. Our son's development has come on so much because of the way Holly Tree look after the children
and help their learning. Our son loves it, the food is great, and the activities they do are great. The staff are attentive, friendly, and welcoming to parents. The nursery also goes above and beyond with their open evenings/parents evenings to help support at home learning also.
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Review from Caroline H (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel very lucky that both my children have been cared for by Holly Tree. My youngest is still there and loves the time she spends in class 2. She is very fond of the teachers who really get to know the children well. The communication with the staff is excellent. They give a detailed personal handover
every day so I really get a feel for how my daughter has been that day and all the fun things she gets to experience with them. My son left in September to go to school having progressed through the nursery since he was 1. The confidence he gained from being at Holly Tree was clear and he took the transition to school in his stride. He was ready and already able to complete school work because of the fantastic work the preschool teachers do. Even his school teacher commented to me about how good the nursery was when she found out he attended Holly Tree. I’ve felt safe and happy leaving my children in their care, knowing that they are in great hands.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.960)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.960) out of 10 for Holly Tree Montessori 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.960 for Holly Tree Montessori is calculated as follows: ( (242 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 251 Ratings = 4.96
  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 Holly Tree Montessori is based on 21 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 42 number of registered child places is 8.4, which has been reached with 21 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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