Holly Tree Montessori

I have nothing but high praise for the excellent care and compassion the nursery staff at Holly Tree provide to all the children and families. I feel my daughter has achieved so much in the two and a half years that she has been there. The staff are warm, knowledgeable, fun and use the Montessori teaching method, which has really suited my little girl who has grown into a confident, mature 3-year-old, couldn't recommend the nursery enough.

Our girls love coming to Holly Tree. The facilities and staff are amazing and the attention the children receive is wonderful. My girls have only been going a few months, but there is a marked improvement in their speech and independence already.

Cannot recommend highly enough!

My daughter attends Holly Tree in the Pre-School class (aged 3). She's been there since the age of 1. My other daughter attended Holly Tree also and our son will start next year. We've always been impressed with the nursery, but in the last 6 to 12 months it has continued to go from strength to strength. There is great investment in the nursery, in terms of staff development/training, outside space and new initiatives. The staff are great and welcoming and updates are provided on Tapestry and a private Facebook page. The children are genuinely happy and enjoy going there. We didn't choose Holly Tree because it's a Montessori nursery, but the style of teaching develops independence and concentration in the children and gives them manners, patience and other life skills they will need in the transition to school. It's a safe environment and there is an in-house chef who cooks healthy meals for the kids. I'd recommend it to anyone and the Ofsted ratings and other reviews speak for themselves.

This outstanding nursery is welcoming and friendly, with a calm atmosphere and a brilliant team. There dedication and care is fantastic with a strong sense of community and independence!

I can't say enough good about this nursery. From the moment we met the staff everyone has been great. Our little boy is very happy and well looked after. Food is excellent and the staff are very friendly and clearly have great pride in their work.

I am so impressed by the staff at this amazing nursery. I feel like they really care about my son and myself and his dad. They care about the individual children and their family's to such a degree that they go out of their way to help support in any way they can. On my son's first day, the wonderful managers sat with me and discussed in detail any worries I may have had about my son's needs and our home life that I came away thinking I had known them years! And by the end of my son's first session, they had emailed his Pediatrician to follow up on some impending appointments that were needed for him. I love all of the staff, they are incredible at what they do. My son LOVES going to nursery, he asks me to take him every day without fail. I cannot stress enough how much support these wonderful ladies give. And their understanding of child development is unprecedented. I wish I had taken my son at an earlier age. I will definitely be taking my second child when I eventually have another!

My daughter can't wait to get up the steps and knock on the door which is testament to how happy she is there. The atmosphere is always calm and peaceful which must be so hard to achieve with all those children but somehow the staff manage it! There are also great extracurricular courses and social events organised which many of the staff attend and this does not go unappreciated. Well done everyone!

I have recommended Holly Tree Montessori nursery to several friends, who share my appreciation of this excellent nursery. The resources are the very best, thoughtfully provided and a programme of care and education is delivered by a passionate and highly qualified team. As a parent, you feel that staff really care and that Holly Tree provides more than just a place to leave your children whilst you work. My son has recently left Holly Tree and is very confident and capable and extremely prepared for Primary School, thanks to the support and help from Holly Tree.

This nursery has a small, community feel, where parents feel involved with the nursery and the children are valued individually.

The team and resources at this nursery are outstanding, and staff go above and beyond showing an impressive passion and experience in Montessori child care and education.

Our daughter absolutely loves this nursery. Every day I pick her up she is having a great time so that's good enough for me! I love the fact that the nursery is smallish and so friendly and staff know all the children even if they are not in their class. I chose this nursery because everything about it makes it instantly warm and welcoming plus the outdoor space is brilliant. I really like the fact the children go outdoors whatever the weather. Our daughter has really flourished since being at Holly Tree which I credit to the committed staff and ethos of the company.

We relocated to Manchester last year and we were impressed with the homely feel of the nursery. The staff are exceptional and all go out of their way to make you feel welcome.

Our daughter flourished and within weeks was able to put her coat and shoes on. The teaching and learning is outstanding and staff are constantly introducing new activities.

The facilities are very well organised, tidy and clean and our daughter loves being outside in the garden.

Tapestry is used by the nursery, so you can view progress, next steps and photos of what your child has done in the day.

Our daughter loves nursery and has made great friends and bonds with staff. We have been so impressed with the nursery that we have also enrolled our son.

As a teacher myself, I can see the commitment and genuine love for children that the staff have. The manager and owner are very approachable. We would whole heartedly recommend Holly Tree to everyone - it will give your child the best start possible.

I hold Holly Tree in very high regard. From the moment the door is opened in the morning to collection time later, the staff are friendly, welcoming and professional. I have 2 children at the nursery who enjoy going - their personal development has been excellent. Even though we moved house further away, we chose to drive the extra distance so that our children could continue attending Holly Tree. I have never had cause for complaint and would highly recommend this nursery!

Cannot fault this nursery. The space and resources are great but the practitioners, in particular, are amazing! I have complete trust that my daughter is safe and well cared for when away from me which as a new parent was very daunting at first - but within no time I could clearly see how she was thriving in the environment. She has come on tremendously since attending with her speech in particular (I get so many other parents telling me how great her speech is and I know nursery has a huge part to play in that). During a difficult transition period, the manager herself went above and beyond and spent time with my daughter every morning at drop off as well as her key worker creating a little familiar book for us to discuss at home. Within no time she completely settled which meant no more tears for mummy! I honestly can't thank the nursery enough for everything they do for my daughter and would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you, Holly Tree! x

I have had 2 children attend Holly Tree and I honestly cannot fault it. My son is now at school and I had no hesitation in sending my daughter to Holly Tree. The staff at the nursery are wonderful, unlike some nurseries the turnover of staff is very low so there are members of staff who have been there for a number of years which says a lot. It is a small nursery so every member of staff knows every child, this makes room transitions very smooth and gives the nursery a lovely homely feel. The staff always keep you informed and provide a full handover at the end of each day. The Montessori method of learning is such a great way to teach young children and my daughter has thrived, she is super confident, independent and absolutely loves going to nursery. The activities that the nursery provide for the children are very varied, the outside play area is lovely with lots of different areas to explore and a forest school, my son still talks about the garden at Holly Tree to this day!

I have seen my granddaughter excel in so many ways, being able to complete tasks I do not think a three-year-old could do. She is really supported at this nursery and achieved many things. She seems to really enjoy it here and all the care givers are always very warm and friendly. They have lots of meetings and also times where we as grandparents have been able to attend different events and be involved in reading stories to the children and seeing what happens in the nursery. This is a lovely thing to be able to do.

Holly Tree is a fantastic nursery. It took us looking at many different nurseries but we fell in love with this nursery straight away. The teachers are very supportive and kind. I specially chose Holly Tree as it was a Montessori nursery and travel a little for my daughter to attend and it is worth every minute. I can not imagine my daughter being looked after any better, and the Montessori aspect ingrained very well within this nursery and continues to be developed and improved. Her needs are met very well and the teacher parent communication is fantastic. I feel supported as much as my daughter, especially through tough transitions. The relationship that is built and the atmosphere within this nursery is second to none.

Sending your child to a nursery is a daunting prospect for most parents. Particularly when you are going back to work. Our little boy has been at Holly Tree since he was 8 months old. They helped him and me settle into the nursery. On my first day back at work I felt like I was leaving him in safe, loving hands.

I am continually impressed with Holly Tree. They provide a wonderful range of activities for the baby. I feel that I am kept informed of my little boy's day to day activities and ongoing development. The menu and food is very impressive and my little one has tried so many new flavours.

I can't speak highly enough of Holly Tree. My son is always so excited every morning when I drop him off and I go to work knowing he is in great hands.

I can understand why this nursery has received an 'Outstanding' assessment from Ofsted and would not hesitate to recommend this nursery.

The girls who work there are all very friendly and are happy for you to sit in at first and always update you with anything your child has done, they send home photos, drawings and update Tapestry regularly.

The building itself is like a large house, it feels very homely there are not many children in each room, the garden area is small but nicely done with lots of fun messy activities and a garden room which is used by all the children. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Staff are extremely supporting children with English as an additional language. When our son was settling in they played Hungarian songs on youtube to hear some familiar sounds. Regular updates on his progress and excellent communication both online and personal. I like the fact that they seem to invest money back into the nursery with the forestry school and new kitchen. When you visit the nursery you will notice a fresh bunch of flowers every time. I love them!