Holly Tree Montessori

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Holly Tree. From the very first day, the staff have been so friendly and welcoming, making both us and our daughter feel completely at ease. It's clear how much they genuinely care about the children and take the time to get to know everyone individually.

We love receiving the regular updates and photos, which give us peace of mind and let us see how much fun she's having and what she's learning. In just a few months we've seen lots of progress in her speech, physical skills, emotional confidence, and social development. The staff are clearly skilled at supporting children's learning in such a natural and encouraging way. We'd highly recommend Holly Tree!

Our daughter started at Holly tree Montessori when she was 11 months old. She has settled in so well and this is down to the amazing staff that are looking after her in the baby room. She is very happy there and as first-time parents, this has made us so reassured and happy to know that she is safe and well looked after. I could not have hoped for better people to care for our daughter. The communication is fantastic, and the staff have a kind and warm nature.

My little boy started in class 2, moved to class 3, and since September has been in preschool. My little girl who is now 7 also attended Holly Tree from age 2.5 to 5 years old - and to this day she talks positively of her experience at this amazing nursery. ALL staff are warm, welcoming, kind and it's easy to see that they care deeply about the children's well-being. The transition from each class is always a smooth process and the team at Holly Tree plan meticulously to ensure the process works for the children. We are kept updated on their day through an app which is very user-friendly. The cook at Holly Tree needs a huge shout out as both my kids enjoy(ed) his meals! We chose this nursery initially because of the Montessori values they follow and it's been the best decision we've made for our children. As a mum, I feel so reassured knowing my little ones are getting the best care possible from the best team, thanks so much to all who have been a part of S&S's journey.

My child adores all her teachers, Adam the cook and Paul the nursery maintenance man.

We couldnt be happier with the whole team at Holly Tree. Since our daughter started there in August in the baby room, she has really come on in her development. You were recommended to us as 2 of my best friends children attended here in the past. She always has a smile when arriving and leaving nursery. The team are always so welcoming.

Our daughter absolutely adores going to Holly Tree! She's been going for the last year and a half and always seems to have such a great time there. We love that she loves it so much! The staff there are really kind and friendly, always very welcoming and really great at keeping us updated on her activities. They really take time with each individual child to help them develop through making a positive and fun environment! I couldn't recommend Holly Tree and all the staff there enough!

My twins have been attending Holly Tree for the last couple of months and so far the level of care and attention to detail we have received is nothing short of outstanding. I was extremely nervous leaving my children for the first time as they have never been away from me for the last 12 months. The practitioners have been incredible at learning exactly what the children individually like to do and their routine, which is supported perfectly. In a short amount of time, the children have developed great relationships with the practitioners which is really lovely to see & I feel 100% confident in putting my trust into the nursery knowing the children are receiving exceptional care. We get daily updates on the wonderful and varied activities the children are doing including the home cooked meals they are eating (which are nutritious and balanced). You get a very warm and friendly feeling when you set foot into Holly Tree, like a home away from home for the children. Highly recommend!

My daughter is currently 2 and a half and has been attending since 11 months old. Holly Tree has a wonderful caring atmosphere and all the staff are wonderful. Real effort is made each day to do tasks that engage the children. My little one loves it and it has really helped her confidence and meet developmental milestones.

Holly Tree have been amazing! My son started there in June 2024, and I was so nervous about leaving him. The nursery were brilliant - providing vital settling in sessions, regular updates and lots of reassurance. Our son really enjoys going now and seems to get really stuck in, in all the fun activities Holly Tree offers. I especially like that the class is out most days enjoying the garden and making the most of nature. Staff have always been friendly and supportive, so a massive thank you!

A true home from home is the best way I can describe Holly Tree Nursery. Everybody who works there is incredible but I have to mention the two nursery ladies in particular. I can't thank them enough for looking after my son so well and sending me pictures and updates to give me reassurance that my velcro boy is ok. He settled so well that very quickly my feelings of worry about dropping him off turned into feelings of happiness knowing that he is happy, safe, and enjoying his day. It's so clear to see how everyone cares about all of the children and that they have so much knowledge about development in the early years. Also a special thank you to the Chef for adapting menus to cater for the allergies my son has.

My son attends Holly Tree and absolutely loves it. Before attending he was very apprehensive of other people and would cry with other people. From the second day he attended, he put his arms out to the nursery workers and waved me goodbye which was the most reassuring. The nursery have been very considerate regarding my child's allergies and always offers alternatives. They have been great in trying to encourage new foods. I can see a change in developments within my son since attending and whenever I inform the nursery of anything new he might be doing or interested in, they always carry on the encouragement in the nursery setting. Brilliant nursery and staff!

My daughter has been at Holly Tree since the age of 2 and has developed into a confident, independent and happy child! She has come on leaps and bounds through the Montessori methodology, with the support of the knowledgeable, friendly nursery staff and her key person. The nursery offers a cosy "home from home" environment with a lovely outdoor space that is utilised at all times of the year. The staff communicate well with parents and engages with children and families as individuals, supporting the children's interests and allowing them to flourish in a safe environment. The food is varied, nutritious and well received by my daughter and the nursery and chef share popular recipes with families to develop the connection between the setting and home. All in all a really lovely setting with caring and professional child-focused staff and activities!

Our son loves attending Holly Tree and we would absolutely recommend the nursery to other parents.

Excellent nursery with exceptional staffing, my son has been attending for just over a year now, their attention to detail in your child's development and communication of this is exceptional with regular updates through their app and on e-mail. Would highly recommend Holly Tree to any parents.

Hollytree is a very special nursery. All 3 of my children attend/attended and I am so lucky that we found out about Hollytree as it's been such a wonderful place where our children have thrived, grown in confidence and made friends. The staff are fabulous; kind, nurturing and patient and really get to know your child so well that you feel so confident to leave them in their care. The management have always been great and put on so many lovely activities to share with your children - Mothers/Father's Day events, graduation, pride bbq etc so you really do feel you are part of a family. All 3 of my children are so different and the Montessori approach has allowed them all to be themselves and go at their own pace which has been really great at giving them a strong sense of self and so much independence.

My son started at Holly Tree in April 2024 and right from his settling in sessions I knew I'd made the right choice sending him here. He did struggle to settle at first and needed a lot of cuddles and reassurance from the staff, which they had absolutely no problem with. I got regular photo updates during him settling and was kept up to date with how he'd been. Roll on to now and he's settled in amazingly, he loves all the staff and they all make such an effort with him. He runs into nursery and I can tell from the photos that he has an amazing time. The nursery meals are so well planned out and my little boy eats so much better at nursery than he does at home. I am so happy that I chose Holly Tree and can't wait for my next little one to join him there! Thank you all!

My children attend this nursery and we have been so pleased with the way staff have remained consistent, they are kind and nurturing, they are sensitive and considerate. The nursery feels like a community where everyone is valued.

Our daughter has been attending Holly Tree since May 2024, and has been so happy there. Like most parents, we were nervous about how she would settle, but the staff were able to put our minds at ease with multiple settle sessions and lots of updates about how she was doing during the day. She now loves going to nursery and always has a great time! We love how much emphasis is placed on outdoor play, and the huge variety of activities she gets to do in the classroom too. We feel so happy knowing she is at a nursery where she is cared for and known as an individual by her staff.

She absolutely loves the work cycles and learning from her key person(s). The food is amazing and when you go to collect them you can see around the room what a great experience the children are having.

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