Montessori Minds Day Nursery

62 Eastern Road, Romford RM1 3QA
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Montessori Minds is an Outstanding (November 2021), Award Winning, Family Run day nursery located just a few minutes away from Romford Station, Queens Hospital & Lodge Farm Park. The nursery is open from 7am to 7pm, 51 weeks of the year.

Montessori Minds follows a Montessori integrated approach to children's learning in addition to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Children feel nurtured, enjoy their time at nursery, flourish and grow. Meals are home cooked daily by the nursery chef who uses fresh, healthy and organic ingredients.

The nursery has homely surroundings and children and teachers are made to feel comfortable 'at home' during their stay. Children and teachers enjoy meals together and take part in cooking and outdoor activities related to nature and care for the environment. Staff are passionate and nurturing towards all children and take pride in ensuring each child flourishes during their time at the nursery to reach their full potential.

Please do get in touch if you would like to arrange a visit.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Leonie Butler
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Leonie Butler (Manager)

Admission Information

  • They are fully operational

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Total Places for Children

  • 30

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening 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

Montessori Minds Day Nursery Reviews (65)

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Montessori Minds Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.983) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Montessori Minds Day Nursery has 65 reviews.

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Review from G F (Father of Child) published on 29 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a lovely 4 years with our eldest, the staff have really made the transition for our 1 year old as smooth as possible. Their care and thoughtfulness is a culture that spans all levels of staff. They take time to get to know each child for their uniqueness. Holly the manager is lovely and prompt
in responding. Destiny was the best keyworker we could've asked for! A great team.
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Review from H R (Father of Child) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nice and caring staff. My son got adjusted well, staff members in Avu suite were very supportive. They take good care of kids education and well-being. The play garden is amazing where kids spent a lot of time and chicken feeding was fun for my son.
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Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery now for just under a year. I am so grateful to all the staff that work there for the care they take of my son. His speech has came on so much and his overall development.


The activities they offer every day are fantastic and the cuddles they give him are even better.

The staff, including the deputy manager are so thoughtful and know all the children even if they are not in their rooms.


I can't thank the staff enough for what they do for my son and our family.

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Review from F K (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending the nursery for the past year and a half and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, I have seen my child grow and develop in so many ways since starting at the nursery.
Overall, I highly recommend this nursery to any parent
looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their child. It truly has been a wonderful experience for our family.
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Review from Kriti A (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started to go in Montessori Minds when he was 1 year old and being a mum I really nervous and anxious about how that transition is going to be, but it was just a few weeks and he used to look up to his nursery days. Which was the biggest relief to me. The way he has groomed that is commendable.
Staff in Montessori minds are the real gems, always approachable and kind enough.
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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a difficult experience at another nursery, we made the switch to Montessori Minds in September 2024 and it has been nothing short of life-changing. This nursery has completely restored my faith in childcare and made my life as a working mum so much less stressful. From the moment my son started
here, I noticed an immediate and profound improvement in his mood and overall happiness.
My son was a picky eater but the nursery catered to his needs and now eats all his food there!
They are over-staffed (a rarity in childcare), which allows them to give every child the attention they truly deserve and even take them out on trips!
My son is currently in the Aria Room, and I cannot praise the room leader enough - she is absolutely fantastic! The entire room staff is brilliant, and my son's key worker is simply lovely. Every interaction I've had with the staff has been warm and positive. The care and energy across the nursery as a whole-radiate positivity.
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Review from R K (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery for just over a year now and I can wholeheartedly say that it's such a lovely nursery. The staff are all very kind and take the time to listen to our views and concerns and actually take them on board. I feel like my child is in safe hands when she is at this
nursery.
This nursery really has a good community feel and they do a lot of things which other nurseries don't which all in all help to create a very nurturing, cosy, homey and fun vibe for the children.
They recently had reindeer come for a day and even children who weren't in that day were allotted a time slot so they didn't miss out!
Everything I was looking for in a nursery, Montessori Minds have achieved! Kind, caring, nurturing staff, safe and fun environment, great activities to keep the children engaged as well as exciting opportunities for them to try new things!
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Review from Lianne P (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we were so happy to have found Montessori Minds for our daughter who started at the nursery when she was two years old. Due to Covid, we weren't able to visit in person when making the decision so I was naturally really anxious about whether we had made the right choice but I knew we had
very early on when it was easy and natural to build trust and a relationship with the team at Montessori. Our daughter loved her days there, learnt and grew so much, made amazing friends and had fantastic relationships with all her teachers, not just key workers. The outside areas were great and the tasks the children would do in the Montessori room was amazing. The nursery was great at building independence and setting her up amazingly for her school start. We were really sad for her time to end! Fantastic nursery.
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Review from Mirela K (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There are no words to express how grateful we are to all Montessori Minds Nursery staff for everything they did for our daughters. In the 14 months spent at Montessori Minds they have been looked after and kept safe and happy, they enjoyed every day and thrived. The staff are very caring and warm, knowledgeable
and they always made us feel like family. Montessori Minds is by far the best nursery in the whole area and they truly deserve all the awards they are winning every year!
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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and son have blossomed at Montessori Minds. Excellent staff who all take an interest in the children. They organize activities every week and celebrate diversity. The parent groups have also been set up by the nursery to celebrate birthdays etc together.
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Review from A P (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were really fortunate to secure a spot for our daughter at Montessori Minds when the nursery went through the expansion phase. The highly skilled and dedicated staff have exceeded our expectations. The nursery is thoughtfully designed to promote both learning and play. We appreciate the regular updates,
photos, and detailed reports that keep us informed about our daughter's activities and progress. She is very happy to go to nursery, having a great time with the staff and her key teacher. We've noticed significant development with our daughter since joining the nursery. Thank you for your effort and dedication.
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Review from Indre T (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Montessori Minds are very caring, educated and patient. It does not feel like an institution but more like family and home. We were fortunate to join in June 2023 when they expanded and I wish we had been there from the start of my daughter’s nursery journey. The teaching, the facilities,
and the care are just another level. Totally wholesome. We are extremely happy and pleased with Montessori Minds.
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Review from Nilam V (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this nursery from when she was 1 and 1/2 years old. She has absolutely thrived. The staff are friendly, responsive and engaging. They plan lots of creative activities and encourage kids to be independent by doing things like setting up the table for lunch and tidying up.
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Review from Imogen C (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is by far the best nursery in the area. The management team are thoroughly invested in ensuring the staff there are wonderful, and I know they receive continuous training. Both my children have attended the nursery and have had the most wonderful time. They run in there with arms open wide
to their key workers. The building is very safe and secure, and there are strict rules for parents coming in and out of the gates. I couldn't rate this nursery more. I wish there were ten stars.
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Review from Nikhil V (Father of Child) published on 5 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Montessori Minds Nursery for the last six months, and I have to say that the nursery is absolutely first class. The staff are extremely caring and attentive, providing an excellent range of stimulating activities, which has allowed our son to develop really well, improving
both his vocabulary/numeracy and also his emotional intelligence. The range of food provided to the children is both nutritious and plentiful, with our son certainly happy with the food on offer! The staff communicate with us really effectively, providing us with regular updates throughout the day.
Both the nursery and the room that my son is in are warm and welcoming environments, and I am very glad that my son attends such a wonderful nursery!
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Review from R S (Father of Child) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner and I are super pleased with Montessori Minds Day Nursery. The staff are all lovely and considerate, and the app makes it easy to check in and communicate. The building and garden area is clean and tidy. They provide progress reports and take concerns seriously. There's parking, which makes
drop-off easy. There's a variety of food choices. Would highly recommend it.
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Review from Jacki S (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn’t recommend this nursery more highly! They look after our son so well and have taken the time to get to know him and the things he enjoys. Very varied and fun activities and he has a close bond with his key worker.
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Review from Hannah D (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started with Montessori Minds in June this year, and I couldn’t be happier, and neither could she. The facilities are absolutely fantastic, both indoors and outside space and even the chickens! The staff are extremely knowledgeable, caring and friendly. I love the regular updates I get
throughout the day too. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough, it’s wonderful and I know my daughter is well looked after and is being encouraged and nurtured by incredible staff. Thank you so much!
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Review from Abeer W (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started attending the nursery in August 2023. Since then, we have seen a significant improvement with her language, social and motor skills development. Her teachers in the Aria class are great! Very patient and always welcomes her with a warm smile. It took her a few weeks to settle but
now loves going and happily says bye to us at the door. She is always busy at nursery and they do a lot of great sensory activities and outdoor play.
Our daughter had an unexpected illness and had to be hospitalised for eight weeks. The nursery was very understanding and supportive of our situation and offered for the nurses to provide them with any relevant information regarding health and safety.
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Review from Cally K (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery with lovely staff. So happy with our overall experience with Montessori Minds. My son has so much fun every day he attends and I am kept constantly updated with what he has been learning, eating, and anything else I need to know.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.983)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.983) out of 10 for Montessori Minds Day Nursery 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.983 for Montessori Minds Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (283 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.983
  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 Montessori Minds Day Nursery is based on 24 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 24 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Montessori Minds Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Montessori Minds Day Nursery accepts?

Montessori Minds Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Montessori Minds Day Nursery Open?

Montessori Minds Day Nursery is open: 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.

How many Children does Montessori Minds Day Nursery have capacity for?

Montessori Minds Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 30 Children.

How far is Montessori Minds Day Nursery to the centre of Romford?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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