Montessori Minds Day Nursery

I would happily recommend this nursery to everyone, having followed its development from back in the drawing board stages, to its current status as an up-and-running nursery with a passionate visionary at the helm. I love how the nursery focuses on giving each child the freedom and space to spend their day exploring what they are interested in doing. Children can explore the garden, play with musical instruments, create art, play with animals, help out with the cooking, have messy playtime and lots more. I particularly love that the children visit the local retirement home, and spend time with the residents there which must bring so much joy to the residents there, as well as giving the children the opportunity to meet and bond with new adults.

We viewed so many nurseries in Havering before finding this little gem. They could not be more caring. My son cannot wait to go there. We were worried he would be distressed as he had never been left with anyone before this but he is so happy, it is such a relief to my wife and I. They make sure he has a healthy diet. He eats a varied diet and loves sitting with the other children and staff, like in a family environment. Well done Montessori Minds. You have made us a happy contented family and we look forward to you caring for our son for many years to come.

I could not recommend them more!

I never thought I will be comfortable leaving my baby with someone else be it a nursery, a childminder or babysitter. I just wasn't comfortable with the idea of leaving her with someone else and not knowing if she is ok or not. But this nursery listens to all your worries and tries to keep you updated as much as possible so that you feel at ease. My baby seems to enjoy all the different activities and she looks forward to her next day in and I couldn't be happier. She never cried when I dropped her which for me is a very good sign that she is very happy to be there. I am also very aware that other nurseries are very careless about the kids and let them run around with a dirty nose or dirty nappy but I never found her in a mess which proves to me that they really pay attention to them. Keep up the good work!

This is the best nursery in Havering. It might even be the best in Essex. They are new but the owners are very experienced in childcare and you can see that through the care and attention to detail. I was very nervous to start my child in the nursery as she has been with me all day every day for 2 years but they have put my mind at ease and even though I might be a bit annoying calling and asking how she is, they never answer me in a rude or annoyed way. They understand the anxiety and they try to help you feel at ease. It is honestly the only nursery I trust. They have everything made of wood instead of cheap plastic, even the fruits and veggies the children play with are real not plastic, they take regular trips to the park and fish market to buy new fish for their aquarium, they offer organic food and filtered water. They do everything perfectly. My child is also allergic but they have immediately eliminated everything that she is allergic to from the menu. They are truly the best!

This nursery is amazing! The care and attention for the children is unparalleled in Havering. A true gentle Montessori style setting with a team that is passionate about care - where else can you get this alongside organic food, filtered water and a gentle caring ethos.

The manager is passionate and unwavering in her ambition for the nursery. Everything is held at a high standard with the children's wellbeing squarely at the centre. Every decision made is rooted in grounded theory and experience. I feel safe and comfortable leaving my child in their care. All staff are friendly, approachable and happily adapt to the needs of the child/family.

The equipment and toys are all natural. Every care is taken to ensure that the setting/furniture/equipment all reflect the ethos of the nursery.

The opening times are very convenient (7am - 7pm) so the days when I need to get to work earlier or am running late aren't too much of a problem.

My daughter and niece absolutely love it there!