What is the Age Range of Children that Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill accepts?

Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill Open?

Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill have capacity for?

Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill has capacity for a total of 76 Children.

How far is Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill to the centre of Haverhill?

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

Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill, Haverhill Research Park, Three Counties Way, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 7SW

Review from L S (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Colourbox Montessori Nursery is a wonderful place. From the very first days, the staff made our daughter feel safe and supported as she settled in. Now she is so excited to see her key workers. The nursery is calm, creative, and nurturing, and you can tell that the staff genuinely care about each child.
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celebrate all kinds of milestones, big and small, and encourage independence and curiosity. Communication with parents is excellent with daily updates, photos, and regular check-ins. Every activity, every corner of the nursery, is carefully thought through, and our daughter has grown so much in confidence, language, and life skills. We feel nothing but gratitude for the love, skill, and care she receives every day.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. We're so pleased to hear how safe, confident, and excited your daughter feels, and how supported you feel as a family. Your words truly reflect what our team strives for every day, and we're incredibly grateful for your trust and appreciation.

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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We love Colourbox. Our child runs in every day with excitement which speaks volumes. Communication throughout the day is great with replies to any emails responded to quickly by the nursery. Regular chats with 1:1 and supports our sons independence which is really becoming apparent compared to some

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Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your lovely review. We love that you love Colourbox too! We have shared this with our teams who will be so grateful to read about how their passion and dedication has been appreciated by another happy Colourbox family.

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Review from Kasia S (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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We have been so impressed with Colourbox Haverhill, where our 18 month old daughter attends the Nest. There is truly nothing I would change about this place, where I feel our daughter is taken care of so well and is thriving. She can't wait to get there and see the staff, who know her so well and always

seem so happy to see her, and from day one I felt confident leaving her in their expert care. They are flexible in terms of her needs and have always been accommodating with keeping her routines and helpfully engaging with things like personal care. Each day she comes home having done so much: going in the garden, taken part in different arts and crafts, read stories, played with dolls or other toys and is learning new skills all the time like dressing herself and putting her shoes on etc. Everyone knows her by name and it is truly her place, she waves and chats to everyone. If I am lucky enough to have more children I would love to send them there. I would recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. We are absolutely delighted to hear how happy and settled your daughter is in our Nest at Colourbox Haverhill. Knowing that she arrives excited to see familiar, caring faces and leaves each day having explored, created, played, and developed new independence skills means a great deal to our team. Your kind words about our practitioners' attentiveness, flexibility, and commitment to knowing each child as an individual truly reflect the care and professionalism we strive to provide every day. It is especially lovely to hear that Colourbox feels like her place. Thank you for trusting us with her care, and for your very generous recommendation. We would be honoured to welcome your family again in the future.

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Review from Tom M (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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This is a fantastic caring nursery for our two children. We have always felt they have supported and cared for the children in their care and have no hesitation to recommend the nursery to other parents. Both our children have flourished under the care of the staff and have grown as independent individuals

in their own right. They have been encouraged in their individual aptitudes, whether artistic or verbal and computational. We are so grateful to the staff.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. We are incredibly proud to hear how well both of your children have flourished during their time with us. Supporting each child as an individual, nurturing their independence, confidence, and unique strengths is at the heart of what we do, so it means a great deal to know this has been your experience. Your kind words will be shared with the team, who will be truly grateful for your recognition and trust. Thank you again for your recommendation and for being such a valued part of our nursery community.

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Review from K N (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Both of our children have attended ColourBox in Haverhill (one still attends) and we have been really pleased with the nursery. The teachers are attentive and caring and our children come out to greet us every day with a big smile on their face.
I would highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillWe're delighted to hear that both of your children have had such positive experiences at Colourbox Haverhill, and that one is still enjoying their time with us. Knowing that your children leave each day with big smiles means everything to our team. Your kind words about our attentive and caring teachers will be greatly appreciated by the staff, who work so hard to create a warm, nurturing environment for every child. Thank you again for your recommendation.

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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our daughter has been at Colourbox Haverhill for the last year and absolutely loves it. The staff are wonderful - so warm and friendly. The facilities are great - and every day they seem to do something new to keep the children engaged, from crafts and sensory activities to baking and outdoor play.

Really happy with our choice of nursery! Would highly recommend.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillWe're thrilled to hear how happy your daughter has been at Colourbox Haverhill over the last year. Knowing she loves coming to nursery and feels supported by such warm and friendly staff means everything to us. Our team works hard to create engaging, meaningful days for the children-whether that's through crafts, sensory play, baking, or outdoor learning, so it's wonderful to hear that this variety and care is being noticed and appreciated. Thank you for trusting us with your daughter's early years and for your recommendation. We're so glad Colourbox Haverhill has been the right choice for your family

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Colourbox is an amazing nursery, my son has autism and hardly spoke when he started nursery almost 2 years ago and the progress he has made since being at Colourbox is amazing. The teachers go above and beyond not only for the children but to also support parents like myself. My son has an amazing bond

with some amazing teachers and is always so so happy to go to nursery. If it wasn't for the teachers and their love for helping children progress my son wouldn't be where he is today absolutely chatting away! Thank you so much for being so caring and great at what you do! I would recommend this nursery to any parent!!

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you so much for taking the time to share this incredibly kind and heartfelt review. We are truly honoured to be part of your son's journey and so proud of the progress he has made. Supporting every child as an individual and working closely with families is at the very heart of what we do at Colourbox. Hearing that he feels happy, confident, and excited to come to nursery, and that he has built such strong bonds with his teachers, means more to us than words can say. Your feedback is a wonderful reflection of the care, dedication, and passion our team brings every day, and we will be sure to share your kind words with them. Thank you for trusting us with something so precious, and for recommending Colourbox to other families, it truly means the world to us.

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son started at colourbox last February. He is my first child so of course the transition to nursery was tough for me and him but the girls were amazing, they kept me updated constantly and were happy for me to call as much as I needed to stop worrying. My little boy loves nursery now, he often asks

for the team members over the weekend and gets so excited to see them when we walk to drop off. He is thriving there and its a pleasure to see. Very lucky to have them so close to us!

Reply from Susie Norman, Owner at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review - our wonderful team at Colourbox Haverhill will be delighted to read this!

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Review from Jamie E (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son has been attending Colourbox since September 2025. Since his first day he has been so happy to go in for every session. He comes home singing all of the nursery songs and his speech has improved massively. All of the staff are incredibly kind, patient and genuinely caring. They make him feel

safe, love and supported everyday. He has learnt their names and speaks about them all at home.
Communication is great and i always feel reassured knowing how his day has been and what he's been up to. he's come on so much since being there and it's clear how much effort the staff put into helping each child.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your wonderful review. We loved to read how your son feels safe, loved and supported by his teachers, and how he knows their names and talks about them at home. Our teams will appreciate this reflection so much, and we will be sure to share it with them.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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From the moment that our daughter joined Colourbox Haverhill, we really felt the care and support that the amazing teachers gave her throughout her time at the nursery. It was slightly daunting handing over a child when they are so young, but we always felt that the teachers had the very best interests

of each and every child, and were able to tailor their learning approach to our daughter. The Montessori teaching and learning approach in general was excellent, with some very positive and strong role-modelling over the years. The transitions between the teaching rooms as our daughter grew were very well managed, and we loved coming in for birthday circles to celebrate with the class and teachers. The responses to email and telephone communications were super, and as parents we always felt our daughter was in a safe, friendly and fulfilling environment, with valuable experiences. We would highly recommend sending any child here for an early years start to life.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillWe are very touched that you have taken the time to write such a thorough review - we will share this with our fantastic Haverhill team. Thank you - and best wishes to you and your family for the future.

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Review from Michael R (Father of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our twin daughters have been attending Colourbox since they were one year old & we cannot speak highly enough of the care & education they have received.
From the first day, our initial worries about leaving our little ones in unfamiliar surroundings were put at ease. The staff has been nothing short

of exceptional, creating a warm & nurturing environment where our daughters have thrived.
The Montessori approach has had a positive impact on their development. We have been amazed by the progress they have made in all areas, from their confidence & independence to their cognitive & social skills.
The Staff's dedication & passion are evident in everything they do. They have gone above & beyond to support our daughters' individual needs & interests, fostering a love of learning that will stay with them.
We are extremely fortunate to have found Colourbox Nursery for our children. We wholeheartedly recommend to any parent seeking an outstanding early years education for their child.

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Review from Holly P (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My daughter has attended Colourbox for nearly 3 years and I can't praise them enough. The Montessori teaching practices, I feel, are crucial to children and teach them how to be independent, thoughtful and respectful of everything and everyone. My daughter has certainly succeeded in all these areas

whilst at Colourbox with the help of the outstanding teachers she's had from the beginning of her journey.
The teachers in the preschool room, where my daughter currently is, are amazing. She comes away with such knowledge and passion for the areas in which she is being taught during her time at the nursery.
The food is high quality and my daughter eats 2 lots of everything! It's fully nutritious and I never worry about her eating there!
Can't recommend the nursery highly enough and will miss them all when my daughter leaves for school next year.

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Review from C H (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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A truly amazing environment for children to grow and learn in.
All 3 of my children have attended Colourbox, one now at school, one in Ocean Room and the other in Sky.
I have witnessed the teachers at Colourbox support, guide and develop my children to be independent, kind and self-motivated. The

whole ethos of Colourbox is child-led learning. They help to foster interest in different topics which has sparked my children to understand a broad range of subjects.
They did a great job in preparing my eldest for school, ensuring she had the ability to manage the transition well and hit the ground running.
They are well-trained and have the skills to manage all situations. They worked proactively with us to manage a medical condition in our youngest child and make suitable adjustments.
In summary a very positive environment, with friendly and engaged staff who care so much.
What a great environment to start your children's lifelong education in.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your lovely review and for your recommendation to other families. We love that your children have all developed a lifelong love for learning, a true testament to our ethos of 'excited about learning; excited about life!'

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Review from Alice W (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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The staff there are amazing. My son loves going to school, all the staff are friendly, they are very patient. All the children come out happy each time that I am picking up my son. My son is always chatting about the activities he did while he was there. He loves the cookies they made for Valentine's

Day.
He always gets a lot of cuddles from his teacher.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for this lovely review. We will be sure to share it with staff who put their whole hearts into providing the children with the best educational and care experiences, and would love to hear how much your child loves chatting about all the things he does at nursery.

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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Couldn't be happier with the care and education our little one receives. The staff are caring and experienced. He has been attending since he was 11 months old and he still loves going to 'school'. The only downside is the cost but this is justified by the standard of care they provide.
We are expecting

our second and I will be adding them to the waiting list soon.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your positive review, we are so delighted that you will be enrolling your second child with us shortly too. We have to agree that the costs for outstanding childcare are justified by our modern, superbly resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments, as well as the quality and calibre of teachers we employ at Colourbox who drive our pedagogy and curriculum whilst being appreciated as the excellent early years educators that they are. Our staff are our greatest resource, and we acknowledge that a quality learning experience for children requires a quality workforce and that a well-qualified, skilled staff strongly increases the potential to deliver the best possible outcomes for children.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our daughter has been at Colourbox now since October 22.
She is quite a reserved child but she has grown in confidence, loves going to nursery, made friends & loves telling us about her day. The nursery staff are amazing, and informative and show real care for the children and our daughter loves to

give them cuddles when we leave for the day.
There are so many activities that the nursery staff involve the children in throughout the day, with care, thought and fun interest of the children.
We love it when our daughter brings her creations home! Lovely memories to treasure.
Highly recommend this nursery setting!

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your thoughtful review, and for your lovely recommendation to other parents. We love to hear about how children tell stories about their nursery day, hopefully making wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.

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Review from Phoebe N (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our eldest went to Colourbox Haverhill almost 6 years ago and we had such a lovely experience, our new 9-month-old baby now attends. We couldn’t be happier. They clearly have a very strong staff retention as all the same team members are there 6 years on, which creates such a lovely familiar feel. The

staff are so caring, in fact, I don’t think they realise the true impact they had on me personally when my first attended. They will care for your child like they are their own child, they are understanding, professional and informative. Hats off to all of the staff here! You’re all great!

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your lovely, heartfelt review. We love that you have returned to Colourbox with your second child and have been met with the same special faces amongst the staff that you grew to love in your first experience with us. We will be sure to share this with the team.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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All staff at Colourbox are friendly and very accommodating when it comes to looking after my son. My son loves spending time at Colourbox. The children are kept busy and entertained throughout the day.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. We are so delighted to hear that your son enjoys his nursery day and utilises all of the amazing resources and prepared environments for his growth and development.

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Colourbox Haverhill has been an incredible part of our children’s learning journey. My eldest has recently started reception and it is wonderful to see how the foundation knowledge from nursery has set her up beautifully for school. My youngest is 2 and has been attending for over a year, he loves the

free-flow play to the garden.
The teachers are amazing and always show some much care for all the children.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. We are so delighted to hear how your eldest has transitioned to Reception Year with her foundations built at Colourbox. May your youngest have the same fruitful and positive experience with us as she learns and grows.

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Review from Melissa W (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our 17 month old absolutely loves the Colourbox. All the staff know her by name and she’s welcomed every day with positive energy and enthusiasm. Staff adapt to her needs so well and support her with her little endeavours. Every day there are a number of activities to keep the children engaged and entertained.

Our little girl gets excited when we get her ready in the morning for nursery and she just thrives here - very confident, happy, inquisitive and independent little lady. The Colourbox have a tasty and healthy meal plan each week and our little one is known to have more than one portion on occasion. Snacks and fruits are provided too so she’s fed well each day. We highly recommend Colourbox.

Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We are so delighted to hear how happy and enthusiastic your little one is to come to nursery each day, 'excited about learning; excited about life.' We appreciate your time and recommendation to other parents.

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