Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill

Haverhill Research Park, Three Counties Way, Haverhill CB9 7SW
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Simone Nel (Operations Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 76

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • On site.

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Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill Reviews (75)

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Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill has a Review Score of 10 (9.984) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill has 75 reviews.

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Review from B W (Father of Child) published on 5 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
- nursery teachers are great and my children have learnt a lot which has helped their development. Would recommend Montessori method for learning.
- be prepared to have at least 4 weeks extra off work a year for children being sent home with minor ailments such as toothache, small raise in temp that’s
still normal as won’t let parents give Calpol
- will consistently reference infectious diseases policy as a reason but does not work as sending kids home after the infection period and all kids get the same minor illnesses.
- also be aware of annual increases in cost even when your children require less adult supervision.
- overall good for kids learning and social
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is good to read that there are so many aspects of the nursery that you are pleased with, including our fabulous nursery teachers. Colourbox's…read more
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Review from Deana R (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Haverhill Colourbox Nursery has been amazing for our daughters. We were very cautious about selecting a childcare provider for them and since day one at Colourbox we have felt happy and confident that they are in the best place. We love the freedom they are given to choose which activities they want
to do each day. We’ve seen the girls' confidence and development improve massively and we are very grateful to all the wonderful staff who have played a part in this.
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Review from Ancuta C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could see over the two years since my son goes here a lot of progress in his speech, overall attitude and expression, things which definitely contributed to his harmonious development. The staff is very caring and professional. I confidently recommend them.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your confident recommendation.
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Review from Ellen C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Colourbox for a year now, starting when she was 7 months old. She is happy to go in the morning and always comes out at the end of the day with a big smile on her face, which speaks for itself! The staff are so friendly and caring and I love getting to see pictures and read
about all the activities she gets up to each day, all of which contribute to her ongoing development. The menus are full of healthy meals and have definitely helped her have a wide and balanced diet. I am really happy with the care given at Colourbox and would recommend them to anyone requiring childcare.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for your great review. Smiles from happy babies always speak for themselves!
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Review from Andrew P (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff and real thought goes into the activities for the children. Our little boy loves it there and goes in and comes out happy. Regular daily updates via the app are really helpful and it’s lovely to see photos of your child each day.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for your great review. You're absolutely right, our passionate practitioners put so much heart into their activities and our management teams put all their passion into the Montessori…read more
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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little girl loves going to school and loves the staff as much as the other children, no favourite because they are all wonderful with her. Her potty training went incredibly well with the help of the staff.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
They are all wonderful! Thank you for your fantastic review.
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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Colourbox since he was 6 months old he is now 2 and absolutely loves it, he is always smiling and keen to get through the gate to play. His development has come on in leaps and bounds the staff have always been very supportive and caring and provides a safe environment for my child
to be in. I would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for your great review. I will be sure to pass this on to Colourbox Haverhill staff who will be so proud to be appreciated.
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Review from Libby M (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My older son attended Colourbox from 18 months to 4 years. My younger son (22 months) has been attending since September. I chose Colourbox because I love how calm and thoughtful the environment is and how the Montessori approach gives even little ones so much freedom to explore and learn independently.
My sons have both been really happy there. The staff are friendly and very professional. My younger one is developing a very strong bond with one staff member in particular - so lovely to see!
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for your great review. It is so great to read how effective the key person bonds are at Colourbox, Haverhill too.
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Review from Keith P (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter settled in really well here and is always welcomed with a smile in the morning. It's lovely to drop her off knowing she starts her day with a positive greeting, I always leave for work with peace of mind. Thank you.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for your lovely review. We wish your daughter many more happy days at Colourbox.
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Review from Ria H (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Colourbox Haverhill has been wonderful for both our children, it is safe, caring and the staff are brilliant. I can't imagine my children going anywhere else. I highly recommend colourbox to anyone looking for a nursery.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for your wonderful review. We love to hear how happy parents are and how children thrive at Colourbox.
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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Colourbox for almost a year now. Since she has been there her confidence has grown massively. She was late to walk but the staff always pushed in supporting her to get and helping her walk. She absolutely loves every day there, always so happy to be going and be around the other
children and staff. Communication is good with management and staff when needed and always helpful. Cannot fault it.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for this lovely and thoughtful review. We are so happy that your daughter is happy every day at Colourbox and that you find all aspects of the nursery satisfying.
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Review from K N (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one has attended the baby room for 8 months now and we are very pleased that we chose ColourBox! She is excited every morning when we wait for her to be let in, and it looks like she has lots of fun in the photos we see in the app.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely and thoughtful review.
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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill since the start of 2022 and he absolutely loves it. He has learnt so much whilst also having lots of fun and the staff are wonderful. Can’t fault the nursery at all.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for you lovely review. I will be sure to pass this on to the Haverhill staff for all their hard work.
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Review from Tanya B (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending since September 2022 and being a first-time mother it was hard to watch my child go into a new environment, especially without me, but the staff made this an easy transition by answering all questions and always giving me an update on his day when collecting at the end of the
session. My son is always excited to go to nursery and runs in without looking back which really shows me that he enjoys the time he spends there, which is the most important thing to me. Both my son and I enjoy looking at the pictures of his day and talking about the activities that he has enjoyed which are always educational yet hands-on, which is something that is really nice to see as he enjoys similar activities at home and it really is nice to get a visual understanding of what they are doing too. I cannot recommend this nursery more.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Such a special, heartfelt response. Thank your for this lovely review, we are so pleased to hear how happy your child is at Colourbox.
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Review from Hannah D (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill and they are amazing. The staff are so kind and caring towards each child and they really get to know them as individuals.
Nothing is too much to ask of the staff at Colourbox, they have been fabulous.
My eldest daughter attended
throughout lockdown and was potty trained, with the help of Colourbox, very very quickly, just before her second birthday.
They are a fantastic team in each of the rooms. Would recommend them to anyone.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for this lovely review. I will be sure to share this with the Haverhill staff, as they will be so pleased to hear their efforts, hard work, and absolute outstanding care of the children is…read more
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Review from Mollie C (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to this nursery, she walks herself through the gate with a smile and the staff are lovely and there are lots of activities for the children to do. My daughter's speech has definitely improved since going here, she sings along to songs and is starting to recognise colours, therefore,
I think this is an excellent school.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for this lovely review. The sound of children singing happily is one of the most wonderful things about nursery education. We are all so happy we get to share those milestones of learning…read more
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Review from Rory D (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child’s development in the last year whilst attending Colourbox has been startling. His self-awareness, self-resilience, sense of self and others have all increased. Even small things like taking his plate to the kitchen and putting rubbish in the bin are now done all the time without asking. He
is conscious of others' feelings and expresses himself clearly. I feel he is fully ready to tackle school and has learnt so many skills he would have otherwise not learnt by this age. I am thoroughly impressed.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for this lovely review. Your child seems to be enjoying the independence and sense of self that truly shines in a Montessori environment and it is so wonderful to see that you can appreciate…read more
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Review from V B (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My children have been attending Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill for the past two years and attend full-time. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about early years development and both have thrived in this setting when in attendance. I can’t fault the staff who provide a high level
of care and the Montessori method has supported their social and cerebral development.
As a working parent, the number of policies in place where children get sent home (incl. when teething) makes it challenging for working parents. Children are sent home when it’s too hot despite the nursery having air-con. I rarely get two weeks in a row where a child isn’t sent home due to something that could be resolved with a common sense approach.
Considerable additional costs are added when the ‘30 free hours' kick in so you won’t get your full entitlement. Be prepared as your bill won’t reduce much when they turn 3.
My children will be leaving this nursery in July as I am unable to juggle work alongside the provision offered.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for your review. It is sad that you decided to leave as the issues you raised regarding Colourbox's policies have been clarified with you, including our duty of care to protect our children,…read more
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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We changed to Colourbox Montessori School last year after having some issues with our previous nursery and I wish we'd used it sooner! My daughter is 2 and is there full-time and she loves it. She talks about the staff and the children when she gets home each day and always looks forward to going back.
Each room is well equipped, spacious and modern and kept in very good condition. The staff are great, particularly the room leader/my daughter's key person. I also love how detailed their app is on a daily basis so I can see what they've been learning today. I feel completely confident that my daughter is being really well prepared for school and she is turning into a very independent and capable little girl, thanks to Colourbox and their team.
And to top it all off, safety is a number one priority. The facility is completely secure. It's like Fort Knox - no one is getting in or out of that place that shouldn't be.
Cannot recommend enough!
Reply from Sandra Copping, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill
Thank you for your review. Security, cleanliness and a fabulous early years education are so important. Thank you for choosing Colourbox.
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Colourbox Montessori School for quite some time now. He started in the baby room and is almost about to move to the next room.
His confidence and independence have grown greatly, alongside his speech which has been amazing to see and I'm grateful for his teachers' involvement
in that process. He often comes home talking about something new he learnt while with them and even goes to get his shoes and coat ready to ask to go to nursery. It's nice to know his teachers love him and the other children they look after. I do wish there was a little more parent partnership in place, however, they do an amazing job of caring for him and helping his learning and development. Any and all issues have always been handled appropriately and quickly by management as well. I would recommend this nursery to people who would love to see their child thrive and gain their own independence.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.984)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.984) out of 10 for Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.984 for Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill is calculated as follows: ( (189 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 191 Ratings = 4.984
  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 Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill is based on 16 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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2, which has been reached with 16 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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