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Little Elms Montessori Nursery

Elm Court Community Centre, 363 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar EN6 3BP
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Little Elms Montessori Nursery, Potters Bar
Little Elms Montessori Nursery, Potters Bar
Little Elms Montessori Nursery, Potters Bar

Welcome to Little Elms Montessori Nursery.

Little Elms believes in nurturing young minds and hearts to help children flourish in a safe, stimulating, and loving environment. Dedicated and experienced staff are passionate about early childhood education and committed to providing personalised attention to each child.

Why choose Little Elms Montessori Nursery?

a. Innovative learning programs: The curriculum is designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning through play-based and hands-on activities.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • Nishrin Alibhai
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Nishrin Alibhai (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 50

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:00
  • Thursday 07:30-18:00
  • Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • 1 week at Christmas & 1 week in Summer

Parking

  • They have parking onsite

Little Elms Montessori Nursery Reviews (25)

9.9

Little Elms Montessori Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Elms Montessori Nursery has 25 reviews.

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Review from Daniela F (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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I was initially worried that my son might struggle to adapt to the nursery because English is not our first language and he mostly communicated in Spanish. However, he adapted very quickly and now he absolutely loves coming every day. He is learning so many things, and I am really happy with the care he receives. It makes me feel at ease knowing that he always wants to go to his nursery and that he feels happy and safe there. Thank you very much for everything you do for him.

Reply from Nishrin Alibhai, Manager at Little Elms Montessori Nursery

Thank you, Ms Daniela, for your lovely review. We try our best and make sure every child is included in every activity of the day. We are always here for any help you need for Santos. Thank you

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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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I couldn't recommend Little Elms enough. The team is absolutely incredible, and my daughter has truly thrived since joining. Every day she's excited to go to nursery. All of the teachers, along with Miss Nish, are so caring and supportive. Their communication is excellent, they organise many activities, and the children are always learning something new. I would recommend Little Elms to anyone, I am so grateful and thankful to all of the wonderful staff for contributing to my daughters happiness and development.

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Review from T S (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Really pleased with how my daughter is getting on at little elms, she has made lovely friends and has great relationships with the teachers! A nurturing environment for the children with both learning and play

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Review from Carol C (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Both my children attended Little Elms Montessori, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. We initially chose the nursery for its Ofsted Outstanding rating, and it truly deserves that and more. The staff are warm, caring, and deeply knowledgeable in the Montessori approach. Our children thrived both emotionally and academically, making incredible progress during their time there. The nursery has a homely, nurturing feel, with a beautiful outdoor area surrounded by nature. Drop-off is easy with the convenient car park. The meals are healthy and well-loved by the children. Communication with parents is excellent, with a clear and effective strategy in place. We are so grateful to the manager and the entire team for their dedication and care. I wholeheartedly recommend Little Elms to any parent-it's a truly special place where children flourish.

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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My child has attended this nursery for over a year and we are very happy with the time, care and support provided to help them develop in all areas.

Thank you for helping my child flourish and be ready for the next part of their education journey! You will be missed!

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter attended Little Elms Nursery, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care and support she received. When she first started, she didn't speak any English, but thanks to the amazing teachers and the wonderful staff, she now speaks English confidently and has improved so much.
Little Elms is a fantastic nursery with a caring and attentive team. The children are engaged in a variety of activities every day, and the environment is both nurturing and supportive.
I'm especially thankful to everyone who helped my daughter not only with her language development but also with her social skills. She used to struggle to make friends, but now she interacts happily with others.

I deeply appreciate the hard work and dedication of the staff-you've made a real difference in my daughter's life, and I will always be thankful for that.

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Review from D P (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Little Elms Montessori Nursery has been a wonderful experience for our family, and I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their child.
My son has attended Little Elms for the past two years and will be starting school this September. My daughter has also been attending for the past year and is excited to continue for another year. Both of them have gained a wide range of skills, knowledge, and good habits during their time at the nursery.

We truly appreciate the Montessori method of teaching by the well-trained staffs.The nursery also has a lovely outdoor play area that my children have thoroughly enjoyed. Most importantly, they have always been happy and excited to go to nursery every day We are extremely satisfied with our experience and grateful for the role Little Elms has played in our children's early years.

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Review from Lydia G (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been incredibly happy at Little Elms Montessori and has absolutely thrived. As a teacher of over 10 years, I can confidently say this is a fantastic educational setting.
The teachers and nursery nurses are warm, kind, caring, and genuinely dedicated to the wellbeing of every child. The activities are thoughtfully planned, with a lovely mix of creative, educational and multicultural experiences. There's also a good variety of extra-curricular activities.
Communication with parents is excellent, and a healthy lunch is available if you don't want to send a packed lunch-another thoughtful touch.
We actually moved further away during our daughter's time at the nursery, but chose to keep her there because of how happy and supported she felt. The management has been flexible and understanding throughout.

We are so grateful to all the staff for the care and support they've shown. We will miss the nursery hugely. A heartfelt thank you!

Reply from Nishrin Alibhai, Manager at Little Elms Montessori Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that your daughter has enjoyed her time with us and that you are happy with the care she receives. It's always our goal to provide a warm, nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Your support means a lot to our team.Warm regards, Manager.

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Review from Joan D (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Teachers are good, my boys improved remarkably in their speech. They learnt to be a lot independent. They have learnt to eat various foods , when they used to be choosy. I have seen a lot of discipline even when they are home. Thank you staff.

Reply from Nishrin Alibhai, Manager at Little Elms Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, much appreciated

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Review from Joyce A (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Elms Montessori nursery have great teachers who are always there for the children, and understand their need also have patience to the children. Their Montessori model of nurturing children is unique and when my kid is there am at peace since I know he is safe

Reply from Nishrin Alibhai, Manager at Little Elms Montessori Nursery

Thank you so much. We value your trust in us.

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Review from Niloofar G (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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All the staff and teachers prefect my child happy and feel at home.
Helpful and responsible any time when my kids with them.
They always answer texts phone.
My son when coming home he is always clean and tidy.

I really appreciate them.

Reply from Nishrin Alibhai, Manager at Little Elms Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We value your trust in us.

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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely amazing nursery with wonderful caring staff. Thank you for everything you do to stimulate learning and genuinely care for the children. You all do a wonderful job.

I'm very thankful that my daughter attended to Little Elm's Nursery

Reply from Nishrin Alibhai, Manager at Little Elms Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, much appreciated

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Review from N D (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My child is very happy and has a good tme . The Nursery is excellent and the staff are lovely. We would high my recommend this nursery to everyone . The Montessori method is great and they have a large playground

I am very happy

Reply from Nishrin Alibhai, Manager at Little Elms Montessori Nursery

Thank you so much. We appreciate your trust in us.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely amazing nursery with wonderful caring staff. Thank you for everything you do to stimulate learning and genuinely care for the children. You all do a wonderful job. The staff are hardworking and friendly, my child always looks forward to going to nursery

Reply from Nishrin Alibhai, Manager at Little Elms Montessori Nursery

Thank you for the wonderful review, much appreciated.

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Review from Fatemeh K (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son started at 2 years old, I was very anxious about leaving him for the first time but The staff were amazing with helping her transition into nursery and also reassuring me with regular feedback of how she was doing. The manager is very supportive and helpful.

Reply from Nishrin Alibhai, Manager at Little Elms Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your trusting and supporting us always, it is much appreciated .

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Review from Neetu D (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our little girl has been at Little Elms for a year now and we couldn't be happier. The staff are all super friendly, and I really feel that they care for the kids and help them develop their little personalities. My daughter who is about to be three, is always looking forward to going to her nursery and keeps talking about her friends and teachers there.

As parents, we appreciate the good communication and how well-organised it is. But the most important thing is that I feel that I can totally trust them to look after our kids.

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Review from Shobhna S (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff shows love, care, and affection to the little ones. Facilities are clean and safe. A healthy and safe environment is provided to the children. They are also flexible and accommodating. My child is happy to go to the nursery which is one of the very important aspects for me. The settling period for my child was not painful and was quick.

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Review from Jessica F (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Little Elm's Montessori Nursery for around 7 months (my son also attended but is now in school) and it is a brilliant nursery with wonderful, caring teachers. It is clean, tidy and a great space for lots of fun!
The staff keep the children thoroughly entertained with lots of different thought-out activities all in line with the Montessori philosophy. We are updated daily with things the children have done via an app which is very nice. They also teach the children independence and real-life skills such as how to clean up and chop vegetables etc which helps prepare them for the real world!
They have a lovely outdoor play area too and my daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. I feel confident knowing she is in safe hands when she is there with very professional and caring adults.

I highly recommend Little Elm's Montessori Nursery!

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Review from Elena T (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Little Elms is a lovely nursery with everything you'd hope for. Both my children attend there and always look forward to going in. The teachers are very caring and supportive of any of our needs and always go above and beyond. They have a great outdoor area too which the kids absolutely love.

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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This nursery is so wonderful.
The teachers are brilliant and so loving towards all of the children.
My son struggled a lot at the start because of severe anxiety and the staff have been fantastic from the day he first started. They were great at helping both my son and myself during this stressful transition period.
Thank you to all the staff at this fantastic nursery.
My son has learnt so much since joining here and he looks forward to coming in every day.

Thank you, Little Elms.

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Nishrin Alibhai Job Title: Director Joined: 2023
Nishrin Alibhai

HelloI I am Nish. I have over 15 years of childcare experience. I actually started as a student at this very own nursery and went on to pursue my career and gain experience in other nurseries. I have since then worked in many nurseries as a deputy, then as a Head Teacher, Montessori head and as a SENCO. I have taken a whole turn and come back to where I started! I took over this setting in 2023 and have made significant positive changes aimed at making our relationship with the parents stronger.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Elms Montessori Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Elms Montessori Nursery accepts?

Little Elms Montessori Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Elms Montessori Nursery Open?

Little Elms Montessori Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Little Elms Montessori Nursery have capacity for?

Little Elms Montessori Nursery has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Little Elms Montessori Nursery to the centre of Potters Bar?

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

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