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Millennium Centre, 1 Lavender Close, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8TT
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12 March 2026
We couldn't be happier with our son's experience at this nursery, this is our second son who has attended the setting and we had no hesitations in him following in his brothers footsteps. From the very beginning, the staff have been welcoming, caring, and genuinely invested in his development and
happiness. He has grown so much in confidence, communication, and social skills, and it's clear he feels safe and supported in their care, always leaving with a smile on his face. The activities are engaging and well thought out, encouraging learning through play while also nurturing creativity and independence, leading with true Montessori ethos. As parents, it's incredibly reassuring to know he is looked after by such lovely people. We are truly grateful for the positive impact this nursery has had on our son and would highly recommend it to other families.
06 February 2026
I couldn't be happier with this nursery. My daughter started when she was just 7.5 months old, and her journey has been truly amazing. She has learned so much, and it's wonderful to see how confident and independent she has become, a real reflection of how beautifully the children are nurtured.
I
recently spent a morning at a Forest School session with the Sky Room, and it was such a special experience. Watching the children learn through nature and being involved as a parent was lovely and really meaningful.
The staff create such a warm, caring, and supportive environment, and my daughter is always happy and excited to go.
I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.
28 January 2026
My child has attended the nursery since the term after his 2nd birthday, we are so happy with the setting from the settling in sessions to the transition in to the next classroom and now getting ready to start school. The communication is fantastic and I love the daily updates and photos that we
receive. The independence my son has learned has been incredible! As well as his speech, confidence and learning.
Today I got the opportunity to join in with Sky Room's weekly Forest School. It was amazing to see the children thrive in the outdoors and have so much fun! They went for a long walk talking about what they could see and hear, they climbed and hung from branches, played games, rolled down the hills and done a scavenger hunt to make a necklace each.
10 February 2025
My 2 year old settled straight into nursery after being so warmly welcomed by the whole team. We both benefited from the settling in sessions, I loved going into the nursery setting, seeing all children in the room happy and looked after. My son always comes out so happy and full of stories about
what him and his teachers and friends have been up to.
10 February 2025
My children (22 months and 8 months) both go to this setting and thoroughly enjoy being there. Both of my children have settled in very well and my eldest expresses that he looks forward to going to nursery in the mornings. The staff are always very attentive and you can see how much they care for
the children's learning and enjoyment.
I look forward to hearing all that they get up to in the day and never have any concerns going to work knowing that they are being looked after and learning lots.
25 March 2024
Extremely happy to have my little one at the 'Nest' of Colourbox Red Lodge. The staff is warm and well-trained, and truly helped my child to settle in. Parents are kept well informed about the food menu and daily activities. The nursery is well equipped inside and outside with plenty of Montessorian
toys for little ones to explore throughout the day. The separate sleeping area is inviting and cozy.
21 March 2024
Very happy with the progress of my child at the nursery. She interacts so very well with children and adults alike. She is very advanced with speech and communication which we put down a great amount to the support and care that’s given at Colourbox. She is very independent and confident in so many
things she tackles as a toddler. Cannot recommend the nursery enough.
20 March 2024
I've had three children through Colourbox Montessori School. My youngest finishes this August for school. I have nothing but high recommendations for this setting. The staff are great, the children always come out happy. The staff always seem happy and chirpy. They've been amazing from 2013 to now.
The way they work hasn't changed. So what my oldest learnt through them has been taught to my youngest, even with changes to policies. I love the daily update on the app so you can see what they've been up to when there. Five stars really isn't enough. Keep up the good work.
28 February 2024
My son attending Sky Room this year. He started the nursery when he was 11 months old and since then we have been always happy and proud of the childcare he has there.
Teachers are full of love and compassion.
The everyday diary is very detailed and each session is previously prepared. Children
are guided to be kind and well-mannered.
I also appreciate the open and honest approach for example if any accidents/falls happen to my son during the day I am always informed.
The updates of children’s development on the app are done every 3/4 months and they are very detailed and professional, I probably would not be able
To describe my son’s progress any better. We know he is in good hands and we are proud of it. Thank You.
19 February 2024
My child speaks highly of his teachers. Each day he goes in with a smile on his face. We enjoy reading the daily diary and he is so happy when he’s included in the photos. Observations are always very lengthy and detailed on my child’s development. The staff are very caring and have offered lots of
advice on parenting and milestones like potty training. My child has created strong bonds with his teachers and he is learning very quickly since going to Sky Room.
15 February 2024
I have two children attend Colourbox one in Garden House and one in Sky Room. Both have done excellently well. Diaries are very detailed and there are also a lot of lovely photos which is nice to sit down with my toddlers and talk about their days. Observations also appear termly and are very
detailed about their progress and next steps. The resources available are absolutely beautiful with every piece of work having a learning purpose. My children have learnt respect, independence, and practical life skills by the amazing staff teaching them things like washing up, getting themselves ready, serving their own food etc. Staff care deeply about the children and have helped me start potty training and saying goodbye to the dummy. I wouldn’t have my children go anywhere else.
14 February 2024
My daughter has been at Colourbox in Red Lodge since September 2023. She is so happy in there. Her day is full of various activities she enjoys so much. She adapted there so nicely and the personnel is so friendly, supportive and they take such a good care of my daughter. My son used to go to the
same nursery 5 years ago and if I had more children, I would choose them again.
14 February 2024
My son has been going to Colourbox for the last year and we have been so thankful for it. He has learned so much and has become incredibly independent. He’s made lovely little friends and learned lots of skills and we are very happy with the overall structure of the school!
14 September 2023
My son has been at Colourbox for the past 3 years having been at the preschool world room for the final year and has just finished to start primary school. We are so pleased that we chose to send him to Colourbox. The staff are all so wonderful and friendly and have provided excellent care for our
son. During his time here he learnt so much, from writing skills to equip him for school to learning to get himself dressed, and everything in between. He has made lots of great friends here and I know he will miss everyone that isn’t continuing their journey at the same school.
Our youngest son is still at the nursery, currently in the nest and we can’t praise them enough. The staff are all so caring and my son loves his key worker - his face lights up when she comes to the gate in the mornings and we never have any concerns or worries about him when he is at nursery.
18 May 2023
We are very happy with the nursery, good communication from the staff. The staff is very responsive and friendly. Our daughter is really happy to attend and comes back with a smile and newly learned skills. Overall, super positive so far.
27 April 2023
I cannot describe how quickly we have watched our daughter grow in confidence since joining Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge. My daughter had attended another branch (also an incredible facility) I was nervous about moving her but the team made it a seamless transition. They have supported my
daughter through several stages of her development which included toilet training they have been fantastic at instilling the same independence we try to instil at home around toilet use. My daughter speaks very fondly of the staff and teachers at the nursery and I appreciate the time they take to feedback, raise any concerns and encourage our daughter's independence and allow for her personality to develop and shine through so that she is not only a valued classmate but also an individual person in her own right.
27 April 2023
My child has recently started at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge. Their key worker has taken their routine and likes on board and always meets them warmly and talks about going to play with their favourite toys. The thorough daily diaries always show my child to be happily playing with their
key worker which is reassuring. The nursery takes allergies very seriously and makes adjustments to accommodate this.
At the recent parents' evening, it was clear to see that all resources are of high quality and linked to the developmental stage of the children in the room. It is great to see on their social media pages that their staff are so well trained. I feel this setting fosters a gentle parenting approach to deliver the Montessori philosophy which benefits the development of the whole child.
27 April 2023
I was initially apprehensive about sending my firstborn to nursery a little younger than I would have liked to, I needn’t have worried though. My child has grown so much in confidence and their speech has come on leaps and bounds since starting Colourbox. Every time I collect them, they always have
a huge grin on their face and are full of chatter about their day on the way home. It was without hesitation that I enrolled my second child to start at Colourbox next year.
27 April 2023
My daughter is excited to be part of this nursery, she has improved all her skills. Perfect place. They dedicated to her time and they are all kind and professional. I can't wait until my little daughter will be part of the nursery as her sister.
27 April 2023
Colourbox has been fabulous at making my little girl feel comfortable at nursery. She only started in February but she gets so excited now when you say she's going to nursery. The staff are great, they always let you know how they've got on that day and they even notice if your little one is a bit
out of sorts which I have never experienced before in a childcare setting. I love seeing all the updates on the app, being able to see what they get up to in their day is lovely. I can't recommend Colourbox enough.
Latest Reviews for Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge
12 March 2026
We couldn't be happier with our son's experience at this nursery, this is our second son who has attended the setting and we had no hesitations in him following in his brothers footsteps. From the very beginning, the staff have been welcoming, caring, and genuinely invested in his development and
happiness. He has grown so much in confidence, communication, and social skills, and it's clear he feels safe and supported in their care, always leaving with a smile on his face. The activities are engaging and well thought out, encouraging learning through play while also nurturing creativity and independence, leading with true Montessori ethos. As parents, it's incredibly reassuring to know he is looked after by such lovely people. We are truly grateful for the positive impact this nursery has had on our son and would highly recommend it to other families.
06 February 2026
I couldn't be happier with this nursery. My daughter started when she was just 7.5 months old, and her journey has been truly amazing. She has learned so much, and it's wonderful to see how confident and independent she has become, a real reflection of how beautifully the children are nurtured.
I
recently spent a morning at a Forest School session with the Sky Room, and it was such a special experience. Watching the children learn through nature and being involved as a parent was lovely and really meaningful.
The staff create such a warm, caring, and supportive environment, and my daughter is always happy and excited to go.
I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.
28 January 2026
My child has attended the nursery since the term after his 2nd birthday, we are so happy with the setting from the settling in sessions to the transition in to the next classroom and now getting ready to start school. The communication is fantastic and I love the daily updates and photos that we
receive. The independence my son has learned has been incredible! As well as his speech, confidence and learning.
Today I got the opportunity to join in with Sky Room's weekly Forest School. It was amazing to see the children thrive in the outdoors and have so much fun! They went for a long walk talking about what they could see and hear, they climbed and hung from branches, played games, rolled down the hills and done a scavenger hunt to make a necklace each.
10 February 2025
My 2 year old settled straight into nursery after being so warmly welcomed by the whole team. We both benefited from the settling in sessions, I loved going into the nursery setting, seeing all children in the room happy and looked after. My son always comes out so happy and full of stories about
what him and his teachers and friends have been up to.
10 February 2025
My children (22 months and 8 months) both go to this setting and thoroughly enjoy being there. Both of my children have settled in very well and my eldest expresses that he looks forward to going to nursery in the mornings. The staff are always very attentive and you can see how much they care for
the children's learning and enjoyment.
I look forward to hearing all that they get up to in the day and never have any concerns going to work knowing that they are being looked after and learning lots.
25 March 2024
Extremely happy to have my little one at the 'Nest' of Colourbox Red Lodge. The staff is warm and well-trained, and truly helped my child to settle in. Parents are kept well informed about the food menu and daily activities. The nursery is well equipped inside and outside with plenty of Montessorian
toys for little ones to explore throughout the day. The separate sleeping area is inviting and cozy.
21 March 2024
Very happy with the progress of my child at the nursery. She interacts so very well with children and adults alike. She is very advanced with speech and communication which we put down a great amount to the support and care that’s given at Colourbox. She is very independent and confident in so many
things she tackles as a toddler. Cannot recommend the nursery enough.
20 March 2024
I've had three children through Colourbox Montessori School. My youngest finishes this August for school. I have nothing but high recommendations for this setting. The staff are great, the children always come out happy. The staff always seem happy and chirpy. They've been amazing from 2013 to now.
The way they work hasn't changed. So what my oldest learnt through them has been taught to my youngest, even with changes to policies. I love the daily update on the app so you can see what they've been up to when there. Five stars really isn't enough. Keep up the good work.
28 February 2024
My son attending Sky Room this year. He started the nursery when he was 11 months old and since then we have been always happy and proud of the childcare he has there.
Teachers are full of love and compassion.
The everyday diary is very detailed and each session is previously prepared. Children
are guided to be kind and well-mannered.
I also appreciate the open and honest approach for example if any accidents/falls happen to my son during the day I am always informed.
The updates of children’s development on the app are done every 3/4 months and they are very detailed and professional, I probably would not be able
To describe my son’s progress any better. We know he is in good hands and we are proud of it. Thank You.
19 February 2024
My child speaks highly of his teachers. Each day he goes in with a smile on his face. We enjoy reading the daily diary and he is so happy when he’s included in the photos. Observations are always very lengthy and detailed on my child’s development. The staff are very caring and have offered lots of
advice on parenting and milestones like potty training. My child has created strong bonds with his teachers and he is learning very quickly since going to Sky Room.
15 February 2024
I have two children attend Colourbox one in Garden House and one in Sky Room. Both have done excellently well. Diaries are very detailed and there are also a lot of lovely photos which is nice to sit down with my toddlers and talk about their days. Observations also appear termly and are very
detailed about their progress and next steps. The resources available are absolutely beautiful with every piece of work having a learning purpose. My children have learnt respect, independence, and practical life skills by the amazing staff teaching them things like washing up, getting themselves ready, serving their own food etc. Staff care deeply about the children and have helped me start potty training and saying goodbye to the dummy. I wouldn’t have my children go anywhere else.
14 February 2024
My daughter has been at Colourbox in Red Lodge since September 2023. She is so happy in there. Her day is full of various activities she enjoys so much. She adapted there so nicely and the personnel is so friendly, supportive and they take such a good care of my daughter. My son used to go to the
same nursery 5 years ago and if I had more children, I would choose them again.
14 February 2024
My son has been going to Colourbox for the last year and we have been so thankful for it. He has learned so much and has become incredibly independent. He’s made lovely little friends and learned lots of skills and we are very happy with the overall structure of the school!
14 September 2023
My son has been at Colourbox for the past 3 years having been at the preschool world room for the final year and has just finished to start primary school. We are so pleased that we chose to send him to Colourbox. The staff are all so wonderful and friendly and have provided excellent care for our
son. During his time here he learnt so much, from writing skills to equip him for school to learning to get himself dressed, and everything in between. He has made lots of great friends here and I know he will miss everyone that isn’t continuing their journey at the same school.
Our youngest son is still at the nursery, currently in the nest and we can’t praise them enough. The staff are all so caring and my son loves his key worker - his face lights up when she comes to the gate in the mornings and we never have any concerns or worries about him when he is at nursery.
18 May 2023
We are very happy with the nursery, good communication from the staff. The staff is very responsive and friendly. Our daughter is really happy to attend and comes back with a smile and newly learned skills. Overall, super positive so far.
27 April 2023
I cannot describe how quickly we have watched our daughter grow in confidence since joining Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge. My daughter had attended another branch (also an incredible facility) I was nervous about moving her but the team made it a seamless transition. They have supported my
daughter through several stages of her development which included toilet training they have been fantastic at instilling the same independence we try to instil at home around toilet use. My daughter speaks very fondly of the staff and teachers at the nursery and I appreciate the time they take to feedback, raise any concerns and encourage our daughter's independence and allow for her personality to develop and shine through so that she is not only a valued classmate but also an individual person in her own right.
27 April 2023
My child has recently started at Colourbox Montessori School - Red Lodge. Their key worker has taken their routine and likes on board and always meets them warmly and talks about going to play with their favourite toys. The thorough daily diaries always show my child to be happily playing with their
key worker which is reassuring. The nursery takes allergies very seriously and makes adjustments to accommodate this.
At the recent parents' evening, it was clear to see that all resources are of high quality and linked to the developmental stage of the children in the room. It is great to see on their social media pages that their staff are so well trained. I feel this setting fosters a gentle parenting approach to deliver the Montessori philosophy which benefits the development of the whole child.
27 April 2023
I was initially apprehensive about sending my firstborn to nursery a little younger than I would have liked to, I needn’t have worried though. My child has grown so much in confidence and their speech has come on leaps and bounds since starting Colourbox. Every time I collect them, they always have
a huge grin on their face and are full of chatter about their day on the way home. It was without hesitation that I enrolled my second child to start at Colourbox next year.
27 April 2023
My daughter is excited to be part of this nursery, she has improved all her skills. Perfect place. They dedicated to her time and they are all kind and professional. I can't wait until my little daughter will be part of the nursery as her sister.
27 April 2023
Colourbox has been fabulous at making my little girl feel comfortable at nursery. She only started in February but she gets so excited now when you say she's going to nursery. The staff are great, they always let you know how they've got on that day and they even notice if your little one is a bit
out of sorts which I have never experienced before in a childcare setting. I love seeing all the updates on the app, being able to see what they get up to in their day is lovely. I can't recommend Colourbox enough.