Montessori schools are often chosen by parents who are seeking a gentler form of education for their children, which follows the development of the individual child. This approach aims to develop the child as a whole, with the help of specially designed resources to foster independence and a love for learning from an early age.
London Montessori schools includes nurseries which take children up to 6 years and those which take children all the way up until 12 years. If you are looking for Montessori schools for your child, some of the best in London include:
North London Montessori schools
Abbey Road
Maria Montessori offers a welcoming environment for 30 children from 21/2 to 6 years old. It is just a 2 minutes’ walk to the local park, so children visit it frequently with their fellow classmates.
Cricklewood
Living Spring Montessori, welcoming pupils from 3 months to 6 years old. The nursery’s facility includes two secure outside play areas as well as a play/therapy room for sensory activities.
East Finchley
Ladybird Montessori School welcomes children from 2 to 4 years old and offers a caring atmosphere. The boundaries of their curriculum aren’t rigidly defined so children can move between areas according to their interests.
Hampstead
Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School, for children from 16 months to 61/2 years old, gives the opportunity to children to choose their work and discover their own interests. They are given a lot of freedom.
Maria Montessori, accepting children from 21/2 to 6 years old. The children are separated – the nursery offers light-filled rooms and a cosy setting, while the elementary school (lower and upper classes) offers spacious classrooms and a large garden.
Harrow
Bright Spark Montessori, welcoming children between 2 and 6 years old, offers a structured monitoring system (observe, plan, deliver and evaluate) in order to always support and care for the children the best they can.
Highbury
New Park Nursery & Montessori School, for children between 1 and 6 years old, offers an intimate, homely and safe environment for your child. Their aim is to recreate the best they can the atmosphere at home.
Highgate
Highgate Montessori welcomes children from 18 months to 6 years old. It provides a stimulating environment which nurtures the children’s social integration. They aim to celebrate the personality of each child and meet their individual needs.
Hornsey Rise
Maria Montessori offers room for 30 children from 21/2 to 6 years old. They can enjoy a beautiful setting with high ceilings, stained-glass windows and a large garden. The school takes pride in its vibrant community.
Kingsbury
Budding Learners Montessori, for children between 6 months and 6 years old, has a welcoming and friendly vibe. It welcomes 65 children in a very close knit community.
Stonebridge
Bridge Park Montessori Nursery School welcomes children from 1 to 6 years old. They focus on the capacity of children to absorb information when given freedom and independence to learn at their own pace.
East London Montessori Schools
Barbican
Newpark Childcare Centre, for children between 1 and 6 years old, offers an intimate, homely and safe environment for your child. Their aim is to recreate the best they can the atmosphere at home.
Cambridge Heath
Bethnal Green Montessori School welcomes children aged between 2 and 6 years of age. The teachers are knowledgeable and highly dedicated who enable the children to develop their unique personalities.
Clerkenwell
Newpark Montessori Nursery School, for children between 1 and 6 years old, offers an intimate, homely and safe environment for your child. Their aim is to recreate the best they can the atmosphere at home.
Forest Gate
Rose House Montessori School, accepting children from 21/2 to 11 years old, operates over 3 sites within walking distance. The children’s emotional well-being and mental health are at the heart of the school’s work.
South London Montessori Schools
Blackheath
Wildwood Montessori, for children between 0 and 12 years old, observes children’s interests, needs and abilities, underpinning preparations for individual opportunities for each child.
Clapham
Clapham Montessori, catering to children from 2 to 6 years old, is surrounded by extensive areas of grass and trees, ideal for outdoor exploration. The Community Garden is adjacent and contains a pond and beehives.
Clapham Park & Infant Community, welcoming children from 1 to 6 years old, has a facility with a bright, cosy and self-contained space with an outdoor space. It is ideal for physical activities and play.
South-West London Montessori Schools
Kew
Casa Montessori Richmond Bilingual Nursery & Preschool, catering to children from 18 months to 5 years old. It is a multilingual school which teaches English, French, Spanish and Italian. They aim to meet each child’s unique needs.
Wandsworth
Newpark Montessori Nursery School, for children between 1 and 6 years old, offers an intimate, homely and safe environment for your child. Their aim is to recreate the best they can the atmosphere at home.
Wee Ones Day Nursery, for children between 8 months and 6 years old. They provide a range of flexible childcare options to cater to the different needs of families. They put an emphasis on learning through the great outdoors.
West London Montessori Schools
Acton
Jack in the Box Montessori School, for children between 2 and 4 years old, is like a village nursery. It is small and aims to give a happy, safe and stimulating environment to children so they can develop life skills.
Bayswater
Maria Montessori accepts children from 21/2 to 12 years old. Set in a church building, the rooms are flooded with lights and children can enjoy a sheltered garden. The Elementary class enjoys the same building, but with an additional garden space.
Fulham
Dawmouse Montessori Nursery School, welcoming children from 2 to 6 years old, has the goal to create a safe and nurturing environment for its pupils. They aim to provide the best emotional and intellectual development tools for the children.
Sinclair Montessori Nursery is for children between 2 and 4 years old. The children are encouraged to develop their self-confidence, sense of independence and social skills in a relaxed environment. Pupils take part in gardening, yoga, music activities and are taught French and Spanish.
Kensington
Little Cherubs Nursery School, for children from 2 to 6 years old, wants to make its pupils resilient. They practice mindfulness and philosophy, helping children develop their observation skills and focus, regulate their emotions and help in their social, emotional and cognitive development.
Marylebone
Great Beginnings Montessori School, catering to children age between 2 and 6 years of age, creates an individual plan for each child. This plan includes their personal interests and stage of development. The school also creates a group plan in order to help children become one of a larger group.
Notting Hill
Maria Montessori, accepting children from 21/2 to 6 years old, is located in an incredibly spacious and airy Children’s House. The site, with a terraced area, offers its 30 pupils a calm but productive environment. They can of course use and enjoy the terraced area with trees in all weathers.
Shepherd’s Bush
Newpark Nursery, for children between 1 and 6 years old, offers an intimate, homely and safe environment for your child. Their aim is to recreate the best they can the atmosphere at home.
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