Everything you need to know about life at Sarah's Montessori
Answers to the most common questions from parents about our nursery.
Healthy, nutritionist-designed meals cooked fresh every day.
Download our detailed prospectus to learn more about Sarah's Montessori.
Our comprehensive policies covering all aspects of care and education.
We welcome children from birth. Our Nido (baby room) caters for babies, and children move through to our toddler and preschool rooms as they grow.
We are open 0730-1730 Monday to Friday, all year round. We offer full days, morning sessions and afternoon sessions.
Yes, we accept 15 and 30 hour government funded places for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds. We also accept childcare vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare. Please contact us for more details.
We offer three meals a day — breakfast, lunch and dinner — which are cooked offsite and delivered fresh. Our menus are designed by a nutritionist specifically for children aged 0-5. All dietary needs, allergies and cultural requirements are carefully catered for.
Every member of staff is qualified or working towards a qualification. We have Montessori trained staff and mentors supporting all team members. Our key worker system ensures each child’s individual needs are cared for.
In a Montessori classroom, children are free to choose their own activities and work at their own pace. The Montessori materials are specially designed to help children learn through hands-on exploration. Our teachers act as guides, observing each child and supporting their individual development.
Absolutely! We encourage all parents to visit as many times as you wish before making a decision. Book a visit through our website or call us on 01702 241289.
We understand how important it is for both you and your child to begin this journey positively. We offer a gentle settling-in period, tailored to your child’s individual needs, so they feel comfortable and confident in their new environment.
Yes, we are registered with Ofsted. Our sister settings in Hockley have all achieved ‘good’ at their inspections. We strive for excellence, aiming for ‘outstanding’ at all our settings.
We are on Imperial Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NE. We’re near Chalkwell Park, Chalkwell Beach, the local library and theatre, and within easy reach of the C2C train line to London.
At Sarah's Montessori, we offer three meals a day — breakfast, lunch and dinner — which are cooked offsite and delivered fresh to the nursery. Our menus are designed by a nutritionist specifically for children aged 0-5, with minimal salt and sugar.
All dietary needs, allergies and cultural requirements are carefully catered for. We work closely with parents to ensure every child receives meals that are safe, balanced and enjoyable. Our aim is to instil healthy eating habits from the very start.
Read all about Sarah's Montessori, our approach, our setting and what we offer in our detailed prospectus.
Sarah's Montessori has comprehensive policies covering all aspects of our care and education. These are available to view at the nursery. Key policies include:
If you'd like to see any of our policies, please ask a member of staff or contact us.