Blossom Tree Montessori
Northwood Hills

For our youngest children, the Ladybirds room is where children develop their first love for learning. We put in place the core principles of Montessori from the outset, encouraging children to be inquisitive about their environment and be independent about the activities they choose, and excited to be at nursery.

As our babies grow, they progress to the Dragonflies classroom. This is where they are able to build their exploration skills further, enhance their language skills, whilst we are encouraging more social interactions and independence.

Our Caterpillars classroom is where we lay the foundation of Montessori principles. Here, children embark on a journey of self-discovery as they begin to independently select Montessori activities. Under the guidance of our experienced Montessori Teachers and Nursery Practitioners, they serve as gentle guides, nurturing confidence and capability in every child.

In our Butterflies classroom, children are actively embedding their Montessori practices, cultivating greater independence in their learning journey. Our dedicated practitioners focus on preparing the children for transition to the Bumblebees classroom by nurturing their independence in essential life skills such as independent eating and personal hygiene.

In our Bumblebees classroom, the children are fully immersed in Montessori activities and our expert teachers act as guides to support and scaffold the children’s learning and development. The Montessori activities enhance the children’s independence, social skills, concentration and children learn about the wider world around them through interactive learning. The schools children go to specifically comment upon how mature and well prepared Blossom Tree children are when they start with them.

In total, we have three outdoor spaces for the children to use. Our main outdoor space is a purpose built garden which is a vibrant area for exploration, discovery and learning. Each day the garden is set up with fun, engaging activities for the children to explore. Under the guidance of our experienced educators, children explore scientific concepts, develop fine and gross motor skills and become involved in sensory-rich experiences.

Our second outdoor space is our Courtyard. We use this space to bring small groups of children to focus on specific activities.

Our third outdoor space is a gated grassed area in between our car park and the farms field. This space offers fantastic views of the field where the horses often come to say hello. This area offers ample room for children to freely roam and enhance their physical skills through exploration. We believe that spending time outdoors is essential for children's well-being and development and we encourage outdoor play in all safe weather conditions.