Appledore Montessori

Appledore is such a caring, nurturing environment that really fosters children's independence. Our children have loved their self-directed Montessori work and enjoyed plenty of time outside and crafts as well. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for nursery or pre-school! We can't rate it highly enough!

Appledore is amazing. Both my children went there and it is such a calming, educational and nurturing environment. Maia and Aruna are both highly trained and skilled, but also warm and kind and my kids love them. There is also a lovely community of current and past Appledore children and families. I feel really lucky that we found Appledore… I highly recommend!

My son went to Appledore for 3 and a half years. I cannot rate this setting high enough. The staff are kind, patient, creative, fun and the Montessori method worked really well for my child. There is a great sense of community too!

I cannot overstate how special and outstanding this nursery is! We have experience of 2 other nurseries from when we lived in other cities, both very good, but Appledore is far better, a totally different experience. The children play outside nearly all day (not just during 'outdoor time'), in a lovely outdoor area which has a natural dirt ground rather than concrete, with lots of trees to climb (great for development) and play in. My child often comes home muddy which is a great sign! The indoor space is visually attractive and calming with lots of interesting and engaging activities. I am really liking the Montessori approach which is new to me, such as how they learn to be independent and always carry their own bag etc. There is a real sense of happy calm. The staff are exceptionally lovely and they take the time to get to know each child - I feel he's appreciated for who he is rather than just being a 'good lad' (as other nurseries often said). I was also impressed that they gave me a very detailed report and 30 min one to one discussion (routine review) for my 3 y.o, more in depth than I've ever had even from my older child's schools. It is a small nursery and has a real community feel. They have a number of celebrations throughout the year that the families are invited to join in - we recently attended a sweet end of year event where we all sang as a group as the children walked through a mini labyrinth of flowers and each family brought food to share.

I couldn’t be happier with my child’s experience and education at Appledore Montessori. The setting is beautiful and has a great outdoor space for the children to explore and play. The staff are wonderful. They're very attentive and communicative. I get regular information about the progress of my child and any questions I have get discussed promptly. My child loves the staff and the setting and enjoys the gentle, child-centred Montessori approach. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery. A small setting with caring, dedicated staff and an educational approach that nurtures the curiosity and interests of each child. Simply amazing!