Our Higham Hill nursery
Unique Child Montessori Higham Hill takes children from 6 months to 5 years, following the Montessori Method alongside the EYFS framework across six areas including Practical Life and Sensorial. Teachers act as guides rather than instructors, observing each child and stepping back as they grow more independent.
Rooms are organised by age group, each set up with low, open shelving so children can select their own Montessori materials rather than waiting to be handed them. Practical Life and Sensorial areas sit alongside quieter spaces for Literacy and Mathematics, giving children a calm setting to work at their own pace.
Play rooms open directly onto the outdoor play area, so after mid-morning snack children move straight outside rather than lining up to be taken there. Painting and story time are often set up outdoors too, making the garden a proper extension of the classroom rather than a separate break in the day.
Come and see us
Visit one of our three settings, meet the teachers and see the prepared environment in use. We're happy to arrange a virtual visit too, whichever suits your family best.
Find us
Address
45 Manor Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5RY
Contact
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm
Age range
6 months to 5 years
Why parents choose us
A settling-in built around three visits rather than one, a peg and bag with your child's name and picture from day one, warm meals through the day, and a nursery open 51 weeks of the year when family life doesn't stop for term time.
Montessori education gives children real choice within a carefully prepared environment: hands-on materials, mixed-age rooms, and a teacher who guides rather than instructs. It's an approach built around independence and self-motivation, letting each child build the skills and confidence to become their own best teacher.
Our beautiful outdoor area is designed to give a good deal of physical activity, role play, creativity and imaginative play.
We recognise parents as a child's first and most influential teacher and as such ensure we do work in partnership with parents on all aspects of caring for your child.
Our 10-day calm start gives every child a structured, gentle transition into nursery life.
What makes us differentRooms That Grow With Your Child
In Tulips, babies and toddlers explore natural materials like cotton, wool and wood at their own pace. By Oakleys, preschoolers work independently with Montessori materials such as sandpaper letters and spindle boxes, ready for their next stage.
Ages 3 months to 2 years · 1:3 ratio
A typical day
Our baby room is a calm, home-from-home environment where each child has a dedicated key person from day one. Low lighting, sensory play, and a flexible routine built around each baby's natural rhythms.
Outdoor access
By arrangement with other rooms
Ages 2 to 3 years · 1:4 ratio
A typical day
The toddler room is a busy, curious place. Children explore through messy play, construction, books, and daily outdoor sessions. Language, independence, and friendships develop fast at this age.
Outdoor access
By arrangement with other rooms
Ages 3 to 5 years · 1:8 ratio
A typical day
Our pre-school room prepares children for the transition to Reception with a balance of structured learning and child-led discovery. We offer 15 and 30-hour funded places for eligible families.
Outdoor access
By arrangement with other rooms
Day in the life
Come and see us
Visit one of our three settings, meet the teachers and see the prepared environment in use. We're happy to arrange a virtual visit too, whichever suits your family best.
5
days per week
30 hrs funded
£1,385.00per month
~£65 per day
5
days per week
30 hrs funded
£1,385.00per month
~£65 per day
All prices are per child. Monthly fees are spread across 12 months.
Explore our fees, funding support and simple enrolment process
A Montessori nursery in Northolt, settled in since 2008
2A Wood End Way, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 4QQ
A Montessori nursery in Stockwell, inside a large church hall
44-50 Jeffreys Road, Stockwell, SW4 6QX
Things parents ask us
Our teachers, known as directresses, act as guides rather than instructors. They observe carefully and step back, letting a child return to the same piece of Montessori equipment for as long as they need rather than moving them on to the next task. That same unhurried, child-led approach shapes everything from our settling-in sessions to daily routines.
We have three settings: Higham Hill in Walthamstow, Northolt, and Stockwell. Northolt is based in a former school house in a quiet residential area, and Stockwell occupies a large church hall, while Higham Hill is a small, intimate setting with its own outdoor play space. Take a look to see which is closest to you.
We welcome children from 6 months to 5 years old, moving from our Tulips baby and toddler rooms through to Acorns and then Oakleys, our preschool room. Each move happens when a child is ready for it, supporting them all the way through to school readiness.
We'd encourage you to visit before registering so you can see the rooms, meet the team and get a feel for whether we're the right fit for your family. You can get in touch by phone or email to arrange a tour at your chosen setting, and virtual visits can be arranged too.
Availability varies by setting, age group and room, so the best way to find out is to get in touch or book a visit. We'll let you know what spaces we currently have and talk you through anything coming up.
Yes. Every 3 and 4 year old is entitled to 15 universal hours a week from the term after their third birthday, regardless of whether their parents are working. Working parents may also be entitled to 30 hours a week in total (for 3 and 4 year olds, and separately from 9 months old), provided each parent earns at least the equivalent of 16 hours a week at minimum wage and neither earns over £100,000 a year individually. Our Nursery Manager is happy to talk you through eligibility and help with the application.
Fees depend on the setting, the sessions you choose and how any funded hours are used alongside them. Please get in touch with your nearest nursery directly and our team will talk you through pricing and current availability.
All three of our settings are Ofsted registered. Please check each nursery's individual Ofsted report for its current rating, or ask us directly and we'll point you to the details.
