Little Oaks Montessori Nursery (Southgate)

I could not be more happy, nor rate a nursery more highly than Inspirations Montessori Nursery School. My older son started there when he was 2.5 and continued until he went to school this year. During these years, he was diagnosed with Autism and in my experience, the staff, particularly the manager and SENCO were unbelievably supportive and caring. They understood my son’s needs and were able to accommodate for this and ultimately provided him with an amazing foundation to start Reception with. They were always very happy to meet any special needs requests that were asked such as numerous reports, parent meeting/reviews as well as liaising with professionals who were involved in my son’s care. This experience was such a relief as I had heard from other mums in a similar situation who had worse experiences at their nursery settings. As you can imagine, I never thought twice about sending my younger son there as soon as he turned 2. He’s been there for a year now and absolutely loves it. I also have to say that all of the staff are amazing. I have been going to this nursery for the last 3 years and the same core staff have been there throughout with very little staff turnover, which I believe is a sign of an excellent working environment which is surely passed down to the children. Overall, I am so thrilled that I found this nursery for my children, it has given me peace of mind that they are not only being looked after by caring and genuine people, but are also learning a great deal to prepare them for school.

All 3 of my children have attended Inspirations Montessori Nursery School and I’m so very happy and truly grateful for everything they have done for them. It is so very important to choose a nursery that is not only a safe and loving environment but one that can help children progress and be confident when moving on to primary school. Karen and her fantastic team have exceeded my expectations. They offer a wide variety of activities thought-out the day and keep the children engaged and eager to learn through play. Sadly my children have now all left the nursery but are very happy and confident thanks to all their hard work. When leaving Inspirations it’s amazing to see just how much the kids have learnt, they were all able to write their names, recognise and write their phonics, basic maths and word formation and so much more. Thank you for everything you have done. Kia.x

Very clean and tidy, the staff are extremely experienced, compassionate, loving and encouraging. They have helped my son settle in so well. He feels safe and confident and cared for. There is a structured routine at the nursery which my son demonstrates at home. He talks highly of all the staff and he is always positive when he returns home.
The staff have done a great job at identifying his strengths, likes and dislikes. They always keep us updated on his learning.

1st impression was that it was a warm, loving and safe environment for children, it was very evident when we were there by the behaviours of the children towards the staff.
They are all very approachable and it’s clear to see the children feel that comfort.

The children are very content and respect the staff. The staff are all great at teaching extremely knowledgeable and experienced.
The staff are always on hand to talk to the parents. The staff are passionate and you can tell they have a genuine affection towards the children.