Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Forest School

Rosewood is a real gem of a nursery. The combined philosophies of Montessori, the forest school and the early year’s framework have had a really positive impact on my son. He enjoys the opportunity to be creative and loves the wide range of activities. Possibly due to the restrictions of Covid, I noticed that he sometimes had difficulties playing with other children. The staff at Rosewood have been skilful in helping him understand how to initiate play with other children and how to manage difficult feelings when things go wrong. After just one week at Rosewood my son had a much more successful playdate and I felt he had really turned a corner. The staff have understood how to help him build self-esteem and he can’t wait to go back there every day. The manager is an exceptional leader who has extensive knowledge of child development and a rare background in family therapy. She is a real goldmine for parents looking to help their child navigate the challenges of daily life.

Our daughter (2.5 years old) loves Rosewood and is always full of stories about her day. She has been there about six months and settled in quickly. Within a short amount of time, she grew in confidence, and this is due to the care and attention of the staff. She was at another nursery before for just over a year, so we had a frame of reference for comparison, and Rosewood is just fantastic.
Rosewood is a smaller, more homely setting compared to some other nurseries, and this has suited our daughter well. There is a big range of activities and time spent outdoors in the wonderful garden. The mud kitchen is fantastic!
While there are different rooms/areas for different age groups, the children spend lots of time together as well, which is lovely for learning from each other.
The staff are kind and caring and seem to work together well as a team. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery!