# Types of nursery

Montessori, forest school, Reggio, Steiner, bilingual, term-time and more, explained plainly.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/guides/types

- [Montessori nurseries explained](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/montessori-nurseries.md): What a Montessori nursery is like, how the approach works day to day, how it fits with the EYFS and Ofsted, and what to ask when you visit.
- [Forest school nurseries explained](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/forest-school-nurseries.md): What forest school means at nursery, how outdoor nurseries work, what children do, how safety is handled and what to ask on a visit.
- [Reggio Emilia nurseries explained](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/reggio-emilia-nurseries.md): What a Reggio Emilia inspired nursery is, how projects and documentation work, how it fits with the EYFS and what to ask on a visit.
- [Steiner Waldorf nurseries explained](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/steiner-waldorf-nurseries.md): What a Steiner Waldorf kindergarten is like, the daily rhythm and play-based approach, how it relates to the EYFS, and what to ask on a visit.
- [Bilingual nurseries explained](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/bilingual-nurseries.md): How bilingual nurseries work, which models they use, what research-backed expectations are reasonable, and what to ask when you visit.
- [Term-time only nurseries explained](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/term-time-only-nurseries.md): How term-time only nurseries and pre-schools work, how they fit with funded hours, what they cost and how to cover the school holidays.
- [School nursery vs day nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/school-nursery-vs-day-nursery.md): How a nursery class at a primary school compares with a private day nursery on hours, cost, staff, funded hours and the move to reception.
- [Workplace nurseries explained](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/workplace-nurseries.md): How workplace nurseries and employer-supported childcare work, how salary sacrifice can reduce costs, and what to check before signing up.

## Other guides

- [Choosing a nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/choosing.md): How to compare nurseries, what to ask on a visit and how to read Ofsted's report cards.
- [Paying for nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/paying.md): Funded hours, Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit and the extras nurseries charge.
- [Nursery by age](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/ages.md): What to expect from 9 months to the move into reception.