# Fountain Montessori Nido

Fountain Montessori Nido is a full-day nursery at 43 Capitol Way, London, NW9 0AW, in Kingsbury, Brent. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 91 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Fountain Montessori Pre-School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-montessori-nido-2759300  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 43 Capitol Way, London, NW9 0AW
- Ages: from 3 months
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 020 3904 7493
- Website: https://fountainmontessori.com/colindale-nido/
- Run by: [Fountain Montessori Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/fountain-montessori-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2759300

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 16 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2759300

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2759300). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2759300)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2759300)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2759300)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £100
- Deposit: £500

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Brent that publish fees charge £75–£104 a day for 2-year-olds (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: from 3 months
- Weeks open: 50 a year

## Getting there

Address: 43 Capitol Way, London, NW9 0AW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.593984,-0.263004

- Station: Colindale, 0.6 miles
- Station: Burnt Oak, 0.7 miles
- Station: Kingsbury, 0.9 miles, step-free access
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grove Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Montrose Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Silk Stream Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Roe Green Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Eton Grove Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Brent there are about 3.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 91 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names Montessori, a nature-based approach and a school readiness programme. The Ofsted report card inspection in 2026 rated curriculum and teaching and achievement as 'Expected standard'. Its website also names SEND support and an inclusive setting, plus music, language, sports coaching, dance and movement, cooking and STEM activities.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/colindale-nido)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/colindale-nido)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, local outings and trips, and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/colindale-nido)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://recruitment.fountainmontessori.com/about-us)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://recruitment.fountainmontessori.com/about-us)

### Settling in

Its website says settling-in sessions are offered, along with home visits and regular parent meetings.

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://recruitment.fountainmontessori.com/about-us)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/colindale-nido)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/childcare-terms-and-conditions)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/childcare-terms-and-conditions)

### Safety

The Ofsted inspection in 2026 found safeguarding standards met. Its website names a secure entry system.

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/colindale-nido)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/childcare-terms-and-conditions)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/colindale-nido)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://recruitment.fountainmontessori.com/about-us)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://recruitment.fountainmontessori.com/about-us)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://recruitment.fountainmontessori.com/about-us)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://recruitment.fountainmontessori.com/about-us)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://recruitment.fountainmontessori.com/about-us)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://fountainmontessori.com/)

### Getting a place

According to its website, families complete and sign the registration form and pay a £500 refundable deposit plus a £100 non-refundable registration fee. The nursery then confirms the place in writing. The notice to leave is 8 weeks.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Beis Yaakov Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Brent River College |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Barnfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Roe Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Roe Green Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Annunciation Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Shalom Noam Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fountain Montessori Colindale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-montessori-colindale-ey501737) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Beis Yaakov Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beis-yaakov-creche-137764) | Good |  | 08:00–16:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Playfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playfield-nursery-ey369098) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-ey496651) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [North Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-stars-nursery-137828) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Roe Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roe-green-nursery-137834) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Fountain Montessori Nido's opening hours?

Fountain Montessori Nido opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Fountain Montessori Nido open all year?

Yes, Fountain Montessori Nido is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Fountain Montessori Nido take?

Fountain Montessori Nido takes children aged from 3 months.

### What is Fountain Montessori Nido's Ofsted rating?

Fountain Montessori Nido was inspected on 16 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Fountain Montessori Nido take?

Fountain Montessori Nido is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Fountain Montessori Nido?

Yes. Fountain Montessori Nido lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £500.

### Who runs Fountain Montessori Nido?

Fountain Montessori Nido is run by Fountain Montessori Pre-School Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What approach does Fountain Montessori Nido follow?

Fountain Montessori Nido's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Nature-based approach and School readiness programme.

### Does Fountain Montessori Nido have outdoor space?

Fountain Montessori Nido lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Fountain Montessori Nido support children with SEND?

Fountain Montessori Nido lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Fountain Montessori Nido?

Colindale is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fountain Montessori Nido?

You can call 020 3904 7493 and visit fountainmontessori.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2759300)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (fountainmontessori.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://fountainmontessori.com/colindale-nido/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fountain+Montessori+Colindale+Nido&query_place_id=ChIJm6wZKwURdkgRcDqcPvcAw6Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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