# Ladybird Montessori School

Ladybird Montessori School is a sessional pre-school at 224 The Scout Hall, Sheldon Avenue, LONDON, N6 4ND, in Highgate, Haringey. It is registered for 24 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-montessori-school-140432  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 224 The Scout Hall, Sheldon Avenue, LONDON, N6 4ND
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 24
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8348 3054
- Website: http://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 140432

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140432

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1998 (Reference 140432). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140432)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140432)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140432)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £150
- Deposit: £300

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Haringey that publish fees charge £80–£120 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:45–15:15
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: 224 The Scout Hall, Sheldon Avenue, LONDON, N6 4ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.580858,-0.157137

- Station: Highgate, 0.5 miles
- Station: East Finchley, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Highgate Wood, 0.2 miles
- Park: Highgate Woods Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cherry Tree Wood, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Haringey there are about 2.9 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the approaches include Montessori, Forest school, a nature-based approach and early phonics. It names activities including music classes, children's yoga, dance and movement, drama and STEM activities. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/about-us)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/curriculum)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the setting is nut-free, parents provide a packed lunch, and healthy snacks are provided.

- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/faqs)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/faqs)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/faqs)

### Outdoors

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

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/virtual-tour)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/faqs)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/faqs)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/virtual-tour)

### Settling in

Its website says care is provided through a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/faqs)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/fees-and-funding)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated safeguarding as effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/about-us)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/_files/ugd/86befd_86baf82498dc4c52b734b321d2269ba4.pdf)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/_files/ugd/86befd_86baf82498dc4c52b734b321d2269ba4.pdf)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should book a tour, then pay the £150 registration fee to secure a place. A £300 refundable deposit is offset against the final term's fee. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Tetherdown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| TreeHouse School |  | 3–19 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery |  | 2–8 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Highgate School |  | 3–19 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Kerem School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Into The Woods Outdoor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/into-the-woods-outdoor-nursery-ey474392) | Outstanding | £48.50 | 09:00–15:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bloom Nursery Highgate Woods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-nursery-highgate-woods-2818528) |  | £100 | 08:00–17:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Cherry Tree Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cherry-tree-pre-school-ey496447) | Good |  | 08:15–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Greygates Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greygates-day-nursery-140418) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [The Learning Experience, East Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-experience-east-finchley-2596384) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Fortis Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fortis-green-nursery-ey372797) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Ladybird Montessori School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Ladybird Montessori School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Ladybird Montessori School's opening hours?

Ladybird Montessori School opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri.

### Is Ladybird Montessori School open all year?

No. Ladybird Montessori School is open term time only.

### What ages does Ladybird Montessori School take?

Ladybird Montessori School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Ladybird Montessori School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ladybird Montessori School Good at its inspection on 23 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ladybird Montessori School take?

Ladybird Montessori School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Ladybird Montessori School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Ladybird Montessori School.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Ladybird Montessori School?

Yes. Ladybird Montessori School lists a registration fee of £150 and a deposit of £300.

### What approach does Ladybird Montessori School follow?

Ladybird Montessori School's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school, Nature-based approach and Early phonics.

### Does Ladybird Montessori School have outdoor space?

Ladybird Montessori School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Ladybird Montessori School?

Highgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ladybird Montessori School?

You can call 020 8348 3054 and visit www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140432)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.ladybirdmontessorischool.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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