# LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD

LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD is a sessional pre-school at The Scout Hut, Roding Lane South, Ilford, IG4 5PD, in Redbridge. It is registered for 20 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong 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 5.0 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-montessorians-ltd-2746323  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Scout Hut, Roding Lane South, Ilford, IG4 5PD
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 20
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8551 2884
- Website: https://littlemontessorians.wixsite.com/mysite
- Ofsted URN: 2746323

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 3 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong 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/16/2746323

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2746323). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746323)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746323)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746323)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 December 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/443305)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: The Scout Hut, Roding Lane South, Ilford, IG4 5PD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.581384,0.043059

- Station: Redbridge, 0.3 miles
- Station: Wanstead, 0.7 miles
- Station: Snaresbrook, 0.9 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Roding Valley Park, under 0.1 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 Redbridge there are about 3.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names early phonics as the approach. In its Ofsted report card inspection 2026, curriculum and teaching were graded 'Expected standard', and achievement was also graded 'Expected standard'.

- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://littlemontessorians.wixsite.com/mysite/curriculum)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees.

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://364ff474-7960-465f-9492-330b1cea21b8.filesusr.com/ugd/2c68a0_b158a6cba70743d397200bd82bebacae.pdf)

### Settling in

Its website says that once a place is offered, parents can come in and spend time with their child to get familiar with the setting and staff before starting, and that staff tailor settling to each child's needs. Its website also states that care is delivered through a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://littlemontessorians.wixsite.com/mysite/typical-session)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://littlemontessorians.wixsite.com/mysite/general)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://364ff474-7960-465f-9492-330b1cea21b8.filesusr.com/ugd/2c68a0_b158a6cba70743d397200bd82bebacae.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://littlemontessorians.wixsite.com/mysite/about-us)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://364ff474-7960-465f-9492-330b1cea21b8.filesusr.com/ugd/2c68a0_dfb6bfd5c99d4487b9401c9b8d0c6cab.pdf)

### Safety

Ofsted 2026 recorded that safeguarding standards were met.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://364ff474-7960-465f-9492-330b1cea21b8.filesusr.com/ugd/2c68a0_dfb6bfd5c99d4487b9401c9b8d0c6cab.pdf)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://364ff474-7960-465f-9492-330b1cea21b8.filesusr.com/ugd/2c68a0_b158a6cba70743d397200bd82bebacae.pdf)

### Getting a place

Its website says to send the signed application form and pay the registration fee, after which the child is added to the waiting list and admitted when a place becomes available for the chosen term. The nursery has a waiting list.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Nightingale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hatton Special School |  | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Beehive Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wanstead Church School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Oakdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Snaresbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Oakdale Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Beacons Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-beacons-nursery-2786247) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Just Kids Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-kids-daycare-limited-2626676) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Pencil Pots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pencil-pots-day-nursery-ey454335) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Drive Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-drive-playgroup-128487) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-ey365105) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [kGems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kgems-day-nursery-2588501) | Good | £79 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD's opening hours?

LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD open all year?

No. LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD is open term time only.

### What ages does LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD take?

LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD's Ofsted rating?

LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD was inspected on 3 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong 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 LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD take?

LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD?

Meals are not included in the fees at LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD.

### What approach does LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD follow?

LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD's website describes its approach as: Early phonics.

### Does LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD have outdoor space?

LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD?

Redbridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact LITTLE MONTESSORIANS LTD?

You can call 020 8551 2884 and visit littlemontessorians.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746323)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (littlemontessorians.wixsite.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://littlemontessorians.wixsite.com/mysite)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Montessorians&query_place_id=ChIJITQu_iCn2EcRLfFzwKaxxlQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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