# Maria Montessori Nursery School

Maria Montessori Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Brownlow Rooms, Station Approach, Berkhamsted, HP4 1FQ, in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 24 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-montessori-nursery-school-2714289  
Last checked 29 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brownlow Rooms, Station Approach, Berkhamsted, HP4 1FQ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 020 3026 6029
- Website: https://mariamontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2714289

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 May 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/16/2714289

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2714289). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714289)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714289)
- 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/16/2714289)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/201898)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brownlow Rooms, Station Approach, Berkhamsted, HP4 1FQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.763635,-0.561812

- Station: Berkhamsted, under 0.1 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Moor, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Canal Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Butts Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Park: Normandy Drive Play Area, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 29 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Thomas Coram Church of England School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Greenway Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderzimmer-berkhamsted-2768336) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Ladybird Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybird-club-2851765) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-berkhamsted-ey465422) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunnyside Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnyside-community-playgroup-129394) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rialize Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rialize-childcare-limited-2894391) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Happy Days Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-pre-school-ey464800) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Maria Montessori Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Maria Montessori Nursery School Good at its inspection on 1 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Maria Montessori Nursery School take?

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

### What is the nearest station to Maria Montessori Nursery School?

Berkhamsted is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Maria Montessori Nursery School?

You can call 020 3026 6029 and visit mariamontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714289)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 29 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Maria+Montessori+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJq6oua1pDdkgRzZqkTs1t4d4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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