Located in Cookham, Berkshire, we have children attending the nursery from Cookham, Bourne End, Marlow, Maidenhead, Slough and surrounding areas. This site contains information about entry to this popular Montessori nursery/pre-school as well as weekly updates for parents of existing children.
Please explore the site to discover lots of information about our Montessori nursery school as well as insights into the Montessori teaching method and our Forest School activities.You will discover our most recent Ofsted report, testimonials, details about our Montessori-based curriculum and other useful information.
Please explore the site to discover lots of information about our Montessori nursery school as well as insights into the Montessori teaching method and our Forest School activities.You will discover our most recent Ofsted report, testimonials, details about our Montessori-based curriculum and other useful information.
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Dr Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was an Italian physician, educator, philosopher and humanitarian. She is best known for her philosophy and method of education of children from birth to adolescence. She was the first female doctor of medicine in Italy, and through her interest in paediatrics, psychiatry and educational theory, she proposed her own philosophy of child development.
Our Forest School in Cookham stems from the desire to provide learning and personal development opportunities for our children within the naturally stunning woodland surrounding our nursery.
Through Forest School and other environmentally-based initiatives, we hope to enable your child to develop a life long love and understanding of the natural environment, whilst developing the core purposes of the Forest School ethos, namely, development of self esteem, confidence and social skills.
Through Forest School and other environmentally-based initiatives, we hope to enable your child to develop a life long love and understanding of the natural environment, whilst developing the core purposes of the Forest School ethos, namely, development of self esteem, confidence and social skills.
Your child is entitled to access up to 15 hours of free early education per week from the term after their 3rd birthday. Breakfast Club, Early Bird Lunch Clubs, Montessori mornings and afternoons as well as Afternoon clubs can be included to make up your 15 free hours. Additional hours over and above the 15 free hours per week will be charged at the current rate for our nursery.
Through the use of the Montessori materials, your child will quickly become an independent learner and will therefore be able to develop at his own pace following his inborn motivation. The huge scope and versatility of the materials provides equally for the child with special needs, the less able and the very able child.
Reviews (7)
Rajita Shah
Jul 18, 2021
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Zara Vitry-Trapman
Jul 16, 2021
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What a wonderful school and environment for our children. The teachers are amazing and I couldn’t have wished for a better nursery. Thank you for all you have done for our boy, he has loved being with you for the 2 years he has been,and so have we. We will miss you lots now he is moving on to big boy school!
Emma Powell
Oct 01, 2020
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I couldn’t recommend Cookham Montessori more highly. Both my daughter and son went there between 2016-2020 and loved it! They miss the teachers so much and are always keen to visit after school.
The teachers and staff are so welcoming and you know they care about each and every child. The Forest School was such a valuable learning experience for… the children. They had great fun building dens and learning about nature and being resourceful.
Thank you so much for giving my children a fantastic start and helping to prepare them for school life in such a nurturing and fun environment
The teachers and staff are so welcoming and you know they care about each and every child. The Forest School was such a valuable learning experience for… the children. They had great fun building dens and learning about nature and being resourceful.
Thank you so much for giving my children a fantastic start and helping to prepare them for school life in such a nurturing and fun environment
Lester Mead
Sep 03, 2020
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Our DS went to Cookham Montessori and loved it from Day 1. I particularly liked being able to volunteer at Forest School which was off site and great fun for all. I feel the teachers genuinely cared for our son, and I never once questioned his safety. I know of parents that have traveled some distance to get to Cookham Montessori and I can… absolutely see why. There was always an effort to look for extra things to do, often above and beyond normal hours and expectations. There was lantern building at Chinese New Year, a walk in Burnham Beeches in springtime, visits to the theatre, a buddy
Esther Ruth
Aug 30, 2020
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Cookham Montessori School is an outstanding preschool. My daughter Eliza went there after going to another local preschool that did not really suit her personality. As soon as Eliza arrived at the preschool she was greeted with the warm friendly staff, who got to know Eliza and her personality very well. All the staff always encouraged her and saw… attributes in her that others may not off and supported her to be the best person she could be. This allowed Eliza to flourish and enjoy every moment.
Eliza got excited everyday to go to the preschool and she built such close relationships with
Eliza got excited everyday to go to the preschool and she built such close relationships with
Jemma Harry
Jul 18, 2020
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I cannot even find the words to describe how wonderful this nursery is. Both of my children have had the most incredible introduction to education here. They still reminisce about their time there with the fondest of memories. Without a doubt the strengths lie in the wonderful team who are highly professional, nurturing and dedicated to the children and their families. I cannot recommend this outstanding nursery highly enough.
Jen Wilson
Jul 17, 2020
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My son moved here from a nursery he had attended since he was a baby. As soon as he walked through the door his face lightened up. All staff go over and beyond, their care for the children is wonderful. He was individually encouraged and challenged to achieve more which suits his personality. Thank you Montessori what a great environment you provide.
