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About our
Stoneygate Montessori
nursery

Our Stoneygate nursery in Leicester is a Montessori-inspired setting with a calm, purposeful, and nurturing atmosphere. The environment is designed to encourage nurturing inquisitive minds, explorations, independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. At Stoneygate we believe children thrive in an exploring and imaginative environment; by being hands-on, child-led approach to learning where children use their senses and spark curiosity to discover the world through play.

Our nursery includes a welcoming baby room, a toddler room, and a pre-school. Each area is thoughtfully resourced with natural materials and Montessori equipment to stimulate exploration, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. Outdoors, we offer a spacious garden where children can connect with nature and extend their learning beyond the classroom.

What makes our Stoneygate Montessori nursery special

  • Montessori-inspired approach throughout the nursery
  • Calm, purpose-built rooms to encourage independence and confidence
  • Natural resources and Montessori materials to spark curiosity and exploration
  • All staff undertaking paediatric first aid training
  • Flexible sessions available
  • Minimum of two sessions for each child
  • Spacious outdoor areas designed for all ages to enjoy and explore

How we spend our day at Ashbourne Day Nurseries

HOW WE SPEND OUR DAY AT
ASHBOURNE DAY NURSERIES

7:45 – 9:00amBreakfast – A substantial meal to start the day
9:00amMorning opportunities and garden exploration
9:30 – 10:00amSnack time – A healthy snack
10:30amFree flow into garden and more opportunities
11:30 – 12:30pmLunch time – A nutritious meal to fuel play
12:30 – 14:30pmPlay time & Sleep time
14:30 – 15:15pmPlay & Exploration time
15:15 – 15:45pmTea – Sending their tummies home full
16:00 – 17:00pmAfternoon opportunities and garden exploration
16:30 – 18:00pmCalm activities – Story time, Drawings etc.
18:00Close

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Below is an example menu at Ashbourne Day Nurseries, please note nurseries and the dedicated rooms within them may differ​

Breakfast is an option of Rice Krispies, Weetabix, Toast or Multigrain Cereals and fruit. Purees can be made to suit your child’s stages of weaning. Alternative options will be created to suit dietary requirements.

Snacks are served AM and PM with an option of Rice Cakes, Breadsticks / Crudites and Dips, Crumpets, Crackers with Cheese Spread and Tomatoes, a Selection of Fruit.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We do a variety of activities to keep our children engaged and exposed to a variety of scenarios. We have mud kitchens, sensory areas, story time and a lot more crammed into their everyday play. Make sure to find out more about these and other activities which are packed full of educational and developmental goodness.

  • We use a communication system to keep you updated, you download an app and get updates about your little ones day, from when they have been to the toilet, to what activities they have done that day and everything in-between. Their educational plan will also sit on this system for you to view. Giving you the confidence and clarity that your childs well cared for and having an amazing day!

  • We venture out into the big wide world of the local community to immerse our children into the everyday life of the local community, this will give them sense of achievement, inclusion and hopefully set them on the road to independence. The nursery can give more specific details as it varies depending on where the nursery is situated.

  • Keeping all of our children safe is our top priority! We aim for every single staff member to be fully trained in pediatric first aid, meaning they are confident to act when needed.

  • Children get poorly, it’s a fact! Whenever this happens we will be in touch with you to discuss what we can do or if you need to come in and pick them up. Please ask to see our policy if needed.

  • Food is the most important part of the day for any child. We have Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer menus which are packed full of nutritious and delicious meals. We support any dietary requirements, please make sure to inform our team before your start date.

  • We will do everything we can with our expert knowledge to ensure your child has a stress free transition to nursery. Every child is different, so we make our settling in periods tailored to them, please discuss this with our team.

  • At our nurseries we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, supporting all areas of your child’s development from three months until they are ready to go to school.

Contact our Stoneygate Montessori nursery

  • New parents contact: 0800 699 00 44
  • 279 London Rd, Stoneygate, Leicester, LE2 3BE
  • Monday – Friday 7:45 – 6:30pm
  • Open 51 weeks of the year
  • Closed on Bank Holidays and over Christmas
  • Enrolled parents contact: 0116 270 6662
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