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Montessori Nursery in Eltham

Trusted Childcare

Maryfield Hall, 73 Leysdown Road SE9 4UB

Our nursery school is equipped with natural resources to create a calm and welcoming environment. 

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Montessori Nursery in Eltham – Trusted Childcare

Montessori-based childcare close to Eltham. Located just 10 minutes away in Mottingham, SE9, our nursery provides a warm, structured environment for children aged 9 months to 5 years, led by a team of Montessori-trained educators.

Sunflower Montessori provides the calm, purposeful early years setting that local families value. We combine the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the Montessori method to support independence, curiosity, and joyful learning from day one.

Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.

– Maria Montessori

Why Families Choose Sunflower Montessori

Parents trust us because we offer:

Full-day childcare from 8am to 6pm, open 49 weeks per year

A dedicated Baby Room with childcare in Eltham, starting from 9 months

Mixed-age Montessori classrooms that build confidence and empathy

A 5:1 child-to-adult ratio for personalised support

Strong parent communication via My Montessori Child Online-based software.

Experienced SENCO provision for inclusive care

A peaceful, natural environment that nurtures independence

Supporting Parents Every Step of the Way

Our admin team is always on hand to help with applications, invoices, and guidance. We keep things transparent and family-friendly.

Starting nursery can feel overwhelming, but our approach is simple and supportive. We guide parents through:

Flexible settling-in sessions at your child’s pace

Daily updates, meal logs, and photos via the ParentZone app

Clear communication from dedicated key workers

Support with childcare funding, including:
• 15 & 30 hours free childcare
• Tax-Free Childcare
• Universal Credit support (with documentation provided)

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FAQs

We welcome children from 9 months old in our Baby Room through to age 5.

Yes, our nursery near Eltham supports all eligible families. You can check your eligibility on the Childcare Choices website.

Children follow a calm, consistent routine built around their individual needs. A typical day can include free play with Montessori materials, outdoor time, meals, naps, circle time, early phonics, vocabulary play, as well as extra curricular activities like Drama sessions with Storymakers, Football with Coach Yousuf, Playphonics with Sammy sounds, Spanish session with La Ola Spanish, and Music and dance with Miss freya. Our approach supports independence, social skills, and emotional confidence from the earliest age.

The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.

– Maria Montessori

Hear From Our Parents

Want to see more? Read our testimonials

Ready to Visit from Eltham? Book Your Nursery Tour

Discover why so many families choose Sunflower Montessori:

  • Montessori-led care for babies and toddlers
  • Calm, natural classroom environments
  • Expert staff with SENCO and Montessori qualifications
  • Transparent funding support

Call: 07359450969

Email: nursery@sunflower-montessori.co.uk

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