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Montessori Nursery in Eltham

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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 New Eltham

At Sunflower Montessori Nursery School, we welcome local families who are looking for trusted, high-quality childcare near New Eltham, rooted in the Montessori method. Located just minutes away in nearby Mottingham, our nursery provides a calm, supportive environment for children aged 9 months to 5 years, where independence, creativity, and self-confidence flourish.

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

– Maria Montessori

Why Families Choose Sunflower Montessori

Our Nursery near New Eltham serves families by offering:

Year-round childcare, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm

A dedicated Baby Room for children from 9 months

Mixed-age classrooms supporting independence and empathy

Montessori-trained educators following the EYFS framework

Low 5:1 child-to-adult ratio for personalised attention

Inclusive support through experienced SENCO staff

Transparent access to 15 and 30 hours funding, Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit claims, and the Childcare Grant payment scheme

Our reputation is built on our commitment to each child’s development and our strong relationships with local families.

Inside Our Montessori Setting

We offer an environment that reflects the core principles of Montessori education:

Calm, open spaces with natural materials

Purpose-built classrooms with real-life learning tools

A soft, neutral-toned Baby Room designed for comfort and security

Daily routines that blend structured learning and free exploration

Allergy-aware, nut-free meals and snacks

Parents can follow their child’s progress through the My Montessori online platform, which provides real-time updates, photos, and messages.

Supporting Parents in Every Step

Starting nursery is a major milestone. We support families with:

Tailored settling-in sessions

Key workers who build strong relationships with each child

Friendly help navigating funding and scheduling options

From your first visit to your child’s first day, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Explore our Parent Information page to see how we support families.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome children from 9 months to 5 years. Our Baby Room is specially designed for under-2s, our transition area is to familiarise them with the Montessori materials and get some basic skills to support their independence before moving to the preschool at 2 years old. Our mixed-age classroom supports older toddlers and preschoolers.

Absolutely. We encourage all families to book a nursery tour and see our setting firsthand.

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

Visit Us Today

Discover why families choose our nursery near New Eltham:

  • Qualified, caring Montessori staff
  • Beautiful, natural classrooms
  • Year-round, full-day care
  • Funding support for eligible families

Call: 07359450969

Email: nursery@sunflower-montessori.co.uk

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