Montessori Nursery in Berkhamsted (HP4)

Maria Montessori Nursery School - Berkhamsted

Day care, 51 weeks a year

A renowned Montessori nursery and preschool in Berkhamsted

The nursery opened as "Marlin Montessori Pre School and Day Nursery" in September 2004. In January 2016 it was acquired by a new owner, who renamed it "Choo Choo Train Day Nursery". In 2020 it was taken over by Maria Montessori Nursery Limited, an established group of Montessori nurseries and preschools, and became Maria Montessori Nursery School. Since then we have invested steadily in the setting and its team, and our reputation has grown with it, reflected in the consistently high ratings parents give us. We are fortunate to have a loyal and enthusiastic team of practitioners who are Level 3 qualified, Montessori trained and experienced in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Our goal is to provide year-round childcare, combined with Montessori education, that meets each child’s developmental needs to the highest possible standard, from the age of 9 months until they start school.

We believe that a child's early years education is a preparation for life. This should be a holistic approach that integrates mind, body and spirit to achieve a truly social school community in which personal relationships and skills are given the highest priority.

We are passionate about Montessori education. We provide an environment in which children develop on an individual basis led by their natural curiosity and the careful guidance of our experienced Montessori teachers. This nurturing environment fosters self-discipline, self-confidence and an ability to concentrate. Our experience shows that this type of education provides children with a true joy in learning. We see the early years as a preparation for life and a foundation on which everything that follows is built. 'Who' a child is, we feel, is more important than 'what' a child achieves in the form of goals during this time.

We take part in the government's free childcare funding, which provides 15 hours a week for eligible 2-year-olds and all 3- and 4-year-olds. You may qualify for 30 hours a week if you meet the eligibility criteria. Please get in touch if you would like more information.