Our Rooms

Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School has four rooms which follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Three of the rooms are in the main school building, with a separate building opposite for babies. In these areas, babies and children are able to develop at their own pace with lots of stimulating activities to help this development.

Each of the rooms – Little Pips (ages 0-2 years), Little Buds (ages 2 to 3) Little Blossoms (ages 3-4) and the Montessori teaching room is led by a senior member of staff who is supported by our highly experienced and qualified nursery practitioners. All staff have an enhanced DBS , Paediatric first aid and safer sleep training  as a minimum.

From the moment they arrive until the moment they leave us to start school, the children at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School receive all the emotional, educational and social support they need to prepare them for the next stage of their learning journey.

We are passionate about the journey we provide and like to ensure that each child starts this feeling calm and enjoying the experience, that’s why we offer our settling in package tailored to the needs of each individual child and family.

At the first settling in session, we invite you to stay with your child so that they can familiarise themselves with the environment they will be in and the key workers who will care for them, whilst still having a familiar face nearby. As your child becomes more comfortable in the nursery, you will be able to leave your child for short periods of time to build their confidence ready for a full session at nursery.

During your settling in visits, we will ensure that we understand your child’s individual needs and routine, along with their likes and interests so that we can tailor activities to support their development. We suggest two settling in sessions and these are free of charge.

We use online software to share evidence of your child’s daily learning experiences and links to your child’s development. We strive to develop a collaborative partnership, sharing information and maintaining continuity of care between home and our nursery setting. We also use newsletters, social media, emails, open days and more to support and maintain this vital communication.

Little Pips

Our Little Pips room is the part of the nursery dedicated to our very youngest children, our lovely babies. They have their own standalone building within the grounds, complete with their own kitchen, sleeping area and secure garden with artificial and natural grass.

We very much follow your baby’s home routine in Little Pips. In the very early years, children love to see, hear, touch and taste, so we ensure we stimulate all their senses, whether that’s listening to music, looking at stories, getting hands on with messy play or eating our lovely home-cooked food.

They can also sleep in a quiet corner when it’s time for a nap , with their sleep times being monitored, and when they are ready to go again, as well as our lovely indoor area, they have plenty of space outside to explore the world around them.

Only when we feel children are physically and emotionally ready to move to the next room in the main school building – Little Buds – do we begin the transitioning process, which involves ‘trial’ visits and introducing children to their new environment. Once we know they are happy, then move permanently to their next stage of their learning journey and all this is done via close liaison with parents.

Little Buds

Our Little Buds have a dedicated classroom in the main hall of the school building. At this stage of their early years development, we start to introduce a basic routine, so they are ready for their eventual move to pre-school (Little Blossoms).

Our toddlers benefit from many areas and whilst the emphasis is still very much about learning through play, we do begin to introduce more structure. The children are offered access to musical instruments, paint, messy play, outdoor provision and trips into the community, including visits to the local park, cosy moments at the café, bus rides to the library and occasional outings to places like the railway museum. These small adventures build confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging in the wider world.

When they are ready, we offer a more structured approach in terms of the Montessori materials in preparation for the transition to the final stage of their early years journey, which again is done in conjunction with parents.

Little Blossoms

The Little Blossoms (3–4s) have their own dedicated classroom upstairs, a calm and inspiring space designed to support growing independence and a love of learning. The room includes a cosy reading area for quiet moments, a rich role play space that encourages imagination and communication, and carefully planned activities that build early skills through hands on exploration.

Each day begins with circle time, where children come together to share, listen, and build confidence, followed by early phonics sessions that introduce sounds in a gentle, engaging way. Children then move into free play, choosing meaningful activities before starting their work cycle and outdoor exploration.

Montessori Room

Our dedicated Montessori Room enables children to be taught in small groups over morning and afternoon sessions

The Montessori approach provides the freedom for the children to explore and learn at their own pace, by offering hands on, real life tasks and prepared environments.