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Grow, explore, discover – the Montessori path to lifelong learning

One World Montessori Nursery is located in the heart of Chislehurst. We are a long established bespoke family run nursery which has been successfully providing early education for young children in Greater London since 1997. At One World Montessori Nursery our Philosophy stems from Montessori, a pioneer of early childhood education and care. We have a strong focus on fostering development through play.

Who we are

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Empty preschool classroom with tables, chairs, shelves full of toys, and a colorful round rug with children’s faces and a globe in the center.

Our building

Our building has plenty of room for children to move around freely. The facilities we have include a large community hall, which is open-plan with lots of natural light. Within this hall, the children never feel cramped as our nursery keeps us all together in an airy, open-plan, family-style setting where your children will thrive. We have a small quiet area that’s perfect for naptime and storytelling.

At One World Montessori, we offer a stimulating environment with many opportunities for children to continue their learning experiences, both inside and outside. Just outside of our building, there is a huge, natural and enclosed garden area.

There is also a little planting area, so they can develop their green fingers. We have a large climbing frame, and we also have bikes that are free to play with. We encourage lots of ball game skills, as well as other outside games. We have access to local parks too, which gives the children plenty of open space for fresh-air fun.

A young child with blonde hair, wearing a red beanie, a cream-colored sweater, and dark pants, squatting outdoors and using a green toy shovel to dig in the dirt surrounded by toy trucks and green leaves.

Outdoor learning

A large outdoor garden provides space where our children can explore and develop their physical abilities through climbing, riding balance bikes, using spinners to build balance skills, and playing ball games. They can also engage with nature through planting and caring for strawberries, beans, herbs, and flowers.

Children spend a great deal of time being out in the fresh air watching the birds and the tall trees through the changing seasons and looking up into the big sky above. The nursery places great value on being outside to experience the changes in the seasons and the weather as well as using their energy to develop strong healthy muscles and bodies.

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Nutrition

At lunchtime, we come together as a family group, creating a relaxed and social dining experience. Our staff eat alongside the children, acting as positive role models and encouraging healthy eating habits, good table manners, and meaningful conversation. We believe that mealtimes are an important opportunity for children to develop a positive relationship with food, learn about balanced nutrition, and gain confidence in trying a variety of healthy foods. Lunches and snacks are provided by parents, and we work closely with families to support nutritious choices that contribute to children's growth, wellbeing, and lifelong healthy eating habits.

Testimonials

“A truly wonderful nursery that I would highly recommend to any family. It has been a joy to see our child so happy, confident, and excited to attend each day. This is a testament to the caring, attentive, dedicated, and nurturing environment created by the team, where every child is encouraged to learn, explore, and thrive. The staff are passionate about supporting children's development, and we have complete confidence in their care and expertise. The nursery benefits from spacious indoor and outdoor learning environments that inspire creativity, play, and discovery. Children also enjoy a range of enriching activities, including regular music and movement sessions that enhance their learning experience.”

Mother of 2 year old daugher

“My daughter recently joined One World Montessori and she couldn’t be happier. We received such fantastic care and attention from the staff throughout the settling in period. They show genuine care for the kids and take time to get to know them individually. The nursery has a much bigger indoor and outdoor area than any other nurseries we looked at locally with loads of space for the kids to explore and play. Very happy with our experience so far!”

Mother of 3 year old daughter

“One World Montessori is a brilliant nursery run by staff who genuinely care about the children that they look after. I feel reassured that my son is in a safe, warm and caring environment. He has really grown in confidence since starting Puddleduck and loves going to nursery. Thank you all so much!”

Mother of 3 year old son

Eco-Friendly Travel

Located in the heart of Chislehurst, BR7, our nursery is easily accessible via a range of eco-friendly travel options. Many buses can be taken right around the corner. Car Parking is available within our designated car park to drop off and collect your child if needed. For your convenience, we offer storage facilities for children's buggies, bikes, and scooters.