Our Main Features
Nursery facilities at all our Little Inventors Montessori nurseries
Montessori Curriculum
EYFS Curriculum
Strong Parents Partnership
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor Facilities
Hot and Healthy Meals
Buggy Shed
Sensory Space
At Little Inventors we have high standards that promote the happiness and wellbeing of our children to develop skills that promote kindness towards each other. Our vision is to provide stimulating learning environments that promote children's independence, engagement and involvement in their learning. We respect individuality and promote a culture of tolerance, inclusion, diversity, equality, fairness, and opportunity. Communication is key to being reflective open, honest, and sincere it enhances achievements for all. Having high expectations and aspirations with integrity at the heart of what we do safeguards partnerships with parents that demonstrate our commitment to excellence.
We aim to provide a safe, happy, caring, stimulating and secure environment for our children where everyone feels valued, included, and respected. We engage our children in the highest-quality teaching and learning to maximise success for all.
Our nurseries have a home-from-home feel that ensures children are respected and always valued. Children are empowered to be ambitious while developing skills that will equip them to be lifelong learners. As caregivers, we embrace secure and committed partnerships with parents.
Funding your childcare
Government Funding
The Government funds Local Authorities to offer subsidised early education places in settings inspected by Ofsted. We fully participate in offering your child 15 or 30-hours funded childcare per week. This will commence the term after your child becomes eligible for funding. Local Authority conditions apply. Extended funding for eligible parents will be rolled out in phases in line with government criteria:
From April 2024, working parents of children aged 2 will be able to access 15 hours of free childcare.
From September 2024, working parents of children aged 9 months and above will be able to access 15 hours of free childcare.
From September 2025, working parents of children aged 9 months and above will be entitled to 30 hours of free childcare per week.
Funded Early Education entitlement commences the term after they become eligible for funding and are entitled to 570 hours of childcare which is 15 hours per week for 52 weeks a year. In addition, 3 and 4-year-olds of eligible, working parents may also be able to access a further 570 hours of funded childcare; this means 3 and 4-year-olds could receive a total of 30 hours of funded childcare per week over for 38 weeks a year, providing they meet the government eligibility.
Little Inventors Montessori Nurseries stretches this funding entitlement over the year and adds the cost of providing many additional services. This includes nutritionally balanced meals designed by a qualified nutritionist, extra-curricular clubs, digital access to your child's online learning journals with real-time updates, a home learning platform, qualified teachers leading our pre-school, regular nursery events for children and parents, parent educational workshops with an extensive database of recordings, individualised support for school applications and many other additional services.
To qualify for the 9 months plus Funding each parent (or the sole parent in a lone-parent family) will need to earn, on average, at least the equivalent of 16 hours on the national minimum wage per week and no more than £100,000 per year. Self-employed parents and parents on zero-hours contracts will be eligible if they meet the average earnings criteria. Families, where one parent is not in paid employment (or neither parent works), will usually not be eligible for the additional 15 hours. There are exceptions for parents who are on parental, maternity, paternity, adoption or sick leave. Parents who are studying or in training will not be eligible unless this is combined with paid work which meets the minimum average earnings threshold.
To find out more please visit the Childcare Choices website.
Tax-Free Childcare
Little Inventors Montessori Nurseries are registered and accept payments from Tax-Free Childcare accounts. Tax-Free Childcare is a more accessible alternative to the Employer Childcare Voucher scheme offering tax-efficient savings when paying for your nursery fees. Tax-Free Childcare will be open to all qualifying parents, unlike childcare vouchers which can only be bought by people whose employer offers the scheme. It is a scheme by which the government will top up a designated childcare bank account by 20p for every 80p deposited, up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure the Tax-Free Childcare payments are set up in line with the terms of the Little Inventors Montessori Contract.
Tax-Free Childcare can be used alongside the 15 and 30-hour funded entitlement to Early Years Education and will support families with their childcare costs.
To find out if you are eligible or for more detailed information and how to register, please visit the Government Childcare Service website.
Childcare Vouchers
We accept Childcare Vouchers from employers who offer this benefit to their eligible employees as an e-voucher. Vouchers are non-taxable and exempt from NI contributions for employees, whilst offering NI savings for employers. Both parents are eligible to claim as long as they are both in employment.
Our Nurseries
Little Inventors Montessori Nurseries aims to develop a partnership between parents, children, and the nursery in order to achieve the very best care and education for each individual child in best Little Inventors Montessori Nurseries.
Acton Montessori
From Acton Montessori Nursery Parent “Acton Montessori Nursery School is brilliant, the staff are friendly, highly experienced, qualified and passionate about providing a fun & educational, safe setting. They do a lot of varied activities indoors and outdoors. They incorporate the Montessori and Early Years Framework in to the day to day learning. Our daughter has thrived in the setting and we love the daily observations, photos and communication, as a parent it’s a comfort to see all the fun and learning and happy photos. The nursery fees are reasonable for the area and the nutrition and snacks are always healthy and fresh”.
Hounslow Parent
Nursery is Excellent. My son has been going to this nursery since he was 11 Months old, now he has just completed his 3 yrs of age. I am very happy with the nursery, with the way they are taking care of my son. Because of the staff, me and my wife are able to do our jobs without any tension about our son. We know, that he is in good and safe hands. Sincere thanks to all the staff and especially to the centre manager. Thank you so much for giving very good shape to our son's behaviour, learning and growth. We both are very grateful to all the staff and centre manager.
Acton Parent
Review submitted on 18 September 2018 from a Postal Card by Ayesha P (Mother of Child). on Tuesday 18 September 2018 . Relates to September 2018. The staff are very friendly, my daughter is very happy and learning new activities. The nursery is very clean. Excellent management team. How likely would you be to recommend Acton Day Nursery & Preschool? Extremely Likely
Acton Parent
Review submitted on 18 September 2018 from a Postal Card by Zaneta J (Mother of Child). on Tuesday 18 September 2018 . Relates to September 2018. I'm very happy and very pleased with the nursery and staff. How likely would you be to recommend Acton Day Nursery & Preschool? Extremely Likely
Acton Parent
Review submitted on 18 September 2018 from a Postal Card by Pari H (Mother of Child). on Tuesday 18 September 2018 . Relates to September 2018. I am so happy with the staff and manager. They are so kind and helpful with the parents and kids. Thank you so much for looking after my son so well. How likely would you be to recommend Acton Day Nursery & Preschool? Extremely Likely
Acton Parent
Review submitted on 18 September 2018 from a Postal Card by Mehwish M (Mother of Child). on Tuesday 18 September 2018 . Relates to September 2018. Nursery has improved a lot since the old management. My daughter is well looked after and enjoys her time at nursery. Staff are very co-operative and supportive. Good service and good staff. My daughter requires extra support and they are keen to support my daughter in every way to develop herself. How likely would you be to recommend Acton Day Nursery & Preschool? - Extremely Likely
Acton Parent
Changes goes for good.I and my kid - Kamil is very happy. From- Kamil's Mum 31.05.2018
Acton Parent
Happy with all changes.Victoria is enjoying.
Acton Parent
Nursery looks different.Loads for Zain to do.He loves dinosaurs and will enjoy playing in the rooms. Zain Dad 31.05.2018
Waraa Ahmed
Acton Nursery is one of my favorite nursery. The staff is wonderful,kind,friendly and very easy to talk to.My kids have learnt a lot e.g. numbers,co lours,shapes and alphabets.Every morning when my kids wake up, first thing they ask me is 'are we going to nursery?'.Always excited to go. Nursery and its management is just perfect for my needs
Elaina
Melanie has been attending this nursery since she was 11 months old.She is now 3 years old and still very happy to attend.She enjoys the nursery.Melanie understands letters,numbers,shapes.I am proud to hear that nursery staff supports her to move on to next level where she can continue to advance.
Klimekova Jana
I'm very happy with the nursery staff and reception nursery manager are very helpful.Always give information about my baby girl's day and her progress.Happy about the nursery.My daughter loves it here.Manager is so helpful.Holding the nursery at high standards
A happy mum
"Just to say, you guys are doing a great job. My daughter is nagging me to come to school today is a great sign that she feels loved, nurtured and stimulated there. "
Lee's mum
I am happy for the progress of my son. His speech and understanding English is much better. He is much more focused when we learn and play. He knows many colours and animals. I am very satisfied.
Manjot's mum
Our daughter has improved a lot. She learned how to hold the cutlery and table manners. She learned about shapes, counting and holding pencil. She knows how to write her name thanks to the nursery.
Seerat's mum
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all so much for all your hard work and dedication. My daughter gained so much coming to your nursery. This nursery is exactly what I want for my daughter.
Rose
Chris joined Acton Day Nursery in 2015. The staff has been the best, professional, kind, very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this nursery for every parent.
Raymon
Acton Nursery has been very successful in their given task regarding my son’s development. The staff of Acton Nursery has been very helpful and professional over the past two years.
Nicole
Acton Nursery has been an exciting journey, full of wonder and learning. Great management who support the journey of the children to the expectations and every child achieves.
Kathy
A very big thank you to everyone for taking such a good care of our son. Thank you for helping him to settle in so quickly.
Hanwell Parent
We've been delighted with our experience at Hanwell Montessori. The staff are friendly, the management is approachable and efficient and we get great feedback from our daughter's key worker.
Quality Childcare
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