Welcome to Pre-Nursery: where little steps lead to big discoveries
Welcome to Pre-Nursery at The English Montessori School—a gentle, nurturing start to your child’s educational journey.
Rooted in the Montessori approach and guided by the British curriculum, our Pre-Nursery offers a safe and inspiring space for children aged 1–3. Through sensory exploration, early language development, and meaningful play, we support each child’s unique growth in a warm, caring environment.
Where every discovery matters
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Nurturing Foundations
Gentle beginnings with Montessori principles and a safe, empowering environment for our youngest learners.
A safe start with Montessori foundations
At Pre-Nursery, we honour each child’s natural rhythm of development.
Our Montessori-inspired environment is carefully prepared for children aged 1–3, offering a safe, sensory-rich space where exploration, movement, and discovery come naturally. Montessori typically uses the term ‘Nest’ and ‘Infant Community’ to describe the environment for our youngest children, reflecting the spaces created for them in which to thrive.
Low shelves, child-sized furniture, and hands-on materials promote independence from the start—encouraging little ones to engage in meaningful tasks like pouring, sorting, or choosing their own activities.
We nurture fine and gross motor development, early communication, and emotional security through music, storytelling, practical life exercises, and outdoor play—all in a warm, English-speaking environment.
Personalised support for confident first steps
In our caring, multi-age setting, every child is seen, supported, and celebrated.
With small group sizes and expert teachers, we tailor activities to each child’s developmental stage—whether they’re taking their first steps, forming first words, or learning to share with a friend.
Daily routines, gradual transitions, and short, positive goodbyes help ease separation anxiety and build a strong sense of security.
Through individual attention and freedom within structure, we guide children to become confident, capable learners—building a foundation of trust, autonomy, and joyful discovery from the very beginning.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Montessori-inspired early years spaces: The Voyager building provides intimate, carefully designed environments that support the unique needs of our youngest learners. These spaces encourage curiosity, creativity, and skill development through sensory exploration, guided play, and Montessori principles that nurture independence and self-confidence.
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Pre-Nursery FAQs
Montessori education supports the natural development of young children by offering a sensory-rich, child-centred environment. It respects each child’s pace and encourages exploration, independence, and early language skills during these formative years of brain development.
Our classrooms are safe, inviting 'yes spaces' with child-sized furniture, soft mats, and low shelves. Everything is within reach and age-appropriate, allowing children to move freely, make choices, and build confidence through hands-on activities.
Even toddlers can engage in simple tasks like pouring water, wiping their hands, or putting away toys. These activities foster autonomy and teach important life skills, helping children feel capable and proud of their efforts.
We understand separation anxiety is normal. To ease transitions, we use consistent routines, nurturing relationships, and short, positive goodbye rituals. Gradual adjustment periods are also available to help each child feel safe and secure.
Children enjoy a mix of sensory play, music and movement, outdoor time, and practical life activities like sweeping or dressing. Group time includes songs and stories to build social and language skills—all thoughtfully designed to support holistic growth.
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Discover the enriching educational journey that awaits your child across the various stages at The English Montessori School (TEMS).
3 - 6 years old
7 - 10 years old
11 - 15 years old
16 - 18 years old
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