About Heather Grove Montessori Nursery - We see every child
Your child is welcomed into a nurturing environment where their wellbeing, curiosity and confidence are supported every day.
Your child is recognised as an individual, with their own personality, pace and needs. In the light-filled, play-led environment at Heather Grove, your child’s wellbeing comes first, helping them feel safe, settled and ready to learn. Your child benefits from personalised care and meaningful learning opportunities that support their development, while you are supported through a close partnership with the team so your child can truly thrive.
Individualised care from 6 months through preschool in dedicated, age-appropriate rooms where secure routines support children's wellbeing and learning.
A gentle, family-centred settling-in process and consistent key-person support that responds to each child’s feelings and helps them flourish.
Clear daily rhythms, freshly prepared nutritious meals on-site, and friendly updates so families always know how their child spent their day and how we supported their development.
Locally rated for our warm welcome, calm settling and clear communication - we’d love to show you how we support children’s wellbeing and learning. To enquire or arrange a visit, please get in touch or click Book a Visit and we’ll arrange a convenient time.
Welcome to Heather Grove
Created by parents, guided by caring educators
Your child deserves to feel safe, curious and valued - and you deserve the same reassurance as a family. From this simple question, Heather Grove was created as a cosy second home where your child is truly known, and where care and learning are thoughtfully tailored to their unique rhythm.
Your child enjoys calm, nature-inspired spaces and gentle routines designed with experienced early years teachers to support exploration and emotional security. Your child’s learning is respected, and you are supported through a close, open partnership that values your family’s needs.
Why Heather Grove exists for your family
Your child benefits from small group sizes, allowing them to receive genuine individual attention every day.
Your child spends their day in calm, thoughtfully designed rooms inspired by nature, helping them feel settled and comfortable.
Your child is supported by a dedicated key person, helping them build a secure and trusting relationship with someone who knows them well.
Your child spends time outdoors in the garden every day, enjoying fresh air, exploring nature and building confidence in all seasons.
You receive regular updates and photos so you always know how your child is doing throughout their day.
Our promise: When your child is here, they are listened to, encouraged and never rushed - allowing them to grow in confidence at their own pace. You are warmly invited to enquire or visit so you can see the environment and share what matters most for your child and family.
Our Caring Approach to Learning
Your child grows in curiosity and confidence through playful, child-led learning guided by the EYFS framework.
Your child benefits from the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping them feel safe, supported and excited to learn. Their day blends comforting routines with playful, open-ended experiences, allowing them to explore at their own pace and grow in language, self-regulation and social confidence. Your child’s learning is carefully observed, and you receive clear daily handovers, progress notes with practical ideas you can use at home. You know your child best, and you are invited to be an active part of their learning journey.
Close, responsive key‑person partnerships tailored to your child
Your child is matched with a caring key person who learns their routines, interests and comfort needs. These trusted relationships help your child settle, regulate emotions and feel confident to engage with new experiences. You receive warm handovers, personalised feedback and clear next steps, and your observations are welcomed so you can work together with the team to support your child’s best progress.
Sensory‑rich spaces that invite discovery
Your child learns and explores in rooms thoughtfully resourced with natural materials and open-ended activities that encourage hands-on discovery. Sensory-rich experiences help your child develop language, problem-solving and fine motor skills through meaningful, repeated routines. You receive observations, images and simple extension ideas so you can continue these discoveries at home.
Daily outdoor learning and adventurous play
Your child uses the garden each day as an outdoor classroom for planting, messy play and physical challenges that build coordination, independence and a healthy curiosity about the natural world. Outdoor sessions help your child take safe risks and develop resilience, while you receive highlights and practical tips so you can celebrate and extend these experiences at home.
Our Promises to Your Family
Every day, we care for your child with kindness and understanding.
We listen to each child's needs, keep families gently informed, and make sure every little one feels safe, respected and supported.
We nurture kindness every day
Through warm modelling and gentle guidance we help children grow emotional skills, share with friends, and feel truly seen - so families know their child is cared for with compassion.
We spark curiosity and joyful learning
We follow each child's interests with hands-on play and safe challenges, encouraging confident problem-solving and moments of wonder.
We keep your child safe and build trust
With trained staff, clear routines, and open communication, we prioritise safeguarding and transparency so you can trust your child is in caring hands.
We partner closely with your family
We work alongside you through regular conversations, shared goals and practical strategies so learning and comfort continue at home and in nursery.
Each day we lovingly nurture your child's confidence, curiosity and independence.
Our caring educators guide children through gentle daily routines and Montessori - based learning, observing progress and sharing clear, regular updates so you can see their confidence and communication grow.
1:8 Adult-to-Child Ratio
With an 1:8 ratio during focused learning times, each child receives attentive, individual support that helps them build skills and feel secure exploring at their own pace.
1000+ Happy Families
Over 1000 families choose Heather Grove for our compassionate care and consistent routines that help children thrive every day.
5★ Parent Rating
A five-star average reflects our thoughtful communication, attentive care and stimulating, safe environments - so you can feel confident your child is supported.
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Fees
Full Day (8am to 6pm) - £78.87
Consumable Package - £1.50 per hour
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