Nursery
Sophie leading a numeracy memory game
Our nursery covers the age range from 2 to 4 years with children from 4 to 7 years being incorporated into our Foundation Stage which is right next door.
Open from 8:30 to 4:30 each day, we provide a home from home where your child will feel safe, happy and stimulated; free to explore the world around them. We have an outstanding reputation for language, communication and music. Our children are encouraged to ‘have a go’ at all sorts of activities, taught by real experts in their fields.
As the children move through Foundation, they are exposed to the classroom setting in a fun and engaging way. Group activities encourage co-operation building a social individual. Older children who are ready to engage in higher levels of learning, can join Lower School for some lessons while still enjoying self-directed learning.
At Monmouth Montessori Nursery we pride ourselves on our secure, rural environment and our mature, experienced staff. We take the partnership approach and look to build your child’s future together on firm foundations.
Monmouth Montessori Nursery remains true to the Montessori method in essence, but reflects the times we live in.
Conceived in the 1900s by the enlightened Maria Montessori this method was revolutionary in its time and is based on the theory that children learn best through practical experiment and experience. For instance, they might be encouraged to place objects in order of size, differentiate between sounds, feel different textures and so on.
The social aspects of a child’s behaviour are nurtured from an early age, encouraging children to share, complete tasks, tidy up, wash their hands, etc.
Montessori equipment is used with other resources. This gives the children a range of environments in which to learn at their own pace, using their own preferred medium in their quest for knowledge.
Music and rhyme sit happily alongside games and physical play, encouraging memory and success.
Meet the Team
Myra Hughes
Nursery Manager
Sophie Hardy
Nursery assistant
Nursery Life
What do we get up to all day?
Opening
The nursery is open from 8.30 until 4.30 Monday to Friday
Children on half days can be collected either at 12 or after lunch at 1pm.
We run to state school term times.
Lunches
All the teachers eat with the children to establish good eating practice from an early age.
Medical
Our staff are trained to deal with most situations; first aid or long term chronic conditions. They are trained in the administration of epi pens, diabetic shots etc.
Fees from September 2023
Nursery (aged 2 – 3 years)
Mornings: (9:00 – 1:00) £30.00
Afternoons: (1.00-3.30) £18.50
Full Day: (9:00 – 3:30) £45.00
Wrap around care available by arrangements
Nursery (aged 3-5 years)
Mornings: (8.30-1:00) £27.50
Afternoons: (1.00-4.30) £21
Full day: (8.30-4.30) £42.00
Full time £200 per week
Term Dates
Term Ends Friday 21st July
AUTUMN TERM 2023
5th September-27th October
Half term 30th October-3rd November
6th November-22nd December
SPRING TERM 2024
8th January-9th February
Half term 12th Feb-16th February
19th February-22nd March
SUMMER TERM 2024
8th April-24th May (6th May bank holiday closed)
Half term 27th May-31st May
3rd June-19th July
Funded Childcare
How it Works
We are a registered provider for the provision of 20 hours funded childcare for working parents of 3 and 4 year olds.
The 20 hours childcare offer is 2 full days from 8.30-4.30 plus a third day from 9.00-1.00. If you need to start at 8.30 on the third day or you require extra hours after 1.00 these are charged at £4.50 per hour.
Extra days beyond that are charged at the normal Nursery day rate.
The cost for a full week is £175.
Parents requiring five days a week or longer hours, please enquire with the office.
Please visit https://gov.wales/get-30-hours-childcare-3-and-4-year-olds for more information
Who can apply?
Families where both parents work with each parent earning the equivalent of 16 hours a week at minimum wage (£125.28 per week) and less than £100,000 per annum can apply. Single parents can also apply on a single wage if they are the main carer.
How do I apply?
Once you have visited the nursery and provisionally reserved your place, you apply through Newport County Council, who are running the scheme on behalf of Monmouthshire, and choose Monmouth Montessori Nursery when prompted to enter a provider. Online application takes 2-3 weeks to approve.
What do I do now?
If you would like Monmouth Montessori Nursery to be your childcare provider, please contact us through our contact page or by email admissions@llangattockschoolmonmouth.co.uk to arrange a visit. Our staff can talk you through the process and help with any queries.