Brightside Montessori Childcare

Brightside Montessori Childcare Montessori Childcare I am a registered childminder and qualified Montessori Early Years Educator. My approach is child focused and of very high quality.

I hold a NCFE CACHE LEVEL 4 Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy – Birth to Seven (Early Years Educator) trained by Montessori Centre International (MCI). I follow the EYFS curriculum and statutory guidelines with the added benefit of following the Montessori approach to learning and development. I encourage children to develop their own sense of responsibility and nurture self-esteem and confidence th

rough meaningful activities and interactions. My fundamental values encourage; Independence, Freedom, Respect and Choice. Trainings and qualifications:
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 4 Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy – Birth to Seven (Early Years Educator)
Paediatric First Aid training -12 hours
Montessori Special Needs Award (Montessori Association –Hand in Hand)
DBS check
Food Hygiene certificate Level 2
Child protection and safeguarding Level 2
Understanding Children's Rights Level 2
The Prevent Duty in an Early Years Environment Level 2
Sustained Shared Thinking in the Early Years Level 2
Supporting Early Language Development Level 2 Speech, Language and Communication Level 2
Reflective Practice in the Early Years Level 2
Providing a Healthy Food Environment in Early Years Settings Level 2
Infection Prevention and Control in an Early Years Setting Level 2
Improving Children's Learning Through Play Level 2
Getting to Grips with the EYFS 2017 – Level 2
Equality and Inclusion in Early Years Settings Level 2
Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning Level 2
Being Safe - Effective First Aid Management in your Setting Level 2 Being a Key Person in an Early Years Setting Level 2
Female Ge***al Mutilation: Recognising and Preventing FGM

Learning Healthy Habits the Fun Way!Today we practiced how to brush our teeth properly — and we made it FUNHands-on lear...
25/02/2026

Learning Healthy Habits the Fun Way!
Today we practiced how to brush our teeth properly — and we made it FUN
Hands-on learning helps children build healthy habits that will last a lifetime!

Little hands, big hearts .“Help me do it myself.”Through hands-on, meaningful work, the children practiced concentration...
10/02/2026

Little hands, big hearts .
“Help me do it myself.”
Through hands-on, meaningful work, the children practiced concentration, fine motor skills, and care for others.

Winter art in action!Little hands exploring colours, textures, and imagination on aluminum foil. Blue tones, brushes, po...
28/01/2026

Winter art in action!
Little hands exploring colours, textures, and imagination on aluminum foil. Blue tones, brushes, pom-poms, and lots of freedom to experiment — messy, sensory, and full of joy.

Because creativity isn’t about the result, it’s about the process 💙

Open-ended play that sparks imagination, strengthens problem-solving and supports fine motor development.
21/01/2026

Open-ended play that sparks imagination, strengthens problem-solving and supports fine motor development.

🎃We had so much fun getting creative today! The children decorated their own mini pumpkins with feathers, pipe cleaners,...
31/10/2025

🎃We had so much fun getting creative today! The children decorated their own mini pumpkins with feathers, pipe cleaners, and lots of sparkles — just in time for Halloween!
I love seeing their imaginations come to life!
This fun pumpkin-decorating activity supports so many areas of early development!
Cognitive skills – making choices about colours, shapes, and decorations.
Fine motor skills – using small tools, glue, and pipe cleaners helps strengthen hand muscles.
Creativity & imagination – children express their ideas and bring their pumpkins to life!
Language development – we talked about textures, colours, and Halloween traditions.
Social skills – sharing materials, taking turns, and encouraging each other.

It’s amazing how much learning happens through play! 🎃

Ho Ho Ho🎅🎅🎅
13/12/2024

Ho Ho Ho🎅🎅🎅

Invitation to play: Pumpkin soup There is no right or wrong outcome when it comes to sensory play.
22/10/2024

Invitation to play: Pumpkin soup

There is no right or wrong outcome when it comes to sensory play.

16/10/2024
Autumn sensory bottles are a great way to celebrate the changing season while providing children with a soothing, visua...
14/10/2024

Autumn sensory bottles are a great way to celebrate the changing season while providing children with a soothing, visual and educational experience.🍁🍁🍁

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Cockfosters
Barnet

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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