Arnos Vale Montessori Childcare

All that can be expected from the most perfect institutions is that they should make it possible for individual excellence to develop itself, not that they should produce the excellent individual.

Henri Frederic Amiel
(1821 - 1881)
Swiss philosopher

We have a newly refurbished and purpose designed setting, which is lovely, spacious and light, and there is even under floor heating in the messy play area. As an ex-design & technology teacher, I’m passionate about art, craft, and making things, including woodwork, baking, sewing and all art, and messy play. We used to run a craft cafe in Portishead which is where to had such fun with children's craft activities and parties. After this we both wanted to retrain to work with small children. I qualified this year as a Montessori Early Years Teacher, and we are both registered childminders. The Montessori philosophy offers a wonderful structure to support children’s development, self confidence and independence. We both adore children and we are loving this new adventure which, can only get better and better as we explore more opportunities, like Forest School in the woods of Arnos Vale, and the nature reserve, growing vegetables and cooking our own produce with the children. This is more than a job, it's a privilege to be observing the children developing new skills, in a happy playful environment.