Little Munchkins
Montessori
Cedrus House
37 Gresham Road
Hounslow
TW3 4BX
Opening Times:
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 18:00
Drop-Off Directions & Parking
The nursery is located on Gresham Road in Hounslow and is within easy access by car and public transport.
Osterley train station is just a 10-minute walk to us.
Parking is available outside the nursery for easy drop off and pick up.
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Little Munchkins Montessori
Little Munchkins Montessori, rated Good by Ofsted (March 2018) offers a warm and happy environment in which children can develop emotionally, socially and intellectually.
Based in Cedus House, a purpose-built building, we have spacious rooms with plenty of resources, in which children from 3 months to 5 years can grow and play under the guidance of our qualified nursery practitioners.
We believe it is important to allow children the freedom to be curious within their environment, so as to aid their spontaneous and natural development. We encourage the children to be themselves, to respect others and all that is around them.
By stimulating their curiosity and helping them to discover the answers to their own questions children are motivated to learn.
A key person is assigned to each child and family, becoming an integral part in ensuring positive parent partnerships and building consistency between home and nursery life.
We hope that by working in partnership with you, we will provide your child with a foundation for future learning and discovery.
Nursery Facilities
Car Park
We have on-site parking available for easy access and convenience.
Buggy Store
We have a safe place for you to store your buggy at our nursery.
CCTV
We have CCTV installed within the nursery to ensure the safety and security of all our children and staff.
Meals & Snacks
We provide healthy meals and snacks as well as fresh water and milk. Our menus are seasonal and are certified by a children’s dietician ensuring the right balance of ingredients for the children. All dietary requirements are catered for by our professional chefs.
Outdoor Garden
Our outdoor space offers an environment to explore and develop and provides a place where imagination comes to life.
Extra Curricular Activities
We provide fun and interactive extra-curricular activities that the children will enjoy and love, this can include Bilingual Beats, which is our ‘Spanish through music’ lesson, French with The Little Language Academy, Playball Sports and more.
ICT Screens
Our nursery has access to ICT screens for educational purposes and interactive lessons.
Fees & Availability
Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 15 and 30 hours funded childcare, and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
To request pricing and availability, please call us or complete the request a call back form below.
How we learn at Little Munchkins Montessori
Babies
- Our baby room offers a home from home environment for babies to begin their nursery journey
- We offer as many settling in sessions as you and your child need to feel safe and happy in a new environment. This is the start of us building a long-standing relationship with your family, ensuring secure bonds between child and nursery team
- We offer a stimulating environment and a variety of resources for our babies to explore, develop and discover through play
- Our sensory area is a key feature in our baby room, giving children the opportunity to develop their senses
- In our reading corner the children have access to a library of books and stories, music, and rhymes introducing early literacy and communication skills
- We promote movement and balance, and focus on early wellbeing awareness and relaxation exercises.
Toddlers
- Our toddler room is the next stage on the nursery journey, children can thrive as they become more independent and curious
- We feel it is important to offer a range of natural resources and provide plenty of messy play opportunities to encourage learning through creative play
- In our library area we have a selection of age-appropriate reading resources to encourage communication and develop language and literacy skills
- Being part of the local community is important and we regularly take the children on walks around the local area
- We encourage independence and free thinking by allowing the children to choose and lead activities carefully guided by our practitioners
- Children become confident developing their imaginative skills through small world and role play
- We promote physical creativity through music and movement which is key in helping to develop children’s fine motor skills.
Preschool
- Our preschool environment allows for more focussed learning and supports ‘school readiness’ through a wide range of quality resources and equipment that promote all areas of the EYFS including maths and literacy
- We embed maths and literacy into everyday routines providing opportunities for letter and number recognition
- We give encouragement and praise to our children inspiring them to investigate and be curious of the world around them
- We promote an inclusive environment where we take part in a variety of cultural and international celebrations
- We provide opportunities through Montessori play which encourages a holistic, self-paced and experimental approach to learning
- We have a designated space for smaller group learning. We offer a Montessori inspired approach to learning life skills, preparing the children for their next step into school.
Outdoor Space
- In our garden children can wander, climb, splash, and run in our educationally designed outdoor learning area
- Whatever we do indoors can also be taken outside for children to enjoy and they take part in activities based on their interests and abilities
- Our garden is essential for healthy development and wellbeing and our outdoor equipment encourages physical development and challenges
- Our outdoor space allows children to understand and take risks which helps to build their confidence, independence, and eagerness to learn
- We have a large forest school area where children are free to explore different resources and experience natural world play
- Our children are introduced to important life skills and encouraged to try new things through play and exploration, through activities such as role play, water play and investigative play
- We promote a ‘grow your own’ initiative providing spaces in our garden for children to plant their own vegetables, herbs, plants, and flowers
- We use natural materials such as sand and mud to promote discovery and imaginative play.
Our Team
Arousa Chaudhry
Joined: 2024
My name is Arousa Chaudhry and I am the Manager of Little Munchkins Montessori Nursery. I am qualified up to a level 3 in Childcare and Education, and have over 15 years’ experience of working within Early Years.
My employment at Little Munchkins Montessori Nursery started in April 2024 and I love it. Working for Little Munchkins Montessori Nursery is great. As a valued member of the team, I am treated with respect and have access to training and progression opportunities within the company to ensure my knowledge continues to develop.
In my role as Manager of Little Munchkins Montessori Nursery, I am to establish strong links with Parents and Carers. It is an essential part of my role to support Children to reach their full potential.
The Nursery is purpose built and generates a wonderful homely environment.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage(EYFS) and the Montessori philosophy. We offer large spacious classrooms and a wide range of excellent activities for Children to explore, learn and succeed to their full potential.
We respect all children and support children with additional educational needs. We are committed to providing a safe, happy and stimulating environment for children 6 months to 5 years.
Our staff team are highly experienced and hold relevant Childcare qualifications. All staff are checked with Disclosure and Barring Service(DBS) and hold a current Paediatric First Aid.
We are a multi-cultural setting, we aim to embrace and promote different cultures and combine the vibrancy of backgrounds. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality childcare to families and have great local transport links which are convenient at drop-offs and pick-up times.
Our wonderful Nursery is a homely environment for children and we take pride in ourselves in developing confident, strong and independent young learners for a smooth transition into School.
Katarzyna Tarnopolska
Joined: 2017
Hello, my name is Katarzyna and I moved to the UK From Poland in 2017, and joined Little Munchkins Montessori Nursery.
It has always been my dream to work in Early Years and I am a passionate teacher with eight years of experience in childcare and education. I have worked in schools, curiosity and Montessori-inspired nurseries. I hold qualified teacher status (QTS).
I’ve always been a huge fan of being outdoors, following children’s interests, and encouraging their independence. I believe that childhood needs to be valued and embraced, so I am trying to sprinkle a bit of magic and fun over early learning!
Outside of work I enjoy traveling, hiking, and spending time with my family.
Our Team
Our nursery has a lovely family feel which makes it a wonderful place for your child to grow, learn and play. We have a passionate team, who aim to create something special and different, ensuring all children are nurtured, cared for, and inspired with their individual needs in mind.
We have a dedicated senior team who support the nursery management in striving for delivering excellence by enriching home from home environments with an expertly trained team.
All staff complete comprehensive training, further developing their knowledge and understanding of children’s development, covering all key aspects in keeping children safe.
We can provide advice and support for all our families on a vast range of topics by pulling together our combined experience.
Food & Nutrition
Our delicious, healthy and nutritious food is sourced from trusted suppliers and prepared and cooked by our onsite chef. All dietary and religious needs are met.
Our experienced team would love to meet you and your little one, so book a visit today and we will show you everything our nursery has to offer during your own personal tour at a time to suit you.
Join us at our next Open Day
Saturday 18th May, 9am-1pm
Call Back Request
If you would like us to give you a call back at a time which is more convenient for you, please fill in the form below.