Cherry Tree Montessori

[vivien27]

I?ve been offered a space for my 9 month old and wondered if any parents who are currently attending have any feedback on the place?

Thanks

[KCH99]

Did you decide to send your baby to Cherry Tree, Vivien? I am thinking about sending my pre-schooler and would love to hear from people who have experience of the nursery. I liked it when I looked around but it?s unusual in ED for nurseries to have places, which gives me pause. Thank you.

[bodsier]

What I'd say is research Montessori teaching, and see if what they do complies (as best it can given the space) with the Montessori Method. Sit in on a session if possible and observe. Check all areas ie bathroom and kitchen properly ask lots of questions. Ie what are their aims, what do they want your child to attain from their experience there and see if it corresponds with your child's needs and what you see is best for your child. If it ticks your important boxes go for it, it it doesn't look elsewhere. If it ticks your important boxes but doesn't sit right and you can't put your finger on it. Trust your instincts...... i only ever regret things when i Ignore my instincts....they are often right, and in the very rare occasion that they are not, it has never mattered enough.

Here is a Kickstarter

https://www.education.com/reference/article/principles-montessori-method/

[Jellybeanz]

I've heard all good things. We were offered a place years ago but I decided against as you have to provide meals, my only other negative was the place needs a bit of a refurb. I got a good impression all in all and I live nearby and see lots of happy kids being dropped and picked up, all good signs!

[SHanna]

Hi, we used this one last year for few months with my 4 yo son. It is a nice place, I was not overwhelmed, but i didn't complain either. The staff is super friendly, my son enjoyed being there, but the place needs some refreshment indeed.

[vivien27]

My daughter is loving it here. Things must have changed as you don?t have to provide meals now. The staff are incredibly attentive and friendly. Yes it?s a bit ?rustic? but I?d rather my daughter get the attention she is getting here than be overlooked in a bigger fancier nursery.

I think it?s all personal preference. Take a tour and go with your gut.