Blossoms Montessori or Rose House Montessori

[kyaldron]

Hi,

I am trying to decide between Blossoms Montessori (ED) or Rose House Montessori (FH) for my 2 year old to start in September. I need to decide by tomorrow and am totally stuck.

Blossoms is cheaper, a bit smaller, and closer (15 minutes walk). They seem lovely but are a bit scruffier than Rose House, and they don't seem to have Montessori accreditation (although the Montessori itself isn't such a big thing for me). Hours will be 9-4. Ofsted is Good.

Rose House is very impressive, with proper Montessori accreditation, very clean and well run seeming. Ofsted is Outstanding. Its more expensive and further avay though (30 minutes walk). Hours will be 9-12 initially then 9-4 after he turns 3.

Any advice or experience of either of these nurseries?

Many thanks

K

[Mariamadeit]

My son is at blossoms and my daughter will start in sept, it is a lovely nursery, they do Montessori the proper way and we couldn't be happier, for us the smallness and nurturing environment is key and the teachers do regular Montessori training, what accreditation were you looking for? If you would like to pm me specific questions, I would be happy to answer, I would not be sending my daughter if I didn't think it was excellent.

[redjam]

Both my daughters were at Blossoms and they/we all loved it. Couldn't have wished for a better start for them. Very nurturing and I was hugely impressed with the great leaps and bounds both kids made in their learning while they were there. This is a few years ago now (my youngest is now in Year 2) but they both still miss it!

[kyaldron]

Thanks - these are both really helpful replies - its great to hear from people with children at the nursery!

[scareyt]

I would go for the shorter walk over most other considerations if you like the closest one. If it's 1/2 hour walk for you it would be a long slog when you're doing it with a tired and / or reluctant child on a scooter.

[Convex]

I was going to post similar to scareyt - in some ways location trumps a lot of other factors!

[kyaldron]

Yes, I have been thinking that way too. I am pretty much decided on Blossoms now and distance is a big factor. Thanks again for the input. It all helps! I do drive but I like to walk if I can