Welcome to Orpington Montessori
An accredited Montessori preschool
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Welcome to Orpington Montessori Preschool. We are a term time, accredited Montessori preschool taking children from 2 years and are located in central Orpington. Since we opened in 2009 we have combined the Montessori method and EYFS learning goals to form an Extended Montessori Curriculum to help children achieve their full potential and inspire life long learning. Our preschool has an outdoor play area and a Forest School. We are one of only two accredited Montessori Preschools in Orpington. The other preschool is Rushmore House Montessori preschool which is located in Pratts Bottom village, Orpington. Cima Shahroudi is the Group Manager of both preschools.
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LocationWe are based in the Orpington Methodist Church hall, in central Orpington, near Tescos and to the war memorial roundabout.
Directions are here. |
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Acredited MontessoriWe are one of only two accredited Montessori preschools in Orpington. The Montessori Evaluation and Accreditation Board (MEAB) gave us accreditation status in 2015. We were successfully re-accredited in 2019.
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Ofsted reportIn October 2015 were awarded an Excellent grade in all areas from Ofsted.
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MontessoriOur extended curriculum, covering both Montessori and EYFS activities, will help your child reach their full potential in all areas of development. We run our own Forest School.
Children staying for both the morning and afternoon session on Wednesday are given the opportunity to attend Forest School which is run from Rushmore House Montessori Preschool in Pratts Bottom and there is no extra charge for this. More information about our Forest School is on the Natural Learners website. |
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Keeping you informedWe record your child’s progress on the My Montessori Child computer system which has a secure website where you can see photographs and teachers comments about your child’s activities. This builds into a report that you can pass to your child’s Reception class teacher. The website includes suggested activities you can do at home.
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CaringWe pride ourselves on our childcare. Because we take children from 2 years we expect them to still be in nappies. Caring for very young children is more than just keeping them safe and clean. We talk to our children to help them to understand what is happening around them and so that we can understand their needs. The 'Key Person' system helps to foster bonding between children and their assigned member of staff who is responsible for monitoring their progress and communicating with their parents.
In Orpington Montessoi children are taught how to care for their environment, by replacing equipment they are finished with and pushing their chair under the table. They are also taught to care and share with the other children. 
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Food hygieneWe are regularly inspected by Bromley Council Food Safety; our food hygiene procedures, kitchen and equipment were assessed and we were awarded the highest rating, level 5 for the third consecutive time.
First aidAll teachers at both Rushmore House Montessori and Orpington Montessori have been trained in Pediatric First Aid and Epi-pen. We organise the training course ourselves and therefore with the external instructor are able to tailor it to the needs of our preschools. This includes instruction on how to use an Epi-pen and an emphasis on treating choking, CPR and anaphylaxis. The number of first aiders far exceeds the Ofsted recomendations.
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Opening timesWe are open term time, five mornings and three afternoons a week.
Monday 9.00 am to 12.25 pm Tuesday 9.00 am to 12.25 pm; 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm Wednesday 9.00 am to 12.25 pm; 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm Thursday 9.00 am to 12.25 pm; 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm Friday 9.00 am to 12.25 pm |
Orpington Holiday ClubOrpington Holiday Club runs during the school breaks when the preschool is closed so you can have childcare whenever you need it. The Holiday Club is run from the premises of our other preschool, Rushmore House Montessori preschool, for children from both preschools.
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Term dates
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Download the pre-school info-page pdf file.
More about the preschool
Here are some articles from our Natural Learners website:
- The preschool year - The preschool follows the Bromley school term calendar with slight differences. There are three terms each with its own cultural and preschool events more...
- Government funding - Government funding and tax breaks are available to help you with preschool fees more...
- Nursery all year round childcare - combine Rushmore House with our holiday club for 50 weeks a year childcare more...
- How to choose a Montessori preschool more...