Me Montessori

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  Miles Lambie

  Our family left Hackney recently and the biggest sadness was taking our eldest out of Me Montessori. Me is quite simply the greatest nursery we could have wished for. Cards on the table - when we visited it I wasn't super fussed about it (although at that stage it was still quite a while before our eldest was old enough to go). But once he started going (and after I read up a bit about the Montessori approach) my opinion was totally transformed. Folarin, who owns and runs the nursery, is simply wonderful. She has this amazing energy which translates to the children. She is so bright, warm and engaging - and her spirit fills the place. She is also deeply empathetic and, when situations do arise, she deals with them with transparency, sensitivity and good sense. The teaching staff at Me are wonderful - and you feel that all of them care about and know your child and their character. At the end of each day at pick up, teachers would all share lovely and helpful updates about what our child did each day. One of the most special elements of Me is the marvellous Ms Gail, the Montessori teacher. Our eldest just loved spending one-on-one time with her, learning new skills and ideas. Honestly, it blew me away how much he learned at nursery - and I sense that a huge part of that came from Ms Gail. The other thing about Me is it's great fun. They're always doing activities like break-dancing or themed seasons where parents can get involved. All in all, if you send your little one here you're on to a great thing. This place is truly special. We miss it.

  18-05-2023
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  Reg Platt

  Our two children have gone to Me, and we, and they!, have loved it. A great place, super friendly, supportive and nurturing. Highly recommended.

  18-10-2022
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  Piers Aggett

  My son went to this nursery and it is such a wonderful place. It was a safe loving environment for our child. He would come back and tell us about the things he learnt and the fun he had. The teachers are all so amazing and really worked with my child's needs. They encouraged him and only ever wanted the best for him. My son loved the one on one Montessori learning and the forest school, and most of all the teachers. Ms Folarin Thompson and her team have built something exceptional here. It is a family. This nursery gave our son a beautiful and brilliant start to his schooling. We are so happy and will miss this place so much !!!! Thank you for everything.

  18-09-2022
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  Andrew Howard

  A fantastic Nursery, our daughter loved it and made plenty of friends. The staff are very supportive and enthusiastic and the learning program super impressive and non-pressured. Feel blessed to have gotten a place.

  18-09-2022
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  Hilary Jackson

  We've been part of Me Montessori for six years between our two children, and our younger child left last week. It's been the perfect place for them from the start. They have developed in so many ways, thriving in an atmosphere of fun, warmth, good humour, intellectual and emotional intelligence, and love. Children at Me are not only loved as sweet little children but also as people in their own right, each individual recognised for the unique qualities and interests they bring to the group. Since the children are together across age groups for much of the day, we have found that both of our children are empathetic with, and encouraging of, younger children. Children are encouraged to work and play together, learn to express themselves and ask for what they need, as well as listen and respond to other children. Both of my children made firm friends in the setting. The trips and activities have been wonderful, including taking small groups to central London, meeting animals at the city farm (or at nursery!), doing regular dance and drumming sessions, going outdoors every day. The themed curriculum has also been great to give the children some structure and opportunities to learn and explore the world. In their final year, the preparation for school is second-to-none, and the time in the cabin or Montessori room with Ms Martyna or Ms Gail helps to prepare them for the wider world and the expectations upon them at school. Before moving to Me, my older child had struggled to settle as a baby and toddler in another setting. Folarin had capacity and imagination in terms of how to deal with children who were used to co-sleeping and breastfeeding, and we felt supported (and unjudged) in our parenting decisions in a way that we had not at all in the previous setting. At Me, we worked together with Folarin and her team to help both children to settle and get through periods of separation anxiety, and we trusted Folarin's expertise and experience. Staff turnover has been minimal over the years, and the consistency has been really positive for our children and for us. We have the impression that the staff, too, are part of the family and feel positive about being at work. Communication with the nursery works really well - for us, as well as chats at drop-off and pick-up, mostly by whatsapp and email - and the scrap books at the end of each year, capturing a snapshot of each child's development and so much fun they've had, will be cherished for the rest of our lives. My children have left Me Montessori confident, happy, fun and empathetic people, and we owe Folarin, Temi, Martyna, Klaudia, Karolinka, Kaia and Gail (and the handful who've been and gone over the years) so much for what they have done to make them who they are today!

  18-09-2022
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  alice bettington

  Me Montessori turned out to be everything I had hoped it would be when searching for a nursery for my daughter. Folarin and her long standing team of wonderful, warm and positive nursery teachers are incredibly nurturing, keep the kids entertained with lots of hand on learning, playful and creative activities, fun excursions, free time to play with each other... and as they get older, more formal early years education including developing their reading and writing skills... and even science and geography! My daughter has learned so much about the world being at Me Montessori and has experienced and learned about many different cultures and traditions. But most importantly, I can feel how much she enjoys being at nursery and how much love, support and encouragement she receives there from the incredible team. You get the sense that every child at nursery is appreciated and celebrated for being who they are. It is a huge relief to know she is in such safe and capable hands while I'm at work... and having so much fun!

  18-09-2022
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  Josephine Hartfiel

  We spent 6 years at Me Montessori with two kids. They loved going there and are still talking about it wishing they could still go. It's a warm and family like environment that is beautiful and creatively used. The staff really do care, drop off and pick up always feel personal. There are many outings and extras that make it so special. You won't find better.

  18-09-2022
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  dionne lewis

  Me Montessori is simple a magical place to be. We couldn’t be happier with the care that our daughter has received. Ms Folarin and her outstanding team are welcoming, kind and attentive. All teachers are skilled in instilling a curiosity for learning and effectively differentiate learning to challenge and meet your child’s individual needs. This home from home setting provides an ideal child-centred nurturing environment. Learning is fun and everyday seems like an adventure both in and outside the nursery. Our daughter has particular loved the weekly dance lessons, Forest School, celebrating diverse cultures and traditions and let’s not forget the time the farmyard animals came to the nursery! Our daughter has flourished during her time at Me, we only wish she could have stayed for longer. Thank you for EVERYTHING! We will terribly miss everyone at the Me family. Best wishes Dionne and Joshua Oladimeji

  18-06-2022
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  sarah menzies

  My son started aged 1.5 and spent three years flourishing in this setting. I think the child-led montessori method helps brings out the children’s strengths and creativity. My son had all day access to toys, games and activities that helped him to develop. He also loved the 121 activities in the montessori room. The staff are professional and, just as importantly, kind and loving. The home-based setting is perfect for the early years. It’s also a really lovely parent community. My only regret is that he has to leave and go to school now. I wish I could have kept him there longer. We will miss all the teachers and the community.

  18-06-2022
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  Kate Murray-Browne

  Me Montessori is a very special place. It combines the intimacy of a home environment with the dynamism and energy of a larger educational setting. They always go the extra mile when it comes to organising activities, whether it’s inviting a group of farmyard animals into their back garden, making sushi, breakdancing or organising a shopping trip in Ridley Road Market. At the same time, it is small enough to meet individual needs and let each child truly be themselves. They have taught our children so much, in a creative, gentle, child-led way, and fostered a real love of learning in them. Both our children — two very different personalities — have flourished there. There are so many good things to say but the best thing about it is the incredibly caring and loving staff — Folarin calls it the ‘Me family’ and that’s how we feel about it too.

  18-06-2022