Patchwork Montessori Nursery
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Maidenhead for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in September 2021, though that is 5 years ago now. Open since 2013, with 25 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Windsor and Maidenhead
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Windsor and Maidenhead from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SL6 6JSWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 29 September 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy, they separate from parents well and settle quickly into the setting, joining in with activities and experiences on offer. Children are keen and enthusiastic learners, who want to take part and have a go. They talk enthusiastically about the things they have learned at nursery and how these link with home. Staff are aware of the impact the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has had on children's learning and emotional well-being. Staff ensure relevant support is in place to help with this.
Children learn about healthy lifestyles, such as the benefits of toothbrushing and a healthy diet, through activities and discussions with staff. At snack time, they talk about the benefits of the food they are eating. Such as, fruit providing vitamins to fight germs and other food providing protein to help their bodies get better and heal.
Children behave well and staff are good role models. Children learn to take turns.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- ensure there is consistency in teaching and staff interactions with children to further extend and challenge their thinking and learning experiences n review the organisation of the nursery day to ensure children remain fully engaged and learning opportunities are maximised.
- 29 September 2021Good
- 10 June 2019Needs improvement
- 29 April 2014Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Patchwork Montessori Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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