Phoenix Montessori Nursery
OutstandingBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in King'S Lynn for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2021. Open since 1992, with 36 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 Norfolk
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Norfolk 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
PE30 4ETWhat 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, 9 December 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children delight in spending time in the highly nurturing pre-school. They confidently take part in a wide range of planned activities. For example, children perform on the stage, retelling stories and songs. They develop high levels of selfesteem and know they are cherished by the staff. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They respond very well to the high expectations staff have for their learning. For example, children remember the words and sign language for songs they sing regularly. They talk knowledgeably about the slime trail of the giant African land snails. Children are confident talkers, who recall and share what they did when they took the pre-school teddy bear home. Staff skilfully introduce new words, such as mischievous, when children talk about the Christmas elf activities.
Children behave exceptionally well. They know what is expected of them and show that they care for their friends and staff. Children eagerly take turns while playing a game of skittles. They know how to keep safe when using the indoor gym. For example, they remove their shoes when climbing on gym equipment so as not to accidentally hurt their friends. Children are highly motivated learners, who show curiosity in the world around them. They demonstrate that prior learning is securely embedded. For instance, they confidently explain how to hold and use scissors safely.
- 9 December 2021Outstanding
- 18 May 2015Outstanding
- 15 June 2011Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Phoenix 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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