NEW: Kensal Village

Our new nursery is located in the heart of Kensal Village and only 3 minutes walk from Kensal Rise Station. Opening in November by our team of early childhood educators.  

Open Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm
The Methodist Church , Chanberlayne Road NW10 3NT
kensalvillage@wetherbyhouse.com
Call us +44(0)208 964 4400

  • Ages 10 months - 4 years (3 classrooms). 

  • Open 48 weeks of the year,

  • Closed during Bank Holidays, Easter, Christmas and 2 weeks in the summer. 

  • Children have access to an outdoor space for movement and play.

  • Extra Curricular Activities: Spanish, Music and Movement, Yoga and STEAM (science programs)

The Montessori Approach in Kensal Village

COMMUNITY - JOY - PLAY - CURIOSITY

At Wetherby House Montessori, we are not just interested in teaching your child new skills, we believe instilling a love for learning which essential for developing resilient, confident and happy children.

Each child at Wetherby House receives a personalised learning plan based on his or her level of understanding.

Our qualified teachers will observe your child and prepare actives and facilitate an environment that develops your child’s curiosity and love for learning. We have a wide range of extra- curricular activities so there is something for every child.

THE MONTESSORI CIRRICULUM

BESPOKE LEARNING PROGRAM

FRESHLY PREPARED MEALS

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

MINDFULNESS AND YOGA

STEM SCIENCE PROGRAM

PHONICS FOR WRITING

PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE


Kensal Village Rooms

We have created a warm and homely environment, with carefully selected equipment with each individual in mind. Your child will be assigned a key worker – who will form the link between you, the nursery and your child; using this system, we are able to ensure that all children receive the amount of personal attention and care they deserve.

  • Constant movement and exploration is how children learn and grow; seeing themselves in relation to their environment while developing coordination of the body and brain. The equipment selected will enable your child to refine their motor skills through a range of actions, such as sliding, bouncing, crawling, and walking!

    Babies in this room are also exposed to well-planned activities and sensory resources, as they develop naturally through discovery and play. Activities like sand, water, messy play, and treasure baskets are accessible throughout the day.

    As Maria Montessori believed that children need to explore objects made of natural and holistic materials through their interaction with these materials, the children are:

    • Encouraging the use of their senses

    • Developing Listening and Attention

    • Refining their coordination and motor skills

    • Developing the ability to make simple choices and express a preference

    Children in the Daisy Room are given access to our safe and secure garden, with a range of activities that extend the indoor environment. These children are escorted to the garden at least once a day – come rain come shine.

    We understand that diet has a major impact on your child; staff work in partnership with parents to ensure that all dietary requirements are met, and support is given during the weaning process. Together with the staff, you will develop a weaning menu that works for your family.

  • Our Poppies classroom caters for children aged 18-30 months and benefits from a self-contained classroom and bathroom area.

    The classroom boasts three bright and spacious areas that focus on refining the prime areas of development: Communication and Language;Physical Development; and, Personal, Social and Emotional Development.

    The children in this classroom are given access to a wide range of resources that reflect the cycle of observation and planning. The children’s own interests and next steps are reflected in both the planned activities and the continuous provision.

    As Maria Montessori believed that children need to explore objects made of natural and holistic materials.through their interaction with these materials, the children are:

    • Encouraging the use of their senses

    • Developing Listening and Attention

    • Refining their coordination and motor skills

    • Developing the ability to make simple choices and express a preference

    Children in the Poppies Room are given access to our safe and secure garden, with a range of activities that extend the indoor environment. These children are escorted to the garden at least once a day – come rain come shine!

  • The Dandelion Room caters to Preschool children, aged 3 and over. The purpose-built classroom boasts breezes and sunlight. With easy access to the garden, the children are able to benefit from the garden area and its activities.

    The classroom planning includes a range of activities, extending from literacy and numeracy to language and cultural lessons. Each child is treated as a true individual, and the provisions reflect this.

    The well-qualified staff set a scene of mutual respect, empathy and community. Through the use of the Montessori auto-didactic materials, we are able to deliver the EYFS curriculum in a creative and individualised way.

    We understand that diet has a major impact on your child; staff work in partnership with parents to ensure that all dietary requirements are met, and support is given for more discerning eaters. Children are given more responsibility during mealtimes and will serve themselves food and help wash up after their meals.

  • “They truly care about the well-being of all the children and the manager is great, constantly asking parents how they can improve. We were so happy with our decision to send our daughter there that we sent our son to join her at 9 months old.

    Both of them come home full of smiles and stories each day, and basically run into the building in the mornings, ready for another day of fun and learning. If you're looking to send your child to Wetherby in Kensal, you'd be hard pressed to find a better choice.

    Cindy, Mother of Victoria and James from Kensal Rise

  • "The teaching is brilliant - our son always surprises us with what he has learned. The ethos of letting children explore different activities and become confident in themselves really shines through in how our son has developed over the years he has been at Wetherby house.

    We couldn't rate Wetherby House highly enough. Our son has been there since the age of 10 months and will be starting school this September (2023). It really is a home away from home.

    All the staff are so caring, kind, and clearly love working with the children. They don't just do the basics, but go the extra mile - planning the most fun and interesting celebrations, trips and special days to mark different occasions. Most of all, we are confident that he feels nurtured and cared for by wonderful people, every day."

    Lucy, Mother of Wolf from Kensal Rise

Nursery fees

Fees include a personalised Montessori learning curriculum for your child, plus all meals, snacks, formula for infants, nappies.

The Government has recently introduced new funding for eligible 2 year olds from April 2024, and for 9-23 month olds from September 2024. We have updated our fee tables to incorporate these.