3 months to 2 years
Babies and young toddlers
Babies start in the Nest or Leaves, with their own key person and their own garden.
Admissions
Joining Buckingham Montessori
Read how to join, which sessions we run and what funding you can claim. You can start while you're still expecting.
How it works
Five steps to your child's first day
Get in touch
Call, email or use the form below. Tell us about your child and the days you need.
Visit
Meet the manager and see the rooms. Allow 30 to 45 minutes.
Register
Fill in the registration form and pay the one-off fee, plus a deposit to hold your child's place.
Settle in
Your child spends three short sessions with their key person while you stay nearby.
Start
Their key person sends you updates through the Parentzone app every day.
Sessions
Full days and half days, Monday to Friday
We include meals and snacks in every session, and your child can use the sensory room, studio room and gardens. For current fees and spaces, call 020 8952 5691 or email manager@buckinghamschool.org.uk.
2 to 3 years
Toddlers
Toddlers in Caterpillar learn everyday tasks and take their first steps in counting.
3 to 5 years
Preschool
Preschoolers in Sunny, Rainbow and Butterfly follow the full Montessori and EYFS curriculum and get ready for Reception.
Free childcare
Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare
We accept all the government childcare schemes in England. Your family may qualify for one or more of these.
- Working parents
- Up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old, term time, if you and any partner work and meet the earnings rules.
- All 3 and 4 year olds
- 15 hours a week (570 hours a year), whatever your income.
- Some 2 year olds
- 15 hours a week if your family gets certain support, such as Universal Credit, or if your child is looked after or has special educational needs.
- Tax-Free Childcare
- For every £8 you pay into your childcare account, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 per child a year. Use it for hours the funding doesn't cover.
How to claim
- Apply on childcarechoices.gov.uk.
- HMRC sends you an 11-digit code if you qualify.
- Give us the code and we apply the hours to your bill.
- Reconfirm every three months to keep the hours.
If your child's parents live apart, only one of you can hold the code. Self-employed parents and company directors may need to show proof of income.
The government changes the rules from time to time, so we'll help you work out your entitlement on your visit.
Book a visit
Come and see the rooms
Tell us a little about your child and we'll call you to pick a time. We run visits Monday to Friday, and you won't need to bring any paperwork.
- Prefer to talk?
- 020 8952 5691
- Message us on WhatsApp
Thank you
We've got your details and will call you to arrange a time. If it's urgent, ring us on 020 8952 5691.
Questions
Questions parents ask
What ages do you take?
3 months to 5 years. Babies start in the Nest (3 months to 2 years) or Leaves (18 months to 2 years). Toddlers move to Caterpillar (2 to 3), and preschoolers to Sunny, Rainbow or Butterfly.
What are your opening hours?
We open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year except bank holidays and a short break at Christmas.
What are the staff-to-child ratios?
We meet the legal ratios as a minimum: one adult to three children under two, one to four for two-year-olds, and one to eight for children aged three to five. Every child has a named key person.
Do you provide meals?
Yes. Our cook makes breakfast, a morning snack, a hot lunch and an afternoon snack in the nursery kitchen, which holds a food hygiene rating of 5. We cater for allergies and dietary needs.
How much is the registration fee?
We confirm the registration fee and deposit after your visit, so we can talk you through them in person. Call us if you'd like the figures first.
What happens during settling in?
Your child has three short settling-in sessions in their room with their key person. You're welcome to stay nearby. We go at your child's pace.
How will I hear about my child's day?
Our staff post photos, meals, nappy changes and milestones on the Parentzone app as they happen. You can also talk to them at drop-off and pick-up.
Do you support children with special educational needs?
Yes. Our qualified SENCO staff write a personal plan with you and refer your child to specialists when needed. Harrow Borough named our sensory room a Champion.
Where can I park?
There's free parking on Buckingham Road and nearby streets. We don't have our own car park.
What's the nearest station?
Edgware station, on the Northern line, is about ten minutes' walk away. Several buses stop on Station Road.
Do you have another branch?
Yes. Our Islamic Montessori nursery is at 309 Preston Road, Harrow HA3 0QQ. Find out about Preston Road.
Find us
19–25 Buckingham Road, Edgware
- Address
- 19–25 Buckingham Road, Edgware, London HA8 6LY
- By tube
- Edgware (Northern line), ten minutes' walk
- By bus
- Several routes stop on Station Road
- By car
- Free parking on Buckingham Road and nearby streets