Business Details
Your Trusted Montessori Nursery in London
The Robin Montessori was founded by Elisa Fernndez Romero and Agnese Mugnai, two educators deeply committed to the Montessori philosophy. With over a decade of combined experience in early years education, we have created a nurturing environment where children aged 2-5 thrive through self-directed learning and structured exploration. Our approach integrates the Montessori method with the Early Years Foundation Stage, fostering independence, creativity, and academic readiness.Located in a historic building in Parson Green, London, we offer spacious indoor and outdoor facilities designed to stimulate curiosity and social development. Our vertical grouping model encourages peer mentoring, while our curriculum covers practical life skills, sensorial development, literacy, mathematics, and cultural awareness. We prioritise individual growth, ensuring each child builds confidence and resilience for their future educational journey.
Services
Montessori Method
Practical Life
Sensorial Development
Literacy Education
Mathematics
Cultural Activities
Spanish Language
Yoga
Mindfulness
Art
Highlights and features
- We implement vertical grouping to enhance social interactions and emotional well-being.
- Our team includes Montessori Directresses with over 10 years of combined early education experience.
- We integrate the Montessori method with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
- Our curriculum includes bilingual Spanish introduction and mindfulness practices.
- We provide dedicated outdoor spaces for nature-based learning and physical development.
Services
Montessori Method
Our Montessori approach fosters self-directed learning through prepared environments that encourage freedom of movement and exploration. Children engage with tactile materials to develop concentration, coordination, and problem-solving skills. This method cultivates independence while aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework for holistic development.
Practical Life
Practical Life activities teach essential motor control and independence through tasks like pouring, cutting, and dressing. These exercises refine hand-eye coordination while preparing children for daily living challenges. Materials progress from simple to complex, supporting gradual mastery of fine motor skills and self-sufficiency.
Sensorial Development
Sensorial materials systematically refine children's senses through graded, sequenced activities. From basic shape recognition to complex dimensional discrimination, these tools develop cognitive organisation and environmental awareness. Activities enhance sensory perception while laying foundations for mathematical and scientific thinking.
Literacy Education
Our literacy programme uses phonetic sandpaper letters and progressive writing tools to build reading fluency. Children transition from sound recognition to word construction through tactile materials. The curriculum develops vocabulary, communication skills, and writing precision while maintaining Montessori's hands-on learning philosophy.
Cultural Activities
Cultural education explores geography, science, and global traditions through interactive globes, maps, and multicultural resources. Children engage with music, art, and stories from diverse cultures, fostering global citizenship. This area integrates botany and zoology studies to develop environmental stewardship and scientific curiosity.
People
Elisa Fernndez Romero
Co-Founder & Montessori Directress
A former Nursery Deputy with over a decade of early education experience, Elisa combines Montessori principles with practical teaching expertise. Her passion for child-led learning drives the nursery's educational philosophy, focusing on fostering independence and lifelong curiosity through structured exploration.
Agnese Mugnai
Co-Founder & Montessori Directress
A qualified Montessori educator with leadership experience, Agnese specialises in artistic expression and cultural development. Her background in pedagogical psychology informs the nursery's approach to creative arts and emotional growth, ensuring each child's unique potential is nurtured through tailored learning experiences.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We accept children aged 2 to 5 years old, providing age-appropriate Montessori environments that support developmental milestones and transition to formal schooling.
How do you incorporate the Montessori method?
Our prepared environment features self-directed activities, mixed-age grouping, and tactile learning materials. Children progress at their own pace through structured exploration, guided by certified Montessori Directresses following Maria Montessori's educational philosophy.
What outdoor facilities do you offer?
Our Parson Green location provides dedicated outdoor spaces for nature-based learning, physical development, and unstructured play. These areas complement indoor activities with opportunities for gardening, movement exercises, and environmental exploration.
Do you teach languages other than English?
Yes, we introduce Spanish through age-appropriate activities, songs, and cultural resources. This early language exposure supports cognitive development and prepares children for multilingual environments.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
Our lead educators are certified Montessori Directresses with Early Years specialisation. All staff maintain current early childhood education credentials and participate in ongoing professional development aligned with Montessori principles.
Reviews (3)
A. Google User
Jan 13, 2021
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Excellent nursery with a lovely project to allow children grow and gain self-confidence day-by-day. Our child just loves this place. Elisa and Agnese are great professionals! I would definitely recommend it to all parents.
A. Google User
Jul 20, 2020
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Our son is settling in well here with the support of his wonderful teachers. We get lovely photo and video updates of his progress and what he's learning. We have noticed a difference in him, he has grown in confidence and independence, his vocab has also grown and he has made lovely new friends, as have we. We are very happy to recommend the Robin.
A. Google User
Jan 13, 2020
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I did a Spanish trial lesson at The Robin Montessori and was very impressed- Elisa and Agnese are both very welcoming and offer a very nurturing and caring environment for the children. Everything is at the children's level which is typical of being a Montessori. My 2.5 daughter Mia came as well and she loved playing with the sand and the utensils! If we lived closer I would definitely sign Mia up!
