Montessori nursery in Plymouth

Frogmore Montessori

Frogmore Avenue, Plymouth, PL6 5RT.

Telephone: 01752 769704

Latest Ofsted rating: Outstanding – January 2019

Hours: 7.15am – 6pm (Monday – Friday)

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At Frogmore Montessori Day Nursery in Plymouth, accredited by Collaborative Montessori, children lead their own learning journey. 

Following the Montessori approach, we focus on child-led, hands-on learning that nurtures problem-solving, creativity, and practical skills. Children choose activities and progress at their own pace, supported by our trained practitioners in a calm, enabling environment. 

We value outdoor learning, with a large lawn, “The Wild Walk” forest area, and spaces for growing fruits and vegetables. Frogmore Montessori is an inclusive setting, welcoming staff and children from diverse cultures. 

We support English as an Additional Language (EAL) through BLAST phonics and language games, provide a sensory room, and have SEN specialists. Weekly Spanish lessons are also offered for children over two.  

Our Montessori curriculum is broad and comprehensive, covering life skills, sensory activities, language, mathematics, science, and cultural studies.

Children receive a well-rounded education that nurtures their academic, social, emotional, and physical development. 

Fostering independence is also fundamental; Montessori’s principle of “Teach me to teach myself” guides our child-directed learning approach, allowing children to move freely, select activities, and work independently or in groups.  

Our skilled practitioners observe and guide each child based on their unique interests and needs, fostering curiosity and a strong sense of community. 

The ‘prepared environment’ – our learning space – is crucial, and is designed to be inviting, engaging, and supportive of independent exploration. Filled with hands-on materials, our classrooms encourage discovery in a calm, organised space that promotes order, discipline, self-confidence, and focus. 

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Rooms

The Nest and The Retreat (0 – 2 years) →

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The Nest and The Retreat (0 – 2 years)

The Nest and The Retreat are spacious baby rooms designed with natural resources at accessible heights to encourage independence. They feature soft play, climbing equipment, and a ball pit for physical development.

Both rooms provide age-appropriate independence with sleeping pods that allow babies to sleep and wake naturally, supporting the Montessori approach.

The Retreat also doubles as a sensory room, offering a calming environment with sensory lights and blackout blinds.

The Studio (3-5 years) →

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The Studio (3-5 years)

The Studio is a mixed-age room that supports older two- to three-year-olds and younger three- to four-year-olds.

This room features our full Activities of Everyday Living (AEL) curriculum, with activities of varying difficulty, including caring for self, caring for the environment, grace and courtesy, and control of movement.

In this room, we focus on your child developing ‘the cycle of activity’. This is the process of independently choosing an activity, taking it to a table, completing the activity, tidying it up, and returning the activity to its original place. The Studio also features many craft and sensory activities.

The Atelier (2 – 3 years) →

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The Atelier (2 – 3 years)

The Atelier is a warm, homely room stocked full of natural resources, all of which are at your child’s height to promote independence.

In this room, we begin to see the introduction of many of the Montessori activities such as the Broad Stair and the Long Rods. The room also begins to introduce the Activities of Everyday Living (AEL) activities.

These activities, also known as Practical Life, prepare your child to be independent and confident in our nursery and general life. These activities include caring for self, caring for the environment, grace and courtesy, and control of movement.

The Academy (3-5 years) →

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The Academy (3-5 years)

The Academy features our full Montessori curriculum, including sensorial, cultural, mathematics, and language activities.

Your child will take part in two Montessori work cycles throughout the day. The work cycle is an uninterrupted period of time when your child will be able to explore the prepared environment, choosing and engaging with activities independently.

The Academy also has a Peace Corner where your child can practice yoga, explore their feelings, and take part in quiet reflection and meditation. There is also a mark-making station and loose parts play.

Nursery managers

Our nursery manager is Rebecca Twaites, who has worked at Frogmore Montessori for 16 years.  

She is the senior manager, safeguarding lead and was previously the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo) for many years.  

Rebecca is a qualified Early Years teacher and qualified Montessori teacher. 

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Our gallery

Toy kitchen set with pots, a stove, and a small sink, designed for children's playtime.
Montessori day nursery classroom with organised shelves, a play kitchen, and children’s artwork on the walls.
Young children at a Montessori nursery sit on the floor, drawing with crayons in a relaxed play area.
Two toddlers balancing on one leg while holding hands during a fun activity in a nursery classroom.
A display of 'The Colour Monster' book with emotion-themed wooden tokens, showing different emotions like happiness, sadness, and anger.
Bright and organised classroom with shelves, a central table, and learning materials neatly stored in cubbies.
Two young children smiling and enjoying a snack together at a table in a classroom setting.
Teacher sitting with two young children on the floor, engaging in a drawing activity in a classroom.
Young girl in colourful boots reading a picture book outside a wooden playhouse at a Montessori nursery.
Teacher reading a book with three young children in a cosy wooden classroom at a Montessori nursery.
Teacher and three young children sitting on tree stumps outdoors, engaging in nature play with sticks.
Young children balancing on a wooden beam outdoors, guided by their teacher in a forest setting.
Wooded outdoor play area with balancing beams, a playhouse, and large trees surrounding the space.
Cosy classroom area with a colourful wooden climbing arch, wicker chairs, and a low bookshelf for young children.
Teacher at Frogmore Montessori engaging with a young girl holding a cloth, both smiling in a warm interaction.
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Parking

Onsite parking is available for four cars, with additional free street parking nearby. 

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