Montessori nursery in Plymouth

Frogmore Montessori

Frogmore Avenue, Plymouth, PL6 5RT.

Telephone: 01752 769704

First Ofsted inspection pending

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.  

We offer a blended Montessori approach alongside the EYFS.
Children learn through purposeful, hands-on experiences in a calm, enabling environment. Our trained practitioners carefully observe, guide and extend learning so each child can progress at their own pace independently or in small groups building problem solving, creativity and practical life skills.

Outdoor learning is part of daily life at Frogmore, with spaces for growing fruits and vegetables and plenty of opportunities to explore nature and the seasons.

Inclusive and welcoming. We proudly welcome children and staff from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. We support English as an Additional Language (EAL) through BLAST phonics and language games, offer a dedicated sensory room, and have SEN-experienced practitioners. Children over two also enjoy weekly Spanish sessions.

A broad, well-rounded curriculum.

Our day blends EYFS areas of learning with Montessori principles covering life skills, sensorial exploration, early language and mathematics, science and cultural studies nurturing every child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

Independence at the heart.

Guided by the Montessori idea of “help me to help myself,” children choose from carefully prepared activities and enjoy uninterrupted work time that supports deep focus, confidence and self-discipline.

The prepared environment.

Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed with accessible, hands-on materials that invite discovery and support independent exploration in an orderly, calm space.

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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)

Spacious baby rooms with natural, accessible resources encourage early independence.

Soft play, low-level climbing and a ball pit support physical development. Cosy sleeping pods allow babies to follow natural sleep wake rhythms in line with our Montessori-inspired approach.

The Retreat also doubles as a sensory room, offering a soothing, low-stimulus environment.

The Studio (3-5 years) →

Young child at a nursery uses a wooden counting box to explore numbers and sorting.

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) →

Young children at a nursery practise counting with number cards and counters on a mat, guided by a teacher.

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)

Children access the full range of Montessori-inspired activities sensorial, cultural, mathematics and language alongside rich EYFS provision. During daily Montessori sessions, your child will enjoy an uninterrupted work period to choose, repeat and master activities in the prepared environment.

A dedicated Peace Corner supports wellbeing, with opportunities for simple yoga, mindful breathing and quiet reflection. There’s also a mark-making station and loose-parts play to spark creativity and early writing skills.

Nursery manager

Our nursery manager is Maria Treleaven.

She is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and is an Early Years Advanced Practitioner.

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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.
Smiling educators sharing a moment with a young child in a classroom decorated with playdough activity ideas.
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Parking

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

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