Montessori nursery

[AlistairSim]

Does anyone send their lo's to a Montessori nursery and if so, is it worth it?

[AllBuggiedOut]

Yes, and yes because it's a 2 minute walk from home rather than a 15 minute trek across the village! And I strongly suspect the DS is having no more or less fun and education than he would at the other pre-school in the village...

[pinkteddy]

Yes my dd goes and has been very happy there and learnt a lot but not sure if its because its a montessori! Although I do think they get a chance to try a wider range of activities. I would be guided by your instinct and look at a few different ones (including ordinary pre-schools).

[ahundredtimes]

I think lots of nurseries are run along Montessori lines now, the big difference happens if you stay in the Montessori system after that.
Though I think they just do lots more of the putting things away in boxes maybe?

[AlistairSim]

Thanks everyone.

From what I've seen, it seems like a great place with a lovely atmosphere and is literally just around the corner!

Was just wondering how different it really is to a 'normal' nursery as it's significanty more expensive.

[CristinaTheAstonishing]

I think it depends on your child's age. If it's a baby, probably not a huge difference between Montessori and classical nursery. (I had DS in one and DD in another type.)

[AlistairSim]

She's 2.3 at the moment, number two due in August, so want to hopefully get something set up by then?

Already worrying about leaving her somewhere!!