Information For Parents

We invite you to come and visit our school to learn more about the Montessori method, our classrooms, and the unique learning community that exists at Little Acorns Montessori School in Bushey.

Admissions

Each visit provides prospective parents and caregivers with the opportunity to observe children working in the classroom, and ask questions during a discussion with the head of school or manager.

If you decide that Little Acorns is the right fit for your family, we welcome you to submit the registration form. Your child's name will be placed on a waiting list and you will be contacted when a place becomes available.

The last step of the admissions process is to arrange a time for your child to come in and meet their new teacher and friends. This is a great way to get familiar with the new environment.

Click below for the registration form.

Registration Form

Sessions

With options for morning sessions, afternoon sessions and full-days.

Breakfast Club – 8am - 9am.

Morning session: 9am - 12noon.

Afternoon session: 1pm - 4pm.

Full Day: 9am - 4pm.

Afterschool Club: 4pm - 6pm.

Click to view our term dates

Inset Days 2024/2025 Term Dates 2024 / 2025

Ofsted Report

Little Acorns Montessori is Ofsted registered and all areas of delivery (Standards) must be met. Inspection reports outline the findings of the inspection in regard to our School’s environment, staff morale, curriculum planning and implementation, evidence of planning, the outcomes for children’s learning and observations

Click to view our latest Inspection Report

Ofsted Report 2023

Childcare Costs

Our fees are highly competitive, offering parents affordable but excellent learning and childcare. Call us and speak to our management teams to find out more about our fees.

Childcare Vouchers and Tax credits

A childcare voucher is a scheme some employers offer to help working parents save on registered childcare costs. Our school accept all childcare vouchers.

Some families are eligible for some financial assistance through Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit. The amount you receive will depend on your circumstances. For more information please refer to the link below.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tax-free-childcare-10-things-parents-should-know

Sibling Discount*

A 5% sibling discount will be applied to the youngest child’s fees.

Refer a Friend*

At Little Acorns Montessori School, we recognise that parents and friends are our best ambassadors for our unique style of learning and community-minded environment. Refer a friend & get 10% off your child’s fees.

*Terms & Conditions apply, please contact the management team for more information.

Fees Enquiry:

Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF)

NEF is a government scheme which allows Little Acorns to offer free nursery places during school term time. If eligible you will be entitled to access the funded hours from the term following your child’s 3rd birthday

Eligibility Criteria for 2-Year-Old’s (15 Hours)

Please click here to check your eligibility criteria:

Eligibility Criteria for 3 & 4-Year-Old’s (15 Hours)

No additional criteria is required for any 3 or 4-year-old to be eligible to receive the 15 hours NEF.

Eligibility Criteria for 3 & 4-Year-Old’s (30 Hours)

Please visit the Childcare Choices website to see if you are eligible to claim for 30 hours NEF.

Feeder School

We are committed to ensuring your child is as ‘school ready’ as possible, whilst recognising that each child develops as an individual. We maintain good relationships and links with surrounding state and independent schools.

Below are some of the schools we feed into

Independent Schools