“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own desire to learn”
– Maria Montessori
Montessori is an approach to early education that nurtures each child’s curiosity, independence, and love of learning. The environment is carefully prepared with hands-on activities and real-life experiences that encourage children to explore at their own pace. With the guidance of trained teachers, children develop confidence, concentration, and respect for themselves and others.
Dr Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator who dedicated her life to understanding how children learn and grow. She observed that children flourish when given freedom within a structured environment and developed unique teaching methods based on these discoveries. Her philosophy has inspired schools and nurseries around the world for over a century.
A Montessori nursery provides more than childcare. It lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Children are encouraged to be independent, make choices and develop problem-solving skills in a calm and respectful environment. Parents often choose Montessori because it supports not only academic growth but also social, emotional and practical life skills that prepare children for the wider world.
The Montessori philosophy is considered credible due to its foundation in scientific principles, its evidence-backed impact on child development, and its long history of successful implementation.
This is why Montessori is so widely respected and why LadyBird Nurseries are committed to its approach:
Do you love the idea of Montessori but worry about how it fits with the EYFS curriculum approach?
Find out how we blend the Montessori approach with UK educational requirements.
