Frequently Asked Questiosn - Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori

What ages do you accept at Snowflakes

We welcome children from 3 months to 5 years across all four of our nurseries in the London Borough of Ealing. Children start in our dedicated baby room (Lilac Room) before progressing into two mixed-age rooms (Blue Room and Green Room), where smaller groups allow for individual attention and development is planned around each child.

What is your approach to early years education?

We blend Montessori principles with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework — a deliberate approach refined over more than 20 years, not a compromise between two methods.

Children develop independence and self-directed learning through Montessori materials while meeting EYFS developmental milestones.

Do you offer government-funded childcare hours?

Yes. We accept all government-funded entitlements including 15-hour and 30-hour free childcare for 3- and 4-year-olds, funded places for eligible 2-year-olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

Our team can walk you through which funding applies to your family and help with the application process.

Do you cater for dietary requirements?

A: Every nursery has a dedicated in-house chef who prepares fresh, nutritious meals on site daily. We fully cater for halal, vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-specific dietary requirements. All meals, snacks, and drinks are included in fees at no additional cost.

What are your opening hours and session options?

A: We are open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of the year. We offer full-day and half-day sessions with flexible booking options to suit different family schedules, including the option to increase or adjust days as your needs change.

How does the settling-in process work?

Every child is different settling-in sessions start before their start date, guided by the key person who will be their consistent point of contact throughout their time with us.

Sessions are child-led some children settle in a single visit, others benefit from a more gradual introduction over several days. There is no pressure or fixed timeline.

What outdoor space do you have?

A: Each of our four nurseries has its own secure outdoor area designed as an extension of the classroom. Children access the outdoors daily, exploring nature, developing physical skills, and engaging with purposeful activities.

The outdoor environments vary by location — from canal-side nature access to gardens opening onto village green space.

What qualifications do your staff hold?

Our staff qualifcations are well beyond the government minimum, 90% of our educators hold Level 3 early years qualifications or above.

Every member of staff is paediatric first aid certified, holds an enhanced DBS check, and completes ongoing safeguarding training.

We also have a dedicated SENCO across the nursery group for children who need additional support.

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