Respect for the Child is the major principle underlying the entire Montessori method.
Principle 1
Respect for the Child
Our Nurseries Offer A True Montessori Education
For children aged 2 through to 5 years old
Rainbow Montessori School
Our Ethos
To educate the whole person
Rainbow Montessori School includes two beautiful nurseries, situated in prime locations throughout North West London
We are open for three terms a year Autumn (September – December), Spring (January-March) and Summer (April-July).
Our very first nursery was established by Rainbow’s founder, Linda Madden, in our West Hampstead premises in 1982 and then Queen’s Park in 2009.
The independence and self-discipline instilled by the Montessori system of education has enabled Rainbow students to continue onto many of the most prestigious schools in the country – and beyond!!
The Montessori Principles
Principle 2
The Absorbent Mind
We recognize the immense capacity of children to absorb information when given the freedom and independence to learn at their own pace.
Principle 3
Sensitive Periods
Focusing on the individual child and allowing them to develop at their own pace translates into confidence
Principle 4
The Prepared Environment
Each nursery adheres to the traditional layout of the Montessori classroom allowing children a wonderful learning environment and to choose freely from the learning materials as they wish.
Principle 5
Our children are our curriculum
They guide us in how we support them to grow and blossom into the best versions of themselves.
Term Dates
Autumn 2024
Inset Day Schools Closed
Monday 2nd September 2024
All Schools Start
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Half Term
21st - 25th October 2024
All Schools End
Friday 6th December 2024
Spring 2025
Inset Day Schools Closed
Monday 6th January 2025
All Schools Start
Tuesday 7th January 2025
Half Term
17th - 21st February 2025
All Schools End
Friday 4th April 2025
Summer 2025
Inset Day Schools Closed
Tuesday 22nd April 2025
All Schools Start
Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Half Term
26th May - 30th May 2025
All Schools End
Friday 18th July 2025
Testimonials From Parents And Pupils
Not only has Rainbow Montessori changed my daughter Millie’s life, it’s changed our family life. Millie has always been a very out going child but she always second guessed herself…
We’re very happy with how our two-year-old son has got on so far at Rainbow. When choosing which nursery to send him to, the deciding factor was how engaged and…
Both my children have attended this Nursery and my son is still attending. Just watching his smile when he’s there is just priceless. They’ve both grown incredibly under the current…
My son started in January and settled very quickly thanks to the amazing teachers. Rainbow Montessori West Hampstead offers a caring and nurturing environment. My son is having a wonderful…
Find Us
West Hampstead
St. James Hall, Sherriff Road, London, NW6 2AP
Find Us
Queen’s Park
London Inter Faith Centre, 125 Salusbury Rd, London NW6 6RG
