Founded in 1982 by Linda Madden, Rainbow Montessori began as a small nursery in West Hampstead with a clear mission: to provide a nurturing, respectful, and child-led learning environment inspired by the Montessori philosophy. Today, Linda’s vision continues to guide us. Though the school has grown, her spirit remains at the heart of everything we do.

We now proudly operate from two beautiful North West London locations—West Hampstead and Queen’s Park (opened in 2009). Across both sites, we maintain the same values that Linda instilled over 40 years ago: love of learning, respect for the child, and an environment that encourages independence, curiosity, and joy.

Our approach continues to evolve—learning from the past and growing with the future—but the core of Rainbow remains the same. Our classrooms are thoughtfully prepared as an extension of the teacher, nurturing your child’s natural development in a calm, creative space.

We follow the child, supporting their unique pace and personality with warmth and understanding. Our experienced team works in partnership with families to ensure each child feels seen, heard, and celebrated.