Respect for the Child is the major principle underlying the entire Montessori method.
Principle 1
Respect for the Child
For children aged 2 through to 5 years old
Rainbow Montessori School includes two beautiful nurseries, situated in prime locations throughout North West London
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
Auto Eductation
This leads to individuals who are independent, confident and enjoy learning in whatever environment they find themselves in.
Rainbow Montessori School Ethos
To educate the whole person
Term Dates
Autumn 2023
Inset Day Schools Closed
Monday 4th September 2023
All Schools Start
Tuesday 5th September 2023
Half Term
23rd - 27th October 2023
All Schools End
Friday 8th December 2023
Spring 2024
Inset Day Schools Closed
Tuesday 2nd January 2024
All Schools Start
Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Half Term
12th - 16th February 2024
All Schools End
Thursday 28th March 2024
Summer 2024
Inset Day Schools Closed
Monday 15th April 2024
All Schools Start
Tuesday 16th April 2024
Half Term
27th May - 31st May 2024
All Schools End
Friday 19th July 2024
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
