Toadhall Nursery and Creche uses the Montessori approach to develop and educate.

This education approach was developed by Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori.(pictured)

The Montessori approach is distinguished by its encouragement for independence and freedom. It recognises and respects children’s natural psychological development as well as advancements in modern technology.

The Montessori approach recognises two main basic element of learning;

• Children engage in psychological self-costruction by means of interaction with the environment.

• Children, especially those under six years old, have an innate path of psychological development.

Through her study Maria Montessori found that children who were able to choose and act freely within an environment according to her model would act spontaneously for optimal development.

In-line with the Montessori approach, Toadhall Nursery and Creche provides a prepared environment of opportunity that will allow children to safely explore the environment and learn naturally. The rooms are child sized and activities are set up ready for success.Toadhall nursery and creche allows freedom of movement and encourages choice in a prepared safe environment.

“The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.” – Maria Montessori