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   Michelle O 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When I was choosing a nursery, I visited four local settings. I chose Unity because it was the only nursery that genuinely followed the Montessori philosophy rather than simply using the Montessori name. Unlike other nurseries, Unity allowed me to spend meaningful time in the classroom with my son while the children were there, rather than rushing me through a quick tour or showing me around when the nursery was empty. This gave me a genuine insight into how the mixed age environment worked, how the children learned alongside one another and seeing the interactions between the staff and children was incredibly reassuring.  It was clear that the staff understood each child's individual personality, interests, and needs. They genuinely cared about the children and wanted to be there, rather than simply doing a job.  Most importantly, I saw children who were confident, happy, and thriving in a real home-from-home environment rather than simply a childcare setting. I have sent both of my children to Unity. The settling-in process was excellent. I was able to spend time in the classroom initially before gradually stepping away, while remaining nearby upstairs if needed. The nursery supported not only both of my children through the transition but also me as a parent! Unity understands how to settle children in the best way without unnecessarily prolonging any anxiety. While this can sometimes feel harder for parents than for the children themselves, the reassurance and guidance from the staff made all the difference. They were flexible, supportive, and understood that, more often than not, it is the parent who needs the most reassurance! When our eldest son started school, he made the transition with confidence. He understood what to expect, and Unity had prepared him exceptionally well, helping him develop the independence, resilience, and confidence he needed for this important next step. Our youngest is due to leave for school this month, and I am genuinely emotional that, after six wonderful years with Unity as part of our family life, our journey is coming to an end. We are incredibly sad to be saying goodbye, but also immensely grateful and proud of everything the nursery has helped our children achieve. Unity provides a genuinely unique experience for children. The children lean about different cultures and events celebrated throughout the year. Children are also free to explore both indoors and outdoors throughout the year, following their own interests and curiosity. During the summer months, the children spend lots of time outside enjoying water and sand play, painting, planting and watering flowers, eating lunch outdoors, reading in the garden, and taking part in thoughtfully planned activities that the teachers refresh and rotate daily. The children enjoy trips to the theatre, local farms, train spotting and a weekly Forest School during the summer months, giving them valuable opportunities to explore the wider world and develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. The children's progress and development are clear to see, and the care, dedication, and passion of the staff shine through in everything they do. I have recommended Unity to many friends and parents at my children's school, and I would continue to do so without hesitation. The staff have been at the nursery for years and their experience and dedication means you know your child is in safe hands with adults who truly care about their wellbeing and development. The children themselves are kind, thoughtful, and respectful, and whenever Unity children meet at parties, parents often joke that you can always spot the "Unity children" because of how caring and independent they are. I truly believe that giving children the best possible start in life helps shape the adults they become, and both of my children are kind, caring, and independent. I genuinely believe Unity has played an important role in that. It is no surprise that Unity has been recognised as an Outstanding nursery by Ofsted. Thank you to Alex and the Unity team!
  
 
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   Mo Amirkhani 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After nearly three wonderful years with Unity Montessori Nursery, I wanted to share our experience in the hope that it helps other parents who are currently where we once were: trying to choose the right place for their child. What we found at Unity was far more than a nursery. It was a calm, safe and thoughtful environment where children are genuinely seen as individuals and supported with real care, attention, patience and respect. From our very first visit, what stood out was the quality of the interaction between the teachers and the children. It never felt like people managing a room full of children. It felt like people who genuinely care about childhood and understand how important these early years are. Over the years, we watched our child grow enormously in confidence, communication, independence, curiosity and social skills. Unity creates an environment where children are encouraged to become more independent at their own pace, while also learning kindness, responsibility, respect for others and the value of clear boundaries. Another thing that became increasingly obvious to us over time was how much thought, effort and care goes into creating meaningful experiences for the children. There is always something interesting happening — creative activities, crafts, sensory play, themed learning and new experiences that gently encourage children to explore the world around them. We particularly appreciated the Forest School programme, where the children regularly spend time outdoors in nature, building confidence, learning responsibility and cooperation, and developing a connection with the natural world that is becoming increasingly rare for children growing up in a city. You can genuinely feel that resources, time and energy are invested in giving children a rich and varied childhood experience, rather than simply providing childcare. What probably impressed us most throughout these years was the attentiveness of the staff. There were several occasions when very small details or changes in our child were noticed and thoughtfully mentioned to us. That level of observation only happens when people truly know and care about the children as individuals. A huge thank you to Alex for creating and protecting such a special environment, and to Sung, Hannah, Alena, Rumni and all the wonderful teachers who helped shape such an important part of our child’s early years. The warmth, consistency and dedication of the whole team have meant more to our family than we can properly express. We would recommend Unity wholeheartedly and without hesitation to any parent looking for a nursery where children are not simply looked after, but genuinely known, encouraged and nurtured.
  
 
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   Berçem Tinç 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I visited more than 6 places and Unity was the only one that feels to me yes, it should be like this. Approaches of the teachers, their knowledge on the childhood education, and the comfort they give the parents are the top reasons why I choose Unity. Beside this,the place is really clean,child-friendly as you know security is first for the families as we are leaving our precious ones.. It was really impressive as the team knows the structure very well and very welcoming and warm for all kind of questions.The materials you are using, as they are not tools. The team also knows the history and benefit behind these materials and how can they contribute to children. The transparency, the knowledge and experience and the approach to children. You are almost covering all the cultures and between this granularity your approach was unique and like your brand unity:) Even if we are coming from different cultures and as an immigrant I just felt the inclusion and diversity. After my girl joined Unity her motor and soft skills developed very well. Her language is improving and she feels safe and loved which is the most important one. Settling was impressive.I just followed my inner feelings and teacher guidance then the result just came.. the other reason was my girl feels being loved and important in this place.She knows she is in safe hands. The way you comforted me and allowed me to be part of the settling in process was really important for me, as secure attachment between family and child is critical for me.
  
 
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   Swaty Gupta 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We originally started our search when our son was about a year old and visited 3-4 nurseries then. Later, when he was about two, we started looking at more nurseries as we were not happy with what we had previously. We had almost signed up for another outstanding rated nursery in the area but backed out because we felt that it was well run but a bit mechanical in a way. We felt that there were too many children and teachers don’t have the time to build an emotional connect with them. We chose Unity for a few reasons: firstly we had looked at Ofsted ratings for nurseries in the area. Second, the Google reviews were absolutely genuine and great, which compelled us to at least come and visit. Third, we liked the Montessori ethos and the website material. But it was our first visit that blew us away. We loved the atmosphere that it was so calm, only a few children in the fairly open space. Children looked to be confident, doing things independently. There were no signs of distress. The thing that convinced us was Alex’s knowledge of child psychology I.e. supporting children from their perspective not just meeting their care needs. She is knowledgeable enough to not only understand where we come from, but support us in our parenting approach. Keeping the child’s true interest in mind was something we were looking for. The most important thing is the ratio of teachers to children. We have not been to any other nursery that has this kind of ratio above 2 years old. My son settled immediately when he started as Alex was so thoughtful to arrange a session to get familiar with the setting. The way she approached my son, without saying anything but just playing alongside him, I knew she would be able to get any child to settle quickly. It’s been a few months and we’ve been so happy! I feel a sense of relief knowing my son is in a place he’s cared for.
  
 
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   Shaheen Fani 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The initial conversation was lovely, very warm and inviting. Our first visit - the peacefulness of the setting and calmness of the children created a beautiful atmosphere- I could see our daughter fitting in well. Loved all the activities and how they connected to the real world. The quality is beyond what we have seen at other nurseries in the past as our old children had been to nursery, it was very much colouring and toys. At Unity there are many more real world learning via play. Exploring differ cultures, food, seasons, a place to eat, a place to read, the structure is there for children to explore at their own pace and at ease. It’s one large open calm setting, all the children can play/learn/engage together which is unique. Also love that children take their shoes off - great for their little feet and makes it home from home. Very convenient that children can leave outdoor clothes and wellies. Great that there are facilities for packed lunches to be warmed up so children can enjoy warm food. We also say what an amazing place it is for children to blossom. The caring nature of all the adults there, you can really tell they care, they want the best for the children and it really shines through. All cultures are celebrated, and children are taught in-depth and properly. The things our daughter comes out with when she comes home it’s brilliant. She is picking up so much and it’s because of the influence of the adults. We have never experienced anything like this with our older children, which makes me sad that they did not have the same experience. If I had know about Unity before they would all have come! Alex you communicate everything so clearly it’s lovely and you really put us at ease. Our daughter is the youngest child we have put into nursery she was 2yrs 3months. Usually we put children into nursery from 3 and they stay home with us whilst we juggle work. I really felt as ease at Unity, you responded so well to her needs. And hygiene is a real big focus for us. It’s so clean at  Unity and doesn’t smell! You really treat the children with so much care and attention as if they were your own child. This is a rarity and something I have never experienced before. We know she is in a safe warm and loving place. You are like family, and have treated us as such. I don’t think this love and uniqueness could be found anywhere else. Unity and what you have created is a unicorn! I feel that the universe looked after us when we found you. Also the week in pictures! The best weekly newsletter! Absolutely highlight of our week. We felt the settling in process was appropriate as initially we could wait upstairs to see if she settled. I think you have to go through it, the longer you stay then it probably becomes harder for the child. From our parents meetings we really can tell the ethos is to go with the child’s interests and at thier pace which is great and nothing in forced. We think our daughter would say it’s her family away from home. A place that has taught her so much, how to be further independent, be responsible for her things and conscientious of her surroundings. She said I love Unity, Alex, Hannah, Sung, Rumni and all my friends!
  
 
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   Gibson Fahnestock 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have had our son Gibson at Unity for over a year and can wholeheartedly recommend it. The most important thing for us in a nursery is the quality of education and its impact on the child. What we really appreciate about Unity is how seriously they take Gibson's education, and how big an impact it has had on him. The staff all really care, and Gibson really likes his teachers and fellow students. The nursery atmosphere feels very focused, we hadn't appreciated the phrase "play is the work of the child" until we saw how Unity operated. The children seem focused, challenged, and happy without being chaotic. It was as if they were under a spell, something we rarely manage to achieve at home. The parent meetings were outstanding — perhaps the best we have ever attended. Sung provided so much information and was so serious about Gibson's development, while also providing a written version to read afterwards. The weekly "our week in pictures" and My Montessori Child updates give a real window into what the children are doing and how we can support their learning at home. We also appreciated Unity's focus on international languages and encouraging bilingual development at home, the ability to bring our own lunch, the no-sweet-snacks policy, and the thoughtful approach to naps and potty training — gently encouraging independence while letting children make their own choices. Many nurseries feel like an okay place to leave your child. Unity takes the education part much more seriously. Gibson is doing very well, and everyone he meets is very impressed with his development and abilities — people often say "he doesn't seem like a 3 year old" after speaking with him. We are so happy with Unity that our younger daughter Mae will be starting there in October. Gibson's own verdict: "It's good, I like it."
  
 
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   Lin Tang 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you’re looking for a nursery that offers an authentic Montessori approach, Unity is the answer. I am passionate about Montessori way of learning. When we were visiting different nurseries for our boys, we noticed that many had “Montessori” in their name, but in reality it was only a small part of their activities. Very few truly and consistently follow the Montessori ethos in everything they do. Unity is one of those rare places. I’ve read the reviews left by other parents and completely agree with what they’ve shared. In addition to that, there are two things in particular that I feel Unity does especially well, even beyond what you would normally expect from a Montessori nursery. The first is their creative craft work. The activities are carefully thought through and prepared by Alex and her team, and they introduce children to nature, culture, aesthetics, techniques and a wide range of sustainable materials in a very natural way. Through simple but purposeful activities like cutting, drawing, sewing, threading, pasting and so on, the children develop fine motor skills, explore different textures, and use their imagination, all while genuinely enjoying what they’re doing. Our boys were always proud to bring their creations home. Pieces like candle holders, Christmas decorations, and self-portraits were so lovely that we still bring them out and display them during festive seasons. The second is the outdoor environment. Unity places real value on outdoor play and treats it as an extension of learning rather than just a break from the classroom. The outdoor space is thoughtfully planned and changes with the seasons, which keeps it interesting and engaging for the children. In spring, there are garden areas for planting, home for caterpillars, and picnic spots for meals and snacks. Summer brings water play with a “pool” or “beach” setup. In autumn, children collect fallen leaves using trays and brooms, and in winter they might enjoy a small campfire gathering or build snowmen. When the weather allows, the children also walk to the nearby park, where they continue exploring and discovering the natural world. This balance of indoor activities and outdoor experiences is something we really valued at Unity. Alex and her team are exceptional. Their dedication, warmth, and expertise have meant so much to our family, and I truly cannot thank them enough for the care and guidance they gave our boys. As parents, we were incredibly proud when Unity was awarded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted last year, an achievement that is absolutely well-deserved.
  
 
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   Sam Sanghvi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our daughter loved her time at Unity. The staff are caring, warm, compassionate and trustworthy. We felt she was safe and happy. Our daughter struggled to settle in at two different child care settings prior to starting at Unity, but within a few weeks she was happy and settled. She flourished in confidence as a result of the nuturing environment provided by the staff at Unity. She managed to do extremely well in private school assessments and moved onto Haberdashers Girls School. We highly recommend Unity to anyone considering a nursery.
  
 
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   hunisha patel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Unity is an exceptional nursery. I visited many nurseries in and around North London while searching for the right place for my son, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have found Unity. It is a true Montessori setting where every child is treated with kindness, respect, and genuine care. The team truly listen to the children and meet them exactly where they are. My son started as a shy and quite timid child, yet Unity embraced him for who he was and helped him grow into himself. Through their nurturing, patient approach, they fostered real confidence in him. It is genuinely a child-led environment where children are encouraged to flourish and become the best versions of themselves, all within a calm and supportive space. It is clear that Alex is deeply passionate about giving the children the best possible start to their education. Every Christmas she gifts the children something handmade by her mum, which says so much about the love and thought that goes into the nursery. Over the years they’ve taken the children to the local theatre, set out paddling pools in the summer so the little ones can splash and enjoy the sunshine, and in winter they’ve roasted sweetcorn around an outdoor fire while sipping hot chocolate. That’s on top of the rich indoor activities on offer – baking bread and cakes, learning Spanish, making and playing with salt dough, moulding with clay, knitting, and so much more. My son left Unity last summer and is now thriving in Reception. He had already covered much of what was taught in the first term at school thanks to the strong foundation he received at Unity (it certainly wasn’t coming from us at home!). More importantly, he loves learning. He’s curious, confident in asking questions, and happy to express his ideas – all a reflection of the way children explore and learn at Unity. I was genuinely sad when he left because it had been the most perfect first educational setting. I always felt he was safe, happy, and understood there. When I expressed how emotional I felt about the transition, Alex reassured me that he was ready for his next step. That meant so much and showed how the team care for us as parents as much as they care for the children. I cannot speak highly enough of Unity, and I’m so proud that both my son and now my daughter attend. Choosing Unity has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my children.
  
 
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   Dhiraj Shah 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have sent both our children to Unity now; our youngest has just left. We looked at a number of nurseries in the area but Unity was the best one for us. From the first time we met Alex, we knew this was the best place for originally our son and we did not hesitate to send our daughter afterwards. One of the big differences we found between Unity and the other Montessoris/nurseries is that as Alex owns Unity and runs it, you can see her passion for the development of the children come through. Her warmth and caring attitude to the children was reassuring for my wife and I. Alex and her team  have an excellent knowledge of how to develop the children's skills for learning, including the vertical learning aspect, from which both our children have benefited greatly. The main hall has a variety of "stations" for the children to learn and explore, keeping the children challenged every day. Alex and her staff are always responsive to our many questions. The settling-in period is well considered and benefits the children in the long term. Via the Montessori My Child platform, we are regularly informed about what skills our children has developed that week, what goals they have achieved and what we can do at home with them to reinforce what they have learnt at Unity. Both our children left Unity ready to start Reception. The focus from Unity on learning how to learn is evident. We would recommend Unity to anyone that is looking to send their child to a kind, caring, safe and nurturing environment where their child will flourish.

(Click each name to read review on Google)

Lin Tang:

If you’re looking for a nursery that offers an authentic Montessori approach, Unity is the answer.

I am passionate about Montessori way of learning. When we were visiting different nurseries for our boys, we noticed that many had “Montessori” in their name, but in reality it was only a small part of their activities. Very few truly and consistently follow the Montessori ethos in everything they do. Unity is one of those rare places.

I’ve read the reviews left by other parents and completely agree with what they’ve shared. In addition to that, there are two things in particular that I feel Unity does especially well, even beyond what you would normally expect from a Montessori nursery.

The first is their creative craft work. The activities are carefully thought through and prepared by Alex and her team, and they introduce children to nature, culture, aesthetics, techniques and a wide range of sustainable materials in a very natural way. Through simple but purposeful activities like cutting, drawing, sewing, threading, pasting and so on, the children develop fine motor skills, explore different textures, and use their imagination, all while genuinely enjoying what they’re doing. Our boys were always proud to bring their creations home. Pieces like candle holders, Christmas decorations, and self-portraits were so lovely that we still bring them out and display them during festive seasons.

The second is the outdoor environment. Unity places real value on outdoor play and treats it as an extension of learning rather than just a break from the classroom. The outdoor space is thoughtfully planned and changes with the seasons, which keeps it interesting and engaging for the children. In spring, there are garden areas for planting, home for caterpillars, and picnic spots for meals and snacks. Summer brings water play with a “pool” or “beach” setup. In autumn, children collect fallen leaves using trays and brooms, and in winter they might enjoy a small campfire gathering or build snowmen. When the weather allows, the children also walk to the nearby park, where they continue exploring and discovering the natural world.

This balance of indoor activities and outdoor experiences is something we really valued at Unity.

Alex and her team are exceptional. Their dedication, warmth, and expertise have meant so much to our family, and I truly cannot thank them enough for the care and guidance they gave our boys. As parents, we were incredibly proud when Unity was awarded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted last year, an achievement that is absolutely well-deserved.

Sam Sanghvi:

Our daughter loved her time at Unity. The staff are caring, warm, compassionate and trustworthy. We felt she was safe and happy. Our daughter struggled to settle in at two different child care settings prior to starting at Unity, but within a few weeks she was happy and settled. She flourished in confidence as a result of the nuturing environment provided by the staff at Unity. She managed to do extremely well in private school assessments and moved onto Haberdashers Girls School. We highly recommend Unity to anyone considering a nursery.

Hunisha Patel:

Unity is an exceptional nursery. I visited many nurseries in and around North London while searching for the right place for my son, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have found Unity. It is a true Montessori setting where every child is treated with kindness, respect, and genuine care. The team truly listen to the children and meet them exactly where they are.

My son started as a shy and quite timid child, yet Unity embraced him for who he was and helped him grow into himself. Through their nurturing, patient approach, they fostered real confidence in him. It is genuinely a child-led environment where children are encouraged to flourish and become the best versions of themselves, all within a calm and supportive space.

It is clear that Alex is deeply passionate about giving the children the best possible start to their education. Every Christmas she gifts the children something handmade by her mum, which says so much about the love and thought that goes into the nursery. Over the years they’ve taken the children to the local theatre, set out paddling pools in the summer so the little ones can splash and enjoy the sunshine, and in winter they’ve roasted sweetcorn around an outdoor fire while sipping hot chocolate. That’s on top of the rich indoor activities on offer – baking bread and cakes, learning Spanish, making and playing with salt dough, moulding with clay, knitting, and so much more.

My son left Unity last summer and is now thriving in Reception. He had already covered much of what was taught in the first term at school thanks to the strong foundation he received at Unity (it certainly wasn’t coming from us at home!). More importantly, he loves learning. He’s curious, confident in asking questions, and happy to express his ideas – all a reflection of the way children explore and learn at Unity.

I was genuinely sad when he left because it had been the most perfect first educational setting. I always felt he was safe, happy, and understood there. When I expressed how emotional I felt about the transition, Alex reassured me that he was ready for his next step. That meant so much and showed how the team care for us as parents as much as they care for the children.

I cannot speak highly enough of Unity, and I’m so proud that both my son and now my daughter attend. Choosing Unity has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my children.

Dhiraj Shah:

We have sent both our children to Unity now; our youngest has just left. We looked at a number of nurseries in the area but Unity was the best one for us. From the first time we met Alex, we knew this was the best place for originally our son and we did not hesitate to send our daughter afterwards.

One of the big differences we found between Unity and the other Montessoris/nurseries is that as Alex owns Unity and runs it, you can see her passion for the development of the children come through. Her warmth and caring attitude to the children was reassuring for my wife and I. Alex and her team have an excellent knowledge of how to develop the children’s skills for learning, including the vertical learning aspect, from which both our children have benefited greatly.

The main hall has a variety of “stations” for the children to learn and explore, keeping the children challenged every day.

Alex and her staff are always responsive to our many questions. The settling-in period is well considered and benefits the children in the long term. Via the Montessori My Child platform, we are regularly informed about what skills our children has developed that week, what goals they have achieved and what we can do at home with them to reinforce what they have learnt at Unity.

Both our children left Unity ready to start Reception. The focus from Unity on learning how to learn is evident. We would recommend Unity to anyone that is looking to send their child to a kind, caring, safe and nurturing environment where their child will flourish.

Hümeyra IŞIK:

My son went this lovely boutique nursery for 2 and a half years and he graduated just today. We could not be more happy about our decision.

We chose Unity for our son because of our friend’s recommendations. We came from Turkey, and did not know much about education system or the neighbourhood. So, I asked my two Turkish friends who were living close by. Their daughters were going there and both families and kids were so happy. At that time, my son was able to speak only Turkish and I thought some Turkish friends might help too.

During the settling in period, which is the hardest time for parents, Alex and Alena helped a lot. Especially for language learning phase. They cared and supported not only my son, me too as a first time mum who lives in a foreign country. They shared their experiences and confronted me about “trusting the process”.

And what I like most, although it is a boutique nursery, they are multicultural. Children learnt about different cultures and traditions including Chinese new year, Indian light festival, St Nicholas date and Ramadan. I got to chance to celebrate Eid-al Fitr and Eid-al Adha with kids every year. I read some books for them, we decorated the class and baked. I personally want to thank Alex again for giving me these beautiful memories and chance to share our special days and joy with other kids.

In conclusion, it is hard to trust someone about your loved ones I know and you can trust them. Bonus, you yourself will have sincere friends too.

Thank you again.

Devlin Thornicroft:

Our daughter has been with Unity for over 2 years. The level of support, not just for our daughter but us as first time parents has been phenomenal. In particular one teacher Alena, whose unwavering support and dedication to our child has set us and our daughter on a path that quite simply would not have been possible without her. Our gratitude for this can’t really be expressed properly here. But it’s this level of quality which sets this place apart. We wholeheartedly recommend this nursery for your child. Thank you to everyone at Unity.

Ikumi Aoki:

We especially recommend it to those who are looking for a small nursery school or have children who are unfamiliar with English!

We came to the UK at the end of 2020 as expats from Japan. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, I had a hard time finding a kindergarten for my daughters, who were 2 and 3 years old at the time. I was interested in Montessori education and my kids had to start from scratch with their English skills, so I was looking for a small school. As we contacted them via email, they immediately set up a tour and trial session.

It was heartwarming to see 2- to 4-year-olds spending time in the same space helping each other without being separated by age. The teachers at Unity were very kind and looked after my two daughters and us parents, who didn’t know the area much, warmly. The Unity’s friends and families are all wonderful people, and I can’t believe how much they helped me!

Before my youngest child was born, they supported my daughter’s suggestion that she wanted to make a pillow for her, and they thought about how to make her idea come true and help her grow. Our girls spent two years surrounded by lots of love and moved on to primary school full of confidence. They really feel ““Play is the work of the child.”

Unfortunately, because we moved from England, our youngest daughter was unable to attend Unity, but we would have loved to have her attend Unity if possible.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, activities outside the Unity seemed to be restricted for a while, but from 2022, the children have been walking to nearby parks and exploring nature!

Parents also had the opportunity to participate in birthdays, graduation events, seasonal events, and various religious events, and it was great to see their children grow and see precious things we couldn’t see at home.

Cooking and water play were also my daughters’ favorite activities.

I pray for the continued success of my beloved Unity members! Let’s meet again!

Shohreh Dabestani:

When we started our search for a nursery, I visited most of the nurseries in and around the area. Unity stood out straight away. Honestly, we couldn’t have found a more perfect nursery for our daughter. So much so that we are so sad that our daughters time at Unity is coming to an end as she progresses to school, however, we are super excited, that our youngest will be joining Unity next year.

Here are just some of the reasons why we would recommend Unity:

– Safe and clean environment
– The team are all overqualified, experienced, warm, caring, kind and truly passionate
– Attention to detail and support they provide to all the children (and parents when needed) has been well beyond our expectations
– The free flowing nature of the class and the vast number of stimulating activities available to the children.
– Amazing communication, weekly updates and observations, and their newsletters.
– The staff will always make time to have a 1-1 meeting if you ever wish to speak to them
– The staff treat my daughter as if she was one of their own

Above all my daughter has the most wonderful time and looks forward to going to nursery. Unity really is the most wonderful nursery, and we couldn’t recommend it more.

Review of Unity Montessori Nursery School – By Noah Mondin

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value

After having relocated to the area we were looking for a nursery that would help our sons development and we’re really REALLY happy to have found Unity Montessori.

The staff is very professional, caring and attentive. They seem to notice any changes in our child’s behaviour which is then always relayed back to us. We find the teachers really encourage 2 way dialogue with us and try to be as involved as they can .

We were surprised how quickly our son settled in – having had some issues in the past- and is now excited to go in every morning. Its been an amazing journey to see the progress he’s made since he started in March.

Would strongly recommend this nursery!

We are going to be adding here some testimonials from parents, their thoughts and experience with us. This is the best about us page we could possibly imagine:

Alex was my son’s key teacher at Woodentots and I cannot emphasise enough how much we adore her, and how sad we are that she will no longer be part of our son’s daily life. She brings the best out of all the children – nurtures and guides them to fulfil their potential. Like many four year olds, my son has some quirks and Alex always thought of creative ways of helping him through the challenges. She always went out of her way to support him. She is the perfect balance of understanding, firmness and deeply nurturing. My husband and I said on many occasions that Alex is the reason we feel our son loved school so much. We will miss her terribly.

Nadine Kendall

Dearest Alex, Thank you so very much for being such a wonderful teacher, role model, carer, friend and all-round presence in our sons’ lives. They had the best start in life because of you and Woodentots. We are so thankful to have met you!

Wishing you the very best of luck in your new adventure. The children at your school are so lucky to have you, it’s going to be a wonderful place!! With lots of love, Edwina

Good luck Alex, love from George & James

Thank you Alex for everything you have done for George and James, you have been the best possible influence in their formative years and we are so lucky that they have been in your hands. You have been inspirational and amazing, and we will always be grateful. Best of luck in your new school, which I have no doubt will be a roaring hit. Thank you again for everything. Much love, Damian

Lovely Alex, thank you for being such a wonderful teacher for Rafi. HIs time at Woodentots has been so special and we really appreciate the time and care you have taken with him.

An exciting time for you too with new beginnings as well. We wish you all the success that you deserve (even though we are secretly sad that you won’t be at WT when we return with Kobi in a couple of years).

Lots of love, Joolie, Gerry & Rafi

Dearest Alex, what can we say? You have been the most wonderful teacher and given Jem two precious years, the best possible start to his education we could have wished for. It’s a hard act to follow!

We will miss you hugely, but we all wish you the greatest luck for Unity Montessori and your new adventure. Your children will be so lucky to have you. I hope we stay in touch and see you in Primrose Hill sometimes. It is hard to find the right words to thank you. But thank you!

With all our love, Emily, Bradley, Jem & Kit.

A drawing for Alex:

Two trees, the earth, a bird and a sun and a feather. Inside is a big sun.

My favourite thing to do with you is the number board and the letters.

And animal sounds, and dinosaur sounds. I hope you have a lovely time at your nursery, good luck!

Iem

Dearest Alex,

This puppet theater is waiting for you, in a large box, at Woodentots. We wanted to give you something that will be used and enjoyed by all your new children at Unity, and that will remind you of all your children from Woodentots.

We all wish you every success with this new adventure, we are sure you will make it wonderful in no time. Thank you for everything you have done, we will miss you!

With all our love, The Woodentots Families

Alex trained under Woodentots Montessori School, she worked her way up to become Manager. The natural step was for her to open her own school. Alex is a dedicated Montessorian with a passion for creativity. I’m in no doubt that her school will excel and any child lucky enough to go to Unity Montessori will build sound foundations for life.

Paula Woodman, principal at Woodentots Montessori.

Dear Alex,

Thank you for a wonderful year! Best of luck with your new nursery. I’m sure it will be a huge success!

Lots of love,

Marina

Alex,

Thank you for being such a thoughtful and approachable teacher. Always being able to work though any problem and being unfaithfully positive.

Love,

Laura & François

Dear Alex,

Thank you for all your support with Elias over the last two years. It has been wonderful to see how he has developed and grown.

Good luck with your new nursery, I am sure it will be a great success!

Lots of love,

Annalisa

Dear Alex,

Thank you so very, very much for everything you have done for our wonderful son. He has truly blossomed, and that is true in large part thanks to the amazing work you’ve done with him!

Very best of luck at your new school, the hundreds of children you will help to shape are all very lucky to have you, as were we!

¡Que siempre tengas una sonrisa en tu cara, y paz en tu corazón!

Lots of love, F. S. W.