Welcome to Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School

Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School mission is to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where our children grow and learn through creative play. Our multi-age classrooms foster independence, whist our broad curriculum encourages responsibility and respect. All of our dedicated team of staff help to guide each child at their own pace.

Founded in 1997, we have an excellent reputation for delivering a progressive and inspirational method of education for babies and children, aged from 3 months to 5 years.

aims & philosophies

Children Learn Directly From
Their Environment

The Nursery School’s ethos strongly promotes that each child is unique.

The Nursery School strives to ensure that the children are provided with tailored support and opportunities in order to assist them in reaching the expected level of progress and attainment.

the montessori method

What Our Parents Say

“ We were looking for a nursery for our son and it was a struggle. We walked into this place and instantly liked it. The staff were knowledgeable and calm, the place was clean and safe. When I saw my son smiling as he looked around the rooms, it became an easy choice! Best 5 years of his life! ”

“ My daughter loves her nursery and her caretakers. What can we say but we are beyond impressed with the staff’s ability to connect with our daughter and their overall high level of involvement in her development process. We can’t say enough great things about this nursery... Truly a hidden gem for those looking for a wonderful nursery experience for their little ones. ”

“ Words cannot express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for all you have done for us and our girls in the last five year at the nursery. We feel very lucky to have been a part of your nursery. Thank you for accommodating our requests wherever possible! ”

Children in Need 2019 – Pyjama Day

15th November 2019

Today, Hopes and Dreams had a fantastic day in the Nursery School wearing their pyjamas! All for a great cause of course to raise awareness for Children in Need. Our very own Cavendish Bear could not miss out joining in...

Celebrating 15 Years of Continued Service

8th November 2019

Hopes and Dreams celebrates, with huge appreciation, 15 years of continued service, making sure that the “Little things matter”. 🥳💝 Thank you for your commitment and dedication throughout these years supporting the Nursery School.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Looking forward to many more to come! 😉...

Diwali 2019

25th October 2019

Today at Hopes and Dreams we celebrated Diwali All the classrooms took part in some very colourful activities and dressed up for the occasion. 🎉 It was a fun-filled happy day!! 😊 Happy Diwali Everyone🤩

Paint Highbury Pink

18th October 2019

As part of the National Breast Cancer Awareness campaign and in support of “Paint Highbury Pink”, the children, parents and staff at Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School have shown their support towards breast cancer research by taking part in...

Song Saa special visitor

17th September 2019

This week Hopes and Dreams welcomed a very special visitor. Maisie, from the Song Saa Foundation, in Cambodia, came all the way to Hopes and Dreams. 😊😊 The children were very excited and curious, asking about the Song Saa community and...

Play Phonics Workshop

16th August 2019

Our pre-school children had a special visitor… Play Phonics team came to visit Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School. Play Phonics is a group of actor-teachers that brings learning to life through a fun-packed drama workshop, introducing the children to...

HEYL Award

26th July 2019

Hopes and Dreams are thrilled to announce our recognition as an Islington Healthy Early Years Setting presented by The Mayor of London’s Bronze Award. ⭐️🎉🎊😁 “The Healthy Early Years London award (HEYL) aims to support and encourage Early Years settings and...

Graduation Parties 2019

19th July 2019

The Graduation Days arrived at Hopes and Dreams and we have spent two wonderful days celebrating the achievements of the children in the classrooms of Snowdrops and Rainbow. Celebrating their achievements and successes during their time at Hopes and Dreams...

Wild Fangs visit

5th July 2019

Hopes and Dreams Nursery School had some very special visitors this week… a Snake, lizard, stick-insect, gecko, helmet crab, salamander… to name only a few of the animals that the children got the opportunity to learn about and handle… whoever...

Oral Hygiene Workshop

10th May 2019

Oral hygiene is very important for all children to be educated about. At Hopes and Dreams, we ensure that the children are aware of its importance. So we are very lucky to have the Happy Kids Dental Workshop team visit...