Welcome to Little Orchard Montessori Lee Mill
My name is Alicia, and I am the manager of the Little Orchard Montessori setting at Lee Mill. I have worked for Little Orchard for many years, with over three of those years spent at the Lee Mill location, where I teach in the over two classrooms. I studied Psychology with Sociology at university and later completed my Early Years Teacher Status. I am passionate about providing the best care and education for children from birth to five years, as this is a critical period for brain development. Therefore, we strive to create a nurturing and engaging environment where children can explore the world around them.
Currently, I am training to become a Montessori teacher, which helps me deepen my understanding of Montessori equipment and the key principles of this educational approach. I appreciate the freedom and independence that the Montessori method encourages in children, as I can see how it positively impacts their well-being and equips them with essential skills for life.
In my spare time, I enjoy painting abstract art and spending time in nature, whether at the beach or on moorland. These hobbies often inspire the activities we do at the setting, including baking, art projects, and science experiments.
I look forward to seeing you at Lee Mill very soon.
Little Orchard Lee Mill is a situated in the industrial estate. This larger setting has one spacious central room, a separate babies room, office and a large kitchen. It also has a function room which can be hired for local groups or birthday parties.
The main room is divided into curriculum areas with wooden shelved trolleys full of of engaging Montessori activities for the children to choose from. The under twos have their own room filled with exciting activities following the Montessori ethos. Older children can go to younger areas, so that siblings and friends can be with each other if they wish to be.
Lee Mill Montessori Nursery is open from 7:30 - 18:00 and we offer the children breakfast, a two course hot lunch produced by a qualified chef, high tea and snacks. As the kitchen is so large there is a separate area the children can bake or watch the chef prepare food. Children are also welcome to bring their own food from home. For more information on our food click here
Our lovely outside has to be seen to be believed. Although we are in an industrial estate it is so peaceful and there is an abundance of birds and insects for the children to observe. We have a flat lawned area with outdoor toys, a natural woodland area with tyres, logs and other natural materials to explore and finally a large area of tarmac where we have sensory play such as water and sand and a space for trikes.
Children attending our Devon based nursery in Lee Mill move on to a variety of primary schools due to our large catchment area and we support all our children in their transition.
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Contact Us
The Acorn Centre, Pennant way, Lee Mill PL21 9GP
Call: 01752 893498
Open Hours
Mon - Fri 7.30 - 18.00
