A Home Away From Home.
A beautiful home-from-home setting in Eltham, where rich learning happens through everyday play.
Our Approach
DBS Checked
Paediatric First Aid Trained
Level 2 & 3 NVQ Qualified
Agency Registered
Every child deserves
space to grow.
Home-From-Home Care
Our cosy cottage home is a 10-minute walk from the train station and 5 minutes from the bus stop — designed to feel just like home.
Flexible Rates & Funding
From £85 a day, with meals included — funded hours for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds accepted for eligible families.
Rooted in Nature & Community
Outdoor exploration and a real love for community and culture sit at the heart of every week with us.
Meet the Heart Behind Mimi's Montessori.
Fun, outgoing, and passionate about childcare — inspired by the Montessori approach and a love for the outdoors, with 13 years of nannying and 3 years of childminding experience.”
Mimi
Registered Childminder, Eltham
I can strongly recommend her dedication & professionalism in this field.”
C Dixon
Nursery Parent, Eltham
A tiney home leader & registered childminder — rooted in community and culture, with a home-from-home setting built on trust.”
Mimi
Founder, Mimi's Montessori
The Building Blocks of Joyful Learning.
At Mimi's Montessori, every day is rooted in independence, curiosity, and confidence — nurtured through play, nature, and hands-on discovery.
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Nurturing Independence
The foundation of everything we do — when children are trusted to explore, they grow in confidence and self-belief.
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Rich, Hands-On Play
Open-ended, hands-on materials and activities that spark creativity and curiosity every single day.
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Home-From-Home Care
A warm, home-from-home setting in Eltham that feels just like home, moments from local parks and green spaces.
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A Gentle Daily Rhythm
Predictable, calm routines that give children the security to explore freely and grow at their own pace.
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Nurturing Independence
Gentle guidance and child-led routines help every child build real independence, one confident step at a time.
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Rooted in Nature & Community
Forest walks, outdoor play and community outings are part of every week with us, rain or shine.
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Rooted in Nature & Community
Weekly forest walks, garden play and community outings bring nature into everyday life.
100% real Mimi's Montessori days.
0% stock photos.
This is what childcare should look like.
Rooted in play. Ready for what's ahead.
Our approach comes from asking one simple question: what helps a child truly thrive? The answer shapes every day at Mimi's Montessori.
Our approach