Growing kind, curious, confident kids
Willow Tree Kindergarten began with a simple belief: that childhood should be full of wonder, joy, and safety. Today that belief guides everything we do.
Montessori nurtures the soul, Waldorf awakens the imagination
The two philosophies we work with, the Montessori and the Waldorf philosophies, both hold a deep respect for the child. They were born out of a desire to put the child first, which is what we at Willow Tree Kindergarten aim to do — put our children first.
In a nutshell, Montessori nurtures the soul while Waldorf awakens the imagination.
The Montessori approach provides real-world experiences. Everything in the space serves a purpose, and learning happens through hands-on exploration. Children learn to trust their capabilities and who they are at their core. The teacher's role is to observe.
The Waldorf world is warm, magical, and story-rich. There's watercolour painting, knitting, poetry, puppet shows, and beeswax modelling. There are stories of gnomes, fairies, and enchanted palaces. The role of the teacher is to guide the flow and energy of the group.
By bringing in rhythm and movement from the Waldorf approach and hands-on life skills from the Montessori approach, and intertwining them into our EYFS curriculum, we believe we can prepare our children for an ever-changing world — a world that no longer relies on memorising information and completing tasks, but one where curious minds, strong characters, and independent thinkers lead the way.
"It is important that we discover an education method where people learn to learn and go on learning their whole lives."
— Rudolf Steiner
"What the hand does, the mind remembers."
— Maria Montessori
What we stand for
Kindness
We treat everyone with warmth and respect, every single day.
Courage
We encourage children to try new things and take brave steps.
Honesty
We speak truthfully and act with integrity in all we do.
Bringing learning outdoors, every day!
We believe that spending time outside learning, playing, and exploring should be a part of every child's day. Connecting with nature is vital for a child's holistic development. Not only does it benefit physical health, it also develops mental and emotional wellbeing and boosts learning and creativity.
At Willow Tree Kindergarten, we take the children out of their four walls every chance we get, under our "Take Me Outside" program.
Lunch at Willow Tree Kindergarten
At Willow Tree Kindergarten, we offer a wholesome lunch option for our children. Our menu is thoughtfully designed to be healthy, balanced, and delicious — while still being child friendly!
Have a picky eater at home? Trying something new takes courage, and we're here to help. Our team gently encourages every child to explore new flavours, one small bite at a time.
Ready to join our learning family?
We'd love to show you around and answer your questions.