A Calm Start. A Confident Childhood.
A Montessori-inspired nursery in Edgware (HA8), just a 3 minute walk from Queensbury Station.
A thoughtfully prepared environment where children build confidence, curiosity, and independence through calm structure and real-world experience.
Early Childhood Shapes Everything.
Modern childcare can often feel rushed, loud, and overstimulating.
At Novara, we offer a calmer, more intentional alternative, where children are not hurried, but understood.
Through thoughtful materials, real-world experiences, and a steady daily rhythm, we create the space for confidence, independence, and curiosity to grow naturally.
18 months to 5 years (Reception)
Full-time, part-time, and flexible sessions available.
Designed for a Different Start
Traditional Nurseries
- Busy, high-noise environments
- High child-to-adult ratios
- Standardised routines
- Plastic-heavy resources
Novara
- Calm, minimal, thoughtfully designed spaces
- Low ratio, high attention
- Child-led development
- Natural, carefully chosen materials
The Novara Experience
A carefully designed rhythm of learning, nourishment, and exploration.
Montessori in Practice
Hands-on, purposeful learning that builds independence, focus, and confidence through meaningful work.
Weekly Local Exploration
Small-group outings that extend learning beyond the classroom and connect children to the world around them.
Nourishing, Plant-Based Meals
Wholesome, balanced meals that support healthy habits, shared routines, and growing independence.
A Closer Look
A simple overview of daily life, routines, and what children experience at Novara.
How often are children outside?
Every day, with the freedom to move outside throughout the day. Outdoor time is part of the daily rhythm, not an add-on. Children spend time outside for movement, play, and exploration, regardless of the weather.
What do children eat at Novara?
We serve home-cooked, plant-based organic meals made with clean, minimally processed ingredients. Children are supported to serve themselves, eat at their own pace, and take part in simple routines around food.
What are your outings like?
We take small groups on weekly outings, from local parks and walks to carefully planned trips into central London, including museums, galleries, gardens, and thoughtfully chosen public spaces that broaden children’s real-world experience.
What is the atmosphere like day to day?
Calm and focused. The environment is intentionally low-noise, with clear routines and minimal transitions, allowing children to settle, concentrate, and engage without interruption.
What makes Novara different?
We are intentionally small. This allows us to offer more attention, more time, and a consistent environment for each child, rather than a busy, high-turnover setting.
A Garden Designed for Exploration
Outdoor learning, movement, and fresh air are woven throughout each day, embedded rather than treated as an extra.
A Limited Number of Places
Novara is intentionally small, allowing us to offer a calm, focused, and personalised experience for every child. We invite families who value this approach to join the waiting list ahead of opening.
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