A Montessori beginning in Thurrock
A place to belong, grow and become.
A thoughtful early-years community where children are known, trusted and encouraged to discover what they can do.
Montessori education alongside the EYFS · Birth to five
Welcome to Play Studio
A thoughtful start makes room for a lifetime of learning.
The early years are full of discovery. We prepare a calm, beautiful environment and build the trusting relationships that help every child feel secure enough to explore.
From babyhood to school
A childhood with room to become.
Room transitions are guided by each child’s development, readiness and individual circumstances.
3 months – 24 months
Nido Community
A close, nurturing beginning shaped around your baby’s rhythms, relationships and emerging independence.
24 – 30 months
Nido Transition
A gentle bridge into new routines, growing language, practical skills and a wider sense of community.
30 months – 5 years
Children’s House
A purposeful learning community where children deepen concentration, confidence, friendships and a love of discovery.
Why Play Studio
Children are capable. Our work is to make space for it to show.
Montessori begins with respect for the child. We observe carefully, offer purposeful experiences and give children time to practise, choose and try again.
Our educators guide with warmth and intention. We work in partnership with families so that each child is understood as a whole person, with a story, strengths and a pace of their own.
Explore our Montessori approach ↗The heart of our community
Four values, lived in the little things.
Our values are not just words on a wall. They shape how children make choices, care for one another and take part in their community.
Freedom
Room to explore, choose and grow.
Curiosity
Wonder, discovery and a love of learning.
Kindness
Care, respect and compassion in action.
Ubuntu
I am because we are.
Your family journey
From the first hello to feeling at home.
Choosing a nursery is personal. We make space to listen, answer your questions and get to know your child before their first day.
Enquiry → Tour → Registration → Home visit → Settling in → First 90 days
See how the journey works ↗
Meet the founders
Built from a family’s experience of Montessori.
More than 20 years ago, Derin and Bidemi experienced Montessori as parents. Seeing the difference it made for their children—and drawing on their work in community organisations—inspired them to create a place where other families could experience thoughtful early education.
Read our story ↗Belonging comes first
“I am because we are.”
Ubuntu · Our shared humanity
We want every child to feel seen, heard and understood. That is where trust begins, and where confidence can take root.
Your next step
Come and feel the difference for yourself.
Walk through the prepared environment, meet our team and ask the questions that matter to your family.