Prepared environment
Child-sized furniture, low open shelving, natural light, order, and carefully chosen materials help the environment become the third teacher.
Nature-based Montessori preschool
Where little roots grow.
A new Montessori preschool in Hogsback, growing gently with children aged 2.5 to 6 through nature, practical life, purposeful materials, and everyday independence.
Launching soon
A small preschool shaped by nature, independence, and care.
Mud & Moss is a small preschool community rooted in Hogsback. The school is launching with direct parent communication, practical routines, and a clear Montessori foundation.
Our approach
Montessori foundations, outdoor rhythm, and real-world learning.
Nature as teacher
The outdoors is part of the classroom: soil, leaves, weather, insects, seasons, and Hogsback's slow rhythms all become part of learning.
Whole-child growth
Practical life, sensorial work, language, mathematics, cultural studies, movement, patience, and confidence grow together at each child's pace.
Values
Gentle structure for active, capable little learners.
Independence
Children pour, fold, sweep, care, count, listen, choose, repeat, and take pride in doing real things for themselves.
Respect
Care for self, others, materials, plants, animals, and shared spaces is woven into daily rhythm.
Curiosity
Questions, observation, creativity, and exploration are treated as essential parts of learning.
Belonging
A warm, predictable environment helps children feel secure enough to stretch and grow.
Practical info
A gentle school day with practical routines.
School hours
Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 14:00.
Age group
A mixed early-years environment for children aged 2.5 to 6.
Daily outdoor time
Children spend time outdoors every day, with sun care and practical clothing forming part of the daily rhythm.
Food from home
Families send food from home. The school asks for nourishing food and no sweets, sugary drinks, or fast food.
Parent resources
Read the current parent documents.
These documents give families a clearer picture of the school, registration process, policies, and Montessori approach.
Contact
Want to speak with Mud & Moss Montessori?
Enrolment and parent questions are currently handled directly by the school.