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9.6 Group Review Score (the average from all locations with a review score)
  • Day Nurseries Owned by Montessori Education
Shepherd Montessori Schools own two day nurseries based in the Bournemouth and Poole area. Both nurseries have been accredited for having authentic Montessori practice.

The owners are both Montessori qualified nursery teachers who have over 20 years of experience in teaching children under five.

Together, in partnership with the families, Shepherd Montessori Schools can lay solid foundations for a love of learning and nurture the development of children. The position within the communities that are served is held very dearly, and it is seen as a privilege to do so. The teams build lasting relationships with each child, parent and grandparent.

The nursery works to ensure that each child's first brave steps outside of the family home are rewarded with enjoyment, contentment, success and promise. Staff work alongside families to share their knowledge, support and insight into providing childcare through each child's first vital years.

Each child's time at the nursery leads them to a lifelong love of learning and enables them to build their strengths and reach their full potential while embracing the world with confidence to live the life of their dreams.
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Montessori Education Locations (2)

2 Day Nurseries owned by Montessori Education
Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

Chapel Road, Ashley Cross, Poole BH14 0JU 

10 53 reviews
"A lovely, supportive and caring nursery with amazing staff. Staff are experienced and great at what they do. My child was very happy at…"   Read all 53 reviews
Location Type Day Nursery

Ashley Cross Montessori is an amazing day nursery in the Poole area with a ‘Good’ Ofsted report in all areas (April 2025). Ashley Cross Montessori is the perfect place for children from 6 months to 5 years to take their first brave steps outside of… Read more about Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

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Bay Tree Montessori Nursery

84 Markham Road, Bournemouth BH9 1JA 

9.3 38 reviews
"she was 1 (she's nearly 4 now), and she absolutely loves it! The teachers are amazing - so caring and truly take the time to get to know…"   Read all 38 reviews
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Bay Tree Montessori has been providing a loving and nurturing environment for children since 2006. The nursery is a place where children aged 6 months to five can learn, grow, make friends and have fun. With Outstanding Ofsted reports since 2009… Read more about Bay Tree Montessori Nursery

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Montessori Education Reviews (91)

9.6

Montessori Education has a Group Review Score of 9.6 (9.622) out of 10.
The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Montessori Education must have a Review Score.

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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from Poppy C (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely, supportive and caring nursery with amazing staff. Staff are experienced and great at what they do. My child was very happy at this nursery and enjoyed his time there.
Would highly recommend.
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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from George P (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Upon reviewing other nurseries, including Ashley Cross Montessori this was the nursery that I wanted my children to go to the importance of learning through play, the independence that your children are given and the care and love that the staff put in as well. Your children are safe and that is one
of the biggest worries when you send your children to nursery. I 100% would recommend this nursery above others. All the children know each other there is smaller groups than other nurseries so it's not as wild and focus on getting your children to the next step was there. My children were ready for school after being here and I will be eternally grateful to the staff here. Thank you
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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from Hayley A (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring and compassionate.
They are wonderful with the children in the bambino room and we are so happy we found them.
The learning style is perfect for us and our son.
They have been very kind and helpful.
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Bay Tree Montessori Nursery

from Alena L (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
she was 1 (she's nearly 4 now), and she absolutely loves it! The teachers are amazing - so caring and truly take the time to get to know and support each child.
My son, who is now 2, joined a year ago and he loves it just as much.
The nursery offers a great variety of activities every day, with lots
of fun and learning. They even bring in special experiences like Zoo Lab, which the kids are always so excited about!
The food is fresh and healthy, and I feel completely confident knowing my children are so well looked after.
We're really grateful - this nursery has played such an important role in both of their development, and we couldn't be happier!
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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from I HS (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's hard to put my love for this place and the 'ladies' (as we call them!) into words! ACM has exceeded my expectations which were already high. I can't fault the care, true attentiveness, emotional attunement, intelligence, or nurture of everybody at ACM, but more than that, the natural human-ness
of them all. It's a place at which I can leave my son knowing with full confidence he's safe, developing without pressure or expectation, free to express himself, has his boundaries respected and where his natural curiosity can flourish. The children are, unsurprisingly, very capable and independent. The nursery feels like family to us, and I'm already dreading the day we have to say goodbye! Other nurseries I've heard about or visited do not come remotely close in terms of offering an environment that truly respects the child, which is informed by child neurological development and which has genuine love and respect at its core. I can't recommend ACM highly enough, it's a beautiful place.
Reply from Nicci Shawyer, Head of Education at Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your incredible review. I will show this to the team as they will be so touched by your kind words.
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Bay Tree Montessori Nursery

from Magda P (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Bay Tree Nursery since April, and we truly couldn't be happier. I was quite sceptical about sending her so young she was only 13 months at the time and still breastfeeding-but from the very beginning, the staff made us feel completely supported and at ease.
They were
incredibly thoughtful and responsive to both her needs and ours as a family, which made the transition so much smoother than I expected.
We recently had her first review, and it was so heartwarming to see how well they understand and connect with her-almost exactly how we see her at home. That level of care and attention means everything to us.
She's already developed so much in a short space of time, and it's been beautiful to witness her growing with such nurturing support around her.
I would absolutely recommend Bay Tree Nursery to any parent-especially those who might feel nervous about the transition. Your child will be seen, supported, and loved here.
Reply from Nicci Shawyer, Head of Education at Bay Tree Montessori Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful review, I will make sure the team get to see this :)
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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from Rachael R (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love the nursery. They're a very kind and lovely bunch of people. Our daughter has issues with separation and they handle it very well. We're confident that she is well looked after and has learnt lots from being in the setting.
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Bay Tree Montessori Nursery

from Alex L (Father of Child) published on 4 September 2024
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one has been in the nursery for a few months now, and it's safe to say, he's happy there. He loves that place and he is loved too. All the staff are incredibly friendly, and communication is excellent. Any question I had was answered quickly, and any help I needed was provided as well. As
we were looking for a nursery that implements a Montessori method, we were so happy we had found Bay Tree Nursery and were able to place him there. Waiting time might be long, but we were lucky and got a space quickly, so definitely don't wait too long with the application, you won't regret it. Bay Tree is a beautiful place for children, and definitely boosts their development by doing so many different activities to keep them busy and entertained. I am only picking the little man up, but never had a problem finding parking nearby in the afternoon.
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Bay Tree Montessori Nursery

from M P (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 18-month-old daughter has been at Bay Tree Montessori Nursery for about three months and we could not be happier with her and our experience. The staff are truly exceptional - caring, engaged and attentive. The facilities and resources for the children are top-notch, cannot recommend enough.
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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from J M (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nurturing nursery environment in both the Children's House and Bambini. My children are flourishing. The learning activities are varied every day and provide great points of conversation. The staff are all very knowledgeable, gently mannered, and always willing to accommodate my children's
needs. The growing independence fostered in my children is lovely to witness.
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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from Eleanor T (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I started my son at Ashley Cross Montessori when he was just 9 months old and of course being so young I was apprehensive, but I quickly learned there was no need to be. The team are absolutely wonderful. They have really taken the time to get to know my son and he has developed so much since attending
just two days a week. The team are amazing at providing updates via the app and so I am always confident that he is well looked after and having fun. I couldn't be happier with his progress and I would recommend Ashley Cross Montessori to other parents in a heartbeat.
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Bay Tree Montessori Nursery

from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2024
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bay Tree has been amazing for my son since starting almost a year ago. He was very young when he first started at nursery and was always given lots of attention and help. He has progressed amazingly since then and we love getting feedback each day when we pick him up. The staff are kind and always ready
to help with any concerns or questions we have. I would definitely recommend Bay Tree to anyone as we have loved it so far!
Reply from Nicci Shawyer, Head of Education at Bay Tree Montessori Nursery
Thank you for such a wonderful review, we are so pleased that you and your son are having such a great experience at Bay Tree.
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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from J C (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2024
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the most wonderful nursery. My little boy loves it, he’s only been there for 4 months but has absolutely transformed in so many ways. He comes home happy and sleepy but not overstimulated. The amazing team there get him to sleep like magic for naps and sends updates throughout the day with the
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He reaches out for the staff in the morning and happily waves me goodbye so he can have a fantastic day.
The nursery seems really clean and well-run. All the children seem really happy and kind.
We loved being shown around, one of the older children came up to hold hands with our baby and talk us through all of the areas - he was just four! The baby room is small and ideal for new walkers. They also go downstairs to play with the bigger children and in the garden.
Downstairs the children seemed focused on tasks and play, it seemed calm but fun. Great vibes for little minds to develop and great days of learning and play. So happy to be sending my boy here, highly recommend it.
Reply from Nicci Shawyer, Head of Education at Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery
Thank you for such wonderful words about the nursery. The team appreciate this positive feedback so much, it really makes their work so worthwhile.
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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from Sally S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my son's last year here and my daughter also attended for three years before so we have been part of the family for the best part of five years. That’s how it is here. I always feel I'm dropping my kids off to family. But apart from being extremely loving and caring, all the staff make a huge
effort to develop the children in all ways necessary. Science experiments and everyday life lessons. I feel very loved that we are part of this family and feel my kids are always safe. More importantly, every time we have some issues at home (those phases or terrible twos we all experience) all the staff have helped. They are the first people I call for advice and together we sit down and put a plan in place. We will be very sad to leave this year as we start school but I have made friends for life and I will always be very grateful. Thank you.
Reply from Nicci Shawyer, Head of Education at Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind comments. We feel like a family here at Ashley Cross Montessori, and I'm so happy that feeling comes across to you, your son and your daughter. We are here to nurture,…read more
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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from Hammad H (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very well-trained and take a deep interest in the personal development of the children. We have noticed that our child has developed a structure to his routine and a habit of learning. In the current era, there is a decline in inquisitive behaviour and we thank Ashley Cross Montessori
Day Nursery for lighting the flame. Thank you.
Reply from Nicci Shawyer, Head of Education at Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Hammad, we hope that we light the flame for learning and inspire many children that come through our doors now and in the future.
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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from I S (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves her nursery, she always smiles when she sees the staff and is very excited and chatty on the way back home, wanting to share her experiences.
We find the staff and management very professional, patient and reliable. The staff makes the place feel very homely.
I am very pleased
our little one found the place at Ashley Cross Montessori.
Reply from Nicci Shawyer, Head of Education at Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so happy your daughter is part of Ashley Cross Montessori, and we love having her too.
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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from M K (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2023
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is a haven for the children and the gentle teaching style of the tutors is a pleasure to witness. It's a loving learning environment that has played an integral role in my daughter flourishing. I can't rate them high enough.
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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2023
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so impressed with the nursery, the communication has been fantastic with regular updates and genuine care from the staff. Our little girl is very happy here and we are excited to watch her grow with the help of the staff.
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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

from Michelle P (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2023
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going there and it's been so good for her development. They do a number of activities so she develops a number of skills as well as having fun. The meals offered are great too so she gets to experience a number of nutrients and tastes.
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Bay Tree Montessori Nursery

from K H (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Bay Tree enough. My daughter first went to this nursery just after lockdown and I wouldn't change a thing. They helped her grow into the most creative, free-spirited young lady and we will forever be grateful for everything they have done! We would highly recommend this nursery.
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