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This Ofsted outstanding nursery school is set in its own purpose-built Norwegian log cabin and located in beautiful green belt countryside. It offers children four distinct activity rooms and a spacious all-weather garden to ignite their curiosity and develop a love of learning.
Mount Carmel Kindergarten...
Mount Carmel Kindergarten is a leading nursery school in St Albans, combining preschool education and day care facilities for children aged two years and above.
This Ofsted outstanding nursery school is set in its own purpose-built Norwegian log cabin and located in beautiful green belt countryside. It offers children four distinct activity rooms and a spacious all-weather garden to ignite their curiosity and develop a love of learning.
Mount Carmel Kindergarten has developed its own "carousel" teaching method, balancing structure and choice while ensuring all educational needs are met. Highly qualified staff offer children a balance of fun, exploration, and challenging activities, including weekly country walks and cooking, as well as Christmas Nativity plays and summer sports days.
All-day sessions are available during term time for children aged two to five years. Mount Carmel staff also run holiday clubs for children attending the kindergarten.
Mount Carmel Kindergarten has excellent links with local primary schools in St Albans, Harpenden and the surrounding area, including St Albans High School, Manor Lodge, Aldwickbury and St Columbus.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Mount Carmel Kindergarten Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gabriella Spooner (Principal)
Admission Information
- Flexible attendance
Number of Childcare Staff
- 15
Total Places for Children
- 50
Age Range
- from 2 years 1 months
- to 4 years 11 months
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-17:00
- Tuesday08:00-17:00
- Wednesday08:00-17:00
- Thursday08:00-17:00
- Friday08:00-17:00
When Closed
- Never
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Mount Carmel Kindergarten Reviews (139)
Mount Carmel Kindergarten has a Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mount Carmel Kindergarten has 139 reviews.
Mount Carmel has been wonderful for my son, he throughly enjoys his time there and I always feel secure knowing he is safe and well cared for.
Mount Carmel has been wonderful for my son, he throughly enjoys his time there and I always feel secure knowing he is safe and well cared for.
Feel so lucky to have our son at Mount Carmel. Our son absolutely loves it at MCK. Amazing nursery all around!
Feel so lucky to have our son at Mount Carmel. Our son absolutely loves it at MCK. Amazing nursery all around!
Our son has been exceptionally happy at Mount Carmel Kindergarten. He's an active child and the space has been really great for him - both outdoors, where he enjoys playing on climbing apparatus, or with sand or water and indoors, where the children move around different classrooms and also have...
Our son has been exceptionally happy at Mount Carmel Kindergarten. He's an active child and the space has been really great for him - both outdoors, where he enjoys playing on climbing apparatus, or with sand or water and indoors, where the children move around different classrooms and also have the benefit of a big gym to play in. The teachers are professional and highly skilled. They regularly update our child's progress via their online Tapestry system and parents can leave comments, too. The management is consistent and there is always a friendly face to welcome children in. Parents can accompany their child into the classroom to see which activities they will be doing. Children in the pre-school classes are encouraged to meet and exceed early years related targets through play, singing, acting, reading time and adult-led activities such as counting with beads or counters, recognising sounds through phonics and pencil control. I don't think our son could have had a better start.
The staff are incredibly friendly, attentive and always so helpful. All three of my children have come to Mount Carmel and my two daughters...
The staff are incredibly friendly, attentive and always so helpful. All three of my children have come to Mount Carmel and my two daughters were so sad to leave this amazing nursery.
My youngest started in September 2017 and refused to talk to anyone. The staff were very supportive and within weeks they had encouraged him to talk!
Now he won't stop talking to them. This is the best nursery in Hertfordshire!
Every member of staff is totally professional while being kind and patient too.
There is such a lovely atmosphere at Mount Carmel it is the most welcoming and friendly place where...
Every member of staff is totally professional while being kind and patient too.
There is such a lovely atmosphere at Mount Carmel it is the most welcoming and friendly place where children thrive.
The staff are all very friendly, experienced and professional.
It is a nurturing and happy environment where there are lots of adventures to be had. The children are...
The staff are all very friendly, experienced and professional.
It is a nurturing and happy environment where there are lots of adventures to be had. The children are introduced to a wide range of activities. Our daughter particularly loves the art room and the outside space.
She is having a wonderful time at Mount Carmel.
Mount Carmel is a wonderful nursery. A truly remarkable place. My daughter had never attended nursery before, and we had recently moved here from abroad when - at two and a half - she started at Mount Carmel. I was extremely worried, given the huge change of life I was putting her through. But her...
Mount Carmel is a wonderful nursery. A truly remarkable place. My daughter had never attended nursery before, and we had recently moved here from abroad when - at two and a half - she started at Mount Carmel. I was extremely worried, given the huge change of life I was putting her through. But her teacher and all the staff welcomed her in all possible ways, and in only a few days she settled in and was smiling every day when I dropped her off. This made our transition into a new life in England much easier, and more special. Now, a little over a year later, my daughter is still extremely happy. And I have seen her progress in so many ways - from her English language (she is multilingual), to her artwork and singing, to her social skills. It is hard to describe such a special place in a few words, but I would definitely recommend Mount Carmel not only for being a top quality nursery but for being able to provide a real "home away from home" environment to the children.
Mount Carmel is the most wonderful place. My daughter has thrived in the warm, nurturing and caring environment. All the staff are excellent at putting the children at ease and I feel that they are truly preparing them for life at school. Well done Mount Carmel.
Mount Carmel is the most wonderful place. My daughter has thrived in the warm, nurturing and caring environment. All the staff are excellent at putting the children at ease and I feel that they are truly preparing them for life at school. Well done Mount Carmel.
I cannot fault this nursery, it is truly unparalleled. The building is purpose-built and spotless. The days are planned meticulously and the children are nurtured and encouraged and taught from day 1. The staff have listened to all my concerns and helped me where possible, giving advise and...
The experiences Mount Carmel provide and teaching and environment are just wonderful. I also so pleased I found this nursery and have been lucky enough to have a place. I will be sending my two younger children also for what is such a special nursery and pre-school experience. I can't thank the management and teaching staff enough.
I cannot rate Mount Carmel Kindergarten more highly. My son attended between 2015-2017 and my daughter is in her final year there. It really is a magical place to be a part of. Both my children have thrived in the warm, loving environment that's been created at Mount Carmel Kindergarten. It feels...
I cannot rate Mount Carmel Kindergarten more highly. My son attended between 2015-2017 and my daughter is in her final year there. It really is a magical place to be a part of. Both my children have thrived in the warm, loving environment that's been created at Mount Carmel Kindergarten. It feels like coming home every day the teachers and children alike are always so happy. It's been the best choice for our family.
I am very grateful to have found a nursery that I am totally comfortable leaving my son at, knowing he enjoys his time there and is thriving as a result. He always comes home with stories of the different activities he has taken part in and constantly demonstrates how much he is learning. Can't...
I am very grateful to have found a nursery that I am totally comfortable leaving my son at, knowing he enjoys his time there and is thriving as a result. He always comes home with stories of the different activities he has taken part in and constantly demonstrates how much he is learning. Can't recommend it enough!
The teaching method and syllabus is a wonderful combination of learning and play and my daughter loves going to nursery every day, my son has since moved on to reception.
The...
The teaching method and syllabus is a wonderful combination of learning and play and my daughter loves going to nursery every day, my son has since moved on to reception.
The teaching is phenomenal and the staff take the time to understand each and every child and how best to get through to them. As a parent, I felt included by the nursery and teachers in these very important years and it's helped to build a fun bond around education with my children. The nursery is outstanding!
I chose Mount Carmel for my daughter because it came highly recommended by so many people and they were 100% right. My daughter absolutely loves going there. I have a lot of trust in the nursery and the staff. Everyone is so professional, caring, attentive and happy. I have no qualms in leaving my...
I chose Mount Carmel for my daughter because it came highly recommended by so many people and they were 100% right. My daughter absolutely loves going there. I have a lot of trust in the nursery and the staff. Everyone is so professional, caring, attentive and happy. I have no qualms in leaving my daughter there and I know she is well looked after and is loved while she is at nursery. The nursery is spotless and a really happy environment for my child and I can honestly say that she has thrived since starting there. This nursery has certainly a "from the heart" feel and we could not be happier to have sent our daughter to Mount Carmel.
I was very anxious about my daughter starting nursery, however, I needn't have been as Mount Carmel have been amazing. The staff are wonderful and my daughter's teacher is just so caring and kind. All I want is for my daughter to be safe and happy and she truly is at Mount Carmel. Not only that but...
I was very anxious about my daughter starting nursery, however, I needn't have been as Mount Carmel have been amazing. The staff are wonderful and my daughter's teacher is just so caring and kind. All I want is for my daughter to be safe and happy and she truly is at Mount Carmel. Not only that but they are preparing her so well for school. I can't recommend them enough.
A lovely, lovely nursery. We are very impressed with the provision for our son and he will for sure be very well prepared for reception next September. All the staff are amazing, very caring and extremely well prepared. We will miss all of them next school year. I'd definitely recommend Mount...
A lovely, lovely nursery. We are very impressed with the provision for our son and he will for sure be very well prepared for reception next September. All the staff are amazing, very caring and extremely well prepared. We will miss all of them next school year. I'd definitely recommend Mount Carmel Kindergarten to other parents.
My son loves his time in the nursery. He is always excited to see his friends and play and even more excited and animated to share with us his stories at the dinner table. I love the nurseries blog which gives us a glimpse and documentation of the children's activities. I commend how the nursery is...
My son loves his time in the nursery. He is always excited to see his friends and play and even more excited and animated to share with us his stories at the dinner table. I love the nurseries blog which gives us a glimpse and documentation of the children's activities. I commend how the nursery is using the social media/technology. I love the photos and videos which I can keep and look back to when my son grows older. But most of all, I love how the nursery created an extended home to my son.
The staff are lovely and caring and the principal is like a mother to everyone. The nursery definitely affected my son's learning and growth positively.
My daughter joined Mount Carmel Kindergarten in September. She settled in so quickly and absolutely loves attending every afternoon. I have been really impressed with the staff and excellent facilities and have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to other families.
My daughter joined Mount Carmel Kindergarten in September. She settled in so quickly and absolutely loves attending every afternoon. I have been really impressed with the staff and excellent facilities and have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to other families.
Since my child joined Mount Carmel, he has never been happier. From it's safe and stunning premises, to the staff who run it, my son felt at home at Mount Carmel. He found it easy to make friends through the nurseries structured set up which had a massive effect on his confidence and wellbeing....
Since my child joined Mount Carmel, he has never been happier. From it's safe and stunning premises, to the staff who run it, my son felt at home at Mount Carmel. He found it easy to make friends through the nurseries structured set up which had a massive effect on his confidence and wellbeing. When he first joined, I was concerned whether he would fit in, but all the staff welcomed him in and introduced him to the staff and the children to get him settled straight away. Since then, he has never looked back and loves coming to Mount Carmel.
What a wonderful preschool! I cannot fault them and that is saying something because I am extremely picky when it comes to the care of my children! The staff are extremely experienced, nurturing and supportive. The facilities are excellent, activities are very stimulating and there is a really nice...
What a wonderful preschool! I cannot fault them and that is saying something because I am extremely picky when it comes to the care of my children! The staff are extremely experienced, nurturing and supportive. The facilities are excellent, activities are very stimulating and there is a really nice sense of community - like one big family. Parents are kept well informed and engaged in regular communication and weekly blogs. The overall management of the preschool is extremely professional, organised and consistent. My son really enjoys his time there and has excellent relationships with his teacher, support staff and his classmates. He has flourished in their care and is developing so well. I look forward to my younger son also attending once he is old enough!
For a nursery, Mount Carmel is just about as good as it gets, looking like a swiss ski chalet from the outside, the same good feeling runs through the building, functional purpose-built
For a nursery, Mount Carmel is just about as good as it gets, looking like a swiss ski chalet from the outside, the same good feeling runs through the building, functional purpose-built
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Meet the Team (7)

Gabriella Spooner (nee Federici) has worked in Early Years since 2008 and brings her experience from a number of different roles within the sector....
Gabriella Spooner (nee Federici) has worked in Early Years since 2008 and brings her experience from a number of different roles within the sector. Now as a mother of 2 children, she has gained a new perspective and understanding of the pressures on modern Mums. In her ‘spare’ time she enjoys singing and dancing with the St Albans Musical Theatre Company.
Qualifications: Early Years Professional Status (2013), BA (Hons) Educational Studies and Early Years (2013).

Stefano is responsible for admissions, enquiries and nursery administration. He is the go to person for questions regarding fees, funding and...
Stefano is responsible for admissions, enquiries and nursery administration. He is the go to person for questions regarding fees, funding and sessions. Prior to joining the family business, Stefano taught English to children in Rome and later worked as a commercial manager at Marks and Spencers.
Qualifications: BA (Hons) Italian Studies (2008), Cambridge Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (2009), Cambridge Certificate of English Language Teaching to Young Learners (2010).

Qualifications: Ba (Hons) Primary Education with Initial Teacher Training (2003)

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Educational Studies (2014)

Qualifications: CACHE Level 3 Childcare

Qualifications: CACHE Level 3 in Childcare

Qualifications: CACHE Level 3 in Childcare.
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