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Mount Carmel Kindergarten - Kinder Lodge

100a Sandpit Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 0BX
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Mount Carmel Kindergarten is a leading nursery school in St Albans, combining preschool education and day care facilities to children aged two years and above.

This 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.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

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

Children are eligible to join the nursery from the September following their second birthday. We accept all childcare vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare.

Funding for working parents is only available for parents who meet the eligibility criteria. To find out if you are eligible and apply for the working parents funding you will need to visit the Government website Childcare Choices and apply through your HMRC childcare portal.

Three year old universal funding is available to all children in the term after their third birthday.

*Please note that the local authority funding rates for two-year-olds and three-year-olds are not the same. This is reflected in the price disparity between the different age groups.

Nursery sessions are also available throughout the school holidays.

To view our fees schedule please see our website.

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Mount Carmel Kindergarten - Kinder Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mount Carmel Kindergarten - Kinder Lodge has 136 reviews.

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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mount Carmel is a fantastic nursery. A beautiful cabin set in playing fields makes it a perfect setting and the children get to enjoy weekly country walks.
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!

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Review from Anna J (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mount Carmel is such a wonderful nursery. My daughter has been here since September and thoroughly enjoys it.
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.

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Review from Ellie R (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mount Carmel Kindergarten is a very special nursery. On joining, great care is taken to get to know each child really well.
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.

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Review from Barbara (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from L J (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Helen J (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 supporting me as a parent. My son's confidence has come on leaps and bounds and he has made some wonderful friends.

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.

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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Elizabeth S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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!

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Review from Matthew W (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mount Carmel has provided the best possible start for both of my children and has exceeded all of my expectations.
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!

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Review from Silvia S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Clare G (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Anna G (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Natasha L (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Alison E (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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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!

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Review from R S (Father of Child) published on 6 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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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Review from Sonja S (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mount Carmel is definitely the best nursery around in my opinion and is best by far. From the very first moment we stepped outside the nursery we had a very good feeling about it. You will be greeted by the smiley face of one of the managers who are always ready to answer any questions you might have and no matter how silly you think it is, nothing is too much for them. Our daughter loves Mount Carmel and is looking forward to the next day, disappointed that she can't go weekends!

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Review from G T S (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2017 Submitted via Website
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All of the staff are amazing and extremely nurturing.

I myself came to this playgroup over 30 years ago and now my daughter is enjoying it as much as I did - which is lovely to see! She loves her days spent there and is progressing well and making great friends.

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Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2017 Submitted via Website
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A lovely, lovely nursery. We've been delighted with the provision for our daughter and are sad to be moving on. However, we know that she will be very well prepared for reception in September. I'd definitely recommend Mount Carmel to other parents.

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Gabriella Spooner
Gabriella SpoonerJob Title:Principal/SENCO/DSOJoined: 2008

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 Federici
Stefano FedericiJob Title:Administration ManagerJoined: 2019

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).

Catherine Tarelli
Catherine TarelliJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 2019

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

Natalie Rayment
Natalie RaymentJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 2008

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Educational Studies (2014)

Stacey Cannell
Stacey CannellJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 2012

Qualifications: CACHE Level 3 Childcare

Karen Connell
Karen ConnellJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 2019

Qualifications: CACHE Level 3 in Childcare

Ishanka Fernando
Ishanka FernandoJob Title:Nursery AssistantJoined: 2018

Qualifications: CACHE Level 3 in Childcare.

Hannah Axworthy
Hannah AxworthyJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 2019

Qualifications: Level 3 in CACHE Childcare Learning and Development, BA (Hons) Education Studies (2017).

Libby Carolan
Libby CarolanJob Title:Nursery TeacherJoined: 2021

Currently studying level 3 in Cache Childcare.

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