The Grange Montessori Nursery

Westcliff Road, Ramsgate CT11 9LJ
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  • The Grange Montessori Nursery, Ramsgate
The Grange Montessori Nursery, located in the charming coastal town of Ramsgate, offers exceptional full and part time childcare in a stunning period property. The setting has four spacious rooms that have been thoughtfully designed, with age-appropriate resources to support children's learning and development.

The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, inspired by the Montessori approach, fostering meaningful connections between children and the world around them and helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

The Seahorses Room is where babies start their journey, with plenty of space to explore and engage with carefully selected toys and resources. As children grow older, they progress to the Turtle Room where they are introduced to the Montessori ethos and participate in planned experiences led by their Key Carer.

The Dolphins Room is for Pre-School children, offering free flow play and independence, as well as a dedicated Montessori teaching area. The nursery also provides a beautiful outdoor space for children to explore and develop their social and physical skills.

Following the Montessori Approach to learning, children are encouraged to make creative choices and learn through hands-on, collaborative play. The team support children as they prepare for their transition from nursery to school, and work closely with local primary schools to ensure is it a smooth process. Alongside the support of a qualified, passionate and child-centred team, children at The Grange Montessori Nursery will grow and develop under the best of care.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Hannah Sweet (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 28

Total Places for Children

  • 97

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day £75.90 (Under 2)
    Full Day £72.90 (2 years)
    Full Day £70.00 (3+ years)


    We're making childcare more accessible to families:


    * FREE nursery childcare for siblings of registered children!
    (terms and conditions apply)

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is available outside the nursery, allowing for convenient drop-off and pick-up.

The Grange Montessori Nursery Reviews (42)

9.6

The Grange Montessori Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.605) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Grange Montessori Nursery has 42 reviews.

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Review from Jade H (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have attended this nursery and I cannot fault this facility at all! I tried my youngest son at another nursery this year from January and by March I moved him over to this nursery as I have always adored the staff here, for being so accommodating and the way they care for my
children. I love how they promote independence for the children and sensory learning. I've always found the environment calming and organised. Generally nothing I could fault with this nursery and I could not be happier! Highly recommend!
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Grange Montessori Nursery
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Review from Anna A (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, I highly recommend it! The staff are always professional yet super friendly, so flexible and accommodating, nothing is ever too much trouble. Both my children have really enjoyed their time here.
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Review from Whitney B (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After visiting three different nurseries, I came across The Grange Montessori Nursery. I immediately felt comfortable and knew that my daughter would be safe and well looked after at the nursery. She has been at the nursery for over a year now and she loves it. All of the staff are lovely and take an
interest in each individual child. She has made so much progress since being at the nursery.
I personally have no complaints about the nursery and thank them for taking good care of my child while I’m at work.
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Review from Kelly R (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby started nursery in April at six months old. He is so happy coming into the nursery and gives the girls in his room a big smile when we walk into the room. I had just started weaning my little boy and the girls in the room are so caring and attentive with this and listen to his needs.
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Review from Jade S (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are so accommodating nothing is ever a problem or too much to ask, my daughter has been here since 9 months old during covid and she absolutely loves coming here. I will be sending my next child here too. Always happy to help and feels like I’m sending her into a family who treats her so well
couldn’t ask for better! She loves the garden and forest school in rain or sunshine and has happily transitioned from class to class when going up in ages.
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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The nursery used to be excellent until they become under new management. There has been a big staff turnover now and a lot of the new staff are not as caring and don't have the best interest of the children. The prices have gone up a lot from hot dinners to hourly pay. The nursery overall is okay now.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Grange Montessori Nursery
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Unfortunately, as with many sectors across the country, Early Years has been affected in the last 12 months by severe staff shortages. We are working hard to ensure that…read more
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I think all the staff at the Grange are very friendly and are always approachable to discuss my daughter's development. My daughter is happy to attend the setting, which is the most important point for me when sending her to childcare. I do feel at times because my daughter only attends one day a week
that, I'm unaware at times who her key worker is and she seems to have had a lot of changes of key workers since she started at the nursery. Staff, I find very approachable and happy to discuss my daughter's progress, but I hardly speak with her actual key worker. Overall, I'm happy with the care the setting gives my daughter and will recommend them to others.
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Review from Sarah J (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This is a good nursery. My little girl loves going to nursery, she really enjoys seeing her friends and the staff. The staff are always very friendly and tell me what she has done in the day and what she has eaten.
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Review from B W (Father of Child) published on 8 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good nursery and friendly staff. Lots of varied and interesting activities for the kids. More attempts should be made to include both parents equally, in decision-making and information sharing, especially if they're split.
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A truly lovely nursery that takes time to care, play and educate each child. We've had learning plans and one-to-one parent evenings. They always feedback on daily activities, and we always receive pictures and updates on the Family app.
We've also had a lot of support to help my little one with her
speech, helping with referrals to speech therapy and LIFT. Really great nursery, my little one is very happy there. Thank you!
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery where I am confident my daughter is safe and happy. She's built lovely relationships with her adults and I feel that all staff genuinely care about the children they look after. Very happy with the flexibility of early drop offs as it helps so much for working parents.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both my children enjoy the nursery and have bonded well with the staff. They love playing outside and enjoy the activities throughout the day. They experience different foods whilst at nursery and try a variety of different flavours that they wouldn't necessarily try at home.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
No problems, my son is always happy going to Nursery and happy when I pick him up. Communicate well and keep up to date and see photos every now and again. I have no concerns or worries. Always positive. Big thumbs up from us.
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Review from April P (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended here since February 2021 when he was 8 months old. He went from mini seahorses classroom to seahorses classroom in September after his first birthday. He also does the early sessions with the morning staff and I have to say all of the staff in both rooms, as well as the morning staff
are absolutely amazing. They help his development and work alongside me when I want to work with him on certain aspects of his development. They are all so kind and caring and I cannot praise them enough for how much they've helped my son develop, especially with the wide range of activities they plan. He's come on leaps and bounds since attending nursery, and I cannot wait to see how well he develops over the next few years there!
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Grange Montessori Nursery
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Review from Katy B (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely thrives coming to this nursery, she loves all the staff and other children. Getting updates through the day is very reassuring and it eases me whilst at work knowing how much she is up to. My daughter has attended a nursery previously and childminder and The Grange is the best
by far!
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Review from Dave W (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child leaves nursery with a big smile on her face! When she began nursery, her confidence was low and she became very clingy (possibly as a result of the pandemic). Since being with a group of adults who really care about her well-being, she is growing into a confident, happy girl. Both myself and
my wife have been impressed with what she has been learning: she sings songs, plays happily with other children and reads books for pleasure. We thoroughly recommend The Grange.
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Review from Tracy O (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children currently at one of your nurseries. Over the past two years, I have found the staff and management to be helpful & approachable. In terms of hours/days the nursery is open, alongside the facilities provided, I found the nursery offered more than other local childcare providers. More
importantly, my children appear happy and are developing well.
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Review from D L (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Grange Montessori is amazing, the staff are all lovely and great. Both of my daughters thrived being there and always have been very happy there. The level of care the staff have given my daughters is above and beyond amazing.
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Review from Hollie S (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have a fantastic experience with The Grange, both with my eldest daughter (who left preschool in the summer) and also with my youngest who is one year old. My son starting nursery at 6 months was a concern due to being so young, but the staff in the room were so caring and he enjoys himself so much
whilst he is there. They have patiently been pursuing his nap routine and we have finally had some success there. The manager is great at running a very smooth ship! She is always on hand to listen to any concerns from parents and feedback on any issues. She ensures all children within the facility are well cared for as well as keeping parents and carers updated with the changes. The recent change in management company has had little effect on the standard of care that The Grange offers the children, but there has been a noticeable change in the staff's happiness. I just hope that all the new changes and restrictions the company are putting the staff through, does not result in staff leaving.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Grange Montessori Nursery
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Review from Richard I (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have put two of our children through the nursery, one past and one present and cannot fault it and both children have loved their time there. The staff cater to every need and are always happy to answer any concerns, would recommend them 100%.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.605)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.605) out of 10 for The Grange Montessori Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.729 for The Grange Montessori Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (172 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 214 Ratings = 4.729
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.876 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Grange Montessori Nursery is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 97 number of registered child places is 19.4. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.4 = 0.876
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Hannah

Hannah Sweet

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2018

Childcare has always been my passion with my overriding goal of providing a safe and happy environment for each child that will stimulate their growth at their own pace.


My team understand and nurture each individual child which in turn builds their self-esteem and respect for others


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!

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