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Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School has been providing quality childcare since 1997. In October 2023, the nursery was awarded a "Good" rating in all categories in their Ofsted inspection.
The nursery offers children a happy, safe and nurturing environment where staff support and encourage children to learn and develop to their full potential.
Kings Castle is located in Tuckton, Bournemouth and is ideally situated for children from Littledown, Southbourne, Christchurch and Boscombe.
The...
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School has been providing quality childcare since 1997. In October 2023, the nursery was awarded a "Good" rating in all categories in their Ofsted inspection.
The nursery offers children a happy, safe and nurturing environment where staff support and encourage children to learn and develop to their full potential.
Kings Castle is located in Tuckton, Bournemouth and is ideally situated for children from Littledown, Southbourne, Christchurch and Boscombe.
The nursery welcomes children aged 0-5, offering flexible sessions, funded places, separate rooms for babies, toddlers and pre-school, dedicated sleep rooms and a fully enclosed garden with play area, outdoor classroom and toddler garden.
Children aged 2+ can also attend KINGS LODGE, the nature-based annexe on Tuckton Meadow. Kings Lodge offers an abundance of outdoor, nature-based activities .
A team of skilled and professional staff follow the Montessori approach to provide children with a calm and stimulating environment where they can build confidence and independence, explore their interests, make new friendships and be ready for all that life has in store for them.
Their mission is to provide quality education in a peaceful, loving, respectful and caring environment holistic in its approach which enables each individual child’s natural curiosity and intrinsic desire for lifelong learning to unfold, and their innate ability to progress as contributing members of society.
Their vision is for all children of all abilities to develop a ‘love of learning for life’ while guiding them to reach their full potential as collaborative and independent learners by providing a Montessori education that nurtures their spirits as they evolve as engaged citizens of the world.
‘Free the child’s potential and you will transform him into the world’ Maria Montessori – Secret of childhood
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Saxonbury Road Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amanda Preston (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 25
Total Places for Children
- 68
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Snacks
Also provided: Plus Special Food For Seasonal, Cultural Or Celebratory Events, Activities Such As Cookery, Gardening, Music & Movement, Yoga, Weekly Sessions At Kings Lodge Nature Nursery (For Over 2’S), Outings And Cultural, Seasonal And Celebratory Events Including Birthdays, Easter, Christmas, Father And Mother’S Day, Harvest Festival, School Leavers’ Events And Other Religious, Seasonal And Cultural Events And Activities And In Person Parent:Teacher Meetings And Non-Food Consumables And Sundries Including Sun Cream, Wipes, Nappy Bags, Bedding And Blankets, Face Cloths, Yoga Mats, Downloadable Learning Journal, Etc.
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Also provided: Includes Antihistamine, Emergency Pain Relief, Nappy Bags, Bedding And Blankets, Face Cloths, Yoga Mats, Downloadable Learning Journal, Etc.
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-17:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£339/ month
Optional Tea Hour 17.00-18.00 = £8.75
Optional Tea Hour 17.00-18.00 = £8.75
Optional Hot Lunch = £4.90
All Inclusive discount packages are available for children attending more than 36 hours per week, please see our fees information or speak to the nursery for more details
Consumable charges include: Food charges everyday snacks plus special food for seasonal, cultural or celebratory events. Activities such as cookery, gardening, music & movement, yoga, weekly sessions at Kings Lodge Nature Nursery (for over 2’s), outings and cultural, seasonal and celebratory events including birthdays, Easter, Christmas, Father and Mother’s day, harvest festival, school leavers’ events and other religious, seasonal and cultural events and activities and in person parent:teacher meetings and Non-food consumables and sundries such as sun cream, wipes, nappy bags, bedding and blankets, face cloths, yoga mats, downloadable learning journal, etc.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£134
3 days per week
£339
5 days per week
£966
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 5:00pm (9 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: plus special food for seasonal, cultural or celebratory events, activities such as cookery, gardening, music & movement, yoga, weekly sessions at Kings Lodge Nature Nursery (for over 2’s), outings and cultural, seasonal and celebratory events including birthdays, Easter, Christmas, Father and Mother’s day, harvest festival, school leavers’ events and other religious, seasonal and cultural events and activities and in person parent:teacher meetings and non-food consumables and sundries including sun cream, wipes, nappy bags, bedding and blankets, face cloths, yoga mats, downloadable learning journal, etc., Snacks and Includes Antihistamine, emergency pain relief, nappy bags, bedding and blankets, face cloths, yoga mats, downloadable learning journal, etc.
Price without government funding: £1,004 / month (£79 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £665/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 9 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School Reviews (219)
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.963) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School has 219 reviews.
During this time we have enjoyed fantastic care and support for our boys.
Every member of staff that we have encountered at Kings have been fully committed to delivering the best care and support for our children.
There...
During this time we have enjoyed fantastic care and support for our boys.
Every member of staff that we have encountered at Kings have been fully committed to delivering the best care and support for our children.
There has always been a fun environment to learn and develop in and as parents we have been kept in touch throughout.
Both my children have really enjoyed attending the nursery. We have all felt welcomed into the friendly atmosphere. I have already recommended the nursery to many friends and family members. It will be sad to leave (my son is off to big school).
Both my children have really enjoyed attending the nursery. We have all felt welcomed into the friendly atmosphere. I have already recommended the nursery to many friends and family members. It will be sad to leave (my son is off to big school).
She will attend the nursery for the next year and I am very happy to keep the same nursery many, thanks to all the staff.
She will attend the nursery for the next year and I am very happy to keep the same nursery many, thanks to all the staff.
My son has been going to this nursery since he was a few months past his first birthday! He was very reluctant to go and it took a lot of time to really feel settled, in no way was this related to the nursery! They have been very supportive of him and always someone was there to calm him down and...
My son has been going to this nursery since he was a few months past his first birthday! He was very reluctant to go and it took a lot of time to really feel settled, in no way was this related to the nursery! They have been very supportive of him and always someone was there to calm him down and reassure him!. He now enjoys his time there and looks forward to seeing his friends. It's a lovely place and I'm really happy with him there!
Both my daughters have really benefited from the Montessori approach to teaching and made good friends. The teachers are caring and attentive and nurture pride in the children's work. They accommodated my daughter's dairy intolerance well.
Both my daughters have really benefited from the Montessori approach to teaching and made good friends. The teachers are caring and attentive and nurture pride in the children's work. They accommodated my daughter's dairy intolerance well.
Over the past 3 years both of my children have gone to Kings Castle and they have loved it. Every single member of staff are always smiling and so friendly, the managers and key workers are so supportive and reassuring, I couldn't have wished for a better place for my girls to start their...
Over the past 3 years both of my children have gone to Kings Castle and they have loved it. Every single member of staff are always smiling and so friendly, the managers and key workers are so supportive and reassuring, I couldn't have wished for a better place for my girls to start their education. My eldest is off to big school now and I feel like we are losing some really good friends. There is only one negative and that isn't even anyone's fault but there could be more morning slots available.
Both of my children love their nursery and have become very attached to their key workers.
I have recommended this nursery to a friend and will recommend it in the future.
Both of my children love their nursery and have become very attached to their key workers.
I have recommended this nursery to a friend and will recommend it in the future.
Both my boys go here (1 and 3 years) both started from 6 months. They were amazing in fitting the boys in for a few hours before they started to settle them in. My eldest son has extra physical needs which they help address daily. Both boys are always happy to go and leave smiling, and exhausted!...
Both my boys go here (1 and 3 years) both started from 6 months. They were amazing in fitting the boys in for a few hours before they started to settle them in. My eldest son has extra physical needs which they help address daily. Both boys are always happy to go and leave smiling, and exhausted! My son has a lot to say about what he done for the day. The teachers are all very friendly and they've accommodated my needs several times.
Both my children have been looked after by Kings Castle over the last 7 years, but they have done so much more than that. Kings has helped them grow into kind, thoughtful and inquisitive children, the team have been such an important part of my children's development and prepared both of them...
Both my children have been looked after by Kings Castle over the last 7 years, but they have done so much more than that. Kings has helped them grow into kind, thoughtful and inquisitive children, the team have been such an important part of my children's development and prepared both of them amazingly well for school. Every person has been kind, loving, fun and a great role model in behaviour, everything you want for your child when you can't be with them. We, as a family, are now approaching the time when our youngest will be leaving and while she is more than ready for her next step it will be a very sad day when we finally say goodbye to the Kings team. In fact I am writing this with a rather large lump in my throat. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kings Castle Montessori to anyone who is looking for childcare, right from the care and love given in the baby room all the way through to the development and education received by the older children. Thank you Kings!
I'm satisfied with the service that Kings Castle Montessori provide to my daughter. We notice our little one learns a lot from this great day nursery also we notice our daughter is more confident. As parents, (mum and dad) we thank all the staff, the services you're providing are just great.
I'm satisfied with the service that Kings Castle Montessori provide to my daughter. We notice our little one learns a lot from this great day nursery also we notice our daughter is more confident. As parents, (mum and dad) we thank all the staff, the services you're providing are just great.
I would like to see a little more in regards to their personal folders as to how they are developing. However I am very happy...
I would like to see a little more in regards to their personal folders as to how they are developing. However I am very happy with the overall service provided. I would recommend Kings Castle.
I'm really pleased with Kings Castle. The staff are great, the setting is very welcoming and my little boy seems to love it. I have no worries at all dropping him off in the mornings. They do a range of activities and you get regular updates on how your little one is doing.
I'm really pleased with Kings Castle. The staff are great, the setting is very welcoming and my little boy seems to love it. I have no worries at all dropping him off in the mornings. They do a range of activities and you get regular updates on how your little one is doing.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Our Son has really grown in character since being there and has become very independent and capable. Considering the amount of pictures and models he brings back, i'm guessing they are pretty busy little things whilst at nursery.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Our Son has really grown in character since being there and has become very independent and capable. Considering the amount of pictures and models he brings back, i'm guessing they are pretty busy little things whilst at nursery.
Good overall service, particularly pleased with the Montessori style learning environment which my daughter is thriving in. The staff all seem very dedicated and caring. The range of activities is good and my daughters language and development is really coming on since moving down to the toddler...
Good overall service, particularly pleased with the Montessori style learning environment which my daughter is thriving in. The staff all seem very dedicated and caring. The range of activities is good and my daughters language and development is really coming on since moving down to the toddler room.
The staff are friendly and caring.
The children have plenty of space with different classrooms and a lovely garden with play area.
Each child is treated as an individual and is introduced to Montessori materials at their...
The staff are friendly and caring.
The children have plenty of space with different classrooms and a lovely garden with play area.
Each child is treated as an individual and is introduced to Montessori materials at their own pace.
Parents can speak to their child's key worker at any time.
I would highly recommend Kings Castle.
Kings have been part of our lives for the last 8 years. Both my girls have thoroughly enjoyed their time at Kings and the fact that we don't have any more children means our journey with them ends this year. All of the staff feel like extended family and I can't fault their dedication not only to...
Kings have been part of our lives for the last 8 years. Both my girls have thoroughly enjoyed their time at Kings and the fact that we don't have any more children means our journey with them ends this year. All of the staff feel like extended family and I can't fault their dedication not only to my girls but to each and every child attending. We've seen our girls flourish through all of the stages of the nursery and its been a pleasure to see them use all the skills they have learnt at Kings at home with us. Our children have made some lifelong friends through the nursery, as have my husband and myself, it's going to be terribly difficult to say goodbye this September. If you are considering Kings for your child, go and spend some time there, chat with the staff and have a look around, the staff are testament as to why it's such a great nursery. We can't thank them enough for nurturing our girls, being role models for them and also being there for us as parents through tough times.
Both my boys attended Kings Castle. My youngest is due to finish in August which seems like an end of an era. I have been using Kings for 6 years and have been very happy with the service, staff and the children's learning and development.
Both my boys attended Kings Castle. My youngest is due to finish in August which seems like an end of an era. I have been using Kings for 6 years and have been very happy with the service, staff and the children's learning and development.
Excellent nursery couldn't have picked a better one for my little one, all the staff are really friendly and they do their best to ensure my child is happy and learns everything they need to start school.
Excellent nursery couldn't have picked a better one for my little one, all the staff are really friendly and they do their best to ensure my child is happy and learns everything they need to start school.
Very nurturing and caring staff that communicate well. Always strive to accommodate needs. The learning environment is set up to support independence and makes use of natural lighting/materials for a communication friendly approach. The outdoor area is beautiful! So nice to see children playing in...
Very nurturing and caring staff that communicate well. Always strive to accommodate needs. The learning environment is set up to support independence and makes use of natural lighting/materials for a communication friendly approach. The outdoor area is beautiful! So nice to see children playing in the mud and grass. A shame there are a few restrictions due to a complaint from a neighbour.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School
- 29 Apr 2022Recipient: Saxonbury Road Ltd
- 28 May 2021Recipient: Saxonbury Road Ltd
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Meet the Team (4)

Amanda has been at Kings Castle for over 12 years and has progressed from working in the Lulworth Pre-School Room to Deputy Manager and now Nursery...
Amanda has been at Kings Castle for over 12 years and has progressed from working in the Lulworth Pre-School Room to Deputy Manager and now Nursery Manager, for the past 5 years.
Amanda was a parent of King's Castle and when the time came for her son to move on to a big school, Amanda couldn't leave King's behind.
She found a deep love and passion for Montessori, which she studied at a nearby college.
Amanda is also the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Health and Safety lead and Fire Marshall.

Beckie has been at Kings Castle for 15 years and has progressed from a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to Toddler Room Supervisor and Deputy...
Beckie has been at Kings Castle for 15 years and has progressed from a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to Toddler Room Supervisor and Deputy Manager.
Beckie is also a Scout Leader outside of the nursery and has extensive knowledge of outdoor learning activities and group learning activities as well as an abundance of enthusiasm for Early Years!

Fabiana has been at Kings Castle for 11 years now and has progressed from working in the Pre-School as a Montessori Directress, to Room...
Fabiana has been at Kings Castle for 11 years now and has progressed from working in the Pre-School as a Montessori Directress, to Room Supervisor.
Fab has a Montessori Diploma from a nearby college.Fab also has 2 children of her own, one of whom currently attends the nursery.

Calum has been at the nursery for over 7 years now and has progressed from a Montessori Director in the Lulworth Pre-School Room, to Room Supervisor...
Calum has been at the nursery for over 7 years now and has progressed from a Montessori Director in the Lulworth Pre-School Room, to Room Supervisor and now Manager of Kings Lodge.
Calum holds a degree in Primary Education and a QTS (Qualifies teacher status) gained from the University of Northampton.
Calum is also an "SEN Representative" and works closely with the nursery SENCO to support children at Kings Lodge.
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