Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School

31 Saxonbury Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth BH6 5NB
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  • Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School, Bournemouth
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
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full-time rate for non-funded children: £6.70 per hour (minimum 4 full days per week).
    Full-day rate for non-funded children: £7.35 per hour.
    Standard hourly rate £7.90 per hour.
    A consumables charge applies to funded hours.
    A sibling discount is available on request.
    Please contact the nursery for full details on fees, funding and availability.

  • The nursery offers funded and non-funded places.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School Reviews (209)

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Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School has 209 reviews.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is just finishing at King's Castle to head off to school, having been there since 10 months old. She is thriving, school-ready, confident and happy.
The care shown for her in the baby room was outstanding, and you could tell the team really cared about what they do, nothing was too big
to ask and it made going back to work easier.
In the toddler and preschool rooms, the staff were also incredible and she skips in without looking back every day. The opportunities they get to practice real life skills is brilliant, and her independence has grown and grown.
My son also attended the setting a few years ago, and I plan to send my baby too in the Autumn - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend!
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Review from P S (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been a great place during the times both of our boys have been there... the staff have always been lovely and it is a great setting and location. Also using the Lodge once a week is really beneficial.
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has thrived since attending nursery at Kings. He loves his teachers and is always excited to go to nursery in the morning. We receive daily feedback via the app which is very much appreciated.
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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Kings Castle since he was 9 months old and The Lodge since he was 2.5. He has grown so much whilst attending and his listening, communication and other skills have developed tons which I feel has been a direct impact from being at nursery. Couldn't recommend this nursery enough.
All the staff have been very friendly and considerate to my son's needs especially one member of staff in particular from The Lodge and another particular member of staff!
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
2 wonderful sites with different environments - I particularly love the outdoor nature of the Lodge site, and the King's site is great for promoting early motor skills, caring for others and the environment. The staff are all fantastic and work really hard to promote children's wellbeing.
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Review from Anamaria N (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kings Castle is an amazing nursery that I can't fault in any way! My little girl went there about 5 years ago and now my little boy has finished his journey there too! I've always trusted everyone at Kings that my babies are well looked after because they have such a wonderful and friendly team! There
is nothing better than picking your child up and seeing them so happy and excited about the day they've had! I will always recommend this nursery and I'm so grateful for everything they've done!
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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely delighted with King Castle Montessori! My son has been attending Kings for over two years now, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's development. They create a warm and welcoming environment where
kids feel safe and loved. Our child has autism and they have gone above and beyond to cater for him. He is very fond of his key worker and we cannot thank all staff members including management enough. It will be a very sad day when he eventually leaves.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kings Castle has been brilliant for both my children. I've been coming here for the last 7 years and my youngest will be leaving next month. I will be very sad not to come here anymore, they have been like an extended family. So warm and welcoming and such lovely people. My kids have both enjoyed their
time here and made lovely little friends. Great preparation for school!
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children joined Kings Castle in the baby room and my second is due to finish tomorrow ready to start school in September. I honestly can't thank the whole team enough for their unwavering commitment to my children and we will forever be grateful to them all for the fun and learning they
have experienced during their time here.
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Review from T B (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery are fantastic! My daughter is always happy when I pick her up, telling me all about her day. The staff are kind, caring, happy, understanding, supportive and informative. They update you on your child's journey each day in person and via the app, this includes photos
and other communication. I must rate the app as well. It has lots of features and is easy to navigate around. I think the Montessori way of teaching is brilliant. Being in a nursery setting and the Lodge, being close to nature, walking, outside and exploring is great for all children's development. The Nursery house is clean, and modern, with good facilities, resources and lots of activities and equipment. I've always felt my daughter is safe in their care and well looked after. Even as a parent I feel well looked after. Thank you all at Kings.
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
King's Castle Montessori has been absolutely fabulous for both my children. Now, as my youngest son's journey there comes to an end, I couldn't have asked for a better nursery. The staff are incredibly friendly and caring, and I just love the Montessori method that fosters independence. I truly believe
my child couldn't be better prepared for starting school had they been anywhere else. He'll be sad to go, but we are so grateful. Thank you so much.
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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our experience has been amazing. When considering what nursery to go for Kings Castle stood out above the rest, especially with the option to split time between the castle and the lodge setting which offers a different experience, the two complement each other really well. The staff have been amazing
and we can tell our Daughter has been learning loads on the run-up to going to school soon.
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Review from Vinicius S (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School since 2022, and we couldn't be more grateful for the time she has spent there. Because she's bilingual, we were concerned about how she would develop her speech and friendships. However, her key worker and all the staff gave her
such confidence that she became very independent and communicative. We don't regret a single moment of choosing Kings Castle; we are truly happy with all the progress she has made.
It has been amazing to witness her development through the app updates. We truly feel like we are part of her day with all the updates.
We are incredibly grateful to King Castle Montessori Nursery and wholeheartedly recommend it!
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Review from Rebekah A (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery, thoroughly recommend it. Very warm, welcoming staff who are dedicated to the children and providing them with support and learning experiences. The manager and staff are always happy to discuss any queries and provide responses in person and via the app. Use of feedback
forms and parent evenings keeps parents and staff informed equally of children's development and any support required. We are nearing the end of our child's time at nursery, but we are still receiving excellent input and support for our child as staff genuinely care about their development and what support is required for them moving forward beyond nursery. Passionate, supportive and caring management which reflects down to all staff. Use of the lodge also for nature based nursery and local walks, which is so important to teach children about nature.
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Review from Rohana L (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has had a wonderful few years at Kings Castle, and above all, his happiness and comfort when needing to be cared for away from family in the early years has been most important to us. From the baby room through to pre-school, our son has been happy to be dropped off in the mornings and always
comes home in a great mood sharing stories of his days. The days at The Lodge having time outdoors have probably been our son's favourite part of nursery, and we've loved him having this time in the fresh air in all weathers. We've also been pleased our son has made nice friends, learned practical and early academic skills, gotten used to being in a classroom environment and been familiarised with a school-type routine whilst having fun. The teachers and assistants have been very kind and they clearly have very respectful relationships with the kids. The enthusiasm from some of the staff in particular has been incredible. A really pleasant, safe, friendly and well-run nursery.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have my two sons at Kings Castle and absolutely love it. Both have been there since around 9-10 months old. The team are so lovely and trustworthy which is super important. They are always so thorough with their updates and development observations - I love seeing posts via the app of new things that
they have learnt or done during the day.
In addition, the Lodge is incredible. My eldest goes to the lodge which is like forest school, one day a week and I love hearing his stories about his adventures during the day.
I can't recommend this nursery enough, my children have loved going there and will be sad to leave them behind as they move onto school.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is partway through her journey at Kings Castle and I have to say it has been and is amazing.
She started at 8 months and I cannot fault the nursery team for putting my mind at ease and caring for my girl as I would.
The transition from the baby to toddler room was handled well by the team
and bespoke to my daughter and her readiness but considered her emotional needs too. She is absolutely thriving there.
I know what activities they do throughout the day, whether she's eaten all of her lunch and then a daily handover upon pick up.
I can't thank them enough.
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Review from Giorgi M (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kings Castle immediately made me feel at ease when coming to view for my then 11-month-old. He settled in so quickly, forming bonds with his key worker and other teachers! They cannot do enough for both me and my son to ensure we both feel confident when he is at nursery and I honestly just love it
here. My next little one will also be going here. They always encourage next steps and keep you so up to date with their daily moves via the app. Love it. Well done guys.
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Review from Leia V (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is coming to the end of his journey at Kings Castle and what a journey it has been!
I cannot recommend Kings Castle enough and will definitely miss everything about this nursery! My son started at Kings in the Toddler room at 22 months, being a lockdown baby I was aware that he may not be as
confident as perhaps he would have been, but he settled in well. Kings made sure to update me on his progress there is an excellent app, where photos and descriptions of their learnings are posted for you. The staff are there for not only the children but the parents too and I feel they have looked after me too.
My son is confident independent and very communicative. I feel so happy that I know he is ready to make his way at school. Kings have helped to grow his confidence through their care and teaching. He loves his days at the Lodge, where he goes on nature walks, flies kites, learns about insects, plants and bakes, to name a few. Kings Castle truly is a wonderful Nursery.
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Review from Nathan W (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined Kings Castle later than many at 3 years old. She quickly settled and loves both the Lodge and the main nursery. She particularly loves baking. We didn’t know too much about the Montessori method of education before looking into suitable nurseries for her. I have ADHD, and she displays
similar characteristics. Kings suits her perfectly and she is thriving there!
We will be sad when it comes time for her to leave to start school.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.976)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10 for Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 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 4.976 for Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (450 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 461 Ratings = 4.976
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School is based on 39 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 68 number of registered child places is 13.6, which has been reached with 39 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Meet the Team (4)

Amanda

Amanda Preston

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010

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

Beckie Dolan

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2008

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

Fabiana Vieira - Tao

Job Title: Lulworth Pre-School Room Supervisor Joined: 2012

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

Calum Smith

Job Title: Kings Lodge Manager Joined: 2016

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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