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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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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!
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
We will be sad when it comes time for her to leave to start school.
I couldn't ask more from this nursery. My daughter left eight years ago and now have another child currently there. There was never a second thought about which nursery I would be sending my 2nd child to after my daughter's amazing experience at King's. My second child has many allergies, and I...
I couldn't ask more from this nursery. My daughter left eight years ago and now have another child currently there. There was never a second thought about which nursery I would be sending my 2nd child to after my daughter's amazing experience at King's. My second child has many allergies, and I always feel he is in safe hands and well looked after. The manager and the team at Kings are amazing, and couldn't ask for a better place to send my children. I would highly recommend Kings Castle to anyone.
The most genuine, lovely and caring staff, would recommend this nursery to anyone. Everyone is so welcoming and informative and my daughter always comes away smiling from her days. Hearing what they do in the days with them is so lovely and the fact it's an all weather nursery is great as my...
The most genuine, lovely and caring staff, would recommend this nursery to anyone. Everyone is so welcoming and informative and my daughter always comes away smiling from her days. Hearing what they do in the days with them is so lovely and the fact it's an all weather nursery is great as my daughter loves to be outside! If I could give higher than five stars I would!
Our child has been with Kings Castle for a couple of months and he has settled in to the setting brilliantly. The team are all superb and have really gotten to know and understand him, helping him flourish and grow. We couldn’t be happier.
Our child has been with Kings Castle for a couple of months and he has settled in to the setting brilliantly. The team are all superb and have really gotten to know and understand him, helping him flourish and grow. We couldn’t be happier.
I couldn’t recommend Kings Castle more highly as a nursery. Both of my boys have thrived there. The staff are caring and nurturing, and they have both left ready for school. It’s a happy, vibrant place where they are always looking at how they can continue to improve to make things even better for...
I couldn’t recommend Kings Castle more highly as a nursery. Both of my boys have thrived there. The staff are caring and nurturing, and they have both left ready for school. It’s a happy, vibrant place where they are always looking at how they can continue to improve to make things even better for the children. The addition of the Lodge has been fantastic!
My youngest child has just left Kings Castle and we could not have been happier with the care our children were given whilst they attended the setting. The staff were supportive, receptive and nurturing to our children's needs. The lodge was a great favourite and welcome addition too. The hot meals...
My youngest child has just left Kings Castle and we could not have been happier with the care our children were given whilst they attended the setting. The staff were supportive, receptive and nurturing to our children's needs. The lodge was a great favourite and welcome addition too. The hot meals were varied, healthy and encouraged our children to eat outside of their comfort zones. We are very grateful to all the staff who are involved with the nursery and the time they dedicate to looking after the children they are entrusted with.
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School goes above and beyond what is required for a nursery. Sadly, our journey is coming to an end after 7 years. Both my girls have attended Kings and have flourished, thrived and excelled under their love, care and guidance. I never had any worries about leaving...
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School goes above and beyond what is required for a nursery. Sadly, our journey is coming to an end after 7 years. Both my girls have attended Kings and have flourished, thrived and excelled under their love, care and guidance. I never had any worries about leaving them so young as the staff treated them like they were their own. It is clear they all love the children and would do anything for them. Kings Lodge has opened which has made the Kings experience more amazing. It brings together the Montessori element with forest school and my youngest is always so excited for her Lodge day. When the children get into the preschool, the adults are amazing at preparing them for their school journey with the use of the upstairs classroom. This was shown on our recent transition to school when all the children happily ran into their new setting, full of confidence. I have known the manager for 10 years-she is an exceptional manager: putting the children at the heart of everything. I highly recommended Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School!
The latest addition of the lodge is a lovely way for the children to interact with nature and explore the surrounding area...
The latest addition of the lodge is a lovely way for the children to interact with nature and explore the surrounding area on their doorstep.
Much appreciated.
Our family journey will be coming to an end soon after 6 continuous years and we are really sad to say goodbye. Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School has been a huge and important part of our lives and both children have absolutely loved their time there and flourished. We feel so lucky to have...
Our family journey will be coming to an end soon after 6 continuous years and we are really sad to say goodbye. Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School has been a huge and important part of our lives and both children have absolutely loved their time there and flourished. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful nursery, with loving staff, an amazing educational ethos and excellent facilities. The atmosphere at the nursery is always positive, with children happy and busy enjoying child led activities to support and encourage their independence and development. The lodge is an excellent addition to the nursery, where the children get to spend quality time exploring nature and spending time outdoors. It has definitely been the highlight of their week. I strongly believe both children were able to reach their full potential with the guidance and support from Kings and I thank everyone for all their care and attention to my children
She has learnt so much and keeps surprising us by...
She has learnt so much and keeps surprising us by doing/saying various things super early, which is no doubt down to the quality of this nursery.
Staff are friendly, helpful, and all-around superstars. We will be sending our second there.
We are very happy with the care our child receives and the support in achieving developmental milestones from the staff. We like the structured learning approach which we have found very beneficial towards our child's development.
We are very happy with the care our child receives and the support in achieving developmental milestones from the staff. We like the structured learning approach which we have found very beneficial towards our child's development.
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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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