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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.
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Funding & Fees
We offer funded and non-funded places.
Our FULL-TIME rate for non-funded children is £8.75 per hour.
Hot Lunch (Optional) - £4.90 per day (Main and Dessert)
A consumables charge of £1.75 applies to funded hours (For more information about the consumables charge see below)
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery offers a range of simple, all-inclusive premium packages for children attending 36. 40. 45 or 49 hours per week.
We offer a sibling discount on request.
Please contact us to discuss availability and prices in more detail.
We offer in person show-arounds year-round and we welcome new children year-round (subject to availability).
Consumables charge – A non-mandatory consumables charge of £1.75 applies to each funded hour. The consumables charge allows us to provide your child with an environment, experiences and services which are above the normal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or which are not covered by Early Years Funding for example activities such as cookery, gardening, music & movement, yoga, weekly sessions at Kings Lodge Nature Nursery (for over 2’s), outings and special cultural, seasonal and celebratory events, snacks, sun cream, wipes, nappy bags, blankets, face cloths, downloadable learning / photo journal, in person parents’ evenings. Please note that the consumables charge does not apply to paid hours.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/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
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:00-18:00
- Tuesday 08:00-18:00
- Wednesday 08:00-18:00
- Thursday 08:00-18:00
- Friday 08:00-17:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School Reviews (215)
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.974) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School has 215 reviews.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
Lovely nursery my son has settled in very well, the staff are lovely and tell me about his day which he’s always doing different things every day. The outdoor space is great and he’s learnt so much since going and he’s only been there a short time.
I did not know any nurseries and I decided on this one and when I went to visit it, I liked it a lot and my son is very happy and we are the same. The attention of the teachers is excellent, thank you very much.
The recent introduction of Kings Lodge is an amazing, additional complimentary resource that the children love.
My husband and I always recommend Kings Castle to anyone looking for a nursery for their children.
My child is very happy at Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School. We have three children so have been to a fair few parent's evenings but I have to say Kings by far was the most comprehensive and detailed one, and showed how much they clearly understood and nurtured my child through his learning there. It is a wonderful nursery and a true Montessori nursery as well.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: Kings Castle Montessori Nursery SchoolDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Saxonbury Road LtdDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
- Recipient: Saxonbury Road LtdDate: Friday 28 May 2021
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 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 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 Supervisor.
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 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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