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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, Bournemouth
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.

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Funding & Fees

RATES 2026:
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)

PREMIUM OPTIONS - ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES WITH DISCOUNT AND 2 WEEKS’ HOLIDAY

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.

The nursery offers funded and non-funded places.
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.

Contact Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday 08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday 08:00-18:00
  • Thursday 08:00-18:00
  • Friday 08:00-17:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School Reviews (215)

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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.

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Review from G W (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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I just wanted to share how pleased and thankful I am to the manager and her team, throughout the last year they have all been wonderful going above and beyond to help. We have always found them to be bright and cheery and my daughter is full of joy when she tells me about her day. It’s exciting to see how much she is learning and developing so long may it continue. Keep up the good work thank you!

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Review from B E (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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Our boy has been going to Kings Castle for a year and loves it. The staff are kind, proactive, professional and smart - they are so lovely with the kids. They provide great feedback, do plenty of stimulating and varied activities. The setting is fantastic with plenty of calm spaces and opportunities to learn and play. We’ve got another child who went elsewhere and we’ve lived in another city so between them we’ve been to a few nurseries and Kings Castle is comfortably the best.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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My child has been attending the nursery for just over a year now and has been enjoying her journey so far. The nursery teachers have been a real help in toilet training in a short space of time (last 3 weeks) and has made the experience a lot easier for all of us.
Considering my child's main developmental ages have been through a full lockdown, the nursery has been very accommodating and continued to support my childs development and is thriving in numbers, letters and communication for their age.

I would highly recommend to anyone who is on the edge or anxious of where to place their child, mine started at just 1 year old and am so glad we chose Kings Castle Montessori.

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Review from Shay F (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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Our 1 year old son quickly took to the attentive and kind staff. We were worried at first that he wouldn’t settle as he is quite clingy to his Mum but he soon formed a bond with the girls in the nursery room.

What surprised me is the communication from the nursery which has been excellent! Throughout the day we receive several updates on how our son is doing. This includes info about his naps and his food intake as well as how he’s been doing in general. This has really helped put our minds at ease whilst he’s away from us.

Choosing the right nursery is a big deal but I’m confident we made the right choice!

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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Staff have a genuine concern for the whole family, not just the child who attends the nursery, and try to help as much as they can. They are really supportive and understanding and are always happy to help answer any questions.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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We have recently relocated back to the area very last minute and needed to find childcare. I had looked and visited a few but I kept being drawn back to Kings Castle. They have managed to accommodate the best they could and our little one is so happy with her new nursery setting.

Really recommend how caring and kind the staff are.

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Review from Rachael T (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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Kings Castle Montessori is a 5 star, outstanding nursery! Both my daughter and son have been at Kings Castle Nursery since they were babies, now school ready. They have blossomed into well mannered, respectful, worldly, confident and kind kids. I couldn’t ask for anything more than this! We love that every teacher at Kings have their own unique cultural backgrounds and experience which influences the way they teach and guide the kids. My son came home one day talking about Diwali, the lights festival! He also made his own light out of clay. Another day my daughter baked Australian ANZAC biscuits with her friends, as it was an Australian themed week. Then another week my son came home talking about the England football team and the World Cup!
My kids have learnt life long basic skills which we have noticed they do at home ie cleaning after themselves, putting toys away where they belong and preparing their own snack.

We are really going to miss the warm, kind-hearted staff at Kings.

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Review from Ben L (Father of Child) published on 20 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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We can’t recommend Kings Castle highly enough. All of the staff are amazingly patient and kind and our daughter is learning so much and growing in confidence. The way they have handled the pandemic mess has been excellent and they have always had the safety and care of the children at the forefront of every decision. Thank you for everything you do.

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Review from F T (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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We have 2 boys at Kings currently (and throughout the hard last couple of years), one is at the end of his journey and one just starting and I could not recommend Kings more highly! Both boys clearly enjoy nursery as they enter and leave and both learn things that surprise and impress us every day. The nursery is also so supportive of our working lives which we could not be more thankful for.

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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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We decided to join the Kings Castle Montessori nursery as we heard a lot of good opinions about it in past. Personally, I love the location. Not only is close to where we live but also local to grandparents. I like how the building is situated not too close to the road and you can't really see the back of it where kids play. Gives it that extra privacy and security. Our child has only been at Kings Castle Montessori for few months, for few hours weekly but we can see how much more confident he has become. He has learnt so much so far! Each time he comes back from nursery he knows something new and exciting!

Staff are great! Even when affected by covid19 they are doing their best to keep children safe and happy. Giving them and their parents exactly the same amount of time and attention - always with a friendly attitude. The classrooms are clean, tidy and full of exciting and educational toys/learning equipment/books etc.

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Review from Hannah D (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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Both of my daughters have attended Kings Castle and have (and continue to) excel and thrive in the caring environment.

My eldest attended from when she was a baby and my next daughter, from when she was 3.

The team are fantastic and have got to know each of my children and supported and cared for them when I have been unable to due to work commitments.

I would highly recommend this nursery and its Montessori philosophy.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son has been in the preschool room at Kings Castle for 1 term now and absolutely loves it. The teachers are amazing and always give us updates of what he has been doing that day. I definitely feel that they are preparing him well for school with lots of independent learning as well as social and communication skills. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Lisa O (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2021 Submitted via Website
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Both of our children went to Kings from when they were 1 year old and did a variety of part-time and full-time hours over the course of their time there. Kings is the most amazing, loving and caring childcare setting. The children’s safety, individual development and emotional needs are at the centre of any and all decisions the nursery makes. They have kept parents informed and engaged during the difficult and challenging times of COVID and kept cheerful in the face of the ever-changing rules the government made as well as pushing to keep the setting open to ensure the ongoing development and nurturing of the children in their care.

Words can not express the love our children, and we feel for all of the staff at Kings and anyone whose child is lucky enough to attend there, will grow to their fullest potential under the guidance and support of all of the staff at Kings.

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Review from Sandra H A (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been very happy at the school and has earnt a lot. Very friendly staff. She started just about a year ago and she has really developed within this period. I would recommend the school to anyone in the area

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Review from Julie S (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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Kings Castle has been looking after our two boys for 4 and a half years now, with our youngest son still currently attending. It is an excellent nursery with many enriching activities available for the children and very nurturing and attentive staff. All the key workers that our sons have had have been absolutely fantastic. I would recommend Kings to anyone who is looking for a safe, reliable and enriching environment.

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Review from Caroline B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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My eldest daughter went to this nursery and is now flourishing at school due to such high standard early years care and now my youngest is currently at Kings. I couldn’t recommend this nursery more, both my daughters have been very happy here. All of the staff genuinely care about the children and are very passionate about what they do. My daughter is excited every morning to go to nursery which speaks for itself, she thoroughly enjoys the wide range of activities and through which she is becoming a very confident and independent 2 year old. Thank you!

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Review from Esen E (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son has recently graduated from Kings after 3 delightful years there. You will be hard-pushed to find a more loving and caring setting for your child. The staff here genuinely love what they do and the passion is fully reflected in their efforts and energy towards the children. A lot of time and a personalised approach is given to every child and my son has become a very kind and independent little boy. Thanks to all of the teachers and the very dedicated Manager, we would choose you every time!

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Review from Monica B (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our son started at Kings when he was 1 year old and what a journey it has been for us all. I cannot believe that today it was his last day at the setting. Our son was diagnosed with ASD and all the staff have worked extremely hard to accommodate his special education needs. The SENCo was so helpful throughout the process of the EHCP. Our son's 1:1 worker has been amazing with our son since she started a year ago. All the other staff have been great too. The Nursery Manager has been fantastic and I can't thank her enough for all the support and for ensuring all was in place to meet his needs. We had several meetings in the last 2 years following our son's diagnosis to talk through the challenges and how they could support him. Also, they have liaised with all professionals involved. Kings Castle will be forever in our hearts.

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Review from Ceylan R (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter attended the nursery summer 2021. The care she received was outstanding, the staff are super friendly and patient in helping her to settle in which she did very quickly. Just by attending a few days a week she came on leaps and bounds in so many ways. I really couldn’t of asked for a better nursery and always felt at ease dropping her off knowing she was in good hands. Thankyou to all the staff at kings castle Montessori.

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Review from Kate O (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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There are not enough words to describe how I feel about Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School and all of the wonderful staff within it.
All I can say is that any child who goes here will be loved, cared for and protected as if they were family themselves.
Every nursery teacher and all of the management staff go above and beyond their job role.
I don’t know how to thank them enough!
They have a passion to ensure the best is done for every child.
Furthermore, all staff have a warmth a child loves and the kindness every parent wants when they leave their child in a setting.
My daughter has been taken care of so well and helped more than I could ever wish for as a mother.
I will always feel so lucky to have found Kings Castle and so eternally grateful for the staff within it who care deeply for each child and family.
I would recommend Kings Castle every day and 100 times more.

Thank you for all that you do!

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Amanda Preston Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010
Amanda Preston

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 Dolan Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2008
Beckie Dolan

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 Vieira - Tao Job Title: Lulworth Pre-School Room Supervisor Joined: 2012
Fabiana Vieira - Tao

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 Smith Job Title: Kings Lodge Manager Joined: 2016
Calum Smith

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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