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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 Heather B (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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We brought our daughter in after the quarantine restrictions were lifted and were a bit nervous. The staff at Kings Castle Nursery have taken careful precautions to keep our children safe and happy while they're there. I was given a full tour and details for each section and program prior to signing up so I had a good idea of where I was sending my child and what to expect. All of the staff are welcoming and pleasant and run the school very well! They did a wonderful job of helping my daughter acclimate to a new school and friends.

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Review from Julie J (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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We are very happy with our son’s development since starting at Kings Castle. He really enjoys his time there, participating in all of the activities. The staff are all lovely, very warm and approachable.

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Review from Peter H (Father of Child) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our little girl has been at Kings Castle since she was thirteen months old and is now on the verge of leaving to start school. Placing her in the care of the team there remains one of the very best decisions we made for our little lady.
The King Castle team are a like-minded, caring lot - and our child loves to go to spend the day with them. She’s learnt so much, she surprises us daily. And whilst we’re sad that she’ll be leaving, the team have prepared the journey onwards with such care that our girl is excited to be starting the next leg of her personal journey.

I cannot recommend the team highly enough - genuinely the best decision we’ve made for shaping our child’s future prospects.

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Review from Lucy G (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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The nursery and all the staff here are wonderful and have always gone above and beyond to ensure all the needs of my child have been met. The information given and measures taken to ensure safety and confidence are second to none and I can't fault the nursery at all. From the great snacks/food to the beautiful, nurturing environment. I couldn't recommend the team at Kings enough. Such a shame that it's my last baby here now!

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Review from Simon W (Father of Child) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Choosing this nursery has been great for our son's development. The staff are consistently wonderful and very caring. They clearly love their work. The environment is nurturing and the Montessori philosophy underpins everything they do. When our daughter is old enough she'll be attending here too.

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Review from Bianca B (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Kings Castle is a fantastic childcare setting for my two children. The caring and nurturing team make each day a great one with a wide range of activities and bags full of enthusiasm. The activities are varied, engaging and I always feel so much positivity when I greet my children at the end of their day. I would happily recommend Kings Castle to anyone looking for a happy childcare environment for their child.

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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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I could not recommend this nursery more, the staff are amazing. My son has been here for more than 2 years now and I couldn't be happier with his experience there, he loves going and the manager is just a star. All the staff I've met have been happy, helpful and approachable and most importantly to me they really enjoy their jobs and it shows! Definitely the best setting my son has ever attended and he's been to 4! I know my son is in great hands here because he's always happy to go and chatting happily about his day after. They are amazing! 5 star place!

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Review from Kannika H (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Kings Castle is a great Montessori setting with kind and caring teachers who would go above and beyond for the peace of your mind, and your child's comfort. Both my children have been at Kings Castle for years and we are always happy with the nursery. My youngest is leaving for the big boy school soon and with the help from his teacher he is ready for a new challenge. We can’t thank all staff enough for preparing him over the years.

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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Kings Castle is a really wonderful nursery. My three children have attended.
Currently, my three year old has settled in very well and goes in happily to nursery. He has an expressive language delay, but since he joined Kings Castle in January he has come on leaps and bounds and is improving daily.
I love the Montessori setting and so does my son. It really encourages independence in the children and I love the fact there isn’t a plastic toy in sight.
The manager and staff are incredibly caring and really good at listening to any concerns I may have, acting upon them very quickly.
The outdoor space is a great feature of the setting.

I would not hesitate to recommend Kings to anyone looking for a nursery.

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Review from Beth H (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Kings Castle has been part of our lives for 4 years, and we couldn’t be happier with everything they have done for our children.
My daughter runs in every day without a care in the world. The environment is so welcoming, as are all of the staff. I’m always amazed with what they’ve done during the day and how excitedly my daughter tells me what they’ve been up to.

The staff are all brilliant and take a genuine interest in every child. Even those that have left and come along on the nursery drop off! The warmth and kindness they show is incredible, and I know my daughter is in very safe hands. I would 100% recommend Kings Castle to everyone

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Review from Dovile G (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Simply the best choice we could ever make to come to this amazing nursery. Our daughter totally loving it! This is the place to gain knowledge, learn how to respect, understand, love, support each other as well as have fun.

To be honest, makes us all sad and sentimental she has to leave very soon as starting school in September.

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Review from Jessica C (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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This is the perfect nursery to send your child to. The staff treat the children as their own and are also supporting to the family. I love this place and I’m heartbroken my daughter has to grow up and go to school this year. I will miss each and every member of staff. It’s a clean and friendly atmosphere and the nursery manager is the perfect manager.

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Review from Danny S (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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A great nursery that our second child is currently attending. Friendly staff that take the time to reassure you at every point along the way and both of our children have relished going to. Both of our children have gained great learning and experiences and I would highly recommend anyone to take a look at this nursery as an option for your child.

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Review from Abi S (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy was three when he joined nursery last September. We wanted him to have a "stepping stone" into big school. All of the teachers and staff are patient, kind and show a good understanding of each child's individual needs. My little boy is very settled and content at Kings. He feels safe and enjoys all aspects of the learning environment. Would definitely recommend this nursery. As far as support goes for us as parents, I feel that we are kept in the loop with his development, strengths and weaknesses and we work together with the staff to ensure his time at nursery is effective and worthwhile. Any concerns or worries I have, I feel assured that I have the help and support from staff.

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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Kings is the most fabulous nursery, both our children have been there from age 1-4, through all the stages of baby to preschooler and have loved it so much. I remember when we first looked round. Of the many settings we saw, only at Kings did my eldest leave my side and wanted to get stuck in straight away.

The wonderful people that work and run Kings are amazing. My son (who is still there and due to leave in August for big school) is so ready for the huge milestone of school and has been prepared and supported by these fabulous women who he loves so much. I will miss the nursery being part of our lives too as we move onto school life for our littlest. I want to thank you all at Kings and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone. You will be fabulously lucky if your child benefits from being part of this wonderful nursery.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter is finishing her last few weeks at King's after being there since she was 11 months old. I don't have the right words to express our gratitude to the managers and the team of amazing teachers. Not only have they looked after our daughter but they have also looked after us as a family during a difficult couple of years. Our daughter has thrived from day one and they have prepared her for school brilliantly. We have a very bright and confident little girl and this is mostly because of Kings. It will be with a heavy heart and much sadness when we have to say goodbye.

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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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My children have been happily going to Kings since 2016.

It is a very safe, caring and nurturing nursery, leaving you with no worries whilst you’re working. I couldn’t recommend it enough. It will be sad to leave.

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Review from Amanda M (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful little family, very caring, supportive and professional team. My little one has been with them for the last two years and really enjoys all the activities, she has become so independent and missed them a lot during lockdown. Highly recommended.

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Review from Chantal R (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Kings Castle has been the most amazing nursery for my children. I cannot praise them enough for the first-class education and care my children have received.
They have gone above and beyond all expectations from the moment I first visited. Not only recognising the needs of my children but also the needs of our family as a whole.
One of my children received an ASD diagnosis and the staff have ensured we received the best support available.
The staff are all, without exception, the loveliest people to hope to look after my precious ones. Totally dedicated to their work, both professional and warm. From the management, all the way down. We will be heartbroken to have to move on.

Kings Castle has offered the best possible start for my children that I could have dreamt of. I cannot recommend enough.

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Review from Paul T (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been at Kings for three years now and since she started right through to her upcoming last day before ‘big school’ we have been constantly blown away by her development. The teachers at Kings have supported us as parents to develop our daughter the Montessori way in an environment she has thrived in.
They have her practising the basics on writing, spelling, maths plus her independent learning on aspects like courteous behaviour, kindness and sharing has been a joy to witness. Weekly yoga has been a source of great entertainment after nursery and her love for the teachers and friends has made us appreciate what an incredible experience Kings has been.
We will be starting our son in September to go on the same journey as his big sister and I know our daughter will miss being there.

I would thoroughly recommend Kings Castle because of the amazing teachers, the lovely facilities and the style of education at that age is perfect for their development.

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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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