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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.
They care for your children with a vast array of knowledge. They come home with - countries, volcanoes and earthquakes, workings of the human body, food skills - this list is endless. I’m always impressed and my daughter loves her time...
They care for your children with a vast array of knowledge. They come home with - countries, volcanoes and earthquakes, workings of the human body, food skills - this list is endless. I’m always impressed and my daughter loves her time there.
From the time that my daughter has attended they have been so supportive of not only her need but that of...
From the time that my daughter has attended they have been so supportive of not only her need but that of myself. The team go above and beyond to make sure the children are safe, comfortable and happy all the time.
My daughter has made real connections with the other children aswell as the team at the nursery.
I am very grateful for all that they have done and are doing for her. Once again can not recommend them enough truly the best nursery around.
Kings Castle has been amazing and very supportive during this difficult period with COVID-19. They’ve always been amazing but they’ve definitely gone above and beyond for me to feel comfortable as a parent to send my little one into nursery with no hesitation. I believe I speak for all parents when...
Kings Castle has been amazing and very supportive during this difficult period with COVID-19. They’ve always been amazing but they’ve definitely gone above and beyond for me to feel comfortable as a parent to send my little one into nursery with no hesitation. I believe I speak for all parents when I say they’re true angels. Really can’t sing their praises enough. Keep up the great work you all do and know it’s greatly appreciated.
Everyone at Kings Castle is a delight and I feel so grateful to have them in our children’s lives. They do everything they can to help them develop, and do so in a fun, enthusiastic and extremely caring environment.
Everyone at Kings Castle is a delight and I feel so grateful to have them in our children’s lives. They do everything they can to help them develop, and do so in a fun, enthusiastic and extremely caring environment.
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...
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.
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.
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.
The King Castle team are a like-minded, caring lot - and our...
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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!
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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
To be honest, makes us all sad and sentimental she has to leave very soon...
To be honest, makes us all sad and sentimental she has to leave very soon as starting school in September.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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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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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