Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

College Road, Maidstone ME15 6YH
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9.5 47 Reviews
  • Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone, Maidstone
Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone is a carefully designed setting in the heart of the town, providing a positive and warm environment that encourages children to develop a lifelong love for learning. The setting follows a Montessori approach to education, which prioritises the growth and development of each child, in a supportive and engaging space designed for them to learn and thrive.

The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, inspired by the Montessori approach, fostering meaningful connections between children and the world around them and helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

The nursery has five spacious rooms allowing for free flow throughout the space. The Caterpillar Room is perfect for babies to explore at their own pace, with Key Carers supporting their individual routines and child-led activities. The Ducklings Room is ideal for children who are more confident, offering a mix of structured and child-led activities in a large open space.

The Lambs Room is for Pre-School aged children, where they can develop their skills in a free-flow garden space and enjoy fun arts and crafts and messy play. The large outdoor area includes a climbing frame, sand and water play and a Maths hut for Pre-School, providing opportunities for children to learn about nature and the world around them.

Alongside the support of a qualified, passionate and child-centred team, children at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone will grow and develop under the best of care.
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Funding & Fees

Full Day £80.40 (Under 2)
Full Day £77.30 (2 years)
Full Day £74.30 (3+ years)


We're making childcare more accessible to families:


* No meal, consumable or enhancement charges
* Part & fully funded places available

A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.

Contact Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone to get a personalised quote.

Contact Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rachel Carpenter (Nursery Manager )

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is available in the car park on Mill Street.

Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone Reviews (47)

9.5

Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.535) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone has 47 reviews.

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Review from Megan P (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can truly say this nursery is amazing. The staff are amazing from room leaders to office staff. They have really helped with my twins progression.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneThank you for your 5-star review and kind words, Megan. We are privileged to be entrusted with your twins' progression.
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Review from Rosie P (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Jude has been with the nursery for 2 months and since coming he has really com on in himself. Jude has settled straightaway and is definitely learnt new skills and such a happy boy. Thank you Ella, Jenna and all the support staff for taking great care of my baby.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneThank you for your kind words, Rosie. We're absolutely delighted to hear how well Jude has settled in and how much he's grown in such a short time. It's wonderful to see his confidence and happiness shining through each day. The whole team are so pleased to hear your feedback. Thank you for trusting us with your little one - it means a lot to us.
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Review from I A (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter enjoys nursery and has great rapport with the key workers in her room. From what she tells us, she enjoys the many activities and loves playing with the other children. I feel that she is well looked after and thrives at nursery.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneThank you for leaving us a review. We are delighted that your daughter enjoys nursery and playing with other children, and that she has built a rapport with her key workers. We work hard as a team to build a nursery environment where children are well looked after and can thrive.
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Review from Dominika C (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery has been very accomodating. Both our little ones really enjoy coming here, they have been especially great with the youngest (1 1/2 when joined) in helping him settle in, and make sure we were comfortable too along the way. Only criticism I have is that there are things that are overlooked
or not perhaps communicated properly. I've asked for the app to be looked into since September as I only get access to one child and its promised to be fixed and still isn't.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneWe are delighted to read how much both of your children enjoy their time at our nursery and that your youngest was so well supported in settling in. We're sorry to hear about the ongoing issue with the app, and we understand how important it is for staying connected to your child's day. Please bear with us while this is being resolved.
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Review from Molly C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are brilliant, my son loves it here.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneThank you for your 5 star review, Molly. We are delighted your son loves our nursery.
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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery have been very supportive with Lola to get her to be ready for school. They are very welcoming and all the staff are very friendly. Both my girls have loved coming and our 3rd will be joining in September. The staff have been helpful when ever I have come to them about anything and any conserns
I have had regarding my children.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneThank you so much for your kind words. It's been a pleasure supporting Lola on her journey towards being school-ready, and we're so pleased to hear how much both of your girls have enjoyed their time with us. Creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our families is very important to us, so it means a lot to know you've felt comfortable coming to us with any questions or concerns. We're looking forward to welcoming your third child in September and continuing to support your family.
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Review from Ana L (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely caring staff, communication and learning experiences are exemplary. My children have developed so much since changing to Townsend Montessori Nursery. Best decision we have ever made for our children to be in this nursery. Thank you for everything you do/have been doing for the growth of our
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Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneThank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Ana. We're absolutely delighted to hear how happy you are with your experience at our nursery.
It's incredibly rewarding to know that you've seen such positive development in your children since joining us. Our team works hard to provide a nurturing environment alongside rich learning experiences, so your kind words about our care and communication mean a great deal. We're truly grateful for your trust and are so pleased to be part of your children's journey.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The new management team at Townsend have been fabulous and retention amongst staff has been a lot better. Our daughter loves coming to nursery, and mainly plays nurseries at home, replicating the staff. Staff have been honest with us re her behaviours and methods to manage this from home so it can be
improved at nursery.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneThank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're really pleased to hear that you've noticed the positive impact of the new management team and the increased consistency within our staff - it makes such a difference for the children and families alike.
It's wonderful to hear how much your daughter enjoys coming to nursery, and that she's even bringing her experiences home through her play - that's always such a special sign of how comfortable and engaged children feel.
We also really value working in partnership with parents, so we're glad our open communication around her development and behaviour has been helpful. Thank you again for your support and trust - it means a lot to the whole nursery team.
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Review from Rashaun O (Father of Child) published on 23 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lot better than previous nursery. My son has settled in very easily and happy to see his progression going well.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneThank you for your review, Rashaun. We are delighted that your son has settled in easily and is progressing well.
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Review from S S (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Townsend Montessori Nursery is a fantastic place for young children. The staff are kind, attentive, and genuinely care about every child's development. The calm Montessori environment encourages independence, curiosity, and confidence. My child feels happy, supported, and excited to learn every day.
Highly recommended for parents
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneWe are delighted to read that your child is happy at our nursery and that our environment is supporting their independence, curiosity and confidence. The team will be pleased to know that their care and the positive learning experiences provided each day are such valued parts of your experience. Thank you for taking the time to recommend our nursery.
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Review from Mark P (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going here for around a year now and she always looks forward to going in. She has learnt many important things, such as how to share and how to interact with other children. She enjoys the variety of daily activities and the interactive learning. I choose this nursery, because
of the good things i heard about it from other parents. The facility is secure, which gives peace of mind.
If i had to find any negative for me personally, it would be the recording of how much my daughter eats at meal times. On the application, it will often say (ate all), but i am told differently when i pick my daughter up, so i can be unsure of her food intake. Otherwise, my wife and i are very happy to have our daughter coming here.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneWe are delighted to read how much your daughter enjoys attending our nursery and the progress she is making with her learning and social development. The team will be pleased to know that the activities and secure environment give you reassurance, and we appreciate your feedback regarding meal recording as we continue to review and improve our communication with families.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Concerning level of supervision and hygiene. A nursery should provide a safe and clean environment for young children, but the standards here need serious improvement. I am extremely disappointed.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneThank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We take feedback such as this very seriously and would encourage you to contact our nursery directly so we can discuss this with you and address any issues you may have.
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Review from M G (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot praise the staff at Townsend Montessori nursery in Maidstone enough. They are always cheerful and happy to help. Our boy loves nursery so much which is undoubtedly due to the staff and his experiences with them.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneWe are delighted to read that your son is enjoying nursery and that our team's care and support have made a positive impact. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our nursery.
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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery I ever found for my daughter . She is been doing so well now so confident and articulate . The girls in the team are fantastic kind and empathetic. for new mums who are worrying and looking for the best nursery for their kids I would say Townsend nursery Maidstone would be the best
choice . Cheers
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneThank you so much for your wonderful recommendation. Its great to read how you have seen your daughter develop since she has joined us.
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Review from Mariama J (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My experience in the nursing was ok
Most of the teachers have spoke with are patient, understanding and friendly and also supportive
the manager and another member of staff are good in their roles and can give you listen ears and help sort things out when needed.
Two members of staff are patient
with the kids and I believe the other teachers too may you all be blessed and I appreciate looking after my daughter and making them learn as the kids are our feature leaders.
I hope and pray my daughter will have a good time in the nursery
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneThank you for leaving a review of our nursery. We look forward to supporting your child in having a lifelong love of learning.
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Review from R h (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very satisfied, best nursery in town, Staff are very polite humble and professional, taken excellent care of of the child's, I am very glad that I brought my child to this nursery, I used to take him to a different nursery he was never happy and staff were very reluctant in some areas.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneIt is lovely to read how happy you and your son have been since moving to our nursery. Thank you for leaving us a review.
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Review from K B (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Am happy with the care, safety of my kids whenever they are in school as they been taught a lot of things including activities done with great meal as well
And I will like to thank all staff and management for their time and effort
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneThe team will be delighted to read how their hard work and dedication make a difference for you and your children. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
This could be a great nursery if it was run well and had leaders who had a clear vision and strive to improve the nursery and give the children the best start in life. Since being bought out by The Old Station Nursery, this nursery has completely changed, cutting and losing staff that were amazing with
the children. Very poor communication with parents, their app is rarely used so have no insight into what your child has done. Staff often complain themselves they are short-staffed and so there is no consistency in which adults are in rooms and staff morale is low. My child has had 3 key workers in a year and they have no idea about him all you get told is they’ve had a good day. Health and safety practices are concerning at times and put children at risk with staffing or fire safety practices. My child regularly is unhappy about going to nursery when at the beginning of his journey it was such a happy place. The recent Ofsted inspection is not a reflection of the nursery.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really nice nursery. my daughter gets very excited to go and has made many friends. The staff are so patient and kind; they give lots of attention to the children and comfort them when needed, which is a relief to know as a parent.
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Review from Lilianna P (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Townsend is a very good nursery. They are very carrying to the kids which is the most important thing when you leave your kid to be look after specially in their age. My daughter really enjoys going there and playing with her friends and the staff. Overall they care about the kids and how they are developing.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Townsend Montessori Nursery MaidstoneThat is very pleasing to hear, thank you for taking the time to review us.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.535)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.535) out of 10 for Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.635 for Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone is calculated as follows: ( (148 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.635
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.9
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Rachel Carpenter

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

"I feel passionate about assisting parents in laying a solid early year's foundation for their children and am committed to my vision of making our setting feel like a safe haven for all, by enhancing our friendly and welcoming atmosphere and delivering outstanding care. Please feel free to pop in and say hi anytime, I have an open door policy and am always here to help!"

Frequently Asked Questions about Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

What is the Age Range of Children that Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone accepts?

Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone Open?

Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone have capacity for?

Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone to the centre of Maidstone?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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