Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans

77 Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 1HF
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Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School in St Albans lets children explore the world around them and use their imagination to learn and grow.

The Montessori method encourages children to take part in activities that build their confidence and independence, motivates them to learn and reach their potential.

The St Albans nursery is close to the Abbey Station where children benefit from a cosy environment and a large play area.
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Funding & Fees

£120 per day

Includes meals, teaching curriculum, extracurricular classes, home school learning, wipes, nappies, milk, parent app and much more.

Contact Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans to get a personalised quote.

Contact Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Naz Sadeghi (Manager)

Admission Information

  • 6 Months - 4 Years

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 4 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Off street parking available in front of the nursery - pay and display

Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans Reviews (11)

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Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.299) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans has 11 reviews.

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Review from Ana Helena A (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this nursery since January. She has adapted really well and I am very delighted with the care and passion the teachers take care of her. My son also went to this nursery, he is now in Reception. After taken him to two other nurseries in St Albans, and it was a disaster,
always ill and crying, we came here by a recommendation from a friend and the teachers were amazing with him, he barely got sick. They clean very thoroughly every week. But also he went to the pre school and the teachers were excellent, he came out writing very well and doing great sums and even subtractions and this made his transition to reception very easy for him. He made friends forever. Couldn't recommend this nursery enough. Very passionate people and trustworthy.
Reply from Naz, Manager at Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St AlbansThank you for the amazing feedback and testament to our dedication to ensuring your child gets the best education and care.
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Review from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 1-year-old has settled very easily into his days at Fountain Montessori. The staff are welcoming and provide a nurturing and caring environment. He always comes home happy and worn out from all the fun!
Reply from Naz Sadeghi, Manager at Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St AlbansThank you for your honest review and feedback.
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Review from Hester P (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School! The staff are so, so brilliant. Our daughter settled in so quickly and it's not surprising when you are all put at ease the moment you step inside. I am blown away every day at how much my daughter has learnt and developed. She is so happy
at Fountain and is genuinely excited to go in everyday. Highly recommend!!!
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Review from Emily T (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy that we chose Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School for our daughter. The staff are incredibly kind, hard-working and dedicated and show so much care for every child in the nursery. There is a really strong feeling of community and family, helped by the small class size. The teachers
take care to prepare an interesting and engaging variety of activities each week and my daughter tells me about how much fun she has had in the day. My child's language and social skills have progressed so much during her time here. I can't recommend Fountain Montessori enough for anyone who wants a small, safe and happy place for their little one.
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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Warm and compassionate teachers! My son gets excited to go to nursery every single day. Each of the teachers in his classroom shows they care and are very loving. Although we are new, I can see my son thriving in their care as he grows older. The management at the St Albans location is fantastic but
the management in the Head Office comes off disorganised. However, this does not reflect how the St Albans nursery operates. Thank you!
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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended the nursery for over a year now, from 12 months of age. We have always found the staff very friendly and welcoming. We enjoy the small size of the nursery - there's a real family feel. Since joining our daughter's development has been very noticeable, particularly her language
and her independence. Each week, the nursery has a new learning theme with planned activities which makes each day exciting for the children. The nursery feels like a great stepping stone for school. We'd definitely recommend the nursery to friends and family.
Reply from Naz Sadeghi, Manager at Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St AlbansThank you for your feedback, we love the children like our family too.
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Review from Amy O (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very impressed with the staff at this nursery, you can see they are incredibly passionate about looking after and developing children. The online system allows you to engage in each day at the nursery. They encourage outdoor play where possible and engagement through coffee mornings and
nursery trips. A downside is the size of the building compared to others.
Reply from Naz Sadeghi, Manager at Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St AlbansThank you for the feedback, the size makes it more intimate, we get to really know the children and families and cater to their individual needs.
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Review from Tina A (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Fountain Montessori in St Albans since he was 2. He is now 4.5 years old and absolutely loves it! He has thrived from going to Fountain Montessori. He is starting reception in September and I am confident he will love it as he has done at nursery. He has grown and matured so
quickly in the 2 years he has been there and extremely confident when he speaks to anyone. Extremely impressed with the teachers and helping him at nursery to be the best he can be. My daughter will be starting the nursery in a few months and not worried about her starting at all as I know she will enjoy it as much as her big brother did!
Reply from Naz Sadeghi, Manager at Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St AlbansThank you for your honest feedback, your son is a testament to you.
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Review from Robert M (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When your child runs in and wants to stay at the nursery you know they're doing a good job! My child is always happy when coming home and loves her teachers. She has picked up reading and writing and loves to learn which we believe comes from the teaching at the nursery.
Reply from Naz Sadeghi, Manager at Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St AlbansWe appreciate this sincere feedback, it is our pleasure to be part of your child's life journey.
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Review from Tiffany F (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son really enjoys his time at Fountain Montessori! He has flourished, and we can tell he is loved by his friends and the teachers there. He has always been a confident kid, but we are also seeing he has learnt to be more thoughtful towards other little ones around him. We love that the daycare provides
vegetarian meals and changes every week. Overall, we are happy with Fountain Montessori in St Albans!
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Review from Jude M (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The E log communication platform is a wonderful link for us to have as it provides that vital insight into the activities our child is involved in at Nursery. The structure and detailed individual comments that accompany the observation clips reflect the amount of effort staff go to, to make Montessori
the brilliant learning environment it is. The emails of next week's menu and activity plan are a big help with the direction of the conversation and play at home too. All helps at this time of restriction. A big thank you to all staff for their continued commitment to making our boy's day at Nursery happy and memorable.
Reply from Nazrin Ahmed, Manager St Albans at Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St AlbansWe appreciate your feedback, it helps us improve our services and approach.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.299)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.299) out of 10 for Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 9 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 4.907 for Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans is calculated as follows: ( (97 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.907
  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 4.392 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans is based on 9 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 = 3.7
    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 65 number of registered child places is 13. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 13 = 0.692
  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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Meet the Team (3)

Naz

Naz Sadeghi

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2013

- NVQ LEVEL 3
- MONT LEVEL 2
- DSL
- SENCO

Rachel

Rachel Smith

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

Rachel is a passionate early years practitioner and has a Level 3 qualification in childcare.

Seble

Seble Feleke

Job Title: Area Manager Joined: 2010

Seble is a level 4 early years practitioner and holds a level 3 in childcare and Montessori.
She leads the 3 nurseries with precision and care, ensuring the highest level of education and learning is delivered.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans

What is the Age Range of Children that Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans accepts?

Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 4 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans Open?

Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans 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 Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans have capacity for?

Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans has capacity for a total of 65 Children.

How far is Fountain Montessori Nursery & Pre-School - St Albans to the centre of St Albans?

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

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