Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori

8 Victoria Road, Twickenham TW1 3HW
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Tucked away on a quiet residential street is the beautiful St Margarets Montessori Nursery School. Welcoming children from the age of two until school age, this lovely nursery consists of several large, light classrooms and an incredible back garden, which is used every day, rain or shine.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Person in charge

  • Claudia Neves (Head Educator)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 55

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Termly Fees:
    10 half day sessions per week - £4532
    9 half day sessions per week - £4164
    8 half day sessions per week - £3740
    7 half day sessions per week - £3306
    6 half day sessions per week - £2854
    5 half day sessions per week - £2385
    Non-refundable registration fee - £100
    Refundable Deposit - £500

  • Please contact us for fee information including the early years funding.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-16:00
    Tuesday 08:00-16:00
    Wednesday 08:00-16:00
    Thursday 08:00-16:00
    Friday 08:00-16:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori Reviews (24)

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Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori has a Review Score of 10 (9.987) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori has 24 reviews.

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Review from Elizabeth M (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are continually amazed by this nursery. It is one in a million. We are so lucky to have found it, and it's more than worth the bus / drive to get there. The head educator leads by example, and what an example she is. The staff are so nurturing, so caring, so engaged, so invested in each child. I
am so sad that my son will leave this place as he goes on to school - they could not have taken better care of him. What an amazing place and we will miss it dearly. At least we will be back for my other two children. Thank you, thank you.

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Review from Yi Z (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel incredibly lucky to have found this nursery for our daughter. The teachers are so kind, experienced, and professional, and the whole atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The head teacher is amazing-always so calm, approchable and supportive. The big garden is such a bonus-they go outside daily,
even in winter, which she absolutely loves. The space is always clean, cozy, and well looked after, with toys and materials carefully maintained. There are also lovely activities organised regularly for both kids and parents, and everything is done with such care. It's a true Montessori setting, and as a non-English speaking family, we've really appreciated how supportive the teachers are in helping our daughter build confidence and pick up English naturally. She settled in quickly and is genuinely happy every day. We couldn't ask for a better start to her early years.

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Review from Adriana W (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

i cannot praise this nursery more if i tried. this is a truly magical place for little children. The staff are angels who truly enjoy nurturing the children. they are so caring, compassionate, dedicated, patient and loving on top of extremely well trained. my little one has developed so much since
starting here. i will be bringing my second one too! highly recommend!

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Review from Merve E (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son graduated from Riverside Montessori St Margarets in June 2024, and I couldn't be happier with our experience. He had an absolutely wonderful time there. The teachers are like mothers, nurturing, caring, and incredibly supportive. They provided a safe and loving environment that made my son look
forward to going to nursery every day. Additionally, the staff were always supportive of parents, offering guidance and assistance whenever needed. Their dedication and commitment to the children and their families are truly commendable.
Thank you for everything you did for my son. We will always cherish the memories and the positive impact you had on his early years.

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Review from Deniz K (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Six months ago, we had to move to London due to my husband's job. Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori was the first school our son attended in a new country. Despite not knowing any English, the compassion of the teachers, the headmaster, and all the staff always made him feel happy and
at peace. His language skills and confidence developed quickly. We are grateful to all the teachers who do their jobs with passion and to our headmaster, who is always present and supportive. You have filled our first memories in a new place with happiness. We are deeply grateful and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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Review from Esmer Y (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

St Margarets Montessori has been a game-changer for our son over the past nine months. From the very first day, the staff went above and beyond to help him settle in. The teachers are not just experts in early childhood education, but they're also genuinely warm and patient people. They seem to have
an endless supply of compassion and understanding, which is truly a gift.
The facilities are top-notch, with a garden that's practically a kid's paradise compared to most other nurseries. It's spacious enough for the little ones to run around and explore to their hearts' content. Watching our son play there, make new friends, and thrive in such a nurturing environment has been a joy.
We feel like we've struck gold with St Margarets Montessori. It's a place where we know our son is in great hands, learning and growing every day. We couldn't be happier with our choice!

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Review from S B (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has had such a wonderful time at this nursery. He is treated so well by the fantastic teachers who show patience and empathy whilst encouraging him to be independent.
He has been allowed to explore so many different activities and themes which he loves sharing with us when he gets home.

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Review from Eliza C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn’t be happier with the nursery. It’s so nurturing and caring. My younger daughter is now at the nursery following her big sister. It has a family feel to it and I love the Montessori methods used to teach and inspire the children to grow in confidence and mental ability. Would recommend it to
anyone.

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Review from Ann A (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves this nursery and has made many friends, one of the drawing points for us was the big open space in the back garden which they make the most of with forest school, my son loves to make popcorn in the big tent outside and search for creepy crawlies. The activities are engaging, using basic
objects in an interesting way to pique the child's curiosity. I love the fact that you don't have to have expensive equipment with all the bells and whistles to engage kids. Staff are attentive to the child's interest and intentional about how each activity can develop a child - it's great to be part of his learning and get regular updates from an app they use. I want my son to be well-rounded and enjoy all aspects of his learning journey and so far, this nursery has been a great fit for him.

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Review from Ellen S (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for over one year. It is the perfect fit for our family because we absolutely adore and trust the educators. They are kind and caring in demeanour, and offer a variety of learning opportunities through the lens of Montessori. My son also attends Forest and inter-generational
programming each week through this nursery. I can recommend this nursery without hesitation.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our time at Riverside, St Margaret’s has been a smooth transition into school. The Montessori principles are meticulously executed by the wonderful teaching staff. Our toddler now fearlessly marches up the steps to school and blows us a kiss from the door. He is so excited to get to explore, tinker,
and learn at nursery. Thank you teachers and staff at St Margaret’s!

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Review from J M (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot praise the team at Riverside, St Margaret’s highly enough. Have never encountered such a dedicated team before. They care deeply about the children, and the strength and security of the relationships formed are obvious. They go above and beyond in so many ways and have provided additional support
without hesitation when asked for it. Our son has developed so quickly - a real testament to their teaching ability. We feel so lucky to have our son - and soon our daughter - with them.

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Review from Natalia K (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful environment with great supportive teachers. I am confident my son is safe, cared for, and encouraged to explore whatever interests him at the time. The activities are beautifully presented and varied. My two-year-old enjoys both playing inside and working on his art projects, as
well as riding bikes and playing ball games in the garden. He recently joined a forest school and gets excited about making popcorn in the garden’s bell tent. He has bonded well with his teachers since starting the nursery four months ago, and I simply couldn’t imagine a better place for him.

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Review from Amanda B (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margaret's Montessori is a very special place.
Our daughter has attended the nursery since she was 2 and has had a brilliant experience - from the nurturing, kind staff and the beautiful, large garden to the wide array of activities (forest school, yoga, science experiments,
sewing...) - I can't think of a better place for her to have spent her pre-school years.
The staff are smart and thoughtful - everything about the nursery is designed and implemented for a child-centred reason.
I'm very grateful that my daughter has been able to attend this nursery. I have only positive things to say about it and would absolutely recommend it.

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Review from Carol S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends with the biggest smile on her face everyday! Incredible nursery with amazing staff. You can see and feel the love from everyone that works here.
They are really engaging with our daughter and care for her like one of their own, it’s so reassuring to know she’s safe and happy.
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honestly can’t praise or recommend this nursery highly enough.

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Review from Clara G (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is incredible! The teachers are caring, dedicated and inspiring, the building is very homely and light, and the garden is huge and idyllic. Our daughter has experienced and enjoyed all seasons in it, from water play in the summer, to discovering a hedgehog waking up from his winter's hibernation,
and den building in autumn. As a European parent, I felt that the school was very encouraging and inclusive when it comes to different cultures, languages and nationalities. Our daughter would go to the school Monday-Friday, from 9am to 3pm and has always looked forward to it. We have always received accurate information on her developments and assistance if needed. The whole school ethos is children-centered and everyone strives to grow the natural talents and interests of every individual child. Every parent I speak to feels the same about this school and would recommend it thoroughly!

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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our family moved to this area this year, and feel so lucky to put my son in Riverside Montessori. The teachers and staff are truly amazing, kind, and very supportive. Honestly, I was a bit worried in the beginning as my son is not a native speaker, but the teachers gave me confidence and showed me their
patience. During these months in the nursery, I can see my son has grown and learned so much, he becomes more confident and more independent. Our family is extremely grateful for that.

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Review from A W (Father of Child) published on 26 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Riverside Montessori for almost a year now and I am absolutely thrilled at the experience she’s had. The teaching staff are incredible, the weekly forest school seems like so much fun and I can see how much my daughter loves learning as a result of her experience. It’s
a truly special place and I only wish they offered places beyond age five!

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Review from Nuray A (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son and we are really happy and very thankful to be a part of the nursery. They take ultimate care of each child passionately and my son is learning a lot in the nursery. Definitely great staff and nursery.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We looked at most of the nurseries in the St. Margarets and Twickenham area when we moved into the area last summer but always felt that something was missing. A lot of the nurseries were very rigid on their settling in (or should I say lack of) approach which put us off given our daughter was born
just before the pandemic and is quite shy and anxious by nature. Many had a high staff turnover or seemed to be run by staff who lacked enthusiasm. A few lacked or had no outside space. When we visited St. Margaret's Montessori we were bowled over by the energy of the people who work there, the wonderful setting including the amazing garden, and of course the Montessori principles which we knew would suit our curious and inquisitive daughter. What we didn't realise at the time was just how nurturing, caring, patient and flexible they would be. I feel so happy that she is in such great hands.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.987)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.987) out of 10 for Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.987 for Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori is calculated as follows: ( (150 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 152 Ratings = 4.987

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Claudia Neves

Job Title: Head Educator

Welcome to St Margarets Montessori!

The best way I can describe St Margarets Montessori Nursery School is using the Zulu word, ‘Ubuntu’. A word to express the understanding of human interdependency and connectedness. It is a celebration of the wonders of our diversity, encouraging each individual to live their full potential and see the potential in others.

Ubuntu is evident in our dedicated team, always ready to support each other, to create the best possible community environment for our children and their families to join.

The Montessori philosophy is closely linked with this same understanding, called the Cosmic Education. Respecting that each child is important as an individual, but that all of these individuals are interlinked with each other, and nature as a whole.

In our rich and very carefully prepared school environment, the children are encouraged to explore, discover, question and reflect. Curiosity leads them to engage and learn, to keep probing deeper, to develop their concentration and an inquisitive mind. Leading them to love learning and become learners for life; confident and aware of their importance.

We are so fortunate to have a large garden that the children can enjoy every day, whatever the weather! On a daily basis, they experience their connection with nature, learning their essential role in the balance of our common home. This is supported through Forest School as well as being part of the Eco School.

We don’t only connect the children to the natural world but also to the world in which they live, helping them to feel part of the wider community. Walks to the shop and library, helping our neighbours and visiting our local Care Home via our Intergenerational Project with BRIGHTER TOGETHER, all foster strong relationships with our local community.

Our family is always growing, and we would love to invite you to come and see what we are all about.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori

What is the Age Range of Children that Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori accepts?

Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori Open?

Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori is open: Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday 08:00-16:00, Wednesday 08:00-16:00, Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-16:00.

How many Children does Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori have capacity for?

Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

How far is Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori to the centre of Twickenham?

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

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