Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori

8 Victoria Road, Twickenham TW1 3HW
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9.8 30 Reviews
  • Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori, Twickenham
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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Funding & Fees

Up to £2,460 per month

This is our full-time fee, please visit our website for details on different attendance patterns and funding options.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Claudia Neves (Head Teacher)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 55

Age Range

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

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 (30)

9.8

Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.838) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori has 30 reviews.

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Review from Chems S (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bottom Line: If you're looking for a nursery that treats your child as an individual and fosters a genuine love for learning, look no further. We couldn't be happier with our choice, and I can't recommend them highly enough to any parent in the area.
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Review from Phoebe L (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't begin to describe the positive impact this nursery has had on our son. We and he adored his time here. The love and care they show is beyond any we have seen in the other settings our 3 children have attended, and we can't wait for our youngest to be old enough to go. If you are reading this,
wondering whether or not to send your child here, please take this as your sign to join. Claudia and the team are extraordinary, and you won't regret it.
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Review from Richard H (Father of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an outstanding nursery. We have had two children through it over the last 4 years (including current). The care from the staff is clear, you can tell there is a real passion for what they do and personal commitment to the children. The location is safe, clean, varied in activities and has a
great outdoor space. They engage parents in social events and are really on the front foot with the welfare and learning of the kids. We are thrilled to have been able to send our little ones there and can't endorse them enough.
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Review from Abi H (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children have attended St Margaret's Montessori and we absolutely love this nursery! What makes it truly exceptional and special is the staff - they are incredible. So caring, nurturing, and genuinely invested in each child. I completely trust them with my little one and I think that is hard
to find. They live and breathe the Montessori approach and both my kids became so much more independent and confident during their time at the nursery.


There are also lovely extras like forest school with the brilliant Scott, football coaching, yoga, and the intergenerational project where kids visit a local care home. Not to mention the brilliant garden, which is massive, and the kids spend loads of time outside learning and exploring. I couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough and we'll be so sad to leave when our son is ready for school.

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Review from Tara S (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend this nursery enough! Having worked with children for many years, and running a little home nursery myself, I was quite picky about finding something very special. This place is magic! I am so glad I found it. The staff are incredible! They genuinely adore the children and love
their job. The way they speak to the children is beautiful and respectful. If I could design the perfect nursery, this would be it! Miss it sorely!
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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at St Margaret's Montessori since January and we are delighted with the nursery. It is a warm, calm, and loving place, where the children are really happy. The staff provide stimulating activities for the children (including forest school) and encourage independence. The garden
is really amazing and I can tell my daughter has benefitted from having so much outside time. The staff are exceptional, really experienced and dedicated, and they know all the children so well.
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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves her nursery! The teachers are caring, patient, and supportive, and the environment is calm, safe, and inspiring. I've seen her grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity every day. I'm so grateful to have found such a wonderful place for her early education.
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Review from Elizabeth M (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.838)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.838) out of 10 for Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 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 4.988 for Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori is calculated as follows: ( (162 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 164 Ratings = 4.988
  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 4.85 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori is based on 14 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 = 3.85
    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 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 14 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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Claudia Neves

Job Title: Head of Nursery Joined: 2018

Claudia is a highly accomplished Montessori practitioner and educator with a deep commitment to the authentic principles of Montessori education. Her journey into early years began when she discovered the Montessori method and knew instantly that she wanted to become a guide and directress rather than a traditional teacher.


Originally from South Africa, Claudia holds an International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy from the Montessori Centre International and a National Diploma in Early Childhood Development (Level 5). Her impressive career has spanned four countries – South Africa, Mozambique, France, and the United Kingdom – giving her a rich, international perspective on early childhood education.


Claudia's philosophy centres on the belief that every person has unique qualities that no one else possesses, and that through thoughtful guidance and opportunity, adults can help children realise their strengths, build confidence, and develop the self-esteem to contribute meaningfully to the world around them. She loves working with children but equally enjoys mentoring adults, sharing her expertise in the Montessori Method with practitioners and student teachers alike.


At St Margarets, Claudia has built an exceptional team and champions initiatives such as Forest School and intergenerational partnerships with the local community. Her unwavering focus on keeping children at the heart of every decision makes St Margarets a truly special place to learn and grow.

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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