Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School
Good★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Bournemouth for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023. Open since 2008, with 68 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BH6 5NBWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 20 September 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
The curriculum is ambitious and flows seamlessly from room to room to continuously build on what children already know and need to learn next. All staff know how to develop children's learning and build on their next steps. They deliver the curriculum well and use the Montessori approach to help children understand the world they live in and be ready for school. Children gain good independence to do things for themselves. They learn to manage their behaviour and be kind to others. Staff manage transitions well to ensure children are ready emotionally and developmentally before they move on to the next age/stage room in the nursery.
Children relish new challenges and have a positive attitude to learning.
The nursery has a warm and welcoming atmosphere for children, parents, and visitors. The manager and staff have a positive attitude to their roles, and this reflects well on the children and their approach and attitude to their experiences.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- provide toddlers and pre-school children with more staff interactions to extend their learning and engagement in activities further.
- 20 September 2023Good
- 21 June 2018Good
- 9 August 2017Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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