Townsend Montessori Nursery Margate

  • Open 51 weeks

  • Open 7.30am - 6.30pm

  • Ofsted Outstanding

  • FREE sibling places

01843 290 675

Explore Margate's nursery enhancements

  • Montessori inspired

An Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ nursery in Margate

At Townsend Montessori Nursery Margate, we know that nursery education has many benefits. Not only does it allow parents to return to work knowing their child is safe and cared for, but evidence shows that it contributes to cognitive, social, and physical development, boosts confidence and independence, and supports children’s preparation for school. To support this, our Margate day nursery offers FREE childcare for siblings of registered children to support the whole family.

Please contact the nursery team at Margate to determine the nursery fee that is correct for your individual circumstances.

Our small, and perfectly formed nursery in Margate offers our local community an Oftsed rated ‘Outstanding’ nursery in a meticulously crafted environment that fosters children’s connections with the world around them, themselves, and their peers. We are a close-knit team with children, staff and our parents all knowing one-another.

Inside our nursery in Margate, you will find three thoughtfully designed rooms, each equipped with age-appropriate resources tailored to meet the developmental needs of every child.

Our outdoor area boasts a spacious and secure garden, inviting all children to embark on exciting explorations. With a climbing frame, sand and water play area, space for trike riding, and ample room to run around, the garden offers endless possibilities for outdoor fun and discovery.

In line with our Montessori inspired teaching, we prioritise hands-on learning and collaborative play. We believe in empowering children to make creative choices about their learning. Our Montessori teachers observe their activities and techniques, gaining valuable insights into their development and progress.

  • Townsend Montessori Nursery Margate, 10 Cowper Rd, Margate, Kent, CT9 1SX
  • Opening times:
    • Full day
    • 8am to 6pm
    • AM
    • 8am to 1pm
    • PM
    • 1pm to 6pm
    • Early start
    • 7:30am / 8am
    • Late finish
    • 6:00pm / 6:30pm
  • Townsend Montessori Nursery Margate is situated just a short walk from Margate town centre and Margate train station, on Cowper Road, making it ideal for parents living in the town or surrounding area. Parking is available on roads close to the nursery, for convenient drop off and pick up.
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Our enriched curriculum embedded into every nursery

The Brighter Learning Approach (BLA) is unique to The Old Station Nursery group and is our advanced approach to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and core pedagogy. It differs from traditional nursery teaching methods by providing real-life opportunities to enhance children’s natural curiosity, with emphasis on hands-on experiences, child-led learning, and whole development.

The six core areas promote active engagement and critical thinking whilst encouraging exploration, creativity, and collaboration. Each child learns at their own pace and is challenged and extended at appropriate times.

The best place to see the BLA in action is via our local nursery Facebook page, where each post explains which part of the curriculum the children are working on. Our parents also receive updates on the Parent App too.

My Happy and Healthy Self

Championing children's holistic health and laying the foundations for a happy, healthy and successful life.

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Wonderful World

Helping the future generation of global citizens to understand the world they live in and to believe they can make a difference.

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Super Steam

Enabling early experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). Nurturing our next generation of investigators, inventors and innovators.

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Raving Readers

Enticing children to develop a life-long love of books and reading through engaging and interactive storytelling experiences. Building strong literacy skills while sparking imagination and creativity.

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Mini Maths

Engaging children in meaningful mathematical learning. Developing knowledge, building skills and exploring concepts, through purposeful play and plenty of practice.

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Confident Speakers and Communicators

Developing confident communicators by engaging in quality conversations with children every day, in a language rich and communication friendly environment.

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Clubs and enhancements at Townsend Montessori Nursery Margate

As a Montessori inspired nursery, activities here in Margate are based around the Montessori philosophy of child-led learning. We also hold numerous extra clubs throughout the week that enhance our Brighter Learning Approach, our bespoke version of the Early Years Statutory Framework.

Budding Scientists at Margate nursery

Children learn so much during their early years and take great joy in exploring the world around them. At our nursery they’re immersed into the world of Science through age appropriate hands-on experiments and activities designed to spark their curiosity.

Budding Musicians at Margate nursery

Budding musicians can explore different instruments at our children’s nursery, as well as enjoying rhythmic games, and participating in interactive sing-along sessions. They’ll discover the joy of creating melodies, understanding beats, and expressing themselves through music. Each activity is carefully crafted to inspire a love for music and develop their auditory skills in a fun and engaging environment.

Budding Movers at Margate nursery

At our children’s nursery our Budding Movers dive into a variety of activities including dance, sports, and beyond. These engaging experiences are adored by both children and practitioners, seamlessly integrating movement with structured learning to enhance coordination, build confidence, and foster a sense of joy at nursery.

Budding Gardeners at Margate nursery

Come rain or shine, we tend our vegetable plots, teaching the children about the different stages of growth cycles and exploring the different tastes and textures of the produce. As Budding gardeners, children learn about the environment and gain lifelong sustainable growing skills and enjoyment, which they will carry with them throughout their lives.

Budding Artists at Margate nursery

Alongside our exploration of daily arts and crafts and all sorts of creative work, we host a dance class from an external provider in Margate whose professionals shows us lots of dance styles that is truly wonderful to watch.

Budding Chefs at Margate nursery

Our children love nothing more than when the team calls time for meal preparation or works with the children to produce a teatime dessert or baking morning. The children learn so much in these activities including measuring, counting skills and following instructions.

Montessori inspired at Margate nursery

The Montessori method emphasises five key learning areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics and Knowledge and Understanding of the World. Each of these areas uses specific learning materials and practises, which are introduced in phases to your child.

Yoga Bugs at Margate nursery

Breathing and stretching our bodies is a life-skill that sadly us adults often forget about as we age.

Introducing children to yoga poses may help form a lifelong appreciation of the practice and is a good, calming activity in a busy environment.

Rugby Tots at Margate nursery

The children love the external team who come to teach a Rugby Tots class which provides us with lots of opportunity to learn new skills and burn off some energy.

Our promises at The Old Station Nursery Margate

Parent Communication

Our nursery group is passionate about the link between home and nursery; the nursery experience is as much about the parent as it is for the child.

Townsend Montessori Nursery Margate commits to verbally updating you about your child’s day at pick-up time and via digital updates on the parent App.  We are here at any time should you wish to call us or want to discuss any area of your child’s care.

We aim to look after our parents as well as our children so you can carry on with your day, work and career with a sense of peace.

Safety First, Safety Always

First and foremost, you and we need to know that your child is safe. Before we can deliver the excellent curriculum that makes our nurseries so special, robust policies and procedures are followed to meet the exacting standards of Ofsted, building and fire regulations, food safety standards and staff DBS background checks and references.

Our staff are trained in numerous areas and we offer further training opportunities for staff who have an interest in a particular area.  For example, some of our nurseries have attained Millie’s Mark, an accreditation gained by having 100% of staff on site trained in paediatric first aid.

Nursery Mealtimes

Nutritious hot meals are freshly prepared and cooked on site by our excellent chef.

As a Montessori nursery, we use mealtimes as an opportunity to teach the children about meal preparation and self-serving is always encouraged as well as learning to lay the table, table manners and clearing away plates.

Key Person

Every child has a nursery key person who knows them best and who will be the child and parent’s main contact. Your key person at our nursery will update you about your child’s day and is there to answer your questions.

When your child moves to the next age group room, we hold several settling sessions with a new nursery key person. We encourage our parents to view the new room too, and we will work with you to discuss the new routines, just like we did when you first started nursery.

Next Stop School

It is wonderful to nurture and see our children graduate to primary school.  Part of the unique offering of our nursery in Margate is our focus on the next stage of your child’s learning journey.  We prepare the children through school activities, teacher meet and greets and graduation ceremonies.

Our commitment is to support our parents too by providing child learning journey updates, parents evenings or one-to-ones and home link learning kits to enhance the link between nursery and home.

Nursery Activities

All our nurseries follow the Brighter Learning Approach to the Early Years Statutory Framework. Within this, each nursery chooses extra clubs, activities, and enhancements suitable for their space.

At our nursery, the children in Margate enjoy Budding Movers, Budding Artists and yoga, all delivered around the approach of Montessori inspired learning. We also hold open days where parents and carers are encouraged to come along and meet other parents to build their own personal friendships and networks ahead of primary school.

Fees and Funding

At Townsend Montessori Nursery Margate, we offer FREE childcare for siblings of registered children to support parents returning to work and benefit children with a nursery education to prepare them for school.

In addition, the nursery offers full-day, half-day, short-day and a small number of term time-only sessions; we do not charge for additions such as food, enhancements or consumables, and some fully funded and part-funded sessions are also available for eligible families.

Please contact the nursery team at Margate to determine the nursery fee that is correct for your individual circumstances.

Free Sibling Terms and Conditions: Where more than two children attend, the 100% discount applies to one child only. 100% discount applies to the eldest sibling’s account. This offer is valid until the eldest child leaves. The discount does not transfer to additional children. Eldest child must be in receipt of government funding of 15 or 30 hours. The 100% discount will be applied based on the attendance hours of the youngest child. Limited availability applies; only available nursery sessions or spaces will be offered, and once full, the offer will no longer be available. This offer is valid for permanent booking patterns only. Extra sessions are not eligible for ‘Sibling Free’ discount. The discount will be applied to invoices from January 2025. Other discounts or offers are not applicable during this period. This offer does not apply to staff. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time. Offer valid for a limited period only. Offer will be honoured until the eldest child leaves. Available across selected nurseries only: Alvechurch, Apricot Nursery, Apricot Pre-school, Bromsgrove, Dover, Iver, Little Oaks, Maidstone, Margate, Moseley, Northfield, Rubery, St Nicholas, Taplow, The Grange, and Uxbridge. By taking up the offer, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

A room for every stage of your child’s development

Baby Room

Our youngest learners embark on their journey in the Lion Cubs Room, conveniently located on the ground floor.

Dedicated Key Carers diligently follow each child’s individual routines, ensuring personalised care and attention.

The room is filled with engaging activities carefully planned to provide ample opportunities for exploration and enjoyment throughout the day.

Toddler Room

Pre-School

What's happening at Margate

Free childcare for siblings*

At Margate, we offer FREE childcare for siblings*, allowing them to benefit from nursery education and prepare for their next stage of learning at school.

The benefits of nursery education extend to parents too, allowing them to return to work knowing their children are safe and cared for.

*Terms and conditions apply. Please contact the team at Margate to determine the correct fee for your circumstances.

What our Margate Nursery Manager says

“The team at Margate and I are passionate about giving the children within our care the best start in their early education by providing them with enriching experiences to equip them for later learning. We reflect this passion within our everyday practice ensuring that all families are provided with the best experience.”

Terri Elliot, Nursery Manager at Townsend Montessori Nursery Margate

Margate is proud to be independently reviewed and graded by daynurseries.co.uk

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