# Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans

Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans is a full-day nursery at 77 Holywell Hill, St. Albans, AL1 1HF, in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 57 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Fountain Montessori Pre-School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-montessori-nursery-and-pre-school-st-albans-2546935  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 77 Holywell Hill, St. Albans, AL1 1HF
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 020 3904 7493
- Website: https://fountainmontessori.com/
- Run by: [Fountain Montessori Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/fountain-montessori-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2546935

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546935

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2546935). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546935)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546935)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546935)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 27 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1824724)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 77 Holywell Hill, St. Albans, AL1 1HF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.747104,-0.341883

- Station: St Albans Abbey, 0.2 miles
- Station: St Albans City, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Verulamium Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Former Abbey View Golf Course, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Old Brickie, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Peter's School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Columba's College |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Muriel Green Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Alban City School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mandeville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Albany Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/albany-montessori-school-ey490518) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Old London Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-london-road-pre-school-123649) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Glenalmond](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-st-albans-glenalmond-123548) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Playschool Nursery St Albans](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playschool-nursery-st-albans-ey438929) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Muriel Green Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muriel-green-nursery-school-ey225164) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:15 | 0.5 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Aboyne Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-aboyne-lodge-2832477) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans's opening hours?

Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans Good at its inspection on 17 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans take?

Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### Who runs Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans?

Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans is run by Fountain Montessori Pre-School Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans?

St Albans Abbey is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fountain Montessori Nursery And Pre-School - St Albans?

You can call 020 3904 7493 and visit fountainmontessori.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546935)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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