# Montessori Garden Nursery School

Montessori Garden Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 7 Dowdney Close, London, NW5 2BP, in Kentish Town, Camden. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 18 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-garden-nursery-school-ey495678  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 7 Dowdney Close, London, NW5 2BP
- Ages: from 3 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months
- Phone: 020 3441 5860
- Website: http://montessorigarden.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY495678

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 March 2023, 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/EY495678

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY495678). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495678)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495678)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495678)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1125769)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £50
- Deposit: £50

Funded hours: From 9 months.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Camden that publish fees charge £76.80–£108 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from 3 months
- Weeks open: 50 a year

## Getting there

Address: 7 Dowdney Close, London, NW5 2BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.550195,-0.135380

- Station: Kentish Town, 0.2 miles
- Station: Tufnell Park, 0.5 miles
- Station: Kentish Town West, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Peckwater Estate Natural Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Leighton Crescent Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Montpelier Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cantelowes Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Falkland Place Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Camden there are about 3.2 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/enroll-info)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/about-us/a-typical-day)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/about-us/a-typical-day)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/about-us/a-typical-day)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/about-us/curriculum)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/about-us/curriculum)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/we-are-now-accepting-babies)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/enroll-info/services-and-fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/enroll-info/services-and-fees)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/enroll-info/services-and-fees)

### SEND and inclusion

- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/enroll-info)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/enroll-info)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/about-us/curriculum)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/about-us/curriculum)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/about-us/curriculum)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://montessorigarden.co.uk/about-us/a-typical-day)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torriano Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Brecknock Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Tufnell Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hungerford School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Bridge School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [N Family Club Kentish Town](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-kentish-town-2719005) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Caversham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caversham-ey435722) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [CCN Montpelier Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ccn-montpelier-nursery-100616) | Good | £66.40 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2696140) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Woodentots Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodentots-montessori-school-100605) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Nemo Nursery Tufnell Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nemo-nursery-tufnell-park-2736879) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Montessori Garden Nursery School offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Montessori Garden Nursery School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Montessori Garden Nursery School's opening hours?

Montessori Garden Nursery School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Montessori Garden Nursery School open all year?

Yes, Montessori Garden Nursery School is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Montessori Garden Nursery School take?

Montessori Garden Nursery School takes children aged from 3 months.

### What is Montessori Garden Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Montessori Garden Nursery School Good at its inspection on 31 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Montessori Garden Nursery School take?

Montessori Garden Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Montessori Garden Nursery School?

Yes. Montessori Garden Nursery School lists a registration fee of £50 and a deposit of £50.

### What approach does Montessori Garden Nursery School follow?

Montessori Garden Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Montessori.

### Does Montessori Garden Nursery School have outdoor space?

Montessori Garden Nursery School lists: Own garden, Outdoor classroom and Regular park trips.

### Does Montessori Garden Nursery School support children with SEND?

Montessori Garden Nursery School lists: Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Montessori Garden Nursery School?

Kentish Town is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Montessori Garden Nursery School?

You can call 020 3441 5860 and visit montessorigarden.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495678)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (montessorigarden.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://montessorigarden.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Montessori+Garden+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ8ShEigMbdkgRLJolv8p2ejY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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