# Prima Montessori Day Nursery

Prima Montessori Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Elm Court, Capstone Road, Gillingham, ME7 3JQ, in Hempstead, Medway. It is registered for 132 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/prima-montessori-day-nursery-ey230735  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Elm Court, Capstone Road, Gillingham, ME7 3JQ
- Registered places: 132
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://primamontessori.co.uk/nurseries/prima-montessori-gillingham
- Ofsted URN: EY230735

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 17 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY230735

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2002 (Reference EY230735). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY230735)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY230735)
- Registered places: 132 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY230735)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/656556)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Elm Court, Capstone Road, Gillingham, ME7 3JQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.340237,0.558161

- Park: Capstone Farm Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hempstead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Swingate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hempstead Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Lordswood School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Maundene School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Walderslade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kestrel-under-fives-playgroup-103816) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lordswood under 5's playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lordswood-under-5s-playgroup-103823) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hedgehogs Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-hempstead-2877704) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hempstead-ey408447) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hempstead Pavilion Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hempstead-pavilion-playgroup-ey543640) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Teeny Feet Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teeny-feet-day-nursery-ey482828) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Prima Montessori Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Prima Montessori Day Nursery was inspected on 17 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Prima Montessori Day Nursery take?

Prima Montessori Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 132 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Prima Montessori Day Nursery?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit primamontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY230735)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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