The Grange Montessori Nursery

Westcliff Road, Ramsgate CT11 9LJ
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  • The Grange Montessori Nursery, Ramsgate
The Grange Montessori Nursery, located in the charming coastal town of Ramsgate, offers exceptional full and part time childcare in a stunning period property. The setting has four spacious rooms that have been thoughtfully designed, with age-appropriate resources to support children's learning and development.

The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, inspired by the Montessori approach, fostering meaningful connections between children and the world around them and helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

The Seahorses Room is where babies start their journey, with plenty of space to explore and engage with carefully selected toys and resources. As children grow older, they progress to the Turtle Room where they are introduced to the Montessori ethos and participate in planned experiences led by their Key Carer.

The Dolphins Room is for Pre-School children, offering free flow play and independence, as well as a dedicated Montessori teaching area. The nursery also provides a beautiful outdoor space for children to explore and develop their social and physical skills.

Following the Montessori Approach to learning, children are encouraged to make creative choices and learn through hands-on, collaborative play. The team support children as they prepare for their transition from nursery to school, and work closely with local primary schools to ensure is it a smooth process. Alongside the support of a qualified, passionate and child-centred team, children at The Grange Montessori Nursery will grow and develop under the best of care.

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Care Provided by The Grange Montessori Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Hannah Sweet (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 97
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for The Grange Montessori Nursery

  • AM Session £44.50, PM Session £40.10, Full Day £75.90 (Under 2)
    AM Session £42.10, PM Session £37.90, Full Day £72.90 (2 years)
    AM Session £38.60, PM Session £34.70, Full Day £70.00 (3+ years)


    We're making childcare more accessible to families:


    * FREE nursery childcare for siblings of registered children!
    (terms and conditions apply)

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.
  • Parking

  • Parking is available outside the nursery, allowing for convenient drop-off and pick-up.


The Grange Montessori Nursery Reviews (35)

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9.6

The Grange Montessori Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.574) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Grange Montessori Nursery has 35 reviews.

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Review from Zane H (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at the Grange since he was 4 months old. He has been really well looked after, is happy to arrive and comes home happy. He has bonded really well with the carers and has fostered frienships. The communication is clear, open and nothing has been witheld. We feel confident leaving our
son in the care of the core team in his class.

Reply from Hannah Nabil, Marketing Business Partner at The Grange Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that your son is happy and thriving at The Grange. It's great to know that the communication and care from our team have made you feel confident and supported.


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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise this nursery enough. The staff work so hard. We are always kept up-to-date with what our child has been up to both verbally and via the app. My favourite part of the day is receiving snapshots of our child taking part in the huge variety of activities.
My child is so stimulated throughout
the day with the many activities I would not be able to set up at home. Most importantly, I know he is happy there.
The parents evening and 6 weekly mini reports have gone above and beyond my expectations.
I also really appreciate the food being freshly cooked on site with a seasonal menu offering variety day to day. The additional fee for consumables suits me as it means I have less things to worry about packing each day. The long hours also work with my work pattern.
There have been a variety of parent events and celebration of national days and we have been well informed of via the app and news letter.
Management have always been quick to answer queries I have had.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Grange Montessori Nursery

The team will be so happy to read that their hard work and dedication make a difference for you and your son. The app is an excellent tool for keeping you informed throughout the day with activities and milestones, and knowing that we are exceeding your expectations is so humbling. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review of your experience.


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Review from Lauren P (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Grange have such a lovely team and are very supportive of my 1-year-old little boy, he has been there since he was 8 months old and has done nothing but thrive here thanks to the team! He absolutely loves going to nursery he goes in with the biggest grin on his face and gets super excited. He loves
seeing his friends and teachers he is even starting to say their names. When it's home time he will always say goodbye with a wave and a cheesy grin. Seeing him so happy makes me feel at ease and this is thanks to the great team they have there, I couldn't thank them enough for all they do. They have great communication throughout the day on an app that we can see all he does and all the happy photos will be cherished as memories.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Grange Montessori Nursery

We are delighted to read how well your son has settled in our care. We aim to make the transition to nursery as smooth as possible for both parent and child; our experienced team is integral to that. Our app allows us to share memories and all-important milestones with parents whilst they are apart from their little ones, too. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Review from Maria W (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I would not recommend The Grange Nursery. My son was overall happy but did not thrive there. The nursery changed a lot and put a lot of pressure on staff when it changed hands to The Old Station group, their staff turnover was insane. In the last few months, we had new management, I hope they can turn
things around but we still had no information about our son's experience on leaving. I always felt that my son was never encouraged to contribute and just got on with it and played with his friends.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Grange Montessori Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review us; there is some helpful information here, which we will pass on to the appropriate departments.


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Review from Gemma S (Grandmother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My youngest son attended The Grange Montessori 6 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed his time there, so when my grandson came to live with me we decided to arrange a visit and see if he would also be happy there. Thankfully it’s still the same warm and friendly place it was all those years ago. When I
asked my grandson what he thought about his nursery his reply was: “The ladies there are very kind to me”.

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Review from Millie C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is absolutely outstanding in every way shape and form. The staff are all so caring, understanding and patient and look after my daughter so well. I feel so relaxed and safe leaving her in their care and she absolutely adores it! The activities they do are amazing and very suitable for the
ages per class. They help guide the children to become more independent and create such a wonderful environment for them to explore and create little friends. I am very happy and lucky that I am able to send my daughter here as it really is excellent! The meals are also super healthy and nutritious, with proper homemade cooking with lots of fruit and options! They also cater for allergies, my little one has allergies and they are brilliant at making she she is attended to!

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Review from Liga C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son enjoys going to nursery, every time when I collect he has a smile on his face and in the mornings he rushes in to play with toys and new friends. I always am informed what he eats during the day and sleep, nappy changes and other activities during his time in the nursery.

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Review from V K (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would always recommend this nursery. My son loves it here and the staff are genuinely caring, and observant, give excellent handovers, and are happy to talk about child development and other child-related matters based on their observations and experience. Our child's key person is very gentle and
reassuring and offers a home away from home connection and a safe place for our son when he needs comfort or extra help. The reception staff and the manager are always helpful and informative and easy to approach or get hold of.

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Review from J H (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are always polite, friendly and helpful. My granddaughter had a difficult start but now she loves coming in. The staff are quite amazing as my granddaughter is showing signs of autism on a high level, they are so patient with her.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Grange Montessori Nursery

That is very pleasing to hear, thank you for taking the time to review us.


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Review from Amanda H (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such an incredible nursery and the biggest appreciation goes to all the staff, they are amazing. My son started at the nursery when he was 3 months and the nursery staff were so caring and affectionate with him and gave him everything he needed at such a young age. He is now almost 8 months old and
absolutely loves going to nursery. He never has any issues going to any of the ladies because they all tag team and support one another and step in where needed and so he has built such special relationships with them all, best of all he has a very special relationship with his key person and that is one thing I've loved about the nursery is that he does have a key person and its so reassuring to see that this individual has made sure she is his key person and my son feels that too. The team are always super friendly and always happy to have a chat, they are quick to let you know of any issues or concerns and when there are any issues with my son they get hold of me as soon as possible.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Grange Montessori Nursery

That is wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing so much with us.


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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery continues to provide excellent care for our child, and we have seen their character blossom whilst attending.
The workers have gone above and beyond in supporting our little one, especially as she has additional needs.
Whilst on the dearer side, you get the best for your child that you
pay for.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Grange Montessori Nursery

That is wonderful to hear; thank you for sharing with us.


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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Truly fantastic nursery with committed, caring and conscientious staff who truly connect with the children and excellent management. My son absolutely loved it here and I couldn’t have asked for a better nursery for him.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Grange Montessori Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased with the nursery, the staff are absolutely amazing and considering what they are expected to do for the pay they get (due to the government funding), they’re brilliant! My little boy has been going there since he was six months old, he is now eighteen months. He only goes once a week
and even though he is usually a little bit emotional going in, the girls are always so lovely and caring when taking him. They’re more than happy to answer any queries and happy for you to phone and check in on them. They’re very accommodating and friendly. I honestly couldn’t be happier, my little boy is thriving and is usually full of smiles and laughter when we pick him up. His key worker is truly amazing and just so lovely, and the manager is brilliant too. There is also another lovely staff member from his room who is always there on early mornings, she’s great also! They’ve recently been rated outstanding from Ofsted also, which is a huge achievement so well done to them all!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Grange Montessori Nursery

Thank you so much for your review and kind comments, we really appreciate it!


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Review from Jade H (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of my children have attended this nursery and I cannot fault this facility at all! I tried my youngest son at another nursery this year from January and by March I moved him over to this nursery as I have always adored the staff here, for being so accommodating and the way they care for my
children. I love how they promote independence for the children and sensory learning. I've always found the environment calming and organised. Generally nothing I could fault with this nursery and I could not be happier! Highly recommend!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Grange Montessori Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from Anna A (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, I highly recommend it! The staff are always professional yet super friendly, so flexible and accommodating, nothing is ever too much trouble. Both my children have really enjoyed their time here.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Grange Montessori Nursery

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Review from Whitney B (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After visiting three different nurseries, I came across The Grange Montessori Nursery. I immediately felt comfortable and knew that my daughter would be safe and well looked after at the nursery. She has been at the nursery for over a year now and she loves it. All of the staff are lovely and take an
interest in each individual child. She has made so much progress since being at the nursery.
I personally have no complaints about the nursery and thank them for taking good care of my child while I’m at work.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Grange Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your review! We really appreciate your comments!


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Review from Kelly R (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby started nursery in April at six months old. He is so happy coming into the nursery and gives the girls in his room a big smile when we walk into the room. I had just started weaning my little boy and the girls in the room are so caring and attentive with this and listen to his needs.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Grange Montessori Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from Jade S (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are so accommodating nothing is ever a problem or too much to ask, my daughter has been here since 9 months old during covid and she absolutely loves coming here. I will be sending my next child here too. Always happy to help and feels like I’m sending her into a family who treats her so well
couldn’t ask for better! She loves the garden and forest school in rain or sunshine and has happily transitioned from class to class when going up in ages.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Grange Montessori Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, we really do appreciate it!


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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The nursery used to be excellent until they become under new management. There has been a big staff turnover now and a lot of the new staff are not as caring and don't have the best interest of the children. The prices have gone up a lot from hot dinners to hourly pay. The nursery overall is okay now.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Grange Montessori Nursery

Thank you for your review.


Unfortunately, as with many sectors across the country, Early Years has been affected in the last 12 months by severe staff shortages. We are working hard to ensure that we have well-qualified and experienced staff at all of our sites.


As a group, we review our fees annually in order to take into consideration rising costs and staff wages linked to inflation. Our teams take a considerable amount of time reviewing our fees and we do benchmark our nursery fees closely with our local market to ensure that we remain good value for money.


We always value feedback, so please do not hesitate to contact us directly to discuss any further concerns you may have. Thank you again for leaving us a review.


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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I think all the staff at the Grange are very friendly and are always approachable to discuss my daughter's development. My daughter is happy to attend the setting, which is the most important point for me when sending her to childcare. I do feel at times because my daughter only attends one day a week
that, I'm unaware at times who her key worker is and she seems to have had a lot of changes of key workers since she started at the nursery. Staff, I find very approachable and happy to discuss my daughter's progress, but I hardly speak with her actual key worker. Overall, I'm happy with the care the setting gives my daughter and will recommend them to others.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Grange Montessori Nursery

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.574)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.574) out of 10 for The Grange Montessori Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.698 for The Grange Montessori Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (188 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 225 Ratings = 4.698

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.876 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Grange Montessori Nursery is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 97 number of registered child places is 19.4. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.4 = 0.876

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Hannah

Hannah Sweet

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2018

Childcare has always been my passion with my overriding goal of providing a safe and happy environment for each child that will stimulate their growth at their own pace.


My team understand and nurture each individual child which in turn builds their self-esteem and respect for others


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


Frequently Asked Questions about The Grange Montessori Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that The Grange Montessori Nursery accepts?

The Grange Montessori Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Grange Montessori Nursery Open?

The Grange Montessori Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does The Grange Montessori Nursery have capacity for?

The Grange Montessori Nursery has capacity for a total of 97 Children.

How far is The Grange Montessori Nursery to the centre of Ramsgate?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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