Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Elm Court Estate, Unit C, Capstone Road, Gillingham ME7 3JQ
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  • Prima Montessori & Day Nursery, Gillingham
Prima Montessori & Day Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (July 2022), provides reliable childcare for children aged from birth to 5 years.

Adopting a Montessori inspired approach with the Early Years Foundation Stage national curriculum, the nursery and its passionate staff go above and beyond to prepare the children for the modern world and to ensure they are set up to grow and succeed. The Prima Montessori & Day Nursery philosophy is to enable each child to reach their potential and encourage the development of their own identity.

The nursery is conveniently located at Elm Court, with parking available to make drop offs and pick ups as easy as possible.

Care Provided by Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Toni O’Brien (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 112
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
    Please call us to request pricing and availability.


  • Parking
  • There are free parking spaces located outside the Nursery for drop-off and pick up.


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Prima Montessori & Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Prima Montessori & Day Nursery has 107 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my daughter from another nursery where she wasn't happy to Prima. The staff were so welcoming and made her feel safe, happy and welcome. The children also made her feel welcome which I think is down to the work the staff put in. They are open early and close late and are happy for you to drop
off and collect anytime within the opening times. They feed the children decent food and give them a choice of various activities to do during the day, which is all updated on the app.
I wish I had my daughter here sooner so she got the full benefit of going here for years.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear how happy your daughter is at Prima and that she feels safe, welcomed, and engaged. It's our mission to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive, and it means so much to us to know we've made a positive difference for your family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose this nursery over two years ago and visited another between then and our daughter starting, which was far closer to our house and great, but didn't compare. Having just completed our first term I would highly recommend Prima Montessori. We have asked 100 questions (maybe more) and had a variety
of challenges but everything has been handled with a personal touch, a positive attitude and a very open mind. Whether it's what to feed your child or helping them settle, everything is done with your and even your parenting preferences in mind. We look forward to next term.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We're thrilled that you chose us after careful consideration and are delighted that your experience has been so positive. We know how important it is to address every question and challenge with care and it's great to hear that you've felt supported every step of the way. We're excited to continue this journey with your daughter and are looking forward to another term filled with growth and joy!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am thoroughly impressed with this nursery. My son has been attending for a few weeks now and he absolutely loves it. The staff are excellent with him, providing me with peace of mind knowing he is well cared for. They offer a diverse range of meals, encouraging the children to explore different flavours
and keep them engaged with various activities that foster their curiosity and learning. Every staff member I've met has been incredibly welcoming and genuinely friendly.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your son is enjoying his time with us. Our team takes pride in providing a caring environment and offering diverse meals to keep the children engaged and curious. It's fantastic to know that our staff's welcoming and friendly nature has given you peace of mind. We're so happy to have you and your son as part of our nursery family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Prima since she was 13 months old and she is now 3.5 and myself and my husband could not be happier with the care provided. She is absolutely thriving and I really think the staff go above and beyond to provide such a caring and nurturing environment. Our daughter has really
blossomed and we have found that her development is really supported and encouraged.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Prima Montessori! Watching your daughter thrive and blossom since she was 13 months old is incredibly rewarding for us. Our staff is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that supports and encourages each child's development. Thank you for your kind words, and we're grateful to be a part of your daughter's growth journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I completely feel at ease when my child attends Prima Montessori. The days are structured for learning, the staff feel like extra family for the children and I know my child is in safe hands.
My child has been attending Prima for 2 years and I have never had any issues. This is definitely a great
place to start a child's lifelong learning journey. I would highly recommend it.
Thank you for all your kindness.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Your heartwarming review made our day! We're so glad to hear that you feel at ease with your child attending Prima Montessori. It's wonderful to know that our structured days and caring staff have made a positive impact. We strive to be like an extended family for the children, ensuring they are in safe hands. Thank you for recommending us and for your kind words about our team!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Prima Montessori at Capstone has been amazing with my son, really friendly, welcoming and a nurturing environment. He's had such a positive experience, both socially and in terms of developmental milestones. They offer a great selection of food/meals and the staff are lovely. I'd definitely recommend
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Prima Montessori at Capstone! We're delighted that your son has thrived socially and developmentally in our nurturing environment. Our team works hard to provide great meals and a friendly atmosphere. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're so happy to have your family with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rate Montessori enough. To the point, I even got my boss's son to go there. My child was massively behind with his speech and eating habits. He has come on leaps and bounds since taking him away from the childminder. Every single member of staff is always happy, and so helpful. I suffer from
anxiety and the nursery has done nothing but put my mind at ease. I have no worries at all, and my child will run off and leave me to be with his peers, something he never did with the childminder. I’m always kept up to date on his progress. I just wish I had found Prima Montessori way before I did!

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

We're overjoyed to hear how much our Montessori has positively impacted your child's speech and eating habits! Knowing we've eased your anxiety and brought such happiness to your family is incredibly rewarding. Thank you for recommending us so passionately, and we're glad to have you and your boss's son in our community!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Prima Montessori for 20 months now, and we couldn't be happier with this nursery. When we pick him up at the end of the day, he is always full of smiles and happiness from a fun day. The bonds he has formed with his carers are so lovely to see.
We had to change from 2 to 3
days a week unexpectedly 8 months ago, and he really loves going the extra day - we have definitely noticed the positive impact the extra day is having on him.
We love the daily diary updates which keep a log of meals/snacks eaten, nappy changes, sleep times and activities done. And we particularly enjoy the picture updates.
He is thriving there and we couldn't be happier with our nursery choice, knowing he is safe and well cared for is so reassuring when we have long work days. I cannot thank the staff enough for how kind, caring and patient they all are with our strong-willed little boy!

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you for your delightful review of Prima Montessori! It's wonderful to hear how much your son enjoys his time with us and the positive impact of his extra day. Those daily diary updates and picture moments are our way of keeping you connected to his day, and we're so glad you enjoy them. Knowing he's safe, well-cared for, and thriving is our ultimate goal. Your appreciation for our kind, caring, and patient staff means the world to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been exceptional with our son. He has developed many skills and he continues to have great relationships with his teachers/carers and has made some lovely friends.
They care about the children and we believe their style of coaching a child really brings out an independent and confident
side in all that go there. Thanks very much.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Wow, thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear how much your son has blossomed and built wonderful relationships with his teachers and friends. Our goal is to nurture independence and confidence in every child, so it's heartwarming to know we've hit the mark. We truly appreciate your kind words and support. Thanks very much - it's families like yours that make our nursery such a special place!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Neat atmosphere for children. Very friendly staff. My son never said I don't want to go to 'school'. He's always happy with his nursery. I commend all the staff there for a job well done for all the kids.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We're overjoyed that your son is always excited to come to 'school' and enjoys the friendly atmosphere we've created. Our staff works tirelessly to ensure all children feel happy and supported, so your commendation means the world to us. Here's to many more fun and happy days at nursery!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Prima Montessori provides a lovely, nurturing setting where my baby and toddler attend. The staff are always helpful and there to offer advice and listen to anything your children need. Both of my children go in, and come home happy after a day of wide-ranging activities, including watching chicks hatch
and grow! Also, I love getting updates and pictures of activities they have been doing, as well as a newsletter.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted that your baby and toddler are thriving at Prima Montessori and enjoying the variety of activities, including the exciting chick-hatching experience. We love keeping you updated with pictures and newsletters. Knowing your children come home happy makes our day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Prima is a fantastic nursery. As a first-time Mum I was full of anxiety about sending my daughter (at just turned 1 year) to nursery 4 days per week. Initially it took her a few weeks to adjust to a new routine but the staff are so brilliant and really helped her, and me, with the settling-in process.
She now absolutely loves going to nursery, she gives everyone big smiles in the morning and has grown in confidence. The nursery do so many fun activities with her every day, more than I could alone at home, and she loves them all especially messy play. Highly recommend!

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to have helped ease your anxiety as a first-time mum. Seeing your daughter's confidence grow and her joy in messy play and other activities warms our hearts. Highly recommend right back at you - we're so glad you're part of the Prima family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my kids attend Prima and we have always been very happy with the nursery and their staff. Very friendly and helpful.
My kids both love going and have grown very fond of all their key workers. They learn so much and do loads of amazing activities. The staff give us an update upon collection and
the app is very useful to check nap times, nappy changes and what food they have eaten. The kids especially love the garden. We would highly recommend it.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

We're overjoyed to hear that both of your kids love attending Prima and have formed such strong bonds with their key workers! Our friendly and helpful staff are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment. The garden is a favourite, and we're glad you find the app useful for updates!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Prima since he was 9 months old. All of the staff there are incredible and I have never had any concerns about leaving my son there who is now 2.
Would recommend it to everyone and have already put in the application for my daughter.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to have been a part of your son's journey from 9 months old to the adventurous age of 2. Our incredible staff is excited to welcome your daughter soon. Highly recommend right back at you - we're grateful for your trust!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’d highly recommend this nursery to all my friends and family (already have) as the staff are amazing, engaging and great with my son! He enjoys every day at nursery and has learnt so much already! Thank you so much!

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

We're over the moon to hear your high recommendation and that your son enjoys every day with us! Our amazing, engaging staff love seeing him learn and grow. Thank you for spreading the word to friends and family - your kind words are the best compliment we could ask for!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great atmosphere for infants and kids in a purpose-built facility. Supportive and welcoming staff with a passion for the children's development. Interesting and engaging activities are provided for the kids daily.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review! Our purpose-built facility and passionate staff aim to create a great atmosphere for infants and kids. We're delighted that the interesting and engaging daily activities are hitting the mark. Your feedback means the world to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A really wonderful nursery. My child is so happy there and has thrived since joining and loves going to nursery. The staff and management are fantastic and always go above and beyond. They are all so kind and caring and I would highly recommend them.

Reply from Sonny Amjad, Marketing Executive at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear how happy and thriving your child is at our nursery. Our staff and management love going above and beyond to create a kind and caring environment. Your high recommendation means the world to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent nursery that offers you confidence, joy from the first contact and all the conditions for the most beautiful and necessary period of development for mothers and children; that's how I describe the last two years spent with these wonderful staff, who are prepared from every point of view
and put in a lot of effort and soul in everything they do every day. I can only say that it is exceptional and to thank them kindly for this extraordinary experience. Congratulations for everything you do beautiful people.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! It brings us immense joy to know that we've been able to provide you with confidence, joy, and the ideal environment for both mothers and children during this crucial period of development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Prima is a high quality, nurturing, and engaging environment and my son loves attending! Moving my son from another setting has been the best decision for him, myself, and my wife as we now have peace of mind that he is getting the best start in life. Prima offer stimulating and unique activities every
day and we love seeing pictures of how much he has enjoyed himself and his development on the parent app. The quality of care is next to none and a standard that is held at its highest by the manager, who truly goes up and beyond. The team welcome you every day with a smile and nothing is ever too much trouble. The nursery take part in themed activity weeks which is exciting for the children as there is always something fun for them to look forward to and not just for the children, but also for the parents too as there are also opportunities for us to come in too. I highly recommend Prima to all families searching for the best nursery for your little one.

Reply from Si, Senior Marketing Executive at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your son is thriving in our environment and that you've found peace of mind in his care with us. It's a joy to welcome your family each day and we're delighted to share in the excitement of themed activity weeks together.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m a first-time single mum by choice and found the whole experience of finding a nursery for my then 4-month-old quite overwhelming but the manager and staff made it really easy. I loved that the rooms were really broken down a bit by ability as my baby would have been tiny and completely reliant on
his caregivers. I was sold once I’d learned that the babies can go in the garden when the weather is appropriate, the older children look after and hatch baby chicks and butterflies, and they even do yoga. The timings of the nursery suit long days where necessary.
My son has thrived in their care and I really believe they care about him. He’s formed good attachments with the staff. They respect and work with my baby-led weaning wishes, and are responsive to any anxieties or queries I have.
My son is happy and bouncing with excitement when I take him in of a morning, which makes it easier. The parent's mornings and special touches on holidays are a great touch. I couldn’t be happier.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience as a first-time single mom by choice. It warms our hearts to know that our nursery made the process easy for you and that your son has thrived in our care. We're delighted that you feel our staff genuinely care about him and that he forms good attachments with them.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.952)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10 for Prima Montessori & Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 37 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 37 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 4.952 for Prima Montessori & Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (423 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 442 Ratings = 4.952

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Prima Montessori & Day Nursery is based on 37 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 112 number of registered child places is 22.4, which has been reached with 37 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

Toni

Toni O'Brien

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2004

Hi, I’m Toni O’Brien and have worked at Prima for 19 years and for the past 13 years as Nursery Manager. I have an NVQ3 in childcare and working in partnership with parents, I ensure the smooth running of the nursery on a day-to-day basis. I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead.


I have attended Eat Better, Start Better, health nutrition training and ensure that children have healthy and well-balanced meals.


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Amy Stanton

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2013

Hi, my name is Amy and I am the deputy manager working alongside Toni. I have been here at Prima Montessori for 8 years starting off as a Level 3 apprentice and then working my way up to Room leader, Third in charge and then Deputy. I help with the day-to-day running of the nursery from opening and closing the building, liaising with parents, visits for new parents, maintaining ratios and supporting staff. I specialise in the under 2’s age group and oversee their reports ready to take to their 2-year reviews with their health visitor. I am the wellbeing champion at Prima, a designated safeguarding lead and have Level 2 in understanding Autism.


Frequently Asked Questions about Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Prima Montessori & Day Nursery accepts?

Prima Montessori & Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Prima Montessori & Day Nursery Open?

Prima Montessori & Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Prima Montessori & Day Nursery have capacity for?

Prima Montessori & Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 112 Children.

How far is Prima Montessori & Day Nursery to the centre of Gillingham?

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