Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

Chapel Road, Ashley Cross, Poole BH14 0JU
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  • Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery, Poole
Ashley Cross Montessori is an amazing day nursery in the Poole area with an 'Outstanding' Ofsted report in all areas (June 2019).

Ashley Cross Montessori is the perfect place for children from 6 months to 5 years to take their first brave steps outside of the family home.

The team is there to make your child's early years experience one in which they thrive and enjoy their experience with an experienced nurturing team who are either qualified in Montessori education or Early Years.

All the children have been given the foundation of social, emotional, practical and academic skills to have the very best future.

In September 2020, the nursery opened its Bambini room for children aged 6 months to 2 years.

Please call to arrange a visit.

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Care Provided by Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kasia Mistrzak (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 36
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-17:00
    Tuesday 08:00-17:00
    Wednesday 08:00-17:00
    Thursday 08:00-17:00
    Friday 08:00-17:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

  • Bambini Room ( 0-2 Years) £73 a day - full days only.
    Children’s House (2, 3 and 4 year olds) £66 a day - full day.
    Please contact the nursery for availability of half day sessions.

  • 2, 3 & 4 years funding available.
  • Parking

  • Free off road and on road parking


Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery Reviews (48)

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Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.377) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery has 48 reviews.

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nurturing nursery environment in both the Children's House and Bambini. My children are flourishing. The learning activities are varied every day and provide great points of conversation. The staff are all very knowledgeable, gently mannered, and always willing to accommodate my children's
needs. The growing independence fostered in my children is lovely to witness.

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Review from Eleanor T (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I started my son at Ashley Cross Montessori when he was just 9 months old and of course being so young I was apprehensive, but I quickly learned there was no need to be. The team are absolutely wonderful. They have really taken the time to get to know my son and he has developed so much since attending
just two days a week. The team are amazing at providing updates via the app and so I am always confident that he is well looked after and having fun. I couldn't be happier with his progress and I would recommend Ashley Cross Montessori to other parents in a heartbeat.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the most wonderful nursery. My little boy loves it, he’s only been there for 4 months but has absolutely transformed in so many ways. He comes home happy and sleepy but not overstimulated. The amazing team there get him to sleep like magic for naps and sends updates throughout the day with the
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He reaches out for the staff in the morning and happily waves me goodbye so he can have a fantastic day.
The nursery seems really clean and well-run. All the children seem really happy and kind.
We loved being shown around, one of the older children came up to hold hands with our baby and talk us through all of the areas - he was just four! The baby room is small and ideal for new walkers. They also go downstairs to play with the bigger children and in the garden.
Downstairs the children seemed focused on tasks and play, it seemed calm but fun. Great vibes for little minds to develop and great days of learning and play. So happy to be sending my boy here, highly recommend it.

Reply from Nicci Shawyer, Head of Education at Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

Thank you for such wonderful words about the nursery. The team appreciate this positive feedback so much, it really makes their work so worthwhile.


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Review from Sally S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is my son's last year here and my daughter also attended for three years before so we have been part of the family for the best part of five years. That’s how it is here. I always feel I'm dropping my kids off to family. But apart from being extremely loving and caring, all the staff make a huge
effort to develop the children in all ways necessary. Science experiments and everyday life lessons. I feel very loved that we are part of this family and feel my kids are always safe. More importantly, every time we have some issues at home (those phases or terrible twos we all experience) all the staff have helped. They are the first people I call for advice and together we sit down and put a plan in place. We will be very sad to leave this year as we start school but I have made friends for life and I will always be very grateful. Thank you.

Reply from Nicci Shawyer, Head of Education at Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind comments. We feel like a family here at Ashley Cross Montessori, and I'm so happy that feeling comes across to you, your son and your daughter. We are here to nurture, educate and protect all the children and families and Im am so glad this comes across. Thanks again.


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Review from Hammad H (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very well-trained and take a deep interest in the personal development of the children. We have noticed that our child has developed a structure to his routine and a habit of learning. In the current era, there is a decline in inquisitive behaviour and we thank Ashley Cross Montessori
Day Nursery for lighting the flame. Thank you.

Reply from Nicci Shawyer, Head of Education at Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Hammad, we hope that we light the flame for learning and inspire many children that come through our doors now and in the future.


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Review from I S (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves her nursery, she always smiles when she sees the staff and is very excited and chatty on the way back home, wanting to share her experiences.
We find the staff and management very professional, patient and reliable. The staff makes the place feel very homely.
I am very pleased
our little one found the place at Ashley Cross Montessori.

Reply from Nicci Shawyer, Head of Education at Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so happy your daughter is part of Ashley Cross Montessori, and we love having her too.


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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is a haven for the children and the gentle teaching style of the tutors is a pleasure to witness. It's a loving learning environment that has played an integral role in my daughter flourishing. I can't rate them high enough.

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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so impressed with the nursery, the communication has been fantastic with regular updates and genuine care from the staff. Our little girl is very happy here and we are excited to watch her grow with the help of the staff.

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Review from Michelle P (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going there and it's been so good for her development. They do a number of activities so she develops a number of skills as well as having fun. The meals offered are great too so she gets to experience a number of nutrients and tastes.

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Review from Nan J (Father of Child) published on 25 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose Ashley Cross Montessori not only for the Montessori philosophy and also for the environment and the team. When we visited Ashley Cross Montessori for the first time, we just knew it will be our little girl's nursery. So our little one started Ashley Cross Montessori at 2 and finished at nearly
5. She absolutely enjoyed going to the nursery every time and she likes everyone she has met there. She felt really sad for leaving the nursery as she had to go to reception and she still talks about it now and then. Every time we drive past, she would remind us this was the route we used to get to the nursery. From our view, Ashley Cross Montessori has a wonderful team who cares about you and your child and our (nearly) 3 years of experience proves it. I would highly recommend Ashley Cross Montessori.

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Review from Marjan C (Father of Child) published on 8 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A truly great nursery. Our daughter attended and enjoyed it so much. Our son is now going there and at the start, we would struggle to make him go but with the teachers' tremendous help he settled in well and now loves going there. Both our children are different and I feel both were taken care of according
to their individual characters. I highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Katharina N (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A truly wonderful nursery. Both my children attended and loved every single day. We strongly believe in the Montessori approach and this nursery reminds me of the nursery I went to as a child in Germany. We chose Ashley Cross Montessori over other nurseries closer to home and never regretted it. Both
my children are very different in character and I feel both were taken care of according to their individual sentiments. They weren’t treated with a one size fits all approach, but each teacher took the time to get to know them and help them grow their strengths and overcome any areas they found challenging. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Miles G (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A truly wonderful nursery. The staff are kind, caring, adaptive, diligent, and professional. I truly believe our children are better people because of the guidance given by the nursery - certainly when we (as new parents) had any child-related questions or concerns they always offered advice and support.
Our children absolutely loved attending and I can't recommend them enough!

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Review from Jeske W (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love this nursery! Our 1 year old started when he was 9 months old and - especially after being born in lockdown - has become such a social and independent little boy. We love the variety of activities being offered and our son has certainly enjoyed watching the live ballet dancing that was arranged.
The staff is very caring and professional but also personable and friendly. For us it definitely feels like an interesting, caring and inspiring nursery where our son loves to spend his time.

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Review from Hollie N (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't imagine a better nursery in the world. Our son is so happy, so well looked after, and learning at a speed of knots. We've been so impressed by how they've handled covid. The nursery has felt safe, normal, and just as jolly. It's a small nursery and the children receive a lot of attention
- development is tracked closely, skills gently taught, and Montessori independence instilled. Would recommend to everyone.

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Review from Kristina F (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this setting. My daughter is thriving and her confidence is just amazing. The staff are wonderful, so caring and always helpful. The activities offered are such fun and educational for all children. It's also located in a very easy to access location. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from T R (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The moment we stepped into Ashley Cross Montessori and were greeted by the staff we knew that it was the right place for our little girl to flourish. She's been there almost a year now and we have had zero cause for complaint. Throughout the lockdown period, the communication and support from the nursery
was invaluable and on return, after lockdown, the nursery felt clean and safe but still warm and welcoming for both the children and their parents.
Our little girl is full of confidence and smiles after each session and we have seen her independence grow and grow under the guidance of the staff. She has made friends, developed so many new skills and become one of the Ashley Cross Montessori family.
We highly recommend this nursery, the manager and all of her team!

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Review from Yasmin H (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started with Ashley Cross Montessori when she was 2.5. Having visited several others in the area this is the only one I was really comfortable with. They did not disappoint! My daughter started school in September a happy and confident little girl who knows her own mind and this was completely
encouraged by the nursery. She was always well cared for and always wanted to go into nursery. Thank you to the manager and her team for everything. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Beckie SJT (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding. We can’t fault the place. My child loved every second of it. We love the Montessori approach and it was the right choice for our daughter. The manager and her team are truly magical and wonderful people. I would recommend Ashley Cross Montessori to anyone and I’m truly sad my child had
left and now goes to school. I can’t sing their praises enough. Thank you.

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Review from Ivett G (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can only recommend the nursery and the amazing neam at Ashley Cross! My child joined them in 2019 and did not speak English at the time yet we felt assured that she'd be fine. She thrived thanks to the team. The start was not easy for her (as it usually isn't) and the team supported her emotionally
so well that she soon felt happy and safe with them, and I was confident she is in great care. The Montessori method is applied wonderfully in this nursery. The environment is calm, it's inspiring children to discover more of the world in their own time. The staff supports the children's own development, not forcing activities on them, going with the child's lead and helping them to make the most of their days. I love how children get to know and practice with everyday objects. I love that they encourage the children to be independent and that they communicate so well with children and parents. Emotions are acknowledged and worked with. We feel really supported and cared for here.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.377)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.377) out of 10 for Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 6 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 4.944 for Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (68 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.944

  • 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 4.433 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 36 number of registered child places is 7.2. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.2 = 0.833

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery accepts?

Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery Open?

Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-17:00, Tuesday 08:00-17:00, Wednesday 08:00-17:00, Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-17:00.

How many Children does Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery have capacity for?

Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 36 Children.

How far is Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery to the centre of Poole?

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

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