Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

College Road, Maidstone ME15 6YH
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  • Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone, Maidstone
Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone is a carefully designed setting in the heart of the town, providing a positive and warm environment that encourages children to develop a lifelong love for learning. The setting follows a Montessori approach to education, which prioritises the growth and development of each child, in a supportive and engaging space designed for them to learn and thrive.

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 nursery has five spacious rooms allowing for free flow throughout the space. The Caterpillar Room is perfect for babies to explore at their own pace, with Key Carers supporting their individual routines and child-led activities. The Ducklings Room is ideal for children who are more confident, offering a mix of structured and child-led activities in a large open space.

The Lambs Room is for Pre-School aged children, where they can develop their skills in a free-flow garden space and enjoy fun arts and crafts and messy play. The large outdoor area includes a climbing frame, sand and water play and a Maths hut for Pre-School, providing opportunities for children to learn about nature and the world around them.

Alongside the support of a qualified, passionate and child-centred team, children at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone will grow and develop under the best of care.

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Care Provided by Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Maria O'Broin-Blosse (Nursery Manager )
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

  • Full Day £80.40 AM Session £48.80 PM Session £43.80 (Under 2)
    Full Day £77.30 AM Session £47.10 PM Session £42.40 (2 years)
    Full Day £74.30 AM Session £45.40 PM Session £40.90 (3+ years)


    We're making childcare more accessible to families:


    * FREE nursery childcare for siblings of registered children!*
    * No meal, consumable or enhancement charges
    * Part & fully funded places available


    * 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 in the car park on Mill Street.


Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone Reviews (34)

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9.6

Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.563) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone has 34 reviews.

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

The best nursery I ever found for my daughter . She is been doing so well now so confident and articulate . The girls in the team are fantastic kind and empathetic. for new mums who are worrying and looking for the best nursery for their kids I would say Townsend nursery Maidstone would be the best
choice . Cheers

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation. Its great to read how you have seen your daughter develop since she has joined us.


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Review from Mariama J (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My experience in the nursing was ok
Most of the teachers have spoke with are patient, understanding and friendly and also supportive
the manager and another member of staff are good in their roles and can give you listen ears and help sort things out when needed.
Two members of staff are patient
with the kids and I believe the other teachers too may you all be blessed and I appreciate looking after my daughter and making them learn as the kids are our feature leaders.
I hope and pray my daughter will have a good time in the nursery

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

Thank you for leaving a review of our nursery. We look forward to supporting your child in having a lifelong love of learning.


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

I am very satisfied, best nursery in town, Staff are very polite humble and professional, taken excellent care of of the child's, I am very glad that I brought my child to this nursery, I used to take him to a different nursery he was never happy and staff were very reluctant in some areas.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

It is lovely to read how happy you and your son have been since moving to our nursery. Thank you for leaving us a review.


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

Am happy with the care, safety of my kids whenever they are in school as they been taught a lot of things including activities done with great meal as well
And I will like to thank all staff and management for their time and effort

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

The team will be delighted to read how their hard work and dedication make a difference for you and your children. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

This could be a great nursery if it was run well and had leaders who had a clear vision and strive to improve the nursery and give the children the best start in life. Since being bought out by The Old Station Nursery, this nursery has completely changed, cutting and losing staff that were amazing with
the children. Very poor communication with parents, their app is rarely used so have no insight into what your child has done. Staff often complain themselves they are short-staffed and so there is no consistency in which adults are in rooms and staff morale is low. My child has had 3 key workers in a year and they have no idea about him all you get told is they’ve had a good day. Health and safety practices are concerning at times and put children at risk with staffing or fire safety practices. My child regularly is unhappy about going to nursery when at the beginning of his journey it was such a happy place. The recent Ofsted inspection is not a reflection of the nursery.

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

Really nice nursery. my daughter gets very excited to go and has made many friends. The staff are so patient and kind; they give lots of attention to the children and comfort them when needed, which is a relief to know as a parent.

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Review from Lilianna P (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Townsend is a very good nursery. They are very carrying to the kids which is the most important thing when you leave your kid to be look after specially in their age. My daughter really enjoys going there and playing with her friends and the staff. Overall they care about the kids and how they are developing.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

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


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

I would highly recommend this setting to anybody looking for affordable but excellent childcare in Maidstone. I contacted the nursery in a panic when our childcare fell through and was able to view and secure a space for my son quickly. We haven't been at the nursery long but he has settled very well,
the staff are lovely and he regularly talks about his key worker at home. The meals offered are fantastic and have him eating things he wouldn't dream of trying at home. They are accommodating when our schedules change due to a temporarily long commute and my son spends most of the evening excitedly telling us about his day. This is the fourth setting we have used due to relocations and so far, is the best service we have received.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

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


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

Very happy with the nursery. My daughter absolutely loves going here! All team members are very professional and passionate about their job. Since she started going here she has improved dramatically! She learned so many new skills! I can’t be happier! Highly recommend, 5 star service.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

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


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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter loves Townsend Montessori Nursery, they have lovely rooms and great facilities for play and learning. She loves the staff and they have been brilliant with her, helping her gain confidence and taking their time with settling her when needed.
Communication has been an issue at times, with
the new app not working and some newsletters and general information being missed, but anything relating to my child has been communicated well.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it!


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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience with the nursery is that the staff are polite and friendly. They put the child’s needs first. My daughter graduated last year and had an amazing time there. She was so quiet and shy not talking to people now she has confidence, plays with everyone and has loads of friends in her new school.
This year my son started there and he loves it coming home telling me what he learned.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from Lily C (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would just like to thank all the staff at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone, where my daughter has been attending since she was 10 months old.
She has grown from strength to strength in her social skills and academically and her confidence is growing so much!
All the staff are very friendly
and extremely welcoming and I feel at ease that my daughter is in very safe hands. I will definitely be sending my next baby there!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

Thank you for your heartfelt appreciation for the team at Townsend Montessori Nursery in Maidstone. We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has thrived in her social skills, academic development and confidence during her time with us. Providing a safe and welcoming environment is our utmost priority and we're delighted that you feel at ease knowing your daughter is in capable hands. We appreciate your trust and look forward to welcoming your next baby to our nursery in the future.


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Review from Ben C (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have sent our three children to Townsend Montessori Nursery over the last 3 years. We couldn’t be more positive - it’s a fantastic nursery with wonderful staff. The children are always well entertained with fantastic activities to help them learn and play.
At the end of the day our kids come home
happy and chatting about the things that happened to them that day.
Having visited a number of nurseries in Maidstone we feel strongly that it was the best choice.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

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


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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

This could be such an amazing nursery if it were managed properly. Constant poor communication from management and from some staff over the last 2 years. A handful of the staff are really lovely and do a great job.
I’ve overheard other parents in the room up complaining about issues with communication
too so I doubt I’ll let my child continue at this nursery for much longer.
The latest parent app they now use is a step backwards from the old app too, can no longer message the rooms directly anymore creating even more communication issues, missed events and emails not passed over to the rooms the children are in. Emails in general often ignored. Such a shame. I've voiced my concerns many times and keep giving this nursery chances to improve but overall it’s just full of continual disappointment.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear that our staff are providing the best of care for your child.
As a group, we are always trying to improve our communication with our families. We do aim to provide high quality and regular updates through our social media channels, monthly nursery newsletter, bi-monthly group newsletter and via our parent app. We will ensure your comments are passed on to our nursery and area manager.
Thank you again for leaving us a review.


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Review from G C (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery; really caring, friendly staff and great facilities. Happy and content children with varied and positive learning activities. Would highly recommend this nursery and preschool. We love the Montessori ethos.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it!


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Review from Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is so lovely, the staff are amazing. My son took a while to settle and they were brilliant! My son’s speech wasn’t very good and he’s now coming on brilliantly, he now loves it whilst he’s there.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

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


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Review from Kathy S (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery and my girl really enjoys going to the nursery. Lovely environment in which the kids can explore and have lots to play with. Friendly staff and they really appreciate every single growth of the kids. It would be great if more details can be shared with parents.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!
As a group, we are always trying to improve our communication with our families. We aim to provide high-quality and regular updates through our social media channels, monthly nursery newsletter, bi-monthly group newsletter and via our parent app. We will ensure that your comments are passed on to the nursery.
Thank you again for your review.


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Review from F W (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The staff at this nursery are extremely friendly and helpful. My daughter loves heading to this place. On a separate note, the new company who have taken over need to be given an education in people skills.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

Thank you so much for your review and your feedback is much appreciated.
We are sorry to hear you have been having problems. If you would like to discuss this further, please do let us know and we will be more than happy to give you a call. Thank you again!


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Review from Anastasiia A (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly, well-organized and clean nursery where everybody demonstrates an interest in children and their needs. I am very grateful to the team for their professionalism and attention! Definitely recommend!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it!


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Review from Eleanor D (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is such a lovely nursery and wonderful staff. My daughter has been there since she was a little baby and she will be graduating soon and she absolutely loves it. She has made so many friends and I am so grateful for all the hard work that goes into her care.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

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


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.563)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.563) out of 10 for Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.563 for Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone is calculated as follows: ( (228 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (26 Satisfactorys x 3) + (9 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 311 Ratings = 4.563

  • 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 Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone is based on 23 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 23 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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Maria O'Broin-Blosse

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2014

Hi! I'm Maria and I'm the Nursery Manager here at Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone.


Supporting children to grow and develop has always been my passion, and our team always strive to ensure your child receives the best quality childcare and most importantly has fun while they are learning.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


Frequently Asked Questions about Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone

What is the Age Range of Children that Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone accepts?

Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone Open?

Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone have capacity for?

Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone to the centre of Maidstone?

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

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