Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School

1 Dresden Close, Hampstead, London NW6 1XP
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9.9 44 Reviews
Casa Dei Bambini School and Nido Montessori Nursery are AMI-accredited authentic Montessori settings based in Hampstead that accept children from 10 months to 6 years of age.

The school is committed to each child as an individual and follows their own needs and learning journeys. All the children are free to learn at their own pace. A small class size supports the growth of solid friendships, and a mixed-aged group allows the older children to cement their learning and gain confidence when teaching younger friends. Strong role models are imperative to education, and children blossom by following those they respect and can learn from. The owner is the Head Teacher in school daily and knows each child individually.

There's an emphasis on parent education, and once a month you are invited into the classrooms to learn about the Montessori method and how they can apply it in the home environment.   

There's access to a sunny, secure garden and in good weather, the doors are left open and the children have full access to the garden. The children visit a local park and playground twice a week and have access to music, dance and ballet lessons.

The school aims to ensure that all children leave as happy, rounded individuals who love learning and are fully prepared for the next stage in their young life.
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Care Provided by Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Sanskara Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Dipti Kanani (Owner)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 4
  • Total Places for Children
  • 24
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 9 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School

  • Casa Fees: Morning Attendance for morning sessions: 8.30am to 12.30 pm, £1100 per term. Please contact them for Attendance at Nido (6 months to 3 years), per day: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm: £70.56
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  • They don't have parking.


Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School Reviews (44)

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Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School has 44 reviews.

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Review from Jessica L (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children went to Casa Dei Bambini for the year they were 3-years-old. My son also went to Nido at the age of 2. We were so happy with the care our children received, as well as how prepared they were for Reception. Casa truly commits to a Montessori environment, and our children developed
wonderful skills for independence and an intrinsic motivation for learning. Their curiosity was encouraged, and we really appreciated the communication we received each week about the activities happening in the setting. Our Parent Conferences for each child gave us a lovely window into our children's growth as learners and as people. We were so touched to hear about their progress and also to see firsthand how well the teachers knew our kids. The relationships fostered at Casa are so special, and our kids are still close with friends they made in there.

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Review from Laurie M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined Casa from another traditional Montessori school and we are extremely pleased with our choice. She has been attending for 7 months now and she absolutely loves it. She has made tremendous progress in lots of different areas and we are so happy to see her flourish and benefit from
the Montessori environment and material. The team is fantastic and takes really good care of the children, in a very thoughtful and organized way. We also love the small size, which ensures that the children receive individualised attention.
Our baby is at Nido nursery and we are also extremely happy. He has been attending for about 2 months, settling in was smooth, thoughtful and well organised, and we can feel he is in good expert hands. From the observation we have made in both settings, the teams are really exceptional and very intentional.
We would highly recommend Nido & Casa to any family interested in the benefits of a Montessori education.

Reply from Dipti Kanani, Director at Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and heartfelt feedback! We are absolutely delighted to hear how much both your children are thriving at Casa and Nido. It's wonderful to know that your daughter has settled in so well and is making such great progress, and that your baby's transition to Nido has been smooth and reassuring.Our team is deeply committed to creating a nurturing, intentional, and individualized Montessori experience, so your kind words mean the world to us. We truly appreciate your trust and support, and we feel privileged to be a part of your children's learning journey.Thank you for recommending Nido & Casa-we look forward to continuing to support your family!


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Review from Mizuki Y (Father of Child) published on 19 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very stimulating and great for children, with various elements to promote independence.
My child always seems to enjoy going to nursery and is slowly learning English.
When weather will be warmer outside, we hope there will be various experiences.
Thank you for your kind attitude towards different
languages like ours.

Reply from Dipti Kanani, Director at Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School

Thanks for your feedback. We are excited to see how quickly your child is picking up a new language and that he is thriving under our care. It's also kind of you to take the time to respond.


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Review from Ankush G (Father of Child) published on 19 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved last year from another country and got recommended by a neighbour for our 1 year old son. He has been going there initially part time and then full time. We find it really nice, supportive environment for his learning and all our interactions with the teachers are great too.
Our son enjoys
going there and we can see has become more self dependent with the Montessori principles. The headmistress is especially committed to children's learning and growth which makes this place great.

Reply from Dipti Kanani, Director at Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School

Thanks very much for your kind words about our nursery. We are pleased that your son is enjoying the nursery, and that he is learning a lot.


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Review from Zhuang Rui T (Father of Child) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience at Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School has been beyond exceptional! The entire team is so genuinely caring and thoughtful, creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel completely at home. From day one, they've made the transition for my son so gentle and welcoming. Their
approach emphasizes kindness and independence, which we love. It's heartwarming to see him setting the table and making bread-skills that build his confidence and independence daily. Him and his little friend have a little book reading circle too.
The teachers are wonderful, bringing patience and joy to everything they do, and it's clear they truly love and respect the children.
This place is simply magical for little ones.

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Review from Julia P (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nido provides a safe nest for our child to develop and grow. He entered as a baby and under the loving and thoughtful eye of the fantastic Nido team he has become a healthy, happy little boy.
He has learnt how to play with children and adults of a range of ages while developing his independence and
cultivating good manners.
I've never had any of the mother guilt some working mums feel about sending their children to nursery, as I know he gets so much love and stimulation at Nido. That peace of mind is honestly priceless.

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Review from Roman P (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caring staff who really get to know each child and encourage their independence and learning. Our son is excited to go every day and comes home smiling and happy. He is clearly engaged and helped to develop by the attentive staff. We feel lucky to have found this nursery in our neighbourhood as it has
a much more genuine and authentic focus on children and their development than many of the others we looked at.

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Review from S H (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing place and compassionate teachers.
My older boy attended for a year, three to four. The reason I chose the nursery was location, close from home, and that Casa provides the Montessori method in which my wife and I are interested.
While outside, playing space is a bit small, the inside is spacious
enough for kids to play. The toys are genuine, wood-made, and so thought-out that kids can learn foundations of maths, language, motor skills, etc. All teachers are kind, friendly, and really professional. My son really loves them. Additionally, they provided a quick and great first aid, like when my son ran over and got injured. Very reliable in terms of safety. Furthermore, they sometimes provide seminars for parents, which helped us resolve daily parenting issues and facilitated our understanding of early-year learning and Montessori.
Casa uses an app as a reporting tool and portal website. There are easy to understand EYSF reports, tips for home playing and etc. We are truly satisfied with the experience!

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Review from W H (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son had an excellent first nursery experience. The staff are kind and understanding. They care about each child and take real interest in their development. The nursery is cleaned regularly and thoroughly, and we have seen our son pick up valuable skills and develop his interpersonal skills. We
would recommend to other parents.

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Review from Delphine G (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing Montessori nursery. Our son throve so well over there, at his own pace. The place is extremely welcoming and the manager and teachers are all very warm and caring. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a warm Montessori setting.

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Review from Núria F (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Nido as a 20-month-old toddler having moved overseas. The team and teachers made our transition smooth and warm. The whole team is very loving, kind, and always ready to help. My son loves the outdoors, and the garden is always set up with activities for them to use.
They offer courses
on Saturdays to help parents apply the Montessori philosophy at home, which is great. They also do meetings with parents to discuss how children progress and what they are working on with them.
They offer veg menus too!

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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very fortunate to find this amazing nursery for my son. Teachers are very warm, attentive, and caring. I think it is really nice for my son that it seems all teachers understand very well about Montessori education and give consistent approach which gives him a sense of security.
The nursery
room is always clean and well-organized. I also love the room has windows which provide warm natural sunlight.
I’m very grateful for managing to find this amazing nursery school.

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Review from Dax L (Father of Child) published on 21 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Curiosity, independence and a genuine love for learning are fostered impeccably at this warm, well-run nursery. The team are just fantastic at their jobs and our daughter is always excited to go to school.

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Review from Paola M (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've has both my two kids at another nursery and then Casa Dei Bambini. Both of them have been very happy, learning loads and socialising. The Montessori methodology is incredible and the nursery is small, cozy, and with a "family" feeling. Very flexible and personalized to each child and family need
and also very open to feedback.
They genuinely care about the kids and the kids love going there every day, and come back with a smile (and lots of learning).
Highly recommended

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Review from Meghan H (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is our first experience with Montessori and so far we have been pleased. The children’s space is extremely orderly and clean. The teachers are calm, kind, and attentive. Our daughter is becoming more independent and likes to apply the practical life skills she’s learning at home (wanting to help
prepare food at home, do small chores, etc). She settled very quickly and really is happy to go to school each morning.

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Review from S V (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School is a fantastic nursery with a highly nurturing and educational environment. My son has grown tremendously in his independence and curiosity as a result of the methods applied in nursery. He is learning incredibly quickly and enjoying it thoroughly. The teachers really
care about each student and pour lots of passion and energy into each one. I can see a huge difference in terms of atmosphere and level of care versus a precious, chain nursery we tried. Highly recommend.

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Review from Natalie S (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely adore this nursery and couldn’t have asked for a better place to look after and teach my son who is now 3. He has been here since he was 2 and he loves it. The team and the owner are some of the kindest, most caring people I know and I will be eternally grateful for how they are also helping
me to raise my son into the beautiful boy he is. Montessori is an amazing philosophy for children to be around. My son is adaptable at many life skills and he is extremely independent.

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Review from Itamar Y (Father of Child) published on 29 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are really caring and our little one loves to come every day and she finishes every day with a smile which is everything a parent could ask!
We looked for a while for a nursery that really focus on Montessori learning and I'm so glad we found Nido.
Highly recommended!

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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I sent my daughter here a few years ago and now my son is here too. Our daughter learned to become independent with so many tasks at such a young age which gave her the confidence to do things on her own then and now. Our son has also started to do similar tasks (taking shoes on and off, getting his
coat on, toileting) independently and his confidence is growing as well!

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Review from Erica P (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is now 22 months old and has been attending Nido for 4 months. The settling in process was very smooth, with only 1-2 children introduced at a time, to allow them all the attention they deserve in this critical step. I was able to stay and leave for growing amounts of time in a way that
was tailored on the needs of my child. Children spend a lot of time outdoors because the setting is very small and the garden is directly attached to the main room. They can enjoy many different activities approaching them at their paces in a truly Montessori way. They are encouraged to be independent, and after a couple of months my daughter was able to dress herself and put on her shoes. All the staff is very kind and loving. They gradually helped my daughter to sleep, rocking her at first until she was able to fall asleep on her own. My daughter is very happy to go to nursery and she is learning a lot: and we are happy when she is!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.916)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10 for Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.916 for Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School is calculated as follows: ( (133 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.916

  • 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 Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School is based on 12 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 24 number of registered child places is 4.8, which has been reached with 12 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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Kinga Owczennikow

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Kinga was born and raised in Poland. She has always felt a citizen of the world at heart and spent most of her adult life abroad. She graduated at the Maria Montessori Institute, in London in 2008 and gained 13 years of experience as a Lead Directress in Montessori schools in Hong Kong, Vietnam, UK, Poland and Albania. Besides that she has volunteered at the New World Foundation in Cape Town, South Africa and the Paro Yoezerling School in Bhutan, having worked with children of a variety of ages and cultural backgrounds. She also studied photography at Warsaw School of Photography and will be soon graduating with a degree in Photography at the University for the Creative Arts in the UK. Kinga is enthusiastic, committed, patient and dedicated to helping all children achieve their full potential.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School

What is the Age Range of Children that Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School accepts?

Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School accepts Children aged from 0 years 9 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School Open?

Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School have capacity for?

Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School has capacity for a total of 24 Children.

How far is Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School to the centre of London?

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

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