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Ashley Cross Montessori # Ashley Cross Montessori Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 29 Chapel Road, POOLE, BH14 0JU · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Number of places 30 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ashley Cross Montessori, nestled in Poole, is one of two nurseries under the Shepherd Montessori Schools umbrella, dedicated to providing a nurturing and enriching environment rooted in the Montessori philosophy. This nursery focuses on a child-centric approach, fostering independence, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning. They are committed to building strong, lasting relationships with children and their families, considering this a cornerstone of their vision. The nursery prides itself on an experienced and caring staff who are passionate about guiding children's personal development. They are accredited by 'Montessori Education UK', a national Montessori charity, signifying their adherence to authentic Montessori practices. Ashley Cross Montessori encourages prospective families to book a visit to experience their distinctive educational setting firsthand. Our ethos Rooted in the Montessori philosophy, Ashley Cross Montessori focuses on a child-centric approach to foster independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. They are committed to building strong relationships with children and families and adhere to authentic Montessori practices, as evidenced by their accreditation with 'Montessori Education UK'. What it's like Children settle happily in a welcoming nursery where staff are kind, caring and form positive attachments. The curriculum focuses on developing children's independence and confidence, and older children move around confidently with positive attitudes to learning. Montessori Approach Accredited by Montessori Education UK Child-Centric ## Pricing & funding Fees are estimated based on specific attendance patterns and funding eligibility. Optional food and additional service packages are available, with a 25% discount applied to both packages and non-funded hourly fees when taken together. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Administration Fee £50.00 / session - Babies Food Package (without discount) £6.67 / day - Babies Food Package (with discount) £5.00 / day - Babies Non Funded Hourly Rate (without discount) £14.33 / hour - Babies Non Funded Hourly Rate (with discount) £10.75 / hour See 12 more Good to know - Optional food packages and additional services are available. - A 25% discount is offered when taking out both the voluntary food package and additional services together. - The 25% discount also applies to non-funded hourly fees on funded days. - Discounts are removed if neither optional package is chosen. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ashley Cross Montessori Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10380767 Lead inspector Margaret Baird Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278453)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382378) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ashley-cross-montessori-bh14-0ju-ey382378) ## Key facts Opening hours 51 weeks a year Age range Babies, 2 Year Olds, 3-4 Year Olds Term time / All Year All Year Established 2008 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ashley Cross Montessori Last inspected 28 March 2025 · Margaret Baird Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children settle happily in a welcoming nursery where staff are kind, caring and form positive attachments. The curriculum focuses on developing children's independence and confidence, and older children move around confidently with positive attitudes to learning. Inspector highlights - Welcoming environment where children settle happily and staff form positive attachments - Broad and balanced curriculum with a focus on independence and sequenced learning - Staff monitor development and make timely referrals so children receive specialist support when needed - Management supports staff well with recruitment, induction and professional development - Effective links with other providers and local schools to support smooth transitions Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of mealtimes so that the length of time children spend waiting is reduced to enable staff to support children's language and social skills further - 2 strengthen the quality of staff engagement and their interactions with children to fully support and extend their learning consistently Inspection #10380767 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278453) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff monitor children's development conscientiously and promptly notice any gaps in their learning. The management team supports staff effectively when children need extra help, and staff make timely referrals to other professionals so children receive specialist support. Outdoor space Staff explain that running indoors may not be appropriate but children can enjoy running safely outside, and children are able to play and run outdoors as part of their routines. EAL / language support The manager values staff skills such as teaching children about other languages and cultures. ## Parent Reviews of Ashley Cross Montessori 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW8Lgs2us7s3XJENPTOe5N9vyWp67AtswzW9mNlP6scVaYxFJQE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Sr Escalar 4 years ago A Truly Wonderful Nursery: kind, caring, adaptive, diligent, professional and our children loved it. Cant recommend them enough! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhdUlpdThBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4873a6b55bbea8ff:0xe28890f9b0ce0bf2) Reviews from Google for Ashley Cross Montessori. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16323456251491912690&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2009 - March 2025 Good - June 2019 Outstanding - October 2014 Good - February 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Ashley Cross Montessori ### Is Ashley Cross Montessori a good nursery? ### What is Ashley Cross Montessori's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Ashley Cross Montessori cost? ### Does Ashley Cross Montessori accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Ashley Cross Montessori take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Ashley Cross Montessori take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Ashley Cross Montessori's opening hours? ### What age range does Ashley Cross Montessori accept? ### Does Ashley Cross Montessori have outdoor space? ### How does Ashley Cross Montessori support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Ashley Cross Montessori? ### How do I contact Ashley Cross Montessori or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in POOLE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ashley Cross Montessori. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### The Old School House Nursery And Pre School Poole · BH14 0JW 4.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/the-old-school-house-nursery-and-pre-school-bh14-0jw-2542068) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Three Gables Day Nursery & Pre-School Ashley Cross Poole · BH14 0LP 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/three-gables-day-nursery-pre-school-ashley-cross-bh14-0lp-ey562999) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Muddy Boots Nursery School Parkstone Parkstone, Poole · BH14 0QQ 5.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-parkstone-bh14-0qq-ey550249) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### St John's Church Pre-School Nursery Poole · BH14 0AA ](/nursery/st-john-s-church-pre-school-nursery-bh14-0aa-109595) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Beans Day Care (Garland) Poole · BH15 2LD 3.7(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-beans-day-care-garland-limited-bh15-2ld-ey492436) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Rainbow Day Nursery School Poole · BH15 1TP ](/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-school-ltd-bh15-1tp-ey364293) [See all nurseries in POOLE →](/search?q=POOLE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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