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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Prima Montessori Day Nursery # Prima Montessori Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · Elm Court, Capstone Road, Gillingham, ME7 3JQ · Medway Number of places 132 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Medway About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Prima Montessori Day Nursery, established in 2002 and located in Gillingham, Kent, offers childcare for children aged 1 to 5 years. Open from 7am to 7pm for 51 weeks of the year, this setting provides an inclusive and welcoming environment where children thrive. The dedicated staff, which includes 34 members with diverse early years qualifications, ensures a nurturing and stimulating experience. The nursery has a strong focus on children's emotional development, incorporating initiatives like "The Colour Monster" story to help children verbalise their feelings. Outdoor learning is a key part of the curriculum, with children enjoying a garden to develop physical skills, engage in mark-making, and even tend to strawberries in their growing area. This commitment to a broad and engaging experience is reflected in the positive feedback from parents who particularly praise the setting's inclusiveness and how it celebrates different religions, cultures, and beliefs. The nursery also effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring quick identification and tailored support, including close collaboration with parents. Our ethos Prima Montessori Day Nursery is committed to supporting children's development and flourish by providing a nurturing and stimulating environment. Their enriching curriculum encourages play, exploration, critical thinking, and problem-solving, aiming to give every child the best possible start in life. The nursery employs a Montessori approach, as indicated by its name and focus on child-led activities and development. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the inclusive and welcoming setting, entering confidently and eagerly engaging in a range of stimulating activities. Babies explore edible paint, while older children hunt for minibeasts and engage in imaginative play as builders. Their behaviour and attitudes are consistently positive, with younger children learning to share and older children understanding personal space. Inclusive setting Emotional development Outdoor learning Positive behaviour Dedicated staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://primamontessori.co.uk/childcare-funding/tax-free-childcare-your-guide-to-saving-on-nursery-costs) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Prima Montessori Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2026 Inspection no. 10128577 Lead inspector Kelly Southern Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303024)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY230735) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=prima-montessori-day-nursery-me7-3jq-ey230735) ## Key facts Opening hours 7am to 7pm, for 51 weeks of the year Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2002 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Prima Montessori Day Nursery Last inspected 17 April 2026 · Kelly Southern Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the inclusive and welcoming setting, entering confidently and eagerly engaging in a range of stimulating activities. Babies explore edible paint, while older children hunt for minibeasts and engage in imaginative play as builders. Their behaviour and attitudes are consistently positive, with younger children learning to share and older children understanding personal space. Inspector highlights - Children are learning about healthy lifestyles and what foods are good for their bodies. - Children's emotional development is embedded well, with efforts made to improve emotional literacy after the COVID-19 pandemic. - Parents and carers are extremely happy with the setting and feel well-informed about their child's progress. - Leaders and managers recognise and support the well-being of the staff. - Children are making good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Language is promoted well throughout the setting. - Children are becoming increasingly independent. Areas to develop - 1 Improve the routines of mealtimes to reduce the amount of time where children are not engaged in meaningful learning - 2 Ensure leaders swiftly support staff to help them understand how to implement the curriculum more effectively across all rooms. Inspection #10128577 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303024) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children are making good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator ensures that she has a thorough knowledge of the children in the setting. Children with SEND are identified quickly to ensure that the correct support is provided. She works well with parents to include them and create a two-way process of support for the children. Outdoor space Children enjoy using the garden to practise their physical skills, running and climbing over assault courses with control. They also use mark-making tools like chalks and crayons to draw on fences and floors. Children take pride in their growing area, tending to strawberries, and make butterfly feeders to encourage butterflies. Inspection history Date: September 2010 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - September 2022 Good - July 2022 Good - April 2016 Outstanding - April 2016 Outstanding - November 2010 Outstanding - September 2010 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Prima Montessori Day Nursery ### Is Prima Montessori Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### How are meals handled at Prima Montessori Day Nursery? ### Does Prima Montessori Day Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees at Prima Montessori Day Nursery? ### What part of the country is Prima Montessori Day Nursery in? ## Nearby day nurseries in Gillingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Prima Montessori Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup Chatham · ME5 8TR ](/nursery/kestrel-under-fives-playgroup-me5-8tr-103816) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Lordswood under 5's playgroup Chatham · ME5 8PG ](/nursery/lordswood-under-5-s-playgroup-me5-8pg-103823) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hempstead Gillingham · ME7 3QG 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hempstead-me7-3qg-ey408447) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 1.1 mi ### Teeny Feet Day Nursery Chatham · ME5 8BP ](/nursery/teeny-feet-day-nursery-me5-8bp-ey482828) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Honeypot Day Nursery Chatham · ME5 8AJ ](/nursery/honeypot-day-nursery-ltd-me5-8aj-103714) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club Chatham · ME5 7QB ](/nursery/swallow-risers-playgroup-and-out-of-school-club-me5-7qb-103855) [See all nurseries in Gillingham →](/search?q=Gillingham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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