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The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten # The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 8 Lansdowne Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2NJ · Kent Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Kent 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 The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten, established in 1989, provides a nurturing environment in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, for children aged 2-4 years. Operating from a family home, the nursery blends Montessori principles with traditional methods, fostering a smooth transition from home to school. With a "Outstanding" Ofsted rating from 2019, the nursery prioritises quality education and care. Qualified and experienced staff maintain ratios of 1:4 for under 3s and 1:8 for over 3s, supplemented by supernumerary staff to ensure individualised attention. The nursery is open Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, strictly during term time for 39 weeks a year. Prospective families are encouraged to book appointments for visits, ensuring safeguarding remains a top priority. The setting aims to continually improve its provision, focusing on leadership, teaching quality, personal development, and children's outcomes. Our ethos The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten blends Montessori principles with traditional methods, aiming to foster a smooth transition from home to school. They prioritise quality education and care, with a focus on leadership, teaching quality, personal development, and children's outcomes. What it's like The education and care provided to children in this welcoming and inclusive environment is exceptional. The highly skilled and passionate staff team strives to provide high-quality care to enable all children to achieve the best possible outcomes. Children are thriving in this community-based setting and show enthusiasm, curiosity and engagement in all they do. Montessori Approach Established 1989 Ofsted Outstanding Term-time only Small Class Sizes ## Pricing & funding 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://www.therockinghorsenursery.com/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Wednesday, 8:30am - 2:30pm, term time only for 39 weeks per year Age range 2-4 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Monday - Wednesday, 8:30am - 2:30pm Established 1989 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10380415 Lead inspector Kelly Southern Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278170)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127502) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-rocking-horse-montessori-kindergarten-tn1-2nj-127502) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten Last inspected 29 April 2025 · Kelly Southern Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend The education and care provided to children in this welcoming and inclusive environment is exceptional. The highly skilled and passionate staff team strives to provide high-quality care to enable all children to achieve the best possible outcomes. Children are thriving in this community-based setting and show enthusiasm, curiosity and engagement in all they do. Inspector highlights - Leadership is extremely strong. The setting strives for excellence in all that it offers. - Staff instil a love of books and reading through shared stories and providing books for reference alongside activities. - Staff practice is consistently outstanding. They provide an extremely language-rich environment and interact with children skilfully to allow them to express themselves and extend their learning. - All staff are dedicated to providing children with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive independently in life. - Relationships with parents are exceptional. There is a supportive and collaborative approach between the setting and home. Inspection #10380415 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278170) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > children come home and share this wealth of information with them. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified through in-depth assessments, conducted by highly skilled practitioners who are knowledgeable about child development. This approach ensures that support is obtained at the earliest opportunity to bridge gaps in children's development. Outdoor space Children take responsibility for safety checks. They check the garden daily for any possible risks and discuss how these can be minimised before their friends come out to play. ## Parent Reviews of The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIBv8tta9XnXKHvozHO91aomsJmKmdAbJp6BFiFiLgmLWYJyA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Josh Collins 10 months ago The absolute best ! A truly special place. The team are wonderful and so caring. Rocking Horse Really is the perfect nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toQ09HcExWbGRhUmsxS2FpMWpjbE10U0RsZlZtYxAB!2m1!1s0x47df442c549d44af:0xdfbc14cc0cfd19f0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL5OrhkKlYCyo5d22RlAiFJeKAZDK5Y97lByS1d89c2MANNJ3Y=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Armen Mirzoian 3 years ago A fantastic environment for any child. Small groups and extremely friendly staff. We’re so grateful for how well they have educated and looked after our daughter. Thank you! 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16121783632703330800&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2005 - May 2025 Outstanding - April 2025 Outstanding - July 2019 Outstanding - June 2019 Outstanding - June 2015 Outstanding - May 2015 Outstanding - June 2011 Good - March 2011 Outstanding - May 2007 Outstanding - March 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten ### What are the fees at The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### When is The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten open? ### What does the staff team look like at The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten? ### Which area does The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten serve? ### How does settling in work at The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten? ## Nearby day nurseries in Tunbridge Wells Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Little Pips Pre-School @ Camden Centre Tunbridge Wells · TN1 2SW ](/nursery/little-pips-pre-school-camden-centre-tn1-2sw-2557644) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### The Little Learning Tree Preschool - Bayhall Road Tunbridge Wells · TN2 4UT ](/nursery/the-little-learning-tree-preschool-bayhall-road-tn2-4ut-ey561845) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells Tunbridge Wells · TN1 2DU 4.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-tunbridge-wells-tn1-2du-2745213) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.4 mi ### The Green Cave Montessori Pre-School Tunbridge Wells · TN1 1QQ 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/the-green-cave-montessori-pre-school-tn1-1qq-2804421) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Rascals Pre-Prep Tunbridge Wells · TN1 1PE 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-rascals-pre-prep-tn1-1pe-ey558229) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### N Tunbridge Wells Tunbridge Wells · TN1 1ED 5.0(29 reviews) ](/nursery/n-tunbridge-wells-tn1-1ed-2653241) [See all nurseries in Tunbridge Wells →](/search?q=Tunbridge+Wells) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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