Montys Nursery and Pre-school
Kew · Richmond · Family-run for over 20 years
A home away from home — for over 20 years
Family-run nursery and pre-school for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Known, cared for, and gently supported — with the attention only an independent setting can give.
Happy · Safe · Secure
Family-run, 20+ years
Continuity, trust and roots in Kew — not a rotating corporate playbook.
Attention that chains can’t match
Key persons, daily reports on tablets with photos and short videos, and staff who know your child — not a number.
Home away from home
A converted house with cosy rooms, a secure garden, and a Pre-school building of its own.
Government funded childcare
Funded places available
Montys offers funded nursery places for eligible families — including universal hours and working entitlements. We'll help you understand what you can claim and how fees work.
A day that feels like home
Learning through play, outdoor time in our secluded garden, and home-cooked organic meals prepared on site by our chef. Every child has a key person, and parents get a daily report plus snapshots of their day — photos or short videos — on tablets.
Rooms with character
Yellow, Red, Blue and Pre-school — geared to each stage.
Garden & outdoor play
Secure garden, canopy decking, and space to explore.
Mealtimes that matter
Family-style organic food, Soil Association Gold.
Rooms & ages
Each room has its own colour — and a drawing by Montys children.
Approximately 3–15 months
Yellow Room
Babies · capacity 6
A self-contained unit within an open-plan area offering a safe, stimulating environment with a gentle, caring approach for our youngest children.
Under 2s · 15–24 months
Red Room
Under 2s · capacity 6
A bright, spacious setting for six toddlers, with sliding doors onto a decked canopy area and then into the garden.
2–3 years
Blue Room
2–3 years · capacity 12
On the first floor, Blue Room builds confidence, independence and social skills with a carefully paced transition from downstairs.
3–5 years
Pre-school
Green room · capacity 10
More structured learning in our garden Pre-school building, led by a Qualified Preschool Educator.
Food that sets us apart
Montys was the first nursery in London with an on-site chef to achieve Soil Association Food for Life Gold. Fresh, mostly organic meals, cooked from scratch — because healthy food helps happy children. Children also grow vegetables in our garden and learn about gardening and nutrition.
Parents say
“I'd like to say a massive thank you for looking after both our son and daughter over the last 5 years. We couldn't have asked for a warmer, more caring, home from home environment as Montys. You have always managed to find such lovely staff and despite staff movements you have never compromised on the quality and kindness of the staff you find. That is then very evident in how happy the children ultimately are. All the little gestures from the parents evening catering (Dad's favourite!), the chicks, music, amazing little trips to the cinema, fire station etc etc have not gone unnoticed and have been much appreciated. The food Cheffy prepares is surely worthy of a Michelin star?! Just so yummy!! Our children have absolutely loved their time at Montys which has provided them with all the skills socially and academically to enter happily into school life. As parents, to say that we were impressed would be an understatement. We are eternally grateful.”
“Both of my children attended Montys Nursery and were cared for very well. They looked forward to going to nursery and really enjoyed being there. I felt confident going to work, knowing my children were in safe hands. Monty's was an excellent choice for my family and I would strongly recommend them.”
“Thank you to all Monty's staff for guiding our daughter through baby to toddler to "big" girl journey and providing her with happy memories. Our daughter has grown up into a happy confident girl due to the ever so wonderful and caring practitioners at Monty's. We will always be grateful for offering our daughter such a happy start in life.”
Come and see Montys for yourself
Choosing a nursery is a big step. Visit us in Kew, meet the team, and feel the home-from-home difference.