- Mount Carmel Kindergarten - Sandpit House, 60a Sandpit Ln, St Albans AL1 4BW
- 01727 838480
- info@mount-carmel.co.uk
About Sandpit House
Inspired by Italian design, our Sandpit House setting offers a homely environment set on two levels. It comprises of four distinct learning environments and a large Mediterranean garden. Sandpit House is opposite the Wick Nature Reserve in Sandpit Laneread more
What we offer

Unique Approach
Our unique “carousel” method of early years education settles children and enhances their learning by offering them with a broad range of learning experiences in every session.
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Flexible Attendance
We offer a unique alternative to traditional day care by providing flexible attendance – combining quality pre-school education with extended hours and optional holiday clubs.
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Exceptional Facilities
Both sites are newly refurbished, well resourced and boast exceptional outside facilities. Our green belt locations also offers access to country walks and woodland activities.
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Family Run
Lucia and Franco Federici, themselves parents of 10 children, have run the school since 1985. Most families hear about us through personal recommendation and some even attended themselves as children.
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Opening Hours
Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 4.00pm/5.00pm
Sessions:
8.00am to 9.00am - Breakfast club
9.00am to 4.00pm/5.00pm - Full day session
Children attend between three to five sessions per week during the term time. We run an optional holiday club, exclusively for children at Mount Carmel Kindergarten. Parents can book the holiday club on an ad hoc basis or as part of their child's yearly plan.
Note, the nursery school is closed on Bank Holidays.
Term Dates
Autumn Term 2023
Wednesday 6th September to Tuesday 19h December
October Half Term Holiday Club - Monday 23rd October to Friday 27th October
Christmas Holiday Club - Wednesday 20th December to Friday 22nd December & Wednesday 3rd January to Thursday 4th January.
Spring Term 2024
Friday 5th January to Thursday 28th March
February Half Term Holiday Club – Monday 19th February to Friday 23rd February.
Easter Holiday Club - Tuesday 2nd April to Friday 5th April & Monday 8th April to Friday 12th April. .
Summer Term 2024
Monday 15th April to Friday 19th July
May Half Term Holiday Club – Tuesday 28th May to Friday 31th May.
Summer Holiday Club - Monday 5th August to Friday 30th August.