





The Montessori People is a nursery school in Thornaby which cares for over 120 children.
Staff are highly-qualified and highly-motivated and do their utmost to ensure that each child reaches their full potential while at the nursery.
The children are given a wide range of experiences that are creative and help to stimulate their imagination. Each child is encouraged to develop a love for learning that will hopefully sustain them throughout their...
Funding & Fees
Prices from £49.00 a session.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- The Montessori People Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Cheryl Lambert (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 25
Total Places for Children
- 120
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 4 years 11 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:00-18:00
- Tuesday 07:00-18:00
- Wednesday 07:00-18:00
- Thursday 07:00-18:00
- Friday 07:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- They have an outside carpark and specific Nursery Drop-off zone.
The Montessori People Thornaby Reviews (51)
The Montessori People Thornaby has a Review Score of 10 (9.978) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Montessori People Thornaby has 51 reviews.
The staff are absolutely brilliant in the nursery. They're all so polite and lovely. I feel so reassured when I go to work knowing my son is with them. I know hand on my heart he's well cared for. The meals / snacks the nursery provide are fab and they even get my son trying new foods which he refuses to do at home. If anything was wrong they're straight on the phone and the same goes if my son needed any medication , the nursery always ring to ask permission even if I've already gave them it on the morning drop. Every other week my son is learning something new and his speech / learning has came on soo much and it's all thanks to Montessori!! The safeguarding is also outstanding. I couldn't think of a better nursery to put my child in and he'll continue here for as long as possible. Thank you to all the staff for everything you do , it's so appreciated !!
The communication with parents is excellent-they keep us updated with daily reports and photos via the app, which brings so much peace of mind. The activities are creative, educational, and age-appropriate, helping our little one grow in confidence, social skills, and curiosity.
We're so grateful to have found such a loving and professional team. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a safe and enriching place for their child.
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My grandson has recently taken the big step into Preschool. The staff have been so supportive and caring throughout this transition. He has taken to it like a duck to water. As a family we get great comfort knowing he is in a caring and supportive environment
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A wonderful nursery, that i trust completely with my daughter. She absolutely loves it! Never had an issues at all. The environment is always clean & tidy and staff are always welcoming and friendly. They were especially helpful with my daughters allergies.
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My little girl has been coming here since she was 9 months old, she will be 3 in two weeks, and we intend to keep her in preschool as we love the place so much. Soon as you step in the doors there's a loving family atmosphere. The girls are always welcoming. I don't regularly collect my daughter, one the times I did, one of the staff didn't know me so asked for our password, which makes us feel secure. Our daughter's needs are definitely met both "academically" and with her personal development. We really can't recommend them enough.
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I used this nursery for my little boy 5 years ago and I'm so happy to be able to use it again for my little girl. She has rarely been minded by anyone other than myself or her dad yet is made to feel so comfortable in her Tweenies class that she skips in with a big smile each day. Staff have supported wonderfully with toileting and have a real interest in the children's likes and dislikes. She is loving nursery and I'm not surprised, the staff are lovely and the building is so warm and inviting. Thank you for taking such good care of my baby girl
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Absolutely amazing nursery! Wonderful staff who made my children feel welcome from the start. Excellent management and so friendly. No question is too big or small to ask. Such a child-centred nursery. Would not go anywhere else. My children have flourished since coming here.
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My daughter started to attend this nursery since she was 7 months old in 2020 and she has left in August 2024. The nursery is amazing, all the staff were great, the nursery was so flexible and able to adapt to my shift changing at short noticed. All the staff were amazing and she learnt so much. The environment and the activities they did were great. I knew my child was well looked after and cared for to a really high standard.
Thank you for such lovely feedback. We are grateful your family chose us and wish you all the very best.
Fantastic nursery! A great nursery with such caring staff. The nursery environment is lovely and inviting with a variety of different resources for the children to grow and learn with. The nursery often organise visitors to come in to give the children a wide variety of learning. The meals that are provided are great too. Giving the children a good variety and balanced diet. Staff are supportive and brilliant with communication. Parent consultations are detailed and give you next steps for your children so we can support at home. Our boys have improved so much since attending and that's all down to the staff. Thank you so much! I would recommend to any families looking for a nursery placement.
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All staff are lovely and are so kind and gentle will all the children. I have my full trust in the staff 100% in all the children's best interest. They learn and have fun all at the same time. I would recommend this nursery to anyone who's looking for a nursery in the area.
Thank you for your kind words, we do agree that our staff team are just the best!
The Montessori People Nursery has been an amazing experience so far, the staff are very friendly, kind, understanding, knowledgeable and supportive. My second son has settled very well as did my first and both have loved being taken care of by their staff team. All of the staff in the nursery ensure that they meet your child's needs no matter the difficulty. The staff are very helpful, patient, approachable and put their all into their work. The nursery has amazing play spaces for the children indoor and outdoor. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone!
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My son started at The Montessori People in January 2024, and is still attending at present. He started at 6 months old, a worry for a first-time mum. The nursery made my worries feel at ease. Their facilities are safe and great for all ages. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, my son loves coming to the nursery and has come on in leaps and bounds since. I would recommend to all, such a beautiful setting for children to learn and play. Thank you all so much.
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This nursery is absolutely amazing, I was very nervous and had doubts about sending my child to a nursery but one show around here and all my doubts disappeared. The lovely staff really put my mind at ease, they answered every question and eased every worry. My child is just over 2 years old and can't really speak but one month and his speech has come along amazingly, he's saying sentences and pronouncing words more clearly. My son always goes running in with a big smile. They have a wide variety of snack options from fruit to salsa. They've helped my son with life skills: being more confident, washing his hands, brushing his teeth independently and his listening skills are improving. He's even started singing songs which is a major thing for him, I'm so proud of him and and so grateful to the amazing staff. If he's starting doing all this in one month I can't wait to see 6 months down the line.
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We love to see the children learning and flourishing.
My child has had an excellent experience of holistic growth at this nursery. We have had no complaints over the last 18 months. The whole team including the operations manager, deputy manager and everyone else have done a great job.
Amazing nursery and amazing staff. The nursery is warm, friendly and welcoming. There is a great mix of play and learning and our daughter has come on in leaps and bounds. Food is healthy and nutritious and our daughter often has seconds! We would never dream of sending our daughter and shortly our son anywhere else.
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The food is freshly made on-site by their own chef who is excellent.
Children are encouraged to be independent, the activities are always different and engaging. The whole nursery day emulates the Montessori philosophy which is something a lot of nurseries misunderstand and think if they just have some 'Montessori' activities they can class themselves as Montessori which is not what Montessori is. The Montessori People however are excellent practitioners of the Montessori philosophy, I've seen my child grow from quiet and shy to a confident, social, independent individual.
They have lovely gardens which are utilised every day and all of the rooms are spacious and bright.
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Fire engine visits are always welcome by all the children.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we appreciate your support and are over the moon to be the 'happy place'.
I am thoroughly impressed with The Montessori school and its dedicated staff. Since enrolling my daughter, I've seen her progress far beyond that of her peers at other preschools. The personalised attention and care provided by the staff have exceeded all my expectations, contributing significantly to her remarkable development. With another baby on the way, we have no hesitation in choosing this nursery again. The staff truly deserve high praise for their exceptional work.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we value your family's support and cannot wait to welcome your new addition.
My child loves the nursery. The staff are so friendly and helpful, has a lot of friends there. They have visits from local services and bring animals in for the children. He's been at the nursery since he was 10 months old and will be going through preschool and I love it enough that his brother will be attending too.
Thank you for your lovely comments, we are so pleased you chose us. We look forward to your new little one starting with us too.
The meals that the children are given are varied and has introduced my son to all different kinds of fruit vegetables and textures instead of the bland beige alternatives that could be given. This has really helped me on days he's not at the Nursery as I don't have a problem with meals to give him as he will eat almost anything! The staff are out of this world and every single one we have come into contact with has gone above and beyond for not only the care of my son but also myself, whether it be my well-being, financial status or just general being a caring human and not just a member of staff! They really are the most lovely team and I will be sad when our time at the nursery comes to an end.
Thank you for such a lovely comment. We are so pleased that you chose us to be a part of your family.
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News (7) & Events (0)
- Posted: Thursday 23 Oct 2025STAFF at The Montessori People childcare nursery in Stockton-on-Tees are celebrating becoming the first day nursery in Teesside to receive both the prestigious Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing...
- Posted: Thursday 31 Jul 2025An independent day nursery in Stockton-on-Tees is expanding to meet the increase in demand for nursery places from September 2025. The Montessori People Nursery in Thornaby is redesigning its internal...
- Posted: Monday 28 Jul 2025The children and staff from The Montessori People have been showing their support for the women’s England team by wearing red and white, and joining in with lots of patriotic...
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: The Montessori People ThornabyDate: Wednesday 27 Aug 2025
- Recipient: The Montessori People ThornabyDate: Wednesday 27 Aug 2025
- Recipient: The Montessori People ThornabyDate: Monday 01 Jul 2024
Meet the Team (1)
Hello, my name is Cheryl
I started my career in education at eighteen years old. I worked within the voluntary sector with Teesside University and Middlesbrough Local Authority whilst studying, and I discovered my passion for working with children.
I graduated with a degree in Youth Studies in June 2008.
In September 2010, I began a new journey to start a Postgraduate Certificate in Early Years Practice at the University of Northumbria. I chose this course as it offered learning on a part-time basis which would work alongside my work commitments and allow me the opportunity to learn within a recognised and respected university.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Montessori People Thornaby
What is the Age Range of Children that The Montessori People Thornaby accepts?
The Montessori People Thornaby accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 4 years 11 months.
What Days & Hours is The Montessori People Thornaby Open?
The Montessori People Thornaby is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.
How many Children does The Montessori People Thornaby have capacity for?
The Montessori People Thornaby has capacity for a total of 120 Children.
How far is The Montessori People Thornaby to the centre of Stockton-on-Tees?
2.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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