Allens Montessori Nursery

About this day nursery

Allen's Montessori Day Nursery, established in October 1996, is a distinguished childcare setting in Thornton Heath, operating from a converted two-storey house. It provides a stimulating, friendly, and secure environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years, prioritising a strong educational foundation combined with nurturing care.

The nursery follows the Montessori approach, offering child-specific learning and play activities. With a diverse cohort of both staff and children, the nursery is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that individual needs, abilities, and backgrounds are respected.

It operates 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm, and benefits from a highly experienced team, many of whom have been with the nursery for over 15 years. The staff are dedicated to continuous professional development, with ongoing training and a focus on maintaining high standards of care and education.

The nursery has received several accolades over the years for its outstanding services and business practices.

Our ethos

The nursery follows the Montessori approach, offering child-specific learning and play activities. They are committed to inclusivity, ensuring that individual needs, abilities, and backgrounds are respected. They prioritise a strong educational foundation combined with nurturing care.

What it's like

Staff greet children warmly, creating a cheerful, relaxed, family atmosphere where children feel comfortable, settle quickly and form good relationships with staff and each other. Staff are sensitive to individual needs and work closely with parents and other professionals, including supporting children with SEND, while encouraging independence, imagination and safety.

Pricing & funding