The Montessori People Thornaby

Thornaby Family Hub, Tedder Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9JP
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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 lives.

Children are offered a wide range of nutritious and freshly cooked meals that are cooked onsite.

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Care Provided by The Montessori People Thornaby

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • The Montessori People Ltd
  • 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
  • Opening 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

Funding & Fees Guide for The Montessori People Thornaby

  • Prices from £49.00 a session.

  • Please ask for up-to-date fees/funding information.
  • Parking

  • They have an outside carpark and specific Nursery Drop-off zone.


The Montessori People Thornaby Reviews (49)

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The Montessori People Thornaby has a Review Score of 10 (9.979) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Montessori People Thornaby has 49 reviews.

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Review from Connie H (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We appreciate your whole families support.


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Review from o j (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We appreciate your support.


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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate your support.


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Review from Toni E (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words. We appreciate your support especially for a second time.


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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad you have chosen us.


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Review from Sarah F (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you for such lovely feedback. We are grateful your family chose us and wish you all the very best.


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Review from Stephanie H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, your kind comments mean so much.


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Review from L O (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you for your kind words, we do agree that our staff team are just the best!


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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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!

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words. They have been shared with the team.


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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you for your lovely feedback. Your comments have been passed to the team.


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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We love to see the children learning and flourishing.


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Review from G P (Father of Child) published on 8 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are glad your family chose us!


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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended this nursery since 2021, and has been in every room from the baby room all the way up to preschool. I would highly recommend this nursery for all children. The staff are all lovely and friendly and each member of staff takes time to get to know your child not just their key worker.
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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.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you for such thoughtful comments, we appreciate your support.


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Review from Pauline T (Grandmother of Child) published on 28 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is my grandson's happy place. The staff are outstanding. Always put the children's welfare at the forefront of their care. Meals provided are of the highest quality and cooked freshly every day.
Fire engine visits are always welcome by all the children.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we appreciate your support and are over the moon to be the 'happy place'.


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Review from Shaun F (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we value your family's support and cannot wait to welcome your new addition.


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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

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.


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Review from G P (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When I first came to view this nursery I immediately knew my son was going to go here and has done ever since. The room sizes, toys and resources along with the cleanliness are top-notch compared to other nurseries that I viewed where I wanted to wipe my feet on the way out of them!
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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.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

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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Review from Jason M (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to this nursery for a few years now and she absolutely loves the setting and the ladies who look after her there. The team have been more than accommodating of our childcare needs and will go out of their way to give us peace of mind. The learnings and communication from the
nursery are exemplary and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we appreciate your support.


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Review from Rachael I (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't recommend this nursery enough! My two boys attend this nursery, one just graduating pre-school and one currently attending, and they both absolutely love going and love all the staff. The staff are attentive and really put parents at ease, I have never had any second thoughts about leaving
my children from day one. Parents are kept up to date at all times and handovers and collections are always friendly and supportive, they take a real interest in each child. Both my boys have come on leaps and bounds in their confidence and development, they get to experience so many amazing things whilst attending, which really adds to their experience.

Reply from Cheryl Lambert, Manager at The Montessori People Thornaby

Thank you for your lovely comments; your support is very appreciated.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.979)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.979) out of 10 for The Montessori People Thornaby is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.979 for The Montessori People Thornaby is calculated as follows: ( (374 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 381 Ratings = 4.979

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Montessori People Thornaby is based on 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 120 number of registered child places is 24, which has been reached with 32 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Cheryl

Cheryl Lambert

Job Title: Operations Manager

Joined: 2009

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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