Albany Montessori School
St Albans nursery school & preschool for boys & girls aged 2–5 years
Montessori children have a healthy sense of independence. They learn at their own pace and have freedom to explore in safe and structured environments. They make their own discoveries and learn to celebrate achievements with modesty and good humour. They begin to understand respect and thoughtfulness – how to take turns, to share, and to accept others.
Due to high demand we strongly recommend that parents apply for a place at least 12 months prior to their child starting at the nursery. We highly recommend applying 24 months in advance for 2 year olds.
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More ConfidenceAlbany Montessori children typically have more confidence and a broader world-view than those attending conventional nurseries. They also tend to have a deeper understanding of the consequences of their behaviour, and are more likely to tolerate, respect and help others.
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More AdvantageAlbany Montessori children move on to all sorts of schools when they have finished at our nursery. Their new teachers often find them to be more articulate and open to more ideas. Evidence also suggests that Montessori children start at new schools with advantages in literacy and numeracy.
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More OpportunityAlbany Montessori children have opportunities to grow as individuals with unique characters and aspirations. We support their ambitions and have absolute regard for their right to a secure, fun and happy childhood.
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More MontessoriThe Montessori method and philosophy are central to our routines and activities, and we do of course also follow the national curriculum. We use Montessori Materials in our sessions, as well as conventional materials, toys, games and books. Albany Montessori is the only Montessori Nursery school in St Albans.
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The Montessori Method
The Montessori Method is an international philosophy of education based on the theory and practice of Dr Maria Montessori. She proposed that learning can be improved, and significantly enhanced, by appealing to a child's inherent attraction to structure, order and meaning in life. She combined this principle with her advanced understanding of child psychology and development to produce an innovative teaching method. Montessori is now an international movement evolving to meet the challenges of contemporary education.