Althorp Montessori School
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Althorp
Montessori
School

Est. September 2007

An independent Montessori school for children 18 months to 6 years, in St. Catharines and Thorold — owned and run by the woman who founded it.

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Three children in graduation caps and gowns, laughing together
Althorp Montessori School, 2026.
We owe our success to our dedicated team, their belief in Maria Montessori’s philosophy, and the families who have entrusted their children in our care.
Sally Lovelock Owner & Operator, since 2007

The record

  • 2007Founded by Sally LovelockA home-based environment with eight children.
  • 2009Moved to Jubilee Fellowship ChurchThe lower level at 13 Wilholme Drive, St. Catharines — still the school’s first home.
  • 2023Thorold opensA second location at 208 Taylor Street, in November.
  • Today28 peopleMontessori-trained teachers, Registered Early Childhood Educators and a facility operator — under the same owner since the first day.

The name comes from Althorp Estates in England, where Princess Diana once lived.

Two communities

Every classroom is a prepared environment: materials at the child’s height, in order, and available to be chosen.

Toddler Community

18 to 36 months

Ratio
5:1
Maximum per classroom
15
Full day
9:00 – 15:30
Half day
9:00 – 11:30

Language, gross motor skills, social skills, practical life, and toilet-training support.

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Casa Community

2.5 to 6 years

Maximum, Casa One
24
Maximum, Casa Two
22
Full day
8:30 – 16:00
Half day
8:30 – 11:30

Led by a qualified Montessori Directress. Music, French and Physical Education once weekly.

About the Casa Community

Two locations

  • St. Catharines13 Wilholme Drive, St. Catharines, ON L2W 1B9
    Lower level, Jubilee Fellowship Church    905-988-1168
  • Thorold208 Taylor Street, Thorold, ON L2V 1C3
    Opened November 2023    905-227-1535

Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 16:00.

Accredited

Althorp is accredited by Montessori Canada, and participates in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care subsidy.

Althorp Montessori School is Accredited by Montessori Canada

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