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Althorp Montessori School — Home

# Althorp<br>Montessori<br>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.

[**Join the Waitlist **](https://althorpmontessorischool.com/waitlist) [**See the programs **](https://althorpmontessorischool.com/programs)

![Three children in graduation caps and gowns, laughing together](https://althorpmontessorischool.com/_ipx/s_1382x922/images/althorp-montessori-school-2026.webp)*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

<dl>

<dt>Ratio</dt>
<dd>5:1</dd>

<dt>Maximum per classroom</dt>
<dd>15</dd>

<dt>Full day</dt>
<dd>9:00 – 15:30</dd>

<dt>Half day</dt>
<dd>9:00 – 11:30</dd></dl>

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

[About the Toddler Community](https://althorpmontessorischool.com/programs)

### Casa Community

2.5 to 6 years

<dl>

<dt>Maximum, Casa One</dt>
<dd>24</dd>

<dt>Maximum, Casa Two</dt>
<dd>22</dd>

<dt>Full day</dt>
<dd>8:30 – 16:00</dd>

<dt>Half day</dt>
<dd>8:30 – 11:30</dd></dl>

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

[About the Casa Community](https://althorpmontessorischool.com/programs)

## Two locations

- St. Catharines13 Wilholme Drive, St. Catharines, ON L2W 1B9  
   Lower level, Jubilee Fellowship Church [905-988-1168](tel:9059881168)
- Thorold208 Taylor Street, Thorold, ON L2V 1C3  
   Opened November 2023 [905-227-1535](tel:9052271535)

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](https://althorpmontessorischool.com/_ipx/f_webp&q_80&s_576x188/images/ccma_accredited.png)

## Add your child<br>to the waitlist

A waitlist application is an enquiry, not a commitment — it starts a conversation with us.

[**Join the Waitlist **](https://althorpmontessorischool.com/waitlist)