Montessori Parent & Child Programmes

St Albans Classes (0-4 years)

Spaces Available - See timetable

Online Workshops & Courses

Support your child's development while growing your confidence as a parent. Through nurturing Montessori classes in St Albans and flexible online workshops and courses, you'll discover practical strategies to raise a curious, capable child and create a calmer, more connected family life. Led by AMI trained Montessori Educator and mum of two, Alisa Khakhar

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Why parents choose Love Montessori

Love Montessori is more than a playgroup. I offer small, nurturing Montessori parent and child programmes at my beautiful St Albans venue 'The Nest'. The child-led sessions are designed to support both your child's development and your confidence as a parent. You'll experience authentic Montessori practices in action, gain expert guidance from an AMI-trained Montessori educator, and learn practical ideas you can use at home.

I also offer online parenting workshops and courses, available on demand so you can learn whenever it suits you. Whether you join me in person or online, you'll receive the same practical, expert Montessori guidance to help you raise a curious, capable child while feeling calmer and more confident as a parent

About

What is Montessori?

Montessori is a calm, child-led approach that nurtures confident, capable children through hands-on learning. Carefully prepared activities encourage children to explore at their own pace, developing independence, concentration and a life-long love of learning

Independence

Children are trusted and encouraged to do things for themselves, building practical life skills, resilience and self belief

Concentration

Purposeful, self-chosen and hands-on activities encourage deep focus, helping children develop concentration and perserverence

Confidence

By succeeding through their own efforts, children develop genuine confidence that comes from capability rather than praise

Classes

Montessori Babies

0-12 months

A baby group with a difference.

Gentle Montessori play in a small group that nurtures your baby's natural development - all at their pace. While you're supported to feel calmer and more connected through expert guidance and a welcoming parent community

Montessori Movers

10-20 months

The perfect bridge between baby and toddler group.

A calm, nurturing space where little ones are free to move & explore. Supporting growing confidence in movement, language and independence through purposeful Montessori play, while you'll feel calmer and more confident as a parent though expert guidance and connection with parents at the same stage

Montessori Explorers

20 months-4 years

A group that supports both your child's growing independence and you as a parent.

Through over 50 carefully prepared Montessori activities, including weekly food preparation and baking, children develop confidence, concentration, language and social skills, while you gain expert guidance & practical strategies to use at home

Flexible Monthly Membership

As a Love Montessori member, your space is guaranteed in your weekly term-time class for as long as your membership is active. You can join anytime throughout the year, subject to availability. You can move up to the next age group session when your child reaches the next age and/or stage.

The cost of your classes is spread across equal monthly payments, with no joining fee, no big upfront termly bills and no need to rebook each term. Payments stay the same even when the number of classes varies from month to month. There’s no annual commitment - just four weeks’ notice by email when you’re ready to leave.

Members also enjoy:

- Access to a private WhatsApp group

- Guest speakers at no extra cost

- Priority booking and exclusive discounts on seasonal sessions, workshops, online courses and private hire of The Nest

Flexibility for your family
There are no classes or membership payments in August. Memberships can be paused for one month at a time by prior arrangement.

If you can’t attend your usual class, you’re welcome to join another class for the same age group that week, subject to availability. Please message in advance to arrange this.

Cancelling your membership

You are required to give four weeks’ notice by email. I will then confirm your membership end date and any final payment due. If your notice ends part way through your next billing period, that payment will be reduced proportionately, based on calendar days rather than the number of classes. Please read the full Membership Terms and Conditions before booking.

Want to join us?

Check the latest availability below and book your space. If your preferred class is full, you can join another available class and receive priority to move when a space becomes available. Alternatively, join the waiting list and i'll be in touch as soon as I can offer you a space.

Montessori Babies Membership: £53 per month

(0-12m, 60 min sessions)

Montessori Movers Membership: £53 per month

(10-20m, 60 min sessions)

Montessori Explorers Membership: £75 per month

(20m-4yrs, 90 min sessions)

Term Dates

Term 1: 8 September - 18 December

(2 week half term: 20 - 30 October)

Term 2: 5 January - 26 March

(1 week half term: 16 - 19 February

Term 3: 13 April - 23 July

(1 week half term: 1 - 4 June

Class Timetable

Tuesday

9.30-11.00: Montessori Explorers

20 months - 4 years

11.30-12.30: Montessori Movers

10-20 months

Wednesday

10.00-11.00: Montessori Movers

10-20 months

11.30-12.30: Montessori Babies

0-12 months

Thursday

9.30-11.00: Montessori Explorers

20 months - 4 years

11.30-12.30: Montessori Babies

0-12 months

Friday

9.30-11.00: Montessori Explorers

20 months - 4 years

11.30-12.30: Montessori Movers

10-20 months

Not ready to book today?

Join the waitlist for future classes

Seasonal Specials

Pumpkin Montessori Play

Saturday 24 October
9.30-10.45 (18m-4yrs)

11.15-12.30 (0-18m)

A Pumpkin inspired Montessori play session + professional photoshoot with Karen Le Leu Photography*

£25 Parent & Child

£12.50 Siblings

Limited Spaces
*Photos can be purchased separately

Halloween Montessori Play

Saturday 31 October

9.30-11.15

1-4 years

A not-too-spooky Halloween

inspired Montessori play session for children

1-4 years & their grown ups.

£25 Parent & Child

£12.50 Siblings

Limited Spaces

Online Parenting Support

Online Workshops & Courses

Explore my online workshops - learn Montessori informed parenting strategies that actually work. Available on demand so you can access at a time that suits you and learn at your own pace. Choose any date/time - after booking you will receive immediate access to the recording. Watch this space for new courses coming soon.

About us

Meet Your Montessori Educator

Hi, I'm Alisa Khakhar, an AMI qualified Montessori Educator, mum of two and founder of Love Montessori and my venue The Nest in St Albans, UK.

I believe that education transforms lives. It's a belief that's shaped my own journey and the reason I love helping parents discover just how capable they and their children really are.

Like many parents, becoming a mum challenged my confidence. When I discovered Montessori, everything changed. The new knowledge I gained empowered me and transformed the way I understood my children, replaced uncertainty with confidence and brought more calm and connection into our family life.

The impact was so profound that I went on to complete 2 internationally recognised AMI Montessori Diplomas for both 0–3 and 3–6 year olds, determined to learn as much as I could to use in my own parenting and in time, to share this approach with other families.

Today, I have the privilege of supporting hundreds of families through weekly classes, workshops and parent education - both at my beautiful dedicated venue, The Nest and online.

I didn't create Love Montessori because I want every family to become a "Montessori family". I created it because I believe every parent and every child deserves to feel capable, confident and empowered.

Whether you join a class, attend a parent workshop or simply follow along online, my hope is that you'll leave feeling calmer, more confident and reassured that you've got this.

Contact

The Nest, 17 Central Drive, St Albans, AL4 0UX

Free Parking Outside

Coffee Shop Next Door

Air Con

Tuesday-Friday

9am-1pm

17 Central Dr, St Albans AL4 0UX, UK

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