Montessori Baby Classes
The Classes
The first period of the child’s life is one of the greatest importance.
It is the time when the soul of the future man is constructed
Maria Montessori
Your Child's Journey
Welcome to our nurturing learning environment! We offer thoughtfully designed classes to support your child's natural development from their very first months through toddlerhood. Discover the perfect class for your little one, fostering independence and joyful learning at every stage.
The Little Swallows Class
Newborn to12 months
10:00 to 10:30 AM
(15 minutes to socialise before the next class)
From £12.50 per class
A serene, 30 minute sensorial experience designed around the baby’s absorbent mind.
These sessions focus on observation, gentle singing, purposeful Montessori materials, and introduction of simple sign language to nurture early communication and concentration.
Mostly sensorial exploration with very early practical life exploration such as tasting first foods (7 months +).
The Housemartins Class
12 to 36 months
10:45 to 11:30 AM
(15 minutes to socialise before the next class)
From £12.50 per class
This class extends to 45 minutes and shifts the focus toward physical, social and emotional development and language skills.
Activities are dynamic and engaging, featuring coordinated movements, lots of dancing and action songs to boost gross motor skills, targeted play to enhance fine motor skills and group interaction to build vital social and emotional competence.
Housemartins at Home:
Newborns to 36 months
Up to 5 babies/ toddlers
Tue, Wed, Thu & Weekends
~ 90 minutes
(15 minutes set up and 15 minutes to tidy)
£100
Bring the magic of Montessori right to your living room with Housemartins at home.
Designed for busy mums and dads who value connection, these private sessions allow you to host a curated Montessori Class for you and your closest friends in the comfort of your own space.
While your little ones engage in purposeful, hands-on activities tailored to their development, you and your friends can observe, learn and grow together. It's the perfect way to combine meaningful early education with the support of your best friendships.
Reach out to us first so we can walk you through the booking process.
Where & When
Address
Upper Norwood Library Teal Room
39 Westow Hill
Norwood
SE19 1TQ
Opening Hours
Mondays
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Fridays
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Class Etiquette
& Photography Guidelines
Together, we maintain a respectful and private space for every family.
To ensure a focused environment where children can concentrate and to safeguard the privacy of all families, we maintain a strict policy regarding mobile phone usage during class time.
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We encourage parents and carers be fully present with their babies, focusing on the activity and interaction.
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If you wish to capture memories, you are welcome to take photos or videos of your own baby only. Under no circumstances may you intentionally photograph or film any other child or parent without their explicit, prior consent.
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We ask that you be mindful of the background and frame your photos of our class on your own social media.
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We kindly request that you always ask permission from any other adult whose image may be visible.