Little Tots Stoney Heath Montessori
Little Tots Stoney Heath Montessori offers a vibrant, nature-immersed nursery experience where children spend their days exploring woodlands, expressing creativity, and building strong early friendships. Our dedicated team brings warmth and expertise to every moment, ensuring each child feels safe, valued, and inspired to discover the world around them.
Opening Times
Open 51 weeks per year
Standard hours: 8.00am - 6.00pm, Mon-Fri
Excluding bank holidays & inset days
*Subject to availability
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Meet The Team
Lianne Gilbert
Lianne began at Little Tots as an apprentice 14 years ago and is now Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead. A qualified NVQ Level 3 practitioner and Montessori teacher, she is also a Paediatric First Aider and Fire Marshal. Lianne brings a thoughtful, child-centred approach to her leadership and is deeply committed to supporting both children and staff to thrive.
Kirsty Allen
Kirsty has been part of Little Tots for 18 years and is a dedicated NVQ Level 3 practitioner. As Deputy Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead, she brings calm, steady leadership to the nursery. She is also a trained First Aider and Fire Marshal. All four of her children have attended Little Tots over the years, making her a truly rooted and committed member of our community.
Maddie Holmes
Maddie joined Little Tots in 2018 and holds an NVQ Level 3 as well as a BA (Hons) with QTS in Primary Education. With over 10 years’ experience, she is first-aid trained, a qualified Forest School Leader, and became Third in Charge in 2021. In 2025, she also took on the role of Eco Lead, championing sustainability across the nursery.
Michelle Ham
Michelle joined Little Tots in 2024 with many years of experience working with children. She is first-aid trained and now shares the role of Third in Charge with Maddie. As our Makaton Lead, Michelle plays a key role in supporting children’s communication and promoting an inclusive, nurturing environment across the nursery.
Lianne Gilbert
Lianne began at Little Tots as an apprentice 14 years ago and is now Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead. A qualified NVQ Level 3 practitioner and Montessori teacher, she is also a Paediatric First Aider and Fire Marshal. Lianne brings a thoughtful, child-centred approach to her leadership and is deeply committed to supporting both children and staff to thrive.
Kirsty Allen
Kirsty has been part of Little Tots for 18 years and is a dedicated NVQ Level 3 practitioner. As Deputy Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead, she brings calm, steady leadership to the nursery. She is also a trained First Aider and Fire Marshal. All four of her children have attended Little Tots over the years, making her a truly rooted and committed member of our community.
Maddie Holmes
Maddie joined Little Tots in 2018 and holds an NVQ Level 3 as well as a BA (Hons) with QTS in Primary Education. With over 10 years’ experience, she is first-aid trained, a qualified Forest School Leader, and became Third in Charge in 2021. In 2025, she also took on the role of Eco Lead, championing sustainability across the nursery.
Michelle Ham
Michelle joined Little Tots in 2024 with many years of experience working with children. She is first-aid trained and now shares the role of Third in Charge with Maddie. As our Makaton Lead, Michelle plays a key role in supporting children’s communication and promoting an inclusive, nurturing environment across the nursery.
Enrichment Experiences
Forest School
Outdoor learning is a major part of our curriculum. Led by trained practitioners, our Forest School adventures take children into nearby woods and green spaces to climb, explore, build, and discover. Whether they’re spotting wildlife or learning how to stay safe around a campfire, children grow in confidence, resilience, and their love of the natural world.
Yoga & Mindfulness
These gentle sessions offer children a calm moment in their week to stretch, breathe, and slow down. Through simple movements and guided relaxation, they learn how to understand their feelings, look after their bodies, and find moments of stillness.
Dance
Each week, our specialist dance teacher from Tappy Toes visits the nursery to lead joyful, movement-filled sessions for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Through rhythm, expression, and playful choreography, children build confidence in their bodies, develop coordination, and experience the pure delight of moving to music together.
Music
Our weekly music sessions are led by a dedicated music teacher from Boogie Beats, who brings instruments, songs, and lively storytelling to children of all ages. From babies exploring sound to preschoolers learning rhythm and melody, these sessions nurture early musicality, spark imagination, and give every child the chance to sing, play, and create through music.
Heuristic Learning
Heuristic learning gives children the freedom to explore everyday objects in their own way, discovering how things move, feel, and fit together through open-ended play. Using natural materials and loose parts, children follow their curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and develop deep focus as they investigate the world around them.
Parent Events
We love bringing our families together through joyful celebrations and shared experiences. From our annual art exhibition and festive Christmas show to our heart-warming graduation ceremony, these events give children the chance to shine and families the chance to feel part of our community.
Fees & Funding
See our monthly fees based on your child’s government funding entitlement. To learn more about how funding works, visit our Government Funding page.
| Start Times | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | £10.20/hour | ||
| Enrichment & Consumables | £0 | ||
| Lunch | £3.00 | ||
| Tea | £1.65 | ||
Start times: 8:00am, Finish times: 4:30pm, 6:00pm
| Start Times | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | £10.05/hour | ||
| Enrichment & Consumables | £2.17/hour | ||
| Lunch | £3.00 | ||
| Tea | £1.65 | ||
Start times: 8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am, 1:30pm, Finish times: 1:00pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm
| Start Times | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | £10.05/hour | ||
| Enrichment & Consumables | £4.22/hour | ||
| Lunch | £3.00 | ||
| Tea | £1.65 | ||
Start times: 8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am, 1:30pm, Finish times: 1:00pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm
What Parents Say
“We love everyone who works at Little Tots! Having such warm, dedicated and nurturing practitioners helped Teddy settle in so well”
Ted’s parents
“As a parent, I feel so lucky that Finley has so many amazing teachers around him. I feel so grateful to have found the Little Tots team and can’t thank you ALL enough for everything.”
Finley’s mum
“All the joy, laughter, patience, creativity and care you bring every day makes Little Tots such a warm, happy and special plan where our children thrive.”
The Sheehan Family
“We love everyone who works at Little Tots! Having such warm, dedicated and nurturing practitioners helped Teddy settle in so well”
Ted’s parents
“As a parent, I feel so lucky that Finley has so many amazing teachers around him. I feel so grateful to have found the Little Tots team and can’t thank you ALL enough for everything.”
Finley’s mum
“All the joy, laughter, patience, creativity and care you bring every day makes Little Tots such a warm, happy and special plan where our children thrive.”
The Sheehan Family
Careers at Little Tots Stoney Heath Montessori
We believe that the very best early years care starts with the people who provide it. Our team is made up of passionate, dedicated, and creative early years professionals who share our values: putting children first, creating safe and inspiring environments, and working closely with families.
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