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The six pillars of what make Head Start Montessori a great experience.

Pillar 1: Authentic Montessori

Tuesday, 06 January 2026 by admin
  Why Authentic Montessori Education Matters: What Ontario Parents Need to Know When you’re searching for the right early education for your child in Ontario, you’ll quickly discover that “Montessori” appears on many school signs and websites. But here’s something most parents don’t realize: not all Montessori schools practice true Montessori education. The term “Montessori”
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Pillar 2: Elementary Continuity

Monday, 05 January 2026 by admin
  The Power of Continuity: Why Your Child’s Montessori Journey Shouldn’t End at Kindergarten Every spring, countless Ontario parents face a difficult transition: their child has thrived in Montessori preschool, but now it’s time for Grade 1. Most assume they have two choices—switch to public school or find a traditional private school. But there’s a
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Pillar 3: Quality over Subsidy

Sunday, 04 January 2026 by admin
  Why Head Start Montessori Isn’t $10/Day—And Why That Matters for Your Child If you’re researching Montessori schools in Ontario, you’ve likely noticed something: some programs cost $10/day through the CWELCC subsidy, while others—like Head Start Montessori—charge full private tuition. It’s a fair question that deserves an honest answer: Why doesn’t Head Start Montessori participate
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Pillar 4: Strong Community

Saturday, 03 January 2026 by admin
  You’re Not Just Enrolling Your Child—You’re Joining a Family When you’re choosing a school for your child, you’re likely focused on curriculum, credentials, and classroom environments. These matter enormously—and they should. But there’s something else that will shape your child’s experience just as profoundly, something that’s harder to quantify on a website or brochure:
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Pillar 5: Teacher Stability

Friday, 02 January 2026 by admin
  Your Child’s Teacher Actually Stays: Why Stability Matters More Than You Think Picture this: It’s September. Your child walks into their classroom excited to see their beloved teacher from last year—only to discover a completely new face. A stranger. Again. For the third year in a row. This scenario plays out in schools across
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Pillar 6: Owner-Operated

Thursday, 01 January 2026 by admin
  Run by Educators Who Care, Not a Corporate Franchise When you’re choosing a school for your child, you’re probably focused on curriculum, teachers, and facilities. These matter enormously. But there’s another question you might not think to ask—yet it shapes everything about your child’s experience: Who actually runs this school? Who makes the decisions
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Recent Posts

  • Pillar 1: Authentic Montessori

      Why Authentic Montessori Education Matte...
  • Pillar 2: Elementary Continuity

      The Power of Continuity: Why Your Child&...
  • Pillar 3: Quality over Subsidy

      Why Head Start Montessori Isn’t $1...
  • Pillar 4: Strong Community

      You’re Not Just Enrolling Your Chi...
  • Pillar 5: Teacher Stability

      Your Child’s Teacher Actually Stay...

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    Head Start Montessori is an independent school, that follows the AMI philosophy & principles (Association Montessori Internationale) . We are dedicated to nurturing the whole child. Our School is in a very central location near the intersection of Sheppard East and Victoria Park and can be accessed by highway 401 and 404. TTC bus service is available right in front of the school and there is ample parking space.

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