Our School

Dearcroft Montessori School’s mission is to provide our students with the opportunity to develop and nurture their individual academic and social strengths in a safe and motivational learning environment. Within classically structured and fully equipped Montessori classrooms, immersed in a naturally inspired setting, our students experience an exciting, well balanced curriculum.

Our Programs

The school provides a favourable student/teacher ratio with support staff for specialty areas (such as access to computers). Student progress is carefully tracked by teachers and is regularly reported to parents. As a valued member of our school community, your child will be encouraged to develop friendships and learning skills to last a lifetime. He/she will experience…

• A national award winning curriculum
• Bright, spacious, naturally lit classrooms with panoramic views of a beautifully wooded and historic estate property
• Fully qualified, experienced Montessori teachers with an optimal teacher/student ratio
• An intensive focus on the Great Lakes / Canadian Heritage River curriculum
• Enriched French, computer technology and music programs
• An extensive physical education program and an annual winter trip
• Incredible outdoor education
• First Nations studies and a special emphasis on the Group of Seven
• Indoor and outdoor performing art stages
• Model United Nations program with a trip to NY City
• After school activities, clubs, lunch program, before/after school care
• Travel opportunities

The “Whole Child” Approach

The primary goal of a Montessori program is to help each child reach full potential in all areas of life. Activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination as well as cognitive skills. Under the direction of a specially trained teacher, the holistic curriculum allows the child to experience the joy of learning, gives the child time to enjoy the process, ensures the development of self-esteem, and provides the experiences from which children create their knowledge.