828 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1C9
- SCHOOL TYPE: Private
- WEBSITE: Discovering Minds Montessori
- SCHOOL LEVEL: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Elementary
- GRADES OFFERED: PK - 3
Discovering Minds Montessori School Casa (Preschool, JK / SK) Program is rooted in the philosophy of the educator and pioneer in child development, Dr. Maria Montessori. The program for children aged 30 months to 6 Years offers an early childhood program that creatively engages each child’s potential for learning in their formative years. Through Montessori-based methods, math and language skills are developed. Practical life skills help children become independent and cooperative members of the community. Daily activities ground the children in self-care and care for one another and the environment.
The eastern portion of this area (with what is now called the Fashion District) was first planned as the New Town Extension when Toronto was incorporated as a city. The area was developed as a residential area for the workers of industries located along the CN and CP railway corridors. Currently, modern condo buildings rule the neighbourhood as well as the converted warehouses. Many old factories have been repurposed as lofts while others have become restaurants, gyms, furniture stores and galleries. The area just above the Gardiner Expressway is known as Liberty Village.