Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Montessori Child Care in Mississauga
Huron Park Montessori School & Child Care Centre has been dedicated to nurturing young minds through Montessori education since 2008. Our program integrates the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori with Ontario's early years pedagogy, fostering holistic development in children aged 18 months to 6 years. Our team of registered educators and specialists prioritize individualized learning, emphasizing social-emotional growth, academic readiness, and physical coordination. With a focus on mixed-age classrooms, we cultivate a community where children learn from peers and develop independence, self-discipline, and a lifelong love of learning. Our facility, located within Huron Park Recreation Centre, offers access to swimming lessons, outdoor exploration, and partnerships with local schools. We maintain rigorous health and safety protocols while providing flexible care options, including before/after-school programs with escorted transportation.Our commitment to professional development ensures staff remain leaders in early childhood education, as evidenced by our participation in the Raising the Bar quality initiative. Parent engagement is central to our approach, with regular communication channels and opportunities to reinforce Montessori values at home. The program's success is reflected in testimonials highlighting children's academic and social progress, with many transitioning smoothly to formal schooling. As a licensed childcare provider in Mississauga, we accept Region of Peel subsidies while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and educational enrichment.
Services
Daycare Program
Preschool Program
After School Care
Educational Support
Swimming Lessons
French Language
Music Education
Field Trips
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer Montessori-certified educators with specialized training in early childhood development
- Our curriculum integrates Ontario's early years pedagogy with authentic Montessori principles
- We provide individualized educational support for children with developmental delays
- Our program includes daily outdoor learning in Huron Park's natural environment
- We maintain 1:8 staff-to-child ratios for optimal personalized attention
What people say
Excellent staff
Great experience
Cleanliness commitment
Speech development success
Academic readiness
Services
Daycare Program
Our daycare program serves children aged 18 months to 2 years, focusing on social-emotional development and early learning foundations. The curriculum emphasizes sensory exploration, language development, and basic routine establishment in a nurturing environment. With a 1:8 staff-to-child ratio, we ensure personalized attention while fostering independence and peer interaction.
Preschool Program
Designed for 2-3 year olds, this program builds social skills and academic foundations through Montessori materials and play-based learning. Children develop letter recognition, phonetic awareness, and basic math concepts while practicing self-help skills like dressing and bathroom routines in a supportive classroom environment.
After School Care
Our before/after-school program serves ages 4-6 with escorted transportation to local schools. The program includes homework support, structured activities, and free play time. Operating 7:30-9:00 AM and 4:00-5:45 PM, it provides a seamless transition between school and care in a familiar Montessori setting.
Educational Support
We offer individualized programming for children with developmental delays through our interdisciplinary team. Services include speech therapy collaboration, occupational therapy support, and customized learning plans that integrate with our Montessori curriculum to address each child's unique needs.
Swimming Lessons
Partnering with Huron Park Recreation Centre, we provide swimming instruction led by certified instructors. The program focuses on water safety, basic swim skills, and confidence building, with parent participation encouraged until children demonstrate independent swimming ability.
People
Michelle Altmid
Director
Director Michelle Altmid leads with extensive Montessori experience, maintaining high educational standards and fostering strong family partnerships. She oversees curriculum implementation and staff development while ensuring compliance with licensing regulations.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for children aged 18 months to 6 years through our daycare, preschool, and before/after-school programs.
Is Montessori training required for staff?
Our educators hold Montessori certifications along with Early Childhood Education credentials and current CPR/First Aid training.
Do you offer special needs support?
Yes, we provide individualized programming with specialized staff and collaborate with therapists for children with developmental delays.
Are field trips included in the curriculum?
Yes, we organize theme-based field trips and daily outdoor learning experiences in Huron Park's natural environment.
What safety protocols are in place?
We maintain strict health and safety standards with daily cleaning, secure facility access, and trained staff ratios exceeding regulatory requirements.
Reviews (1)
Samantha Cipriano
Jun 30, 2017
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I'm so happy I enrolled my children here. The owner and staff definitely have helped my twin boys succeed in such short time. My twins have been both diagnosed with ASD and putting them in daycare was a tough… decision. From the first time I called and toured the center I felt comfortable and confident my children will benefit from this daycare centre. They handle special needs children very well. They understand the needs of my children very well and I appreciate everything they have done .the staff are caring, loving, understanding, patient and much more. If your looking for a daycare
