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Montessori Preschool in New Westminster, BC
Cambridge Montessori Childrens was founded in 2007 to provide a nurturing environment where children aged 30 months to 5 years can develop their full potential through the Montessori method. Our program emphasizes holistic growth, fostering social, emotional, physical, academic, and artistic skills in a safe, clean, and supportive setting. Our team of certified Montessori educators brings decades of combined experience in early childhood development, ensuring each child learns at their own pace while building foundational life skills.We maintain rigorous standards in curriculum design, classroom organization, and health protocols, aligning with Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy of preparing children for life rather than just school. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our structured yet flexible approach, which respects each child's unique learning journey while maintaining transparency and trust with families.
Services
Montessori Preschool
Practical Life Skills
Sensorial Exploration
Language Development
Math Curriculum
Cultural Studies
Music Program
Yoga Classes
Dance Program
Field Trips
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Our certified Montessori educators have over 30 years of combined experience in early childhood development
- We implement Dr. Montessori's proven methodology with specially designed learning materials and prepared environments
- Our small class sizes ensure individualized attention and strong teacher-child relationships
- We maintain strict health and safety protocols exceeding provincial childcare standards
- Our curriculum integrates practical life skills with academic preparation for lifelong learning success
What people say
Dedicated teachers
Holistic development
Safe environment
Lifelong learning
Excellent Montessori program
Services
Montessori Preschool Program
Our Montessori Preschool Program provides structured learning for children aged 30 months to 5 years using authentic Montessori materials and methodologies. Certified educators create individualized learning paths that develop academic readiness, social skills, and independence. The program emphasizes hands-on exploration and self-paced learning in a prepared environment that nurtures natural curiosity.
Practical Life Skills
Practical Life Skills activities teach essential daily living skills through real-world tasks like dressing, cleaning, and food preparation. These exercises develop fine motor skills, concentration, and independence while building confidence through mastery of everyday activities. The curriculum follows Montessori principles of purposeful work and environmental care.
Sensorial Exploration
Sensorial Exploration materials refine children's senses through tactile, visual, and auditory learning experiences. Specialized equipment helps children classify and understand their environment through graduated activities that develop cognitive skills and prepare for mathematical concepts through concrete, hands-on experiences.
Language Development
Our Language Development program builds literacy skills through phonetic awareness, vocabulary enrichment, and writing-readiness activities. Children learn through multisensory materials that connect sounds to symbols, progressing naturally from spoken language to reading and writing with Montessori-specific tools and sequential instruction.
Cultural Studies
Cultural Studies introduce geography, history, science, and cultural diversity through interactive materials and activities. Children explore global concepts through maps, landforms, plant and animal studies, and cultural traditions, fostering appreciation for the world while developing critical thinking and observational skills through hands-on learning.
People
Ms. Joyce
Founder
Founder of both Burnaby and New Westminster locations since 2007 and 2011 respectively, Ms. Joyce holds an AMI Montessori diploma and Early Childhood Educator license. With over 30 years of experience, she continually updates her expertise through professional development while maintaining daily operational involvement.
Ms. Sujin
Head Teacher
Head Teacher since 2015, Ms. Sujin holds a BSc in Science and Montessori diploma. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in creating nurturing environments that foster independence and self-confidence through structured Montessori practices and individualized attention.
Ms. Anrie
Senior Educator
Senior Educator since 2016, Ms. Anrie combines Montessori training with practical experience in child development. She focuses on creating secure, accepting environments where children feel valued while guiding their learning through structured exploration and individualized support.
Ms. Susanna
Senior Educator
Senior Educator with 20 years of experience, Ms. Susanna holds an AMI Montessori diploma and specializes in cultural awareness and empathy development. Though retired from full-time teaching, she continues mentoring staff and supporting classroom needs as a substitute educator.
Ms. Michelle
Senior Educator
Senior Educator with 30+ years of international experience, Ms. Michelle holds a Master's degree and multiple teaching certifications. She focuses on holistic development in inclusive environments, currently mentoring staff while working part-time due to family commitments.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We accept children aged 30 months to 5 years, with specialized programs tailored to different developmental stages.
How does your Montessori approach differ from traditional preschools?
Our Montessori method emphasizes self-directed learning with hands-on materials, individualized pacing, and mixed-age classrooms that foster peer learning.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain strict health protocols including daily sanitization, health checks, and adherence to provincial public health guidelines for childcare settings.
Are your teachers certified Montessori educators?
All lead teachers hold Montessori diplomas from accredited institutions and maintain current Early Childhood Educator licenses.
What curriculum areas do you cover?
Our comprehensive curriculum includes practical life skills, sensorial exploration, language development, mathematics, and cultural studies with science and geography.
Reviews (5)
Zi Wang
Sep 24, 2021
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My son stayed here for two years and he started his kindergarten this fall. The teachers here are always friendly and patient. They show a lot of love and care to children, we can tell from our sons face every time we picked him up. My son enjoyed staying here and he learned a lot of things as well, such as math, geography, cultures etc. We appreciated the teachers efforts here, and I will recommend this school to my friends.
Voyager
Jan 02, 2020
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My wife and I were asked to take our twins out of their daycare a week after we started as they were not able to sit quietly. They were 3 years old at the time. Boy am I happy we had left.
Tina Wang
Oct 06, 2019
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We are so fortunate to be a part of Cambridge Montessori family for the past 5 years. Our daughter and son both graduated from the preschool program and they had so many wonderful experiences. The teachers are warm, caring and patient. The school is a clean, safe and fun place. We would highly recommend this childcare place!
Petra Rutz
Sep 26, 2019
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This daycare kicked us out after the first half day because my not even 3 year old wasnt able to sit quietly in circle time for 30 min.
Jose Molitor
Jul 03, 2019
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Our daughter had a wonderful time at Cambridge Montessori! She just started kindergarten and is absolutely prepared for the learning journey ahead of her thanks to the great work of all the teachers there. They follow the Montessori methodology in a very clean, peaceful and caring environment that encourages the child to explore many subjects and have fun while doing so. We heard daily stories about the things she was learning, the dance and music classes and even a dentist visit to teach kids how to take care of their teeth! Also, we were always allowed to send our own food for her lunch and snacks
