ALL-DAY MONTESSORI  … September 2024

School is open daily from the first Tuesday after Labour Day in September, through to July 31st.  We break every year during the Christmas-New Year’s week and for the month of August.  Half day classes are no longer offered.  Strathcona Montessori is a small school with 16 children per class.  One third of our spaces are part-time enrolment.  Two day (Tue & Thu) and three day (Mon, Wed & Fri) classes are offered to three-year old children.  Five day enrolment (Mon to Fri) are alloted to four-year-old second year students who require more time to prepare for Kindergarten.  Strathcona Montessori is all-day preschool with a progressive Montessori curriculum. 

We are Licensed for 3 to 5 years, that allows only two children under three years old can register (if space is available).  Current tuition rates for three to five years, and under three years are posted on the About Page (Fee Schedule drop-down).

Registration for September 2025 starts in mid-January with returning children and siblings.  Registration for remaining spaces occurs in early February.  Only families being offered spaces will be contacted.  As this is a small school and most families return, we do not expect many spaces to open.  We do not host Open Houses. 

We are currently at capacity for the 2024-2025 school year.  However, families move, needs change, and spaces may open.  Please fill in your information on the CONTACT US page to be placed on the waitlist, and specify how days of enrollment you are seeking.  For any further information not listed on this site or to set up a visit, please call 604.569.2169.

You will never know how wonderful a Montessori classroom can be, until your child has had the joy of this amazing experience.

See some of the children’s projects on Instagram @strathconamontessori

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In today’s world, it is important that Maria Montessori’s vision of tolerance, acceptance, love, appreciation of beauty, kindness, respect and peace is stronger than ever. Our goal is to support children develop creatively, intellectually, emotionally and socially, in order to prepare them for kindergarten. Our two-year program introduces children to a strong foundation of personal and social skills. We welcome young minds and families to the joys of a Montessori education.

Some believe that Montessori programs are structured environments.  They are not.  Quite the opposite.  Montessori methodology is child-directed with the teacher as a guide, rather than many other early childhood programs which are adult directed. The Montessori approach fosters independence which promotes self-confidence. The confident child is more resilient and learns to problem solve independently.  Self-motivated learning is the core of the Montessori program and philosophy.  Students in our classroom move about freely, with our belief that children need to roam, touch and experience in order to learn.  This is referred to as freedom within boundaries.  Socialization is also a major focus, guiding children on appropriate ways to make and keep friendships.  Along with traditional Montessori materials, we blend other inspirational teaching tools to merge and compliment the Montessori framework, along with our cultural studies curriculum.  Ours is a distinct and unique program.

Strathcona Montessori preschool is nestled within the gated community of the Mau Dan Co-op Gardens in the historic Strathcona neighbourhood. Located at 377 Keefer Street, we are centrally located with easy access from the East Village at Nanaimo and Hastings, Chinatown, Yaletown, Gastown, and Vancouver City Centre.

Information about child care and Covid-19 from BC’s Centre for Disease Control can be found here.