Montessori Beginnings has been an established preschool since 2000. For over 10 years, we have created a warm, positive and fun program for children between the ages of 30 months to 5 years. We offer daily Montessori lessons as well as numerous field trips and guest visitors throughout the year. We also include circle time, crafts, show and tell, baking/cooking and physical education. We look forward to having the opportunity to work with you and your children to help create a memorable preschool experience for them.
Montessori Beginnings Preschool & Childcare in Maple Ridge provides a structured, nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and develop independence through proven Montessori education methods. Serving families throughout Maple Ridge, the centre offers both preschool programs and full-day childcare designed to support busy parents while delivering meaningful early learning experiences.
The preschool program focuses on core developmental areas such as math, language, science, practical life skills, arts, and movement, all within a hands-on, engaging classroom setting. Full-day childcare runs throughout the week with a balanced schedule that includes circle time, themed learning activities, outdoor play, and creative exploration.
With an emphasis on curiosity, confidence, and foundational skill-building, Montessori Beginnings creates a positive environment where children can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
KIDS ZONE, is a smoke free, multi-service childcare. Our staff are ECE trained and have over 20 yrs experience. All members have their CPR/First aid, are criminal record checked and attend annual ongoing training. Our mission is to create a classroom that allows a child to feel they belong. A class where they will own the room and take pride in their accomplishments, motivating them to learn. We use an interactive approach where children can learn within small groups. We feel this is the best way to provide developmentally appropriate curriculum. Throughout the day children work in small groups, in individual settings, and with the rest of the class in supervised activities. We feel your child will benefit from both structured and child initiated learning.
Our Preschool Teachers:, Pegeen Hammer - Pegeen was introduced to the Montessori method of education when her youngest child attended a Montessori preschool. She was fascinated by the Montessori theories and methods and chose to embark on her own path to become a Montessori Early Childhood Educator. Pegeen received her diploma in Montessori Education at Western Montessori Teacher's College and went on to complete her certificate in Early Childhood Education. I strive to bring to my preschool class a rewarding, hands on learning environment where each child is treated as the wondrous individual that they are. As a Montessori teacher, it is my job to follow the children's special sensitive periods and present learning materials to aid in the accomplishment of independence, competence and confidence. Jody Schindler - Bio to be posted soon. Our Elementary Teachers:, Donna McNutt - Donna graduated from Western Montessori Teacher's College in 1994 and has been with Meadow Montessori School since 1998. She taught in the reschool/kindergarten classroom for seven years and also taught the music program having reviously worked as a music teacher for ten years. Donna went on to complete a comprehensive Montessori elementary school training program through Vancouver School Board Training Institute. She began teaching in the elementary classroom in September of 2005 and has her Independent Schools Teaching Certificate. Bonnie Nussbaumer -Bonnie comes to Meadow Montessori School with many years of teaching experience in the public system. She has her Bachelor of Education Degree and her teaching certificate from the Independent Schools; as wellshe is a trained Elementary level Montessori educator.She started with Meadow Montessori School in the fall of 2005 in the preschool/kindergarten and then moved to the elementary classroom in the fall of 2006. Effective the 2007/2008 school year, Bonnie is a teacher in the upper elementary program and is also the principal of the school. Testimonials:, When our daughter had to go to school we didn't specifically go looking for Montessori we just knew that good enough was not the standard that we wanted to set for our child. I had a horrible experience in public school so I wanted private; Dad had a great experience in public school so he felt differently. I conceded and we visited several public schools.
Led by Floarea (Tina) Stanila, a licensed Early Childhood Educator and Montessori teacher, Lily of the Valley Montessori is grounded in true passion for nurturing young learners. Tina has dedicated her entire career to teaching in various Montessori, Reggio?Emilia, and daycare environments, gaining deep experience and insight along the way. She moved to Maple Ridge with her family, and draws from both her professional and personal life as a parent to craft a supportive learning environment.