RIVERSIDE MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL INC., was established and incorporated in 2001 as an independent (A.M.S.) affiliated educational pre-school. RMPS is registered under the Ontario Day Nurseries Act, licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services (M.C.S.S.) RMPS is committed to professional excellence and is affiliated as a corresponding school with the American Montessori Society (A.M.S.). RMPS teachers are members of the Canadian Council of Montessori Teachers (C.A.M.T.) and the Montessori Teachers Association of North America (M.T.N.A.). We are also a member school of the Ontario Federation of Independant Schools (O.F.I.S.).

RMPS opened its doors on the 2nd of January to commemorate the opening of the very first “Children’s House” in Rome in 1907 by Maria Montessori. With an initial enrolment of 5 students, the little school that could, has quickly grown within a short period of time. We strive to maintain the authentic “community of children” Casa dei Bambini/Children’s House Program, where teachers and students really get to know one another and thrive with daily interaction with the materials. Riverside Montessori Pre-School’s present enrolment capacity is 32 students. If you wish to enrol please call the pre-school to arrange for an interview or reserve placement for your child(ren).

Casa Dei Bambini Curriculum

RMPS strives to awaken and nurture the human spirit. The Montessori Philosophy does not see the child solely as a student who’s main goal is to learn. The philosophy views the child as a unique special being. Montessori philosophy consciously designs social communities and educational experiences that cultivate the child's sense of independence, self-respect, love of peace, passion for self-chosen work done well, and ability to respect and celebrate the individual spirit within people of all ages and the value of all life.

Montessori Philosophy also teaches children not only appropriate patterns of polite behaviour, but seeks to instil basic universal values. These values include self-respect, acceptance of the uniqueness and dignity of each person we meet, kindness, peacefulness, compassion, empathy, honour, individual responsibility, and courage to speak from our minds and to speak from the heart.

What We Offer

We offer a provincial licensed advanced child development centre complete with a two large bright spacious studio classrooms, equipped with child-sized furniture and shelving. In addition, a fenced in play area is located adjacent to the building. We offer a bilingual Montessori pre-primary curriculum presented by Certified Montessori Educators and featuring authentic Montessori learning materials. Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Geography, Botany, Zoology, Science and Creative Art. In addition, we also offer, Music & Movement and computers which rounds out a program that is steeped in love and compassion for each child's individuality and Montessori professionalism. Enrichment programs available are: Club Yoga and Mad Science.

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