Montessori by BrightPath Manotick Child Care Centre

Montessori by BrightPath Manotick is located in a beautiful rural setting near the intersection of Dozois Road and Mitch Owens Road (aka Highway 8), just down the street from St Mark High School.

Established in 1999, Manotick is known for its reputation in the community it serves. The centre offers 71 licensed spaces for children 18 months to 6 years old and is proud to present a true Montessori experience for the Manotick area. Located on 15 acres of beautiful woodland backed onto its own private man-made pond, the centre looks like a traditional schoolhouse, complete with a bell tower and working bell which can be heard every morning, lunch hour and end of day. Its outdoor space features a rope climber, sandboxes, basketball courts and more, all looking out onto the pond, hills and

Centre Programs

Toddler

Toddler (18 Months - 3 Years)

Toddlers are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to explore. Our toddler program fosters independence while encouraging language development and social-emotional growth. Through hands-on activities, play-based learning, and structured routines, toddlers gain foundational skills for future learning.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
  • Expanding language and communication through ASL and verbal expression
  • Encouraging social-emotional growth through cooperative play
  • Sensory experiences, music, and movement to enhance cognitive development
Casa

Casa

We nurture preschoolers with theme-based, interactive learning and cultivate creativity, problem-solving, and independence through hands-on experiences.

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Centre Offerings

Parking
Qualified Educators
Yoga
Natural Playground

Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.

Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.

Our Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.

Explore and learn with our natural playgrounds, where adventure meets education in a landscape of fun.

Centre Director

Heather Anderson has dedicated two decades to the field of childcare, with the last three years at Manotick Montessori by BrightPath. Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and has received certifications in RECE and North American Montessori training, equipping her with a profound understanding of educational frameworks.As the Centre Director at Manotick Montessori, Heather finds her greatest joy in empowering her educators to create nurturing and enriching environments for the children

Portrait of the Montessori Director

What our families think about Montessori

"Our daughter truly loves coming to school and she speaks about Miss Hollis and the other teachers often. It is so evident that she feels comfortable there and truly happy to learn from all of you and the other kids. It is beyond a doubt so reassuring as a parent to know that your child’s introduction to formal learning is a positive one and in such a caring environment. We are looking forward to another year at Manotick Montessori!!"
Jennifer Proulx
"Arianna loves attending the Manotick Montessori School and it has made the transition (away from being at home with me all day) way easier then expected. Ms. Helen the head of the Toddler program, is absolutely wonderful and a huge asset to the program; her advice and experience is invaluable and her approach to raising children mirrors our own. Ms. Helen and all of the teachers in the Toddler 1 room go above and beyond to take excellent care of our child. We are completely confident in their expertise and abilities and we think that Arianna is getting the best possible start to her education through the Manotick Montessori School."
Adrienne Benson

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