Queens Montessori Academy

At Queens Montessori Academy, we believe that by developing a strong foundation in the early years, you are able to positively impact a child’s potential for future learning. We pride ourselves on our pure Montessori curriculum and adhere tightly to the Montessori method to ensure your child has a highly effective and enlightening experience. Through Montessori, we encourage children to learn and grow at their own pace; discovering the world around them firsthand and developing their own interests. Our goal is to help your child build their self-esteem, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

Our curriculum and inter-curricular activities encourage your child to try new things and discover new passions while socializing and collaborating with other children. By being placed in

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

Subsidy
Music
Parking
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Qualified Educators
Yoga
Dance & Movement
Natural Playground

Our Center Directors can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.

Our music program offers a researched, systematic approach to nurturing children's social skills and musical development, including singing in tune and rhythmic coordination.

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

All our centers are completely nut-free, and we work with families with children who have other food sensitivities and allergies to ensure their safety and well-being.

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.

Our dance programs blend solid technique with fun and creative choreography, fostering both technical skill and expressive, individualistic style in our little ones.

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

Centre Director

Shiroma Sapu has worked in childcare in Canada since 2007 at the Queens Montessori Academy as an Assistant Teacher and Head Teacher in the Casa class. In 2014, she was promoted as the Vice Principal of Queens Montessori Academy, and is also a holder of the MACTE, which is an accredited Childhood Diploma Certification. Shiroma also has multiple years of experience working as a Montessori Teacher in overseas locations.

Shiroma’s favourite part about being a BrightPath Director is that she has a

Portrait of the Queens Montessori Director

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If you are scheduling a virtual tour, our team will reach out prior to your time to provide you with the Zoom meeting link.

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