What is the best age to start your child at BMS?
The first six years of your child’s life are a time of remarkable growth and rapid development. The educational environment you choose will shape your child’s confidence, love of learning, and readiness for future challenges.
Montessori education at BMS goes far beyond daycare—it emphasizes:
• Respect for your child’s unique development
• Stimulation of curiosity and independent thinking
• Preparation for future learning and social-emotional growth
Starting at any point allows your child to benefit from this holistic, individualized approach.
Licensed Programs & CWELCC Participation
Beyond Montessori School is fully licensed and meets provincial standards for all programs:
• Preschool (2.3 to 4 years): Licensed through the Ministry of Education and participates in CWELCC for affordable, high-quality early years care.
• Kindergarten & Elementary (Grades 1–4): Operate under Ontario private school licensing regulations, ensuring a robust Montessori curriculum with small class sizes and individualized learning.
Families can be confident in the safety, quality, and oversight of every program at BMS.
How do you screen your employees?
All BMS staff -including teachers, assistants, administrators, co-op students, custodial staff, and regular volunteers – are thoroughly screened. This includes:
• Vulnerable sector police check
• First aid and CPR certification
• Verification of educational credentials and relevant experience
This ensures a safe, supportive, and professional environment for every child.
Is the school inspected by Public Health?
BMS adheres to all regulations required for licensed childcare and private school standards.
Public Health inspections occur every six months to ensure classrooms, facilities, and operations meet the highest safety standards.
Parents can trust that their child is in a secure and healthy environment.
Is Beyond Montessori School a daycare?
BMS is not a traditional daycare. We provide a comprehensive Montessori education from Preschool through Grade 4.
Students engage in individualized, hands-on learning experiences that promote:
• Academic growth
• Social-emotional development
• Independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning
Do you offer summer programming?
Parents are encouraged to engage in many ways, including:
• Participation in Parent Council
• Attending field trips, theatre performances, and community events
• Supporting classroom activities as outlined during August Orientation
These opportunities foster connection between home and school and allow parents to actively engage in their child’s Montessori journey.
Do students perform in concerts?
Yes. All students participate in the annual Winter Concert Celebration, showcasing creativity, musical development, and confidence.
Date is listed in the school calendar.
Do you offer programming during school closures?
Yes. PD Day camps and March Break camps are available for enrolled students.
BMS is closed during:
• Two-week Christmas break
• Last week of June
• Last week of August
• All statutory holidays
Check the calendar for specific dates.
Do you offer hot lunch?
BMS provides a nutritious catering program for Preschool CWELCC students. Families may also send healthy, litter-less, labeled food.
Kindergarten and Elementary students do not currently have hot lunch services.
How often are parent-teacher interviews?
Formal parent-teacher interviews are held in January to review each child’s social, emotional, and academic progress.
Additional meetings may be scheduled at any time to support the child’s development.
What does it mean for BMS to be holistic?
Holistic education at BMS means:
• Nurturing the whole child – physically, morally, cognitively, and emotionally
• Incorporating creative learning methods such as dance, drama, music, and arts
• Fostering environmental responsibility and care for the community.
This aligns with the school’s motto: Engage Their Spirit, Challenge Their Mind.
How does BMS ensure a safe environment?
• All school doors remain locked; visitors must ring the buzzer to gain entry
• Monthly fire drills and a comprehensive emergency response plan are conducted
• Classrooms are designed for secure, supervised learning
Children learn in a safe, nurturing environment.
What are the school’s core values?
• Safety and security in a nurturing school environment
• Integrity and honesty
• Peace, respect, and cooperation
• Environmental awareness and responsibility
• Leadership and creativity
• Compassion, kindness, patience, and joyfulness
• Striving for excellence
• Curiosity, lifelong learning, independence, and confidence