Selecting the school your child will attend is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Why choose Parkdale Montessori School? Our bilingual school provides a warm and nurturing environment with professional staff, exceptional care for the children and an enriched academic curriculum.

Register your child today to experience all Parkdale Montessori School has to offer!

  • Bilingual school environment (English and French).
  • Winner of the Top Choice Montessori School in Ottawa Award in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 , 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
  • Ottawa’s only AMI Accredited School and Ottawa’s first and only Member School of the Montessori Quality Assurance recognition program.
  • Parkdale Montessori School is part of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) System, as such fees have been reduced.
  • A well-established school with nearly two decades of experience.
  • Variety of ages (toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners) in order to best accommodate families and maintain peer groups.
  • Individualized instruction to allow children to progress at their own pace.
  • Enriched curriculum with superior quality academic standards.
  • Low ratio of 1:5 in the Toddler Community, 1:8 in the Casa Program (Preschool/Kindergarten)
  • Hands-on learning.
  • Mixed age group in each class. Younger children learn by observing and engaging with older classmates, while older students build responsibility and leadership skills by guiding them.
  • A home-like learning environment with natural play areas and garden.
  • Two playgrounds with wooden play structures, flower gardens, and sandboxes.
  • A large city park, only steps away from our school.
  • Before and after school programs (8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) providing flexibility for parents.
  • Outstanding team of qualified, caring, and professional staff.
  • Montessori-certified teachers.
  • Enjoyable activities and events throughout the year for students (e.g. Halloween party, pajama day, Earth day).
  • Special events and opportunities for parent involvement (e.g. parent orientation, parent-teacher conferences, child-parent show & tell, curriculum evenings).
  • Fundraisers and community services (e.g. Snowsuit Fund, Toy Mountain).
  • Three seasonal events for Casa children, held virtually or in-person with guest presenters (e.g. Monkey Rock, Mad Science, Ottawa firefighters).
  • Two uninterrupted work cycles to promote concentration and deeper learning, which is key to Montessori education.
  • A complete set of approved Montessori materials in each classroom.
  • Parkdale Montessori School welcomes children from various backgrounds, cultures, and individual needs.
  • Promotes self-discipline, self-esteem, self-motivation, critical thinking, confidence, respect, compassion, and cooperation.
  • Encourages exploration and creativity.
  • Cultivates each child’s natural desire to learn.