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 the Top Choice Montessori School in Ottawa Award in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 , 2023 and 2024
  • 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.
  • Well established school
  • Variety of ages (toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartener) 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 (Toddlers), 1:8 (Casa)
  • Hands-on learning
  • Mixed age group in each class (The younger children learn by watching and interacting with the older ones in the classroom. The older children act as role models and teachers.)
  • 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 (8:00am to 5:15pm) 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, etc.)
  • Special events for parents (e.g. parent orientation, parent/teacher conferences, classroom observations, child/parent classroom event during which your child is the teacher and you are the child, curriculum evenings, etc.)
  • Opportunities for parent involvement (e.g. volunteer on outings, come as a guest speaker, etc.)
  • Fundraisers and community services (e.g. Snowsuit Fund, Toy Mountain, etc.)
  • Three seasonal events (off school grounds, held virtually, in-person guests) for Casa children (e.g. Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, Museum of Nature, Monkey Rock, Little Ray’s Reptiles, Mad Science, The Travelling Stage, etc.)
  • Toddler summer camp with weekly themes
  • Two uninterrupted work cycles to promote concentration and deeper learning. (This 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