your child’s learning adventure
Thank you for being so interested in the Lighthouse Montessori Canada program. We welcome and appreciate the opportunity to assist your child's authentic Montessori education. We provide authorized and recognized Montessori programs for children aged 18 months to 6 years.
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OUR campus
The Lighthouse Montessori Canada School is highly accessible and conveniently located in Guelph. It’s just a short walk from the famous University of Guelph. And also close to the Guelph Research and Development Centre.
Our facility is a serene green space that includes indoor and outdoor amenities surrounded by ravines and natural landscapes. It is the perfect place for children to learn while experiencing clean and fresh air and calming and nurturing effects.
Classrooms are clean, organized, and sanitized diligently, following the Ontario Public Health Standards for educational facilities.
on-site Facilities
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our team
Our team consists of highly experienced Montessori educators, including administrators, teachers and teaching assistants passionate about childhood education. Moreover, we get it. We are also parents and caregivers who are serious about childhood education but can make teaching fun. We teach young people the tools and skills necessary to face life with integrity and dignity, preparing them for the real life.
Our team is an authorized and certified Montessori educational facility, with many of our staff holding the following designations:
The Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE)
The MACTE is dedicated to improving academic certification for Montessori education professionals at the Infant and Toddler stages through Secondary II levels, assuring the public of their quality.
Association Montessori International (AMI)
Graduates of the AMI diploma are respected for the diploma's authenticity, quality and high standards. The program provides real-world training, wherein graduates learn the framework and tools for successfully teaching what works for each child, regardless of their background and developmental stage. It fosters a hands-on and collaborative Montessori education that benefits children worldwide.
The College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
The College of Early Childhood Educators provides accreditation to Early Childhood Educators. RECEs are highly in tune with young children's physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs. They know how to develop and use inclusive and equitable educational programs that underpin the healthy development of children.
TEACHERS
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our philosophy
We empower and teach children how to embrace and triumph in a variety of environments, equipping them with the tools necessary to face and navigate the real world with passion and self-confidence.
We believe these principles are essential to developing people who exhibit intellect, health, positivity, emotional awareness, social activism, and a never-ending desire to learn.
Authenticity
We deliver and guarantee an authentic Montessori education.
Adaptability
An ability to grow and evolve in an ever-changing environment is an invaluable skill, one that children at Lighthouse Montessori Canada learn early. This ability is ingrained in every aspect of our teaching methodology.
Fundamentals
We value the fundamentals in education, encourage interest in academics, music, and arts, and build solid family values.
core values
Deep love for child
Children feel comfortable revealing their innate and most significant potential through deeply loving bonds.
Joyful Environment
We foster an inclusive and collaborative education that leads to meaningful and authentic relationships.
Individual learning
We engage learners to explore the world at their pace by listening to their bodies, mind, and senses.
Child-Directed Work
Independence is the aim of education
here. Our teacher helps to direct a child’s innate psychological development.
Community Bonds
Early integration into their community contributes a key role in promoting a sense of visibility and inclusion in society.
Parent partnership
A parent’s insight and perspective
are the anchors for success in early childhood development.
Testimonials
Mike
Ms. Perstok taught our daughter. We couldn't say enough good things about the Montessori Program and Ms.Perstok's approach. It truly makes a World of Difference when a child starts off with an amazing learning foundation. We thank you Ms.Perstok and wish you good luck at Lighthouse Montessori Canada in Guelph.
Sarah
We absolutely love Lighthouse Montessori! Everyone who is a part of the team there is so lovely, kind and wonderful. The space is beautiful, clean and designed impeccably to allow children to grow and develop. We would absolutely recommend to our family and friends.
Yulia
Lighthouse Montessori is an amazing place with super friendly and caring leaders and teachers. The atmosphere is welcoming and nurturing. The building is bright with lots of natural light in a quiet area of the city. The owners’ passion for authentic Montessori education shines through every detail of the school. Ms. Perstok is truly a one-of-a-kind teacher who loves kids and helps them grow and develop lots of skills.
Dipesh
Amazing place with great teachers. My son has learnt so much here. His language skills, basic life skills have improved so much
Mina
After our daughter joined the Toddler Program we quickly developed a deep appreciation for the school and its dedicated teachers. Each morning, she begins her day with a great smile. The communication between the teachers, the management teams and parents has been excellent from the start, and we've noticed continuous improvement
A beacon of light for bright young minds
We create a fun and nurturing environment for children to explore and develop their intellectual, social, physical and artistic side in a safe learning environment. At Lighthouse Montessori Canada, staff, students, and parents mutually benefit from a child’s educational goals and achievement.
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