FAQs

Enrollment & Age

What ages do you accept?

What is the enrollment process?

Do you have a waitlist?

When should I apply for enrollment?

Programs & Curriculum

What is Montessori education?

Montessori education is a system created by an Italian doctor, Maria Montessori, over a hundred years ago. All the materials and activities were created by her, with young children in mind.. The specialized activities and materials were created to help children focus, learn practical life daily projects, concentration, self-discipline, etc. The materials invented those days are still used in a Montessori classroom.

How is Montessori different from traditional daycare/preschool?

What programs do you offer (full-day, part-time, aftercare)?

What ages are grouped in the classroom?

How do you prepare children for kindergarten/Grade 1?

Daily Routine

What does a typical day look like for my child?

Do children nap or rest during the day?

How much outdoor playtime is included?

The outdoor playtime is usually between 11 am and 12 pm, rain or shine. During the summer time, when it is sunny, also in the afternoon, children go outside again and parents pick them up from the park adjacent to our center, St. Andrews Park.
Exceptions for not going outside: Windy days, frosted pavement, extremely cold weather, and whenever Vancouver Coastal Health advises against it.

Are meals and snacks provided, or do we pack lunch?

Safety & Licensing

Are you a licensed daycare/Montessori program?

What is your teacher-to-child ratio?

How do you handle emergencies?

How do you ensure child safety during pick-up and drop-off?

Parent Communication

How do you communicate with parents about activities?

Do you provide progress reports or parent-teacher meetings?

Tuition & Fees

What are your tuition rates?

Do you offer sibling discounts?

What are your payment options?

Are there any additional fees (supplies, trips, late pick-up)?

Yes, there is a one-time non-refundable Registration Fee of $150; One Security Deposit of $300 at enrollment time, refundable with 30 days' business notice of withdrawal; and depending on the days per week attending, there is a Year’s Supplies Fee. All these fees are paid just once, even if the child stays with us for 2 or 3 more years.
We also charge for the field trips, usually to the nearby theatres, and additionally, there is a late pick-up fee.

Location & Logistics

Where are you located and what landmarks are nearby?

Is there parking for drop-off and pick-up?

What are your operating hours and holiday closures?

Do you accept children from outside the immediate neighborhood?

Yes, we do. We do accept children not only from the surrounding neighborhood, but also foreign children from newcomers to Canada or from parents with a Student’s Visa or Work Permit Visa. All the children are welcome, and all of them will receive the discount of the Fee Reduction Initiative provided by the Government of Canada.
We welcome families no matter their religion, gender, or political or social background.

Get in Touch with Mes Petits Montessori

Choosing the right Montessori daycare or preschool is one of the most important decisions a parent makes. At Mes Petits Montessori, we’re here to answer your every query related to our Classroom and make the admissions process as simple as possible.Located in the heart of Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver, at the corner of St. George's Avenue and 11th Street, our school is situated right beside St. Andrews Park, making drop-off, pick-up, and outdoor playtime safe and convenient for your children.