Question 1

What age does my child need to be?

Accepted Answer

We are currently accepting children from ages 2 through 6 for preschool and kindergarten.

Question 2

What programs do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We have a classroom accepting children 2 - 3 years of age which runs from 8am - 5pm daily. Although this is full time care children are immersed in a focused and structured Montessori curriculum from the time they are 2.

We have a classroom accepting children 3 - 6 years of age which runs from 8am - 5pm.  This includes kindergarten. Children begin working on reading and writing when they are ready. When children complete our program and enter public school, children are usually ahead of what is standard or expected.  Children have a daily curriculum rich with math, literacy, geography, culture and more.

Question 3

What hours will the school be open?

Accepted Answer

Our program runs from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. 
 
You can choose to enroll your child into a 2 day, 3 day or 5 day program. 
 
Ages 2 - 6
2 Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays
3 Day: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
5 Day: Monday through Friday
Drop off is from 8am - 9am. School starts at 9am and finishes at 330pm. 330-500pm is pickup.

Ages 6 - 9
5 Day program Monday to Friday
Drop off is from 8am - 9am. School starts at 9am and finishes at 300pm. 300-500pm is pickup.

Question 4

Does my child need to be potty trained?

Accepted Answer

No, however, we will help them work on their potty training.

Question 5

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Ages 2 - 6
Campus A
1150 19th ST Brandon MB

Ages 6 - 9
Campus B
TBA

Question 6

What is a Montessori School?

Accepted Answer

What is Montessori education? For more than a century now, the child-focused approach that Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician, developed for educating children has been transforming schools around the globe.
As soon as you enter a classroom, you know that something different is afoot. Montessori classrooms are immediately recognizable. You will see children working independently and in groups, often with specially designed learning materials; deeply engaged in their work; and respectful of themselves and their surroundings.
The Montessori Method fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development—cognitive, emotional, social, and physical.

Montessori education is student-led and self-paced but guided, assessed, and enriched by knowledgeable and caring teachers, the leadership of their peers, and a nurturing environment.
Within the community of a multi-age classroom—designed to create natural opportunities for independence, citizenship, and accountability—children embrace multi-sensory learning and passionate inquiry. Individual students follow their own curiosity at their own pace, taking the time they need to fully understand each concept and meet individualized learning goals.
Given the freedom and support to question, probe deeply, and make connections, Montessori students grow up to be confident, enthusiastic, and self-directed learners and citizens, accountable to both themselves and their community. They think critically, work collaboratively, and act boldly and with integrity. What better outcome could you wish for your children?

Question 7

Is the school open all year round? Are you closed in the summer and during Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Montessori Smile is open all year round to support working parents. We will be closed for 2 weeks over the Christmas break, 2 weeks in July and  for all stat and general holidays in Manitoba. See our Calendar for a complete dates list.

Children ages 6 - 9 are automatically enrolled in our summer camp program which runs all summer long.

Question 8

What does tuition cost?

Accepted Answer

Ages 2 - 6
Our 2 day program is  $301 a month for 12 monthly payments. 
Our 3 day program is $451.50 a month for 12 monthly payments. 
Our 5 day program is $752.50 a month for 12 monthly payments.
 
There is a $206 non refundable application fee that is due upon completion of the entire application. This completes enrollment.

Question 9

What is Montessori Smile's Uniform Policy?

Accepted Answer

Montessori Smile has a simple affordable uniforms that can be purchased online. A catalogue of all optional items is provided with completion of application. Montessori Smile T-shirts, Jeans, Beige or Navy Trousers and Knit Sweaters are the basic wardrobe.

Question 10

Can I open a Montessori Smile?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Montessori Smile is accepting applications to open additional locations. Find all details on the Become a Montessori Smile page.

Question 11

Can my daycare switch to become a Montessori Smile?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Not for profit licensed child care facilities can switch to become not for profit Montessori Smiles. Find all the details on the becomes a Montessori smile page

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