Okanagan Montessori Elementary, Preschool & Daycare

Okanagan Montessori Elementary, Daycares and Preschools

250-860-1165

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Okanagan Montessori Elementary, Daycares and Preschools

250-860-1165

  • Home
  • About
  • Infant Daycare
  • Ages 3-5 Daycare
  • Preschool
  • Elementary
  • Contact Us

About Okanagan Montessori School Society

 

About Okanagan Montessori

Established in 1992, Okanagan Montessori began with a strong foundation in elementary education, guided by the Montessori philosophy and a deep respect for the child. As our community grew, so did our vision. In 2000, we proudly opened our first preschool program, marking an important milestone in expanding our care for younger learners.

Since then, Okanagan Montessori has continued to grow and evolve. Today, we offer a full range of programs serving children from infancy through 12 years of age, including infant and toddler environments, all-day daycare programs, preschool classrooms, and elementary programs. Our campuses operate multiple thoughtfully prepared classrooms designed to support each stage of a child’s development.

At Okanagan Montessori, we take great pride in the care, respect, and attention we provide every child. Our programs are rooted in the Montessori philosophy, fostering independence, confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. We believe children learn best in environments where they feel safe, valued, and supported by knowledgeable, caring educators.

Our experienced staff are committed to creating calm, engaging, and purposeful learning spaces that nurture the whole child, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. We value strong relationships with families and see education as a partnership, working together to support each child’s unique journey.

For over 30 years, Okanagan Montessori has been proud to serve families in our community, growing alongside them while remaining true to our core values of respect, quality education, and child-centred care.

The Montessori Philosophy

About Dr. Maria Montessori

Maria Montessori was born in Italy in August of 1870. She became interested in the biological sciences and was determined to study medicine, something that was quite unthinkable for a woman of her time to pursue. She was ridiculed and only allowed to practice the hands-on skills in the evenings, when no men were present. Maria did become a physician and often worked with the poor, believing that it was her social responsibility to do so. This led to a request for her to visit Roman asylums, where she encountered many disadvantaged children.


In 1900, Dr. Montessori enrolled in the University of Rome to study psychology and pursued Seguin's theory of educating the senses through concrete experiences. In 1906, Dr. Montessori was asked to look after many children from age three to six, who were roaming the streets and getting into mischief. The first Casa Dei Bambini (Children's House) was started in 1907. Here Maria gained further insight into the nature of children. Forming the basis of all the discoveries, which she explained in her first book. The Montessori Method, published in Rome in 1912.


Maria Montessori devoted her life to travel, lecture and promoting Montessori education. She believed all children should be given the chance to "reveal themselves," learning through process and not focused on product. Her greatest hope was for children to become excited and enthralled with the universe surrounding them and to live in peace with themselves and others.


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