Preparation
for life.

Preparation
for life.

Welcome to Westside Montessori School where
students, aged 18 months to 14 years, radiate
self-confidence and exhibit a love for learning.

Let us help your child achieve their fullest potential through
the Montessori approach to learning. Westside Montessori
School is CCMA accredited and the ideal environment for your
urban family from toddlerhood to adolescence.

Welcome to Westside Montessori School where students, aged 18 months to 14 years, radiate self-confidence and exhibit a love for learning.

Let us help your child achieve their fullest potential through the Montessori approach to learning. Westside Montessori School is CCMA accredited and the ideal environment for your urban family from toddlerhood to adolescence.

Montessori… what the…?

Montessori is an approach to education that fosters academic abilities, along with social and emotional learning.

Our child-centred approach, combined with individualized lessons and inquiry-based learning, enables children to excel academically, problem-solve, persevere and grow into compassionate individuals.

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Montessori… what the…?

Montessori is an approach to education that fosters academic abilities, along with social and emotional learning.

Our child-centred approach, combined with individualized lessons and inquiry-based learning, enables children to excel academically, problem-solve, persevere and grow into compassionate individuals.

BOOK A TOUR BELOW

PROGRAMS


TODDLER

TODDLER
(18-36 months old)

Our youngest students build their
independence and self-care skills while
living in community in our loving and
supportive environments.


TODDLER

CASA
(3-6 years old)

Students build and strengthen their focus,
concentration, and independence while
working and socializing in our bright and
spacious classrooms.


TODDLER

ELEMENTARY
(6-12 years old)

Older children work collaboratively and
enthusiastically while growing
academically, emotionally
and socially.


TODDLER

ADOLESCENT
(12-14 years old)

Our eldest students pursue academic
subjects, spend time volunteering in their
community and run their own business
through our production and exchange
program.

PROGRAMS


TODDLER

TODDLER
(18-36 months old)

Our youngest students build their independence and selfcare skills while living in community in our loving and supportive environments.

Book a tour AT Dufferin Grove
Book a tour aT Kensington Market


TODDLER

CASA
(3-6 years old)

Students build and strengthen their focus, concentration, and independence while working and socializing in our bright and spacious classrooms.

Book a tour AT Dufferin Grove
Book a tour aT Kensington Market


TODDLER

ELEMENTARY
(6-12 years old)

Older children work collaboratively and enthusiastically while growing academically, emotionally and socially.

Book a tour AT Dufferin Grove
Book a tour at Kensington Market


TODDLER

ADOLESCENT
(12-14 years old)

Our eldest students pursue academic subjects, spend time volunteering in their community and run their own business through our production and exchange program.

Book a tour AT Dufferin Grove
Book a tour at Kensington Market

Our classrooms are designed with your child’s
growth and development in mind.

At both our Kensington Market and Dufferin Grove locations,
our classrooms are skillfully designed to cater to and
encompass the children’s developmental needs.

Our classrooms are designed with your child’s growth and development in mind.

At both our Kensington Market and Dufferin Grove locations, our classrooms are skillfully designed to cater to and encompass the children’s developmental needs.

Elementary Classroom, Westside Montessori School, Kensington Market

Toddler Classroom, Westside Montessori School, Kensington Market

Casa Classroom, Westside Montessori School, Dufferin Grove Campus

Casa Classroom, Westside Montessori School, Kensington Market

Elementary Classroom, Westside Montessori School, Dufferin Grove Campus

Elementary Classroom, Westside Montessori School, Dufferin Grove Campus

Toddler Classroom, Westside Montessori School, Kensington Market

Toddler Classroom, Westside Montessori School, Kensington Market

Toddler Classroom, Westside Montessori School, Dufferin Grove Campus

Toddler Classroom, Westside Montessori School, Dufferin Grove Campus

TWO LOCATIONS IN THE
HEART OF TORONTO

Westside Montessori School opened in 2008, in the historical Water Works Building, with just five children. Within a few years, we had outgrown our space and opened our doors at 95 Bellevue Avenue, a historical mansion in Kensington Market in 2014.

Growth and expansion continued, and, in the fall of 2020, we opened our second location on a tree-lined property across from Dufferin Grove Park. Between our two campuses, we now have over 160 students from 18 months to 14 years old!

TWO LOCATIONS IN THE
HEART OF TORONTO

Westside Montessori School opened in 2008, in the historical Water Works Building, with just five children. Within a few years, we had outgrown our space and opened our doors at 95 Bellevue Avenue, a historical mansion in Kensington Market in 2014.

Growth and expansion continued, and, in the fall of 2020, we opened our second location on a tree-lined property across from Dufferin Grove Park. Between our two campuses, we now have over 160 students from 18 months to 14 years old!

Book a tour at Kensington Market
Book a tour AT Dufferin Grove

Our Values

COMMUNITY | KINDNESS | ENVIRONMENT

Our values are rooted in kindness and respect for
ourselves, our communities and our environment.
We invite you to join us.

Our Values

COMMUNITY | KINDNESS | ENVIRONMENT

Our values are rooted in kindness and respect for ourselves, our communities and our environment.
We invite you to join us.

Book a tour AT Dufferin Grove
Book a tour at Kensington Market
Book a tour AT Dufferin Grove
Book a tour at Kensington Market

WESTSIDE NEWS

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information on upcoming open house
dates, program registration and special
event announcements!

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Maria Montessori wrote that peoples' fundamental needs fall into two categories: material (survival needs, including shelter, food, transportation, etc...) and spiritual (pertaining to the soul and intellect, including religion/spirituality, art, music, etc...). In order to realize a more peaceful world, she considered spiritual needs to be of utmost importance. 🕊️⁠ ⁠ This lesson is presented to our Lower Elementary Students (grades 1-3) and they return to it throughout their time in Elementary School. Following the lesson, they often choose to create their own charts and booklets as well as to read and match up the associated materials shown in this photo. ⁠ ⁠ A beautiful aspect of this material is that children come to realize that no matter where we live in the world, no matter what time period in which we live, our needs remain the same. ⁠ ⁠ Second Plans (6-12yr. old) students love to order and classify the world around them and this material suits them perfectly; they love to classify their own interests and activities. ⁠ ⁠ At Westside, we've had students consider, debate and determine that chocolate is a material need (food) and that Harry Potter Books and Taylor Swift Music are spiritual needs (arts).⁠ ⁠ As our grade 3 students prepare for their upcoming camping trip, they refer to the Fundamental Needs of Humans to ensure that they are planning and packing all that they need for a successful overnight in the woods. 🏕️ ⁠ ⁠ ✨At Westside, learning is meaningful and connected to our students' lives, making it truly impactful and understandable for them. ✨⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
Maria Montessori observed that second plane children, those aged 6-12 years, want to do big work: big math equations, big timelines, big maps, and on and on it goes. The bigger, the better and without limits on their learning, they are able to go as big as they desire, which naturally inspires their classmates to go beyond as well! 🙌 #Montessori #privateschool #torontolife #elementary #steam #stem #bigwork #secondplane #school
Baking is a regular part of daily life for our students at Westside. Preparing food for one another, special occasions, birthdays and “just because” are all opportunities to incorporate connection, math, both fine and gross motor control, delay of gratification, order, sequencing and concentration. And yes, Julia Child was a Montessori student. 👩‍🍳

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Maria Montessori wrote that peoples' fundamental needs fall into two categories: material (survival needs, including shelter, food, transportation, etc...) and spiritual (pertaining to the soul and intellect, including religion/spirituality, art, music, etc...). In order to realize a more peaceful world, she considered spiritual needs to be of utmost importance. 🕊️⁠ ⁠ This lesson is presented to our Lower Elementary Students (grades 1-3) and they return to it throughout their time in Elementary School. Following the lesson, they often choose to create their own charts and booklets as well as to read and match up the associated materials shown in this photo. ⁠ ⁠ A beautiful aspect of this material is that children come to realize that no matter where we live in the world, no matter what time period in which we live, our needs remain the same. ⁠ ⁠ Second Plans (6-12yr. old) students love to order and classify the world around them and this material suits them perfectly; they love to classify their own interests and activities. ⁠ ⁠ At Westside, we've had students consider, debate and determine that chocolate is a material need (food) and that Harry Potter Books and Taylor Swift Music are spiritual needs (arts).⁠ ⁠ As our grade 3 students prepare for their upcoming camping trip, they refer to the Fundamental Needs of Humans to ensure that they are planning and packing all that they need for a successful overnight in the woods. 🏕️ ⁠ ⁠ ✨At Westside, learning is meaningful and connected to our students' lives, making it truly impactful and understandable for them. ✨⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
Maria Montessori observed that second plane children, those aged 6-12 years, want to do big work: big math equations, big timelines, big maps, and on and on it goes. The bigger, the better and without limits on their learning, they are able to go as big as they desire, which naturally inspires their classmates to go beyond as well! 🙌 #Montessori #privateschool #torontolife #elementary #steam #stem #bigwork #secondplane #school
Baking is a regular part of daily life for our students at Westside. Preparing food for one another, special occasions, birthdays and “just because” are all opportunities to incorporate connection, math, both fine and gross motor control, delay of gratification, order, sequencing and concentration. And yes, Julia Child was a Montessori student. 👩‍🍳
Hosting an Event - An Important Practical Life Lesson⁠ ⁠ ☕🌸 Calling all parents! 🌸☕⁠ ⁠ Get ready for a heartwarming treat straight from the hands of our students at Westside. 💖 Mother's and Father's Days are approaching and our children are donning their aprons and brewing up something special just for you!⁠ We will be celebrating Parents’ Days next week and again in June! ⁠ 🌷 From handmade goodies to sweet serenades, our celebrations are always filled with love, laughter, delicious snacks and cherished memories in the making.⁠ ⁠ Come sip, savour, and share in the joy as we honour the amazing parents in our community! Your children delight in hosting you and work hard to prepare for a beautiful occasion. ⁠ ⁠ Mark your calendars and get ready for a couple of very sweet mornings. See you there! 💕 ⁠ ⁠

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