My son attended lakeside Montessori school in both the toddler and casa program and we have nothing…read morebut the highest praise for this school. he has leaned so much and is always so happy to go. The teachers are phenomenal and we are so sad he will be leaving to regular school soon! I highly recommend Lkesidez.

My daughter went here before kindergarten. I can't say enough good things about Lakeside. Their…read morestaff goes above and beyond.

After having my kids enrolled here for over 4 years, I seriously cannot say enough good things…read moreabout this school and the teachers. My daughter started attending when she was 2 (now 6) and my son began as a toddler at 18 months (now 4.5). The curriculum is expansive, including typical montessori activities/practical life skills (like washing dishes, tying shoelaces, folding clothing, polishing, potty training) but also very advanced academically. Through their guidance my daughter is reading at a grade 4 level and doing math at a grade 3 level as she enters grade 1. My son who is predisposed musically, can sing various beautiful songs in different languages, and has learned to write letters and read phonetically (entering JK). Most importantly, they absolutely Love going to school every day - they have been happy and felt safe there. We have had a few different teachers over the years as we progressed through stages, as well as a few constant (Ms. Eva - we love you!) and they have all been knowledgable, capable and exceptionally kind. They and the staff were always accessible and flexible when needed. And anytime I have gone to the school I witness kids who are happy, having fun and thoroughly engaged in their learning. The facilities themselves are located in the downtown core in an office-type building that initially seemed unusual for a school or daycare - but inside it is truly the sweetest little setup and the classrooms are clean, organized, well appointed and clearly taken care of. The outside area is small, but well utilized, and they also have an indoor playground which is useful for the winter months and bad weather. They've done a really great job with space in the downtown core, and you can really feel the sense of love and commitment to the kids there. Additionally - they include lunches served by ReakFoodForRealKids daily as well as snacks which offers incredible, healthy and diverse food. My kids, who can at times be picky at home, literally rave about the food - and they love that there are always healthy snacks available. Through BBMS we have additionally met a wonderful community of downtown families whose kids regularly meet and play outside of school hours. Our kids have fostered lasting and meaningful connections which continue to be a light in both our kid's and our lives. Every other parent I have ever talked to who actually attended Bluebutterfly also raves about their experience - and many have enrolled siblings after their first. Blue Butterfuly have truly been a rock for us through such integral phases of our children's lives, and in addition, during the pandemic - our family will forever be grateful to the staff and teachers here.

Our son has been attending BBMS for over a year now and we've seen him flourish there …read more.. Initially I was a little hesitant about the lack of 'real' outdoor playground feel but that has not mattered at all ..... There is a large play area that my son loves and most importantly we love the flexibility and friendly atmosphere which is important for parents juggling a job and school runs .. BBMS gets a thumbs up from us :)

The Whitney Child Centre is such a wonderful and positive environment for young children to develop…read morein. I've had 2 children go to pre-school there and we cannot ask for better care and preparation for JK. All of the teachers at the WCC are excellent - they are so attentive and are well aware of each child and their individual personalities.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Phoenix. Our daughter was in the YCC program from 18…read moremonths to 2.5 years. From day one, it was clear the school is run with real professionalism. The staff are organized, communicative, and genuinely care about every child in their classroom. What stood out most was the growth we saw in our daughter. Almost every week we'd notice something new whether it be a word, a skill, a bit more confidence. We could always trace it back to what she was learning in the program. There was attention put into their curriculum and activities, and it shows in how engaged and happy she was. We're grateful to have found this school and would recommend it to any parent looking for a place where their child can truly thrive.

J. H and A.H- parent of a child in YCC…read more Our son joined Phoenix at 9 months in the Nido program, from the beginning we saw how the environment benefited our child's development allowing him to grow and foster his independence. Our son thrived in the program hitting all the milestones that Phoenix set out for him. Phoenix fostered a love of learning in our son while motivating him to develop strong communication skills and learn from the other children in his classes. From the administration to the guides, all the staff are approachable and helpful. All our questions were promptly answered and lots of resources were provided to help us support our son in the Montessori environment. Our family would highly recommend Phoenix because we believe that the school fosters a safe and caring community where all learners can thrive.

I recently visited the Queensway daycare. I've only seen the basement area and noticed that it was…read morenot being vacuumed and the floor being cleaned. it was filthy first thing Monday morning and throughout the week. I can't imagine how the kids main area and the kitchen looks like. Very very disappointed on the cleanliness of this daycare. Hopefully with this concern that they will start to clean....daily at the least.

This is a very nice Preschool, every department is upto the mark. Keep up the good work. kudosread more

My kid had been here 3 years for daycare. We are so lucky that a friend had her kid here so when we…read morestarted daycare at 1.5 years old, my kid had a friend. This was still during the pandemic so we were quite lucky to get a spot. We still felt sad when our toddler will cry for us when we left, but with time, she grew to love the place! She has always been excited to see her friends here. We have kept in touch with some and still have playdates. Debra is the director there and has always been since we started here, we trust her 110% to hire the best and trustworthy teachers for our kid and do activities to keep their learning enriched. Debra is friendly and open to chat and answer any questions or concerns. Debra will also do nice things for the community like collect things when we gave some books to a family who lost their home in a fire. We have had some great teachers, shout out to Miss Ayesha!

I found this to be a wonderful environment for my children when they were preschool ages. My older…read moreson, now 6, is a natural leader within the classroom setting which was recognized and encouraged by Purple Tree staff when he was a toddler. My younger son, now 4 and off to jk, has also been prepared for the journey by Purple Tree staff, despite difficulties in speech and behavioural issues they had to face. A big thanks to Debra, Natasha, Divya and Michelle. I know my kids have a love for the classroom setting thanks to you guys :) It is also very clean, I loved the menus every week, and daily updates on the porch. I did have previous criticisms of the centre but Purple Tree is always striving to do better and improvement has been seen over the years I have sent my children there and I know they are always trying to be the best for our kids.