We found this school by luck a few years back. My mother in law had noticed a sign as it was…read moreopening soon. We went and were very impressed with the teacher. She is caring, knowledgeable, and most of all the kids actually listen to her! We sent our middle child here a few years back and are now sending our youngest. There was never any separation anxiety with either of my boys on the first day, the teacher makes them feel that welcome and individually special. My middle guy is now in kindergarten and his teachers were thoroughly impressed with his knowledge of the numbers, letters, and letter sounds. I know it is because of this school that my son has now done so well in full day kindergarten. I want to share this school with others so that their children can flourish as mine have.

We've had such a wonderful experience at Burnaby Montessori School. The teachers are truly…read moreexceptional--nurturing, patient, and incredibly attentive to each child's individual needs. It's clear they genuinely love what they do, and it shows in how happy and engaged the kids are every day. The activities are thoughtfully planned and well-rounded, encouraging creativity, curiosity, and independence. My daughter especially loves the practical life skills--she comes home excited to show us how she can pour, sweep, and take care of her belongings. It's amazing to see her confidence grow through these everyday responsibilities. The materials and learning environment are excellent -- clean, inviting, and filled with enriching tools that support both play-based and structured learning. I've seen so much growth in my daughter since she started, both socially and developmentally. Highly recommend to any family looking for a warm, engaging, and supportive preschool!

Our daughter is in the part-time program and she's 3 years old. It's been a journey with having her…read moretransition fully to being comfortable into daycare and we were nervous with her transition to pre-school. BMS did an excellent job with the gradual transition and were very supportive for her. They were accommodating and gave us good suggestions for how we could support her. She's fully transitioned now and thriving. The teachers are able to maintain and fun, calm, and stimulating learning environment where we've seen some huge changes overall with our child's development. We really appreciate the organized weekly reports, month ahead schedules, parent-teacher interviews, and parent observations. We're super happy overall and will definitely be recommending BMS to anyone who's curious!

My son attended the preschool. It was a wonderful experience for him. The teachers were incredibly…read morecaring, fun and loving. Wish there were more schools like that in the area.

A "parent-run" playschool, the Board is composed of parents with children currently enrolled…read more Unfortunately, the Board operates in the manner of most building strata councils, i.e., terribly. Dropping my little girl to school I often worried for her welfare in my absence. However, I made several attempts to communicate my concerns to the teacher and each time I was met with little more than a blank stare. I later learned that my daughter became upset at school one day, inconsolably so, and rather than call me to take the matter in hand, the awful teacher sent her to a corner to cry herself to sleep! I thought this quite abusive, particularly given that my child did not arrive at school in bad humour, nor lacking for sleep, so that was the end of it for me. What a terrible woman, and what an awful introduction to school for my sensitive, intelligent little girl. Changing to another school for the 2011/12 school year, she is flourishing, so parents need to know that the school one chooses must not only be carefully considered, but carefully monitored as well. Never allow a teacher to brush aside your concerns. Ask a lot of questions, and don't leave until you get the answers.Though billing itself as a parent participation preschool, the BFLP is not a member of the Council of Parent Participation Preschools in British Columbia, and it is little wonder indeed.

My son Giuliano attended Kensington Montessori when he was 4 years old, where he was taught by Mrs…read more Athina. From the moment we walked into her classroom, it was clear how much care and dedication she put into creating a nurturing and structured learning environment. Her classroom was always neat, organized, and filled with engaging educational materials, hands-on activities, and books that supported each child's development. There were many children Giuliano's age, and it was so comforting to see how happy and excited they were to be there each day. My son truly enjoyed going and developed a love for learning early on. Mrs. Athina took the time to guide him not only academically--with early arithmetic--but also with important life skills like sharing, independence, and responsibility. Through her support, Giuliano built confidence and strong foundational skills that I am still grateful for today. I am also so proud to see her daughter, Marisa Dritsas, continue this beautiful legacy. Her Montessori classroom is absolutely stunning--bright, clean, and thoughtfully designed with natural materials and child-sized learning spaces that encourage independence and exploration. The outdoor area is just as lovely, giving children space to play, learn, and connect with nature. Marisa is calm, patient, and genuinely caring. She goes above and beyond to support each child's individual needs and learning pace. The Montessori approach is truly reflected in her work--fostering independence, creativity, and confidence in every child. I highly recommend Kensington Montessori to any parent looking for a warm, supportive, and enriching environment for their child's early education.

My son is in his second year at the preschool/ daycare. It is fantastic. Bother the care and love…read moregiven by the teacher and the curriculum are outstanding.

We made an appointment with Shaun the director for a tour with our son today. Arrived and rang the…read morebell and no one was there. We waiting for fifteen mins before we left very disappointed. While we were there, we called and mailbox is not assign and we email Shaun also. I guess the first RED flag was it took him around a week to even get back to us for this appointment. Definitely not bring my kid here. I'll make sure this is posted everywhere online for other parents to see. Place was not very secure too, someone could have easily came into the premises and took all the toys away.

We've looked at about 14 centres at this point. In that pool, I would say there was 1 5 star, 3 4…read morestar, and the rest were 1-2. Needless to say, they all cost an arm and a leg. This is the 5 star. From the moment we walked in the door, we were hit with a sense of both home and calm. The environment was all about calm, neutral colors, child lead art, plants, animals, and natural materials like wood, branches, leaves, and pinecones. When we walked past the kitchen, it smelled like fresh baking (the children were cooking with one of the teachers). On the rug in the adjacent area, an instructor was leading a group of children in a yoga class. It was almost comically amazing. We were lead through to the main activity room and talked a bit about the philosophy of the centre, where we learned that they follow a 'emergent' curriculum, which is apparently about learning the children's interests and building the curriculum to suit. Naturally. Though I wasn't surprised, I was still very disappointed to learn there are more than 100 families ahead of us on the waitlist. Still, we may get in depending on the circumstances. Here's hoping!

I love this daycare! My child always comes home happy and with new things learned every time. When…read moreI arrive to pick her up, they are singing, dancing, reading or outside playing. I absolutely love the fact that they go for walks on any nice day. I find the teachers are very caring and are very attentive to her individual needs. The only complaint I would have is the cost...but because the quality of care is so good, I wouldn't change a thing.

The most loving and caring environment that I could wish for for my son. While the building is…read moreolder and not the most attractive, the caregivers and teachers are wonderful and very actively involved with all of the children. There are 2 rooms (1-3 year olds) and (3-5 year olds), an indoor gym on the top floor, an outdoor playground and lots of outdoor space to play (fields, forest and lovely walking trails). My son loves Dinosaur Daycare and I know that he feels loved and secure while there. It's a bonus that he is also learning and developing as much as he is, but in a caring environment like that, it makes complete sense. I cannot recommend Dinosaur Daycare enough.

My son goes here, and the best thing about the school is the teachers who are the very best at what…read morethey do. My son does not get much (or any) exposure to French at home, and yet in a short time, he is counting to 10 and saying/singing phrases in French. Remarkable really. The school is supported by a dedicated and involved parents, all of whom find a way to help in one way or another. Feel free to PM me with any questions. There are still a few spots left in this school year (2018-2019) in the two day morning class and the three day afternoon francophone if you child is 3 or older. If you are contemplating enrollment in the next school year, I'd encourage you to come to the open house(s) to meet the teachers and see the school for yourself.

A fantastic school, with amazing teachers. Small enough that you feel as though your kids are…read morereceiving the personal, one to one experience necessary to truly make a difference in their lives. Highly recommend for anyone looking for the first steps in their children's education!

Great preschool! My daughter had separation anxiety but this preschool was really great at helping…read moreher come out of her shell. The teachers were great and seem very fair with all the kids, no favouritism at all. They are a play-based preschool but in the end my daughter learnt her alphabet and how to write her name. My daughter is currently in her second year here and I will definitely put my son here as well. I think aside from the teachers the playground just outside the school is perfect for toddlers. My only gripe is that special outings tend not to be scheduled during the same time as school time so you will have to reschedule your day during these days although they are few and they give ample notice.