We were lucky enough to send our kid to ULP for two years and it was such a wonderful experience…read more He learned so much, made great friends and his growth is so apparent. Erin and Lenora are such talented teachers, and their approach to always lead and learn with kindness and empathy was especially helpful. I can see how much they both guided him and contributed to his positive growth. It was so nice to know that when he was there he had teachers who cared so much for him and were helping him work on the things we were working on at home, all while making it a space he loved to go to. I couldn't imagine a better preschool or better teachers, and would encourage anyone who has the opportunity to send their kids there to do it!

ULP is a really special community and is one of the longest-running preschools on the North Shore…read more They offer a play-based program where all children are welcome. Both my children have attended ULP and it will forever hold a special place in our family memories when my youngest moves on to kindergarten in September. As a SAHM I've found ULP to be the perfect supplement to our family's routine to prepare my kids for school. Erin and Lenora (ULPs teachers) really focus on play and helping the kids develop as members of the preschool community.

Tom Thumb Preschool is a wonderful community preschool! The teachers are warm, caring, and creative…read moregoing the extra mile to connect with each child, meet them where they're at, and tailor activities to their interests. They work with parents to provide each kid just what they need to learn and grow in a safe, engaging environment. The classroom is a lovely bright space with novel activities set up to capture the kids interests every day. They also have access to a great outdoor space and playground, a fun gym, and an extra playroom across the hall. My kid loves going to preschool and he's usually a tough sell!

Tianna is a wonderful teacher! She's kind, patient and full of positive energy. My daughter looks…read moreforward to school everyday, wondering what activities the teachers have prepared for them. She went from wanting to go home early to not wanting to leave school!

We have been lucky enough to put our 3 children through Extra Steps, first discovering this gem…read moreover 10 years ago. Teacher Robb made our eldest, and us, feel comfortable leaving him for the first time. Our son took a few days to get adjusted, then didn't want to leave. The 3.5 hour duration and choice between am or pm classes are such a benefit. Our daughter attended a year later and loved teacher Christa. Our youngest is now in his final year of preschool and he loves Larry and Nicole (and Christa too!). The preschool space is bright and fun, teachers take the kids to the nearby parks and/or senior centre everyday and our kids always tell us how much they enjoy/ed the school. The teachers support each child's development, offer to assist with any learning requests and instil the confidence and love of school which led to our older 2 thriving in private school kindergarten. We have recommended Extra Steps to numerous families over the years, even those who have been hesitant due to poor experiences at other schools, and they have all been so grateful for sharing this wonderful preschool with them. Kids are all treated with kindness and respect, which allows for personal development. As our time with Extra Steps will end at the close of this year, we wish to express our appreciation to the teachers for the love and support our kids have enjoyed- we really can't recommend this preschool enough. Larry and Nicole also run the most fabulous outdoor program on Saturdays, which our youngest loves and will continue to do next year.

My son used to go to preschool here and he loved his teachers a lot. Originally he attended…read moreanother preschool half of the week but the head teacher at the other preschool was terrible and treated him like he's challenged kid and she even talked to him like one. At Extra Steps Learning, they helped him to come out of his shell and helped him improve with his personal development without judging him any different from other kids. He improves tremendously ever since he attended preschool here 5 days a week. He's now in Kindergarten and he still talks about his teachers especially Ms. Christa. I like all the educators there but my favourite one is Ms. Christa. She really helps my son to develop social and personal skills there and always treated him with kindness.

My 3 year old started at Wesbrook this year and has absolutely loved it. He is a very high energy…read morekid, but they have never made him feel bad about that. They go above and beyond to get to know each individual child and help encourage their strengths. The program is so well planned with trips to the farm, a music teacher who visits, beach days, etc. Jasmina and Elizabeth have been a gift to our family!

My son is in the 2's program and we absolutely love it! When we walk past the school he asks to go…read morein. The structure of the school is great - but the teachers and its parent involvement aspect are what make this school truly special. Teachers Jasmina and Nalini provide guidance, have the utmost care for their kids and make every day special for them. Parent involvement brings this community closer together. If you're looking for a place for your kids to learn and explore, teachers that guide your toddlers, and a great community, I encourage you to check out Wesbrook.

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!

What inspires someone to become a leader later in life starts at a young age--during the most…read moreformative years of pre school, kindergarten, and early elementary. For it is in this time that tomorrow's leaders learn the joy of education.

My son has gone to this preschool for the last 2 years and I have to say that it is such a great…read moreplace that if son could stay here for Kindergarten, I would jump at it. Unfortunately, it is a preschool only. The teachers Ms.Rebecca, Erin and Heather are fantastic. I communicate with them regularly. And my son is always super excited to go. The community of parents are also wonderful. For what it's worth, I honestly can't say enough good things about it.

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!

Have had a wonderful experience with my two daughters at this preschool and will be sending my son…read morethere as well. Teacher Murvely (the owner) is the perfect combination of caring and loving with the children, while also teaching manners, and schoolwork with authority. My girls are always excited to go to school, and have so much fun while learning there. Both of my daughters were accepted into York House School while attending Westbridge Montessori, and I think what they learned here was a big part of that. Highly recommend this preschool!