I also looked at this Montessori school and it's decent. The location is their best feature. There…read moreis staff turnover and the materials are just OK. The reviews I've read are good but it's more of a first impression from my visit a few years back.

Since our son had just graduated from Monarch this year, I feel it's time for me to update my…read morereview on this school. This school is definitely one of the best decisions we have ever made for our son, and this was specially evident in his transition to his elementary school education. Not only does he flourish in mathematical and analytical thinkings, his behaviors at home and at his extracurricular activities have also demonstrated his improvements throughout his life at Monarch. The principal(Ms. Grace) and the teachers(Ms. Paige and Ms. Julia) have put so much time and efforts into their kids, and the community there(among the parents and kids) is just fantastic! Just like what we have told Ms. Grace, it's really sad that Monarch doesn't have classes after kindergarten, otherwise we would leave our son there for as long as he could.

Love! Love! Love! This preschool!…read more My eldest started at a different preschool but unfortunately they closed their doors and we had to find a new preschool. We are sooooo grateful we found University Hill Preschool. This preschool is top notch. After being at two different preschools we can see the difference in care. The Teachers at UHill are so caring, loving and motherly. After sending our eldest here, there was no doubt in our minds that we would send our youngest as well. We live in Dunbar and there is a bit of a commute, but we know our youngest is in great hands. She absolutely adores the preschool, all the Teachers and her friends. Thanks to Uhill my kids LOVE going to school. They ask to go to school even on their days off. Best Vancouver Preschool for sure!

Everybody in my family -- not only my 4.5 year-old son who is attending it -- definitely loves U…read moreHill Pre School! To say just a few great things about it: it has got wonderful teachers, who are most kind, caring, and creative; it has a fabulous school yard and garden; it's next to the forest, which the kids often explore. My son has been having such a wonder time, and he could not wait to start a new week during the weekends. We, the parents, also got a lot of friendships from the fellow parents.

Great experience! My daughter loved it! We especially felt welcomed from instructor Aimee and…read morenoticed she made everyone else feel welcomed too. Highly recommend

From the owner: Hands-on Montessori-inspired cooking classes and camps for children and teens ages 2-18 where they…read morehave fun learning new skills and building confidence in and out of the kitchen.

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 love Creative Kids Montessori & Fine Arts Academy! The teachers are caring, the classrooms are…read morebright and welcoming, and our child has grown so much in confidence and learning. The staff communicates well and truly creates a nurturing environment. Highly recommend!

I want to give a shoutout to Creative Kids Montessori & Fine Arts Academy. My 4.5 year old son…read morejust completed an awesome year there and we were excited to send my 2yr old daughter there in the fall but unfortunately a family issue has taken us away from Vancouver. They have an opening for part time enrollment (Mondays and Fridays) if anyone is interested (a rare and potentially very attractive arrangement for someone who wants to ease a young child into school). Matoula and her team are awesome, the program is intimate with about 8-10 kids, and the families we met were great. Thanks!

After only 5 weeks at this school Teacher Nicole approached me in the doorway of the school( in…read morefront of all the other parents and children) and told me she believed my son was Autistic and non verbal. I was not only shocked with the statement but the way she brought this to my attention was very unprofessional and disrespectful. When I asked for examples as to why she thought this the only thing she could say was that he 'liked to line up his toys'. We pulled him from environment immediately as we were deeply worried about how little they knew about my very talkative and expressive son. Since then when chatting with other parents in the community I have respectfully shared (when asked) that it wasn't a right fit for us, but I have heard from over 8 different families that they have been told similar autistic diagnoses from Nicole. I only write this review in hopes that the next parent that is told this difficult news knows the school's backwards enthusiasm for diagnosising children and placing huge amounts of unnecessary stress on parents.

From the owner: Our preschool provides a unique setting in which children can participate in both play based and…read moreeducational activities, with our customized blend of Montessori and Early Childhood curriculum. Weekly music lessons with percussion instruments, as well as monthly yoga classes add to our enriched environment. We are also situated on a safe and community based school grounds with lots of access to playground space.

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!

From the owner: Preschool from 30months to school age.read more

A fantastic preschool that follows a play based learning philosophy. Supportive and close knit…read morefamilies alongside innovative teachers create a unique, special preschool.