Serving Toronto families for more than 45 years, our education experts offer standard-setting programs for infants, toddlers and preschool children. We want children to be learners, to love to learn, to be part of a community of learners, and to grow into awesome adults who can make a difference in the world.

Happy Holidays from DCC-DTMS Executive Director:

As the holiday season approaches, I want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for being part of our Day Care Connection – Downtown Montessori community. This time of year reminds us of the importance of connection, kindness, and the joy of learning and growing together.

We are so thankful for the trust and support you place in us as partners in your child’s education. Watching your children discover, explore, and thrive is the greatest gift we could receive.

May your holidays be filled with laughter, love, and cherished moments with those who matter most. We look forward to continuing this journey with you in the new year. Wishing you a season of peace, warmth, and joy!

With gratitude and holiday cheer,

Anisa Chernecki 
Executive Director

Moving forward with CWELCC to lower our fees for all families with children 0-6! January 1, 2025

Downtown Montessori programs are happy to continue our participation in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program which aims to lower fees for families with children aged 0 – 6 years in child care.

Starting January 1, 2025, there will be adjustments to your childcare fees in alignment with the federal and provincial CWELCC framework. 

Confirmed monthly rates:

• Under 2: $478.50

• Under 3: $478.50

• Casa: $478.50

Looking for fun things to do at home? Check out our Staycations, Math and Language, French, Music and Yoga, and Classroom Sharing pages!

Latest Dispatches

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Pythagoras Square

The Pythagoras Square introduces children to the foundational concept of geometry and the Pythagorean theorem in an intuitive and interactive way. This beautiful material is designed to help children explore the relationships between numbers, geometric shapes, and the Pythagorean Theorem — a^2+b^2=c^2. (Click for how this happens and the full photos!)

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Our Giving Tree

Tis the season to give back to our community. As donations are brought in, they are placed under our “Giving Tree” to support Interval House and The Daily Food Bank. This support presents a teaching opportunity to help children understand compassion and empathy, something our world needs more than ever. (Click for the more information and the full photo.)

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Dramatic Play

Dramatic play allows our Under 3 community to express their creativity, develop language skills, and enhance social interactions. Dramatic play nurtures the whole child, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and interpersonal development. (Click for more information and full photos!)

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Musical Instruments

Young children learn through the senses as they interact with their environment. In the Under 2 classroom, we offer different types of materials that engage a child’s sense of touch, sight, hearing, taste and smell, among others. Exploring musical sounds enhances creativity, expression, autonomy, and an awareness of cause and effect. (Click for more information!)

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