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.

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.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been 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

A collage of children working with a bean lifecycle and starting a bean seedling in a Ziploc bagcity place

Spring Equinox in the Anishinaabe Culture

Follow along on the children’s journey to learn about the Spring Equinox and the lifecycle of the bean plant as a key symbol of life, nourishment, and potential in the Anishinaabe culture. We learned about the interconnectedness of all life, and that spring represents balance, harmony, and a time for renewal. (Click for the full photos as well.)

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Our casa children and a teacher placing their hands on the floor, creating the shape of a heartcoatsworth

Our Casa Family

As a West Casa family, we came together to create a picture promoting our love, unity, respect, and togetherness! We did that by placing our hands together to form a heart shape! "Of all things, love is the most potent. " Maria Montessori

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A collage of children opening and closing a container with latches and a zipped baginfinity place

Opening and Closing

With repetition and intrigue, the child opens a variety of objects such as a box, wallet, jar with a lid or a zipped bag to discover a small surprise hidden inside. As the child works at opening each object, they are strengthening their fine motor skills and understanding of opposites. (Click for more information and full photos.)

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A collage of circle time photos with a teacher reading a story, using a puppet, and a shaker with childrensimcoe place

Circle Time

Circle time in the Under 2 classroom provides an opportunity for the children and teachers to come together, sing songs, have puppet play, and listen to stories while enhancing language skills, promoting listening and attention, and building a sense of community. (Click for more information.)

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