it is a good school I liked it I went since I was little my teacher was very nice and I highly…read morerecommend it for any kids who want to try private school

I am a parent of a 5-year-old boy, and I enrolled him in a week-long summer camp recently. My son…read morewas not enjoying the experience whatsoever, due to lack of interesting and engaging activities and a divide he felt between him and his counselors that made them seem cold and unapproachable. However, the tipping point for me was when my son came home with a large cut on his left ankle. He told me that he had fallen on concrete at a park during camp and had scraped his ankle. When he approached a teacher, asking for help, she shrugged him away, telling him that another camper had recently fallen as well and that she was handling it better than she was, and for him to "suck it up." It was evident that my son had gotten his injury tended to only an hour or so after receiving it, and this experience, as well as his time at the camp overall, left him with not only physical but emotional harm as well. This was the school's summer program, but if the camp was any indication of what attending the school is like, I would strongly advise against sending your children to receive their education at North Star.

Best Montessori in markham. My daughter enrolled here at 18 months. She's 2.5 now and the speech…read moreand mental development she has is amazing. The teachers are very attentive. My daughter had a bit of a struggle at the beginning (since it was her first time leaving the comfort of her home) and Ms Leyla (the principal) and the teachers all worked with us to help her transition smoothly. After 2 weeks of crying and fighting, my daughter loved the school so much she didn't want to go home when I come pick her up.

My daughter loves this school so far. Each time I pick her up she has big smiles on her face and…read moredoesn't want to leave. Before she goes home she blow kisses to the teachers and her friends. This is only her 3rd day. The classrooms are very spacious and airy with big windows. Principal Ms. Leyla is very caring and so are the teachers.

As a mother of two boys and an elementary school teacher with 18 years of teaching experience, I…read moredecided to enrol my son in Radiant Way Montessori in 2018 after touring NINE Montessori schools in Markham. Without dishonouring other schools, I have to say that Radiant Way Montessori stands out in many areas. First of all, the teachers here are so passionate, caring and loving! Particularly, Ms. Anahita, the principal, is the kind of person who speaks from her heart, who truly cares about children. I honestly fell in "trust" with this school at the first sight because of her passion, sincerity and knowledge. Secondly, this school offers a true Montessori program. Ms. Anahita is an instructor who trains new Montessori teachers. Both of her daughters are teachers. The classroom is well equipped with authentic Montessori learning tools. During observation, I was amazed to see how engaged all children were at their chosen activities. My son has grown so much socially and academically in this school. I feel really good about sending my son to such an outstanding program! Last but not least, Radiant Way Montessori is always clean and well organized whenever I go. It also has a HUGE backyard, where kids can be kids. Ms. Anahita reinforces the "no sugar, healthy diet" policy, which I love. My son has nutritious lunch and snack daily. To sum up, I can not be happier to choose Radiant Way Montessori as my son's very first school. Now, I have a BIG problem cause next year my son will graduate. My son told me many times .... " I want to stay here FOREVER!" ...

We went to Radiant Way Montesorri school recently for a tour. We didn't like the principal. She is…read morea brown lady and so aggressive when she talk...She talks like she knows everything and assume we are clueless parents...She also assume we spoil our kids and my mom doesn't teach our chlid anything at home...Even if I want to send my child to a Montesorri school, it will not be this place. No wonder they have spot and not full.I know a mom who send her 2 kids there now and told me before that her kids didn't learn much compared to Marander Montessi School which she heard from friends teaches the kids way more. This place is not a real Montessor school but run more like a like daycare and still charge the premium Montesorri school rate $$ = $300 more per month than a regular daycare if you include early pick up and late drop off (7:30am to 6pm). She also pushes for you to have grand parents or someone else pick up your kids by 3:30pm and not later (odd). This place also does not seem that organized either when we ask if there is a daily progress report or schedule. Even other daycares provide daily progress report to tell you how your child is doing, what activities did he/she do or learned. Therefore, some Montessori School like this one is not worth the $$$. Might as well send to a regular to daycare and save the extra costs! lol

If you are looking for an authentic Montessori experience, Sunrise Montessori is it. The…read moreclassrooms are well put, and filled with high-quality materials that actually engage the kids rather than just toys. Our family had previously enrolled 3 of our children in this school. And from experience I enjoyed the care my children received from the school. As well as the professionalism of the management staff when being dealt with. What really sets this school apart, though, is the quality and stability of the staff. In an industry where there is often a lot of change, the turnover rate here is remarkable. Many of the caretakers have been with the school for years, which has provided our child with incredible consistency and a true sense of security. We were in Casa 3 and the communication with us throughout has always been consistent, and we always felt like our child is in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. We couldn't be happier with our choice! The reason for one star off is some of the attitude of the parents in the school. There have been many accidents in the parking lot and near the driveway of the school due to obnoxious parents.... Parents need to be more aware of the signs in the parking lot. Getting in the school is sometimes a challenge...

My daughter is graduating from Sunrise Montessori this August after nearly three years and I can…read morehonestly say choosing this school was one of the best parenting decisions I've ever made. When I was pregnant, I was on waitlists with several childcare options much closer to home. On a whim, I booked a tour at Sunrise Montessori, even though it was significantly farther away. After meeting Principal Grace Koo and touring the school, I knew immediately that a strong educational foundation during my daughter's most formative years was worth every extra minute in the car. From the very beginning, Sunrise felt different. The classrooms are spotless and filled with natural light, with large interior windows that allow you to see into each classroom. I also loved the large indoor gymnasium, which gives the children plenty of room to play and stay active during rainy days, winter weather or extreme heat. The children wear uniforms after the infant program, which makes mornings so much easier. I've been fortunate to have incredible teachers throughout every stage of my daughter's journey. Ms. Evelyn provided such a loving start in the infant room and Ms. Karima continued that same care in the toddler room. But I especially want to recognize my daughter's Casa head teacher - Ms. Sue. I truly don't have enough words to describe what an extraordinary teacher she is. My daughter entered Ms. Sue's Casa classroom early at only two and a half years old. As a first-time parent, I was nervous she might not be ready, but Ms. Sue immediately put my mind at ease. Ms. Sue is one of those rare educators who was simply meant to teach. Every morning when I arrive around 7:30 a.m., she is already in the classroom preparing materials, cleaning, organizing activities and getting everything ready before the children arrive. I'm pretty sure her official start time isn't until later in the morning, yet there she is at 7:30. Her dedication is obvious every single day. She is also incredibly responsive through the school communication app. Whether I'm asking how my daughter ate, how she napped or even requesting a photo because I miss her, Ms. Sue always responds with kindness and patience. That reassurance means more than she probably realizes. It's the little things that make such a difference. Because she knows we have a long drive home each day, she reminds my daughter to use the washroom before leaving and makes sure her water bottle is partially filled for the ride home. If I'm running late one morning, Ms. Sue is the first to message me to make sure everything is okay and ask where her "special girl" is. Those thoughtful gestures speak volumes about how genuinely she cares. The growth I've seen in my daughter over the past year and a half has been remarkable. As she prepares to enter kindergarten, she can spell her first, middle and last name, complete simple addition, count to 100 and has developed wonderful manners, confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning. She has completed beautiful workbooks filled with writing and numbers and has made me the most beautiful cards that I will treasure forever. I have no doubt she's more than ready for kindergarten thanks to the incredible foundation she's received from Ms. Sue. One unique aspect of Sunrise is the integration of Mandarin instruction and Lunar New Year celebrations. My daughter can name all the body parts in Mandarin and has learned to appreciate another language and culture in such a natural, inclusive way. The activity fee is also put to excellent use. Throughout the year, the children enjoy wonderful experiences including visiting magicians, lion dance performances, fun fairs and age-appropriate field trips. As my daughter got older, I was able to join class trips to places like the aquarium, a farm and an indoor playground. Watching Ms. Sue manage these outings only reinforced my confidence in how much she prioritizes every child's safety, happiness and well-being. I would also like to recognize Ms. Sumaya and Ms. Marcia, who work alongside Ms. Sue in Casa 3 every day. They are kind, patient, warm and clearly adored by the children. Together, the three of them create an environment where every child feels safe, respected and genuinely loved. I am sincerely grateful for the care, kindness and dedication they have shown my daughter. They will be missed. Knowing my daughter was loved, safe, encouraged and genuinely cared for allowed me to focus on work each day without worrying. That peace of mind is something I'll never be able to fully repay. As this chapter at Sunrise ending fast approaches, I find myself filled with sadness and gratitude simultaneously. I honestly don't know how I'm going to say goodbye. In true Ms. Sue fashion, she reminds me that my daughter is ready for kindergarten - and that I'll be okay too. Ms. Sue is so much more than a teacher. Sunrise Montessori is incredibly fortunate to have an educator like her.

A special thank you to Hasrat for helping our son adjust to daycare. Her patience, encouragement,…read moreand caring nature made the transition much easier for him and for us as parents. We are so grateful for her dedication and support. Highly recommended.

This school is incredible. Their program is very authentic and the children become very independent…read moreand strong willed. The curriculum is wonderful the overall ambience of the school is so peaceful and the director of the school leads the school incredibly. I would 100% recommend this school to anyone looking for a Montessori school for their child.

Etobicoke's pride Olivet school is favoured among families…read morein Etobicoke due to its convenient location access from highways. Teachers and staff are extremly friendly and supportive. The curriculum is well planned. Our son did toddler program, play school and full day kindergarten there. They promote family values and art in addition to outdoor activities.

My husband and I both grew up in small towns where the school was a part of the community and…read moreteachers were an extension of family. They had an vested interest in our success and instilled a sense of hard work and fun into our education. When our son was to start JK this past year we looked at a number of public and private schools to find something that mirrored our experience. We were very lucky to have stumbled upon Olivet. The sense of community, strong emphasis on being a good kind person, small class size and importance placed on outdoor learning had our attention. We went for a tour and were welcomed with open arms. In a city like Toronto and the large class sizes in our public schools with so much attention in "checking" boxes and treating all children the same we were very happy and impressed with the culture and principles practised at Olivet. I strongly encourage any family contemplating an alternative to public school to invest the time to tour Olivet. We are very happy with our decision and our daughter will be attending once it is her turn.

Great school! The education is top notch and my kids are very happy. We love the teachers and…read moreattention. My daughters are excited to go to school every day and have learned much more than at their previous school.

I went to this school for a good amount of years, and although I would love to say that this school…read morehas had no positive influence on me, I would be lying if I did. The education at this school is as referenced on the website as a "strong curriculum " - Delano Academy Website. Which they do have. Once again, I would love to with-hold any praise from this particular school, although there are good teachers in employment to support your child. Although, there have been a few particular teachers/employees/staff who I hope never to see again. If you are looking for a school based solely on education, yes, this school might be for you. Please keep in mind that without a supportive community your child's mental health can get increasingly worse, which then makes learning exceptionally hard. This school is very glitterized on social media and online.