I beg to differ somewhat with the other the previous reviews of P.E.T…read more From direct feedback from family members who go there, and from the interactions that I've had with office staff, various core and rotary teachers, I'm usually quite impressed. To read that people make some French mistakes, is an impression I've never had or share. I agree that the teachers are dedicated. I feel some love, patience, and the right intentions from them. I'm grateful that those that I know, are in their care. Je me sens fière de faire partie de cette communauté. The flipside: I have to quietly agree with Amanda, that there is room for improvement when it comes to dealing with some forms of bullying - perhaps the different age groups (kindie/primary/junior) can have their respective play areas during their shared recesstime. This is an issue that would be more useful to bring up directly with Admin, and not on Yelp. As for the food shaming, it's almost 2019, and the same issues are still present. Mostly, teachers are o.k. with most food coming their way, but I know if an item is perceived as sugary, it will be returned home or candy might be thrown out. Again, another issue for Admin, or Parents' Council. I stumbled upon some reviews about PET by chance, but overall I have glowing respect and appreciation for this professional establishment. --- My background: -teacher; -close family member to current students there; -French speaker at home.

Saw another reviewer include copy about their background and thought it would be a good idea for me…read moreto add mine. My background: -parent of child who attended PiET from JK to Grade 6 -French

Reggio Kids was an absolutely fantastic experience for both of my children. My younger son would…read moreactually cry when it was home time because he was having so much fun with the other children. Rosa was a wonderful care giver and we always felt our children were truly loved and cared for during their time at Reggio.

We did not have good experience with Reggio Kids either. We really liked the Reggio Emilia…read morephilosophy and the learning materials and classes. So we were happy when we enrolled our 3 years old child there. But from the day 1 we saw warning signs. We withdrew on day 3, which cost us the whole month fee of course. This is another story (to loose 1 month fee) because most day cares have visit days before you enroll. They don't. The warning signs: no one welcomed my kid properly, no one sat down to her height and made eye-to-eye contact with her, asked us about her, and her interests or made any effort to involve her in the class or with other kids. We left her for half an hour, she waved happily bye bye and started to play. When we came back, found her sitting alone crying, no one was near her or comforted her. From that moment she never wanted to be alone there. Which is not like her. She is used to being at day care since 1 year old. So we never knew what happened. The teacher said she missed you and started to cry. But I, personally think no one paid any attention to her, at all. Maybe i'm mistaken but we didnt find kids very happy or playing happily or full of energy. Teachers controled and the restricted them all the time. We let our kid play with slide in the backyard and almost all the kids came to us warned us with fear that it's forbidden to play with slide and you are not allowed. In one of the 2 hours days I was there, I found new student (a toddler) crying nonstop for 2 hours (without exaggeration), we saw no real effort from the teachers to make the poor baby distracted or comforted. There are couple of other things which we didn't like, some of them was personal so they may not apply to others, and some of them were just small but the whole package seemed to be a big deal. (like time between lunch and second snack, is sooo long, or you HAVE TO agree with them posting/using your kids picture online/public/ everywhere) We found another daycare and it took my kid 2 days to trust them after that experience but they were so loving that she is now very happy there. Despite the money we lost, it was the best decision not continuing with reggio kids.

This is one of the schools the TSSC rents out for Dodgeball…read more Of all the different schools I've played at this one is the best. There are change rooms available, an easily accessible water fountain, and the only basic rule is that you remove wet/muddy footwear before going into the gym. The gym is the perfect size to play dodgeball in. It's not too small so the games last a decent amount of time and don't turn into a firing squad and it's not so big that you throw your arm out every time to try to get the ball to the other side of the court.

By far for me this school was the best choice for my kid. After pulling my kid out of public school…read morewhere he pushed around in. Some teachers in public school didn't care just sent my kid to principle office. My kid was falling behind, and most of things he didn't do. But now at Pope Francis Catholic School he grades have come up. From c- to b+ I take that as a win. I'm not Catholic, but my wife is. She's telling me to add "To all parents that have there kids in a Public school, and feel like your kid could do better then bring try putting your kid in Catholic school. Like Pope Francis Catholic School here at 319 Ossington Ave. You might be in for happy surprise." So if you are near this school, and want your kid to learn I recommend it. or any Catholic school in Down Town Toronto maybe nearly the same. Spread this around, and don't wait or there may not be space for you.

Attending The Linden School was one of the worst experiences of my life. It has been over 10 years…read moresince I left, and I still carry trauma from my time there. Instead of being a place of growth and encouragement, the school created an atmosphere of fear, exclusion, and constant judgment. A teacher, Rory consistently singled me out in ways that felt unfair and humiliating. The leadership under the principal, Janice, only made things worse -- the administration fostered an environment that was punitive rather than supportive, and students like me were left feeling isolated and diminished. The impact of this experience has stayed with me long after, which says everything about the culture of this school. I would strongly warn families to reconsider before sending their children here.

My daughter is a former student of the Linden School. This school was instrumental in transforming…read moreher understanding of herself as an academic achiever. She started at Linden in junior high school with average grades and a perception of herself as an average student who struggled in various subjects. She left Linden with top grades across all subjects and a perception of herself as someone who could do anything she set her mind to. She went on to attend the University of Toronto and graduated with an Honours Degree with Highest Distinction. I will always be grateful to the Linden School. This school had a profoundly positive impact on my daughter's life.

An incredible nursery / pre-school, and neighbourhood gem…read more All 3 of my children have flourished at and enjoyed their years at Creative Corner, which offers 2 unique programs (T/Th for 2 year olds, and M/W/F for 3 year olds), a perfect supplement to my kids' time with me at that age. My kids have waltzed into kindergarten (whereas I'm the one crying) after being a part of the nurturing and cooperative environment. The classroom is bright, welcoming, and colourful, and the program structure offers creative play based stations & hands on activities that are different every day. Teachers are incredible. They develop a special relationship with each child, and are always available to communicate with parents. Diapers and all stages of potty training are welcome, which made the training less stressful in our home. Kids get to bring their packed lunch to school in the 3 day program, which is adorable, and great practice for Kindergarten. This is one of the only cooperative nursery schools in the area, which means parents have lower fees, and can play a small role in the ongoings of the school, or even join the executive. I will be heavy hearted to be moving on from Creative Corner (after 5 years) in June, and would highly recommend it to any and every family looking for a part time nursery school for their little one.

A fantastic environment for our son. So good, we brought him back for a second year!…read more Going into his first year at the school, our son barely spoke and we were worried about his speech development. Shortly after joining Creative Corner, wow. I can attribute this to the teacher, Meg, and the nurturing environment she fosters. Supportive, educational, fun, and very attentive to our all the children. They learn to play together, share, as well as be comfortable to do activities independently. The classroom is always kept neat & clean, amazing given that they're toddlers! If we have another child, I would most certainly bring them here for 2 years as well. We have nursery schools closer to our house, but we chose Creative Corner for everything it provides. Highly recommended!

My daughter was treated like a queen by the daycare staff in lord Dufferin. Made it a lot easier…read moredropping off a 2 year old. Nice old building.

Absolutely wonderful accredited Montessori school. A very warm environment for kids. This place is…read moretruly all about the kids. something very special is happening there because the kids are always so happy.

I went to the Kipling location to sign up my child for a program for first week of Jan. I went for…read morean interview with JOANNE. She seemed okay and I liked the school because it was an accredited Montessori. So I wanted to enrol my child as soon as possible. She told me that she will let me know if there was any available space for Jan. she told me to call a week after the interview and I did, she said she still doesn't know what's going on and to give her some more time so I gave her another week and called her and she said she still had no clue what was going on and she would call me as soon as she finds out. Anyways long story short, I had called her 4 times and left 2 messages she never returned any of my calls. Which I find is very UNPROFESSIONAL and RUDE!! If you run a proper Montessori school which parents would like to enrol there children and pay you to teach them, wouldn't you at least have the common curtsey to call a parent back and let them know what's going on ? She never called me back. If she can't call you back on a simple yes or no answer that shows me she is not running a proper Montessori school that I would like to enrol my child in. So I definitely do not recommend this school for any parent. There are many out there and I would like to enrol my child in one where they care rather then not care!

Choosing Westbrook Montessori was hands down one of the best decisions we have ever made for our…read moredaughter. From day one, we felt welcomed, supported, and truly treated like family. The love, care, and dedication that the teachers and staff show every single child is something very special and increasingly rare to find. This is so much more than a school--it's a community. Every child is genuinely known, valued, and encouraged to thrive in their own unique way. The staff go above and beyond to ensure each child feels safe, confident, loved, and excited to learn. Their passion for what they do shines through in every interaction. The growth we have seen in our daughter has been incredible. Not only has she developed academically, but they have also grown in confidence, independence, kindness, and social skills. As parents, there is no greater comfort than knowing your child is spending their days in an environment where they are truly cared for. What makes this Montessori exceptional is its unwavering focus on the children. Every decision, every activity, and every interaction is centered around helping the children succeed and feel supported. The teachers have become trusted mentors and role models, and the relationships they build with the children are genuine and meaningful. We are beyond grateful for everything this Montessori has done for our family. The memories, friendships, and foundation they have helped create will last a lifetime. We cannot say enough wonderful things about this school and would recommend it without hesitation to any family looking for a nurturing, caring, and truly outstanding Montessori experience. Special shoutout to Riz the director, for creating such an amazing atmosphere

We have been with Westbrook Montessori for 2 1/2 years, and it's been a wonderful experience for…read moreboth of our children. The school has a warm family feel, so our children adjusted very easily. The teachers are great, and work closely with the students to help them achieve their full potential. My daughter graduated from the Casa (senior kindergarten) program in June, reading at a grade 2 level and had been introduced to grade 3 mathematics concepts. In September, she entered into a grade one French immersion program. Because Westbrook also introduces the kids to French, it has been a very easy transition for her. She took with her the drive for learning, and has progressed to reading chapter books, and writing her own stories. My son, loves Westbrook and shows a very keen interest in school. At 3, he's already recognizing short words, and enjoys books and counting. His learning style is very different from his sister's, but the teachers work with him in a way that works for him. Because it's a family oriented school, the Principal there, is very open and fair with the students and parents. As a parent, there's nothing like sending your to school knowing that they are safe and happy. My husband and I have been extremely happy with Westbrook, and always recommend it to friends and family who are looking for a great school for their children.