York Montessori School

Caring, supportive, professional and cooperative faculty. Provides nurturing and supporting environment to ensure holistic learning experience for the child. They are really concerned about childs well-being. Love everything about this school. Thank you YMS team for everything
Oct 4th, 2022

YMS is an AMAZING school. The teachers are caring and really do put the kids first. The administration staff is really organized and everything runs so smoothly. Our son started when he was two. He loved going to school and learned so much. We saw such a big difference in him. As a parent, it was comforting going to work and knowing my child was safe, happy and having a great experience. We loved all the activities the school planned and they offered so much for the kids. There are many more great things to say about YMS and we would highly recommend it.
Dec 25th, 2020

There are no words, to appreciate a team whose words empowered my daughter to chase her dreams. My daughter graduated from York Montessori school and shell start grade1 this year. Ive already missed YMS! We are always thankful for endless dedication, love and patience YMS team provided to my kid during her four years in there. Besides, They provided great support and educational materials for kids at home during pandemic. It was a relief that my child received attention and support from her teachers in those stressful times. Thanks YMS team for all their devotion and supports. Without a doubt, choosing YMS was the best decision we made for our kid.
Nov 5th, 2020

Oct 5th, 2020

Both of my children have attended York Montessori School since they were 18 months old and have both graduated from this amazing place. I have never written a review. But this gem of Richmond Hill needs to be known. This is a very thorough review. I am sure parents who are looking for the best school for their child would appreciate this. As a high school teacher, I understand the importance of providing an environment that inspires little minds to love to learn and be able to learn is crucial to develop excellent skillful learners. I have visited numerous accredited Montessori schools (not any school name itself Montessori), and was impressed by YMS during our first visit. Here are the reasons: 1. Spotless we have visited all classrooms, from Toddler to Casa and the washrooms too! Its obvious that hygiene is a top priority in this school 2. A class of more than 10 toddlers can sit properly together and have lunch on their own (if you have a toddler, you know this is amazing to see!!) 3. In a Casa class with over 20 kids.. all busy working but they all know what to do and appear to know the routine very well (teachers were walking with students, talking gently to teach) no students were just hanging out and not doing anything! #2 and #3 above demonstrates that students are engaged in learning. To get students this young to do this, students need to A) enjoy learning and B) teachers need to be able to establish a strong routine for the entire class. This school can achieve both. 4. I also appreciate the little daily note I receive that indicates what my child ate, if he had bowel movement and if there is anything I need to know about my child. 5. Best of all no screen time! (Do a research on what TV and iPads do to children, you will know why its good) #1-5 were the key reasons why we have chosen York Montessori School when we were school hunting. Now that it has been 8 years my younger one is graduating today I can tell you that YMS is MORE, WAY MORE than what we thought THE TEACHERS With a school, how possible it is that every teacher your child has encounter is an amazing teacher? My children were taught by different teachers, and they are just as amazing!! Most parents I have talked to say the same thing about their childs teacher! My children have very different personalities, and I dont think it is a coincident that they were placed into 2 different Casa classes. They were thoughtfully placed to support my childrens personal growth. The teachers of my children know them SO well and they know exactly how to meet them at places they need support! THE DIRECTOR/PRINCPAL The reason why this school has such professional and caring teachers is all because of Nadia (the director of the school). Not to mention that she has very high standard when it comes to hiring teachers, she is able to keep the school running smoothly (especially even when the pandemic hits there were no confusions) by keeping parents well informed! All these years, every decision she has made, has been putting children and families first never for financial benefits. This was more evident when the pandemic hits. Nadia never takes a short cut because it is easier. She does what is right. I know my children are in good hands. And every day, I drop them off knowing that they will be safe, happy and excited about their learning. THE OUTCOME Both of my children are happy kids who LOVES to learn! They are able to read, write and solve problems well above their age level. Both of them are independent, responsible and well behaved. They are eager and well prepared to learn in years to come! I know that this is the case for all the graduating students from YMS. This is the outcome of love and hard work of the teachers and staff at YMS!
Mar 15th, 2022