Glen Abbey Montessori School Inc.

Glen Abbey Montessori School

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Glen Abbey Montessori School Inc.

Glen Abbey Montessori School Inc. has been serving the Oakville, Ontario community since 1996.  We are a private Montessori school, licensed under the Ministry of Education and accredited by the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators.

We take pride in serving the Oakville community, are honored for the trust our parents put in our hands, and take exceptional care in guiding our future leaders.

At Glen Abbey Montessori School, our goal is to prepare each child to become a citizen of the world by encouraging him or her to gain the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of self, family, community and the world at large. To achieve this, we ensure that we provide qualified Staff, an excellent program, as well as an environment where our students are inspired to realize their academic, personal and social potential.

What Glen Abbey Montessori School offers to you and your child:

  • A convenient location within the Glen Abbey community (QEW and Dorval
  • Accredited by the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA)
  • Licensed by the Ministry of Community and Social Services
  • A program that also offers drama, music, art, introductory French, and public speaking
  • Fully qualified and dedicated Montessori teachers
  • Classes taught in a home-like, residential setting carefully designed to ensure an easy transition from home to school for our young students
  • A proven track record where graduates who have completed the full-time three year casa program easily transition into any future academic curricula
  • An indoor and outdoor recreation area
  • A low teacher – student ratio (1:8)
  • Enrolment for children between the ages of 2 – 6 years
  • Extended hours available through Before-School (FREE for all students) and After-School Programs

Child Care Licence

Sep 8 1998
97%
English

Licence Status
Regular with Conditions

Legal Status
N/A

Inspection Summary

Visit Date Purpose of Visit Compliance Level on Date of Inspection Resolved Before Licence Issued
Oct 21, 2015 Licensing Inspection 97%
Yes
Nov 4, 2014 Licensing Inspection 89%
Yes
Jan 17, 2014 Licensing Inspection 92%
Yes
Dec 11, 2012 Licensing Inspection 88%
Yes

Areas of Non Compliance

Terms and Conditions

The licensee shall ensure that the Licensing Inspection Summary is posted in a conspicuous place in the child care centre at or near an entrance commonly used by parents. The licensee shall ensure that the completed Licensing Checklist and the Summary of Licensing Requirements and Recommendations sheets are readily available for parents.
Guidelines and sample menus for preparing bag lunches which meet Canada's Food Guide, as well as procedures for refrigeration or the use of ice packs with bag lunches, shall be provided to each parent and posted at the centre. The operator shall review this information with parents at the time of enrolment and the information shall be included in the centre's parent handbook. The centre shall ensure back-up procedures are in place if a bag lunch/snack is forgotten.
The operator to ensure the written plan for the supervision of children moving between the child care centre and the playground is followed including the transition from the lower level of the premise.
This program is licensed to operate full days September to June.
The operator shall submit written verification for the provisions being implemented by June 30, 2015 pertaining to the catering of the mid-day meal. Written verification including municipal health approval, revised program statement and confirmation of catering company is to be submitted to the Ministry on or before March 31, 2015.

Director's Approval

Director's approval has been granted for mixed age grouping under s. 55(2) of O. Reg. 262. Mixed age grouping can be implemented in only one group in each age category. 20% of the licensed capacity per age group is as follows: Preschool (16): 3 children.

Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Glen Abbey Montessori School" as "Name of Program" to search.

Child Care Capacity

Age Group Age From Age To Capacity
Preschool 2.5 6 24