In-Joy Montessori Children’s Center — Daycare & Preschool in Burnaby, British Columbia

What parents say

• Bonnie Mak

  As a parent that have two kids attend In-joy's Gilpin and Beresford location (6 years dealing with the same operator), I have nothing but good things to say about this place. The teachers all treat my children with love and they genuinely care for the well being of my children. Behaviour issues were always reported to me on a daily basis and never did I feel disconnected with what was going on with my child's progress. Even with the challenge of Covid, In-joy recently implemented a system for me to see daily photos of my child so I can get a glimpse of what their day is like. While lots of businesses are cutting back, it's nice to know that Erica and her team are committed to improving the centre even though they probably would still have a long waitlist if they remained status quo. I highly recommend this centre!

• Rose Williams

  Both my kids attended In-Joy and we have been happy with the care both times. In-Joy provides a good balance of play and learning. My eldest is in elementary school now and he adjusted with no problems and is excelling. I do believe that In-Joy played a part in that. My youngest now always tells us that she likes her teachers and tells us what her teachers have taught her.

• John Roden

  If your kid is not the type.of child that can be placed inside a filing cabinet for 8 hours, look elsewhere. This daycare expected our child to lie down and close his eyes in silence for hours per day despite the fact that he dropped his nap months before joining. When we asked if they could support an alternative quiet activity during nap time, they said it was not possible because all the teachers also lie down and close their eyes for 2 hours. They essentially have us no feedback that our child was a not adjusting. They let him go downhill for weeks without telling us he was struggling. And then suddenly, right before his probation was through, they kicked him out. Unless your child is an extremely obedient robot, avoid this daycare. We know they did the same thing to another challenging child that we know of. Their business model seems to be to only keep extremely obedient children and kick out any remotely challenging kids. Avoid this place.

• Wen Sun

  My daughter has laid a solid learning foundation here and cultivated good study habits. The teachers here are very patient and full of love and care when educating the children. My son is very naughty, but here I can see his obvious progress. If you want your kids to get good study habits and etiquette, I don't think you will regret it.

• lklkmn lklkmn

  We couldn't be more grateful for the wonderful experience our son had at this daycare. He was born during the challenging times of Covid, so he had very limited exposure to the outside world. Starting at 18 months old, it took him almost two months to adjust, but the care and support he received here were outstanding. During the initial days when they took the kids outside to the playground, I secretly followed them. I drove to the location, parked, and discreetly observed how the teachers interacted with the children. Witnessing the genuine joy and fun they brought to the kids put my mind at ease and filled me with relief. One remarkable instance was when my son began raising his hand during tantrums, a common behavior for a child under 2. The observant staff not only noticed it but also tailored a special story time to address it. It was amazing to see how he understood and stopped raising his hand afterward. The stories of our son's time at this daycare are endless, from the precious hand and footprints they created (something I couldn't succeed in doing at home) to the magical holidays like Halloween and Christmas costume parties. Every moment was special. Our huge thank you goes out to Ms. Erica, Shania, Katrina, Sophia, Hana and Mary for their exceptional care and dedication. Unfortunately, we had to move to Coquitlam, and leaving this amazing daycare was heart-wrenching. However, we wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a warm and loving environment for their child. Your little one will be in the best hands here.