Kinderhaus Montessori Preschool — Daycare & Preschool in Calgary, Alberta

What parents say

• Mark Owen

  I have seen a very visible positive change in my daughter since she started attending the school. She had many attention and social issues when she started. The teachers take a real interest in her development and well being. She is there now in her second year and now shows a real passion for learning.

• Tasha Baradoy

  All three of my children have attended Kinderhaus and as a teacher myself I could not be more happy with the incredible quality of education my children have received. The staff is passionate about true Montessori education and educating the whole child including compassion, community and problem solving as well as fully developed number and letter sense. I am astounded at how their formative years at this school are clearly evident in their habits now that they are in school. Teachers comment on their disclipine, curiosity and social skills. Geetha is a diamond of an educator. The school offers a well researched structure for children to feel safe and challenge themselves - imperative to building confident children. I can’t say enough good things about Kinderhaus and highly recommend.

• Tanase Alina

  Excellent place for my 3 year old son! This is the best decision I made for his development and behaviour. I enrolled him in Kinderhaus Montessori Preschool Millrise in February last year. At that time he could barely speak English, he would not listen (I felt like the words would fly by his ear). I could see the difference in his behaviour by June. This year he started talking fluently in English and developed a passion to learn new letters and numbers. He can now identify the sounds of many different letters and write them as well. His writing is amazing!! Kinderhaus Montessori Preschool teaches students in a way I hadn't seen before, students learn the sounds that lowercase letters make first, which is brilliant because it will help the students learn how to read faster than learning the names of uppercase letters first. Many many THANKS to Mrs. Jayasuria (the principal) and all the wonderful staff that my son loves!!!

• MsT

  NOT RECOMMENDED! The establishment exhibits a lack of organization, inadequate staff training, and insufficient personnel. The menu does not align with the stated offerings, as evidenced by children consuming spaghetti not listed on the menu. Vegetables are not served during lunch, and the lunch menu lacks consideration for nutritional value, appearing to prioritize cost-cutting measures. I proposed bringing my own food for my child the following month, but the director declined, stating it was not an option. The director consistently deflects accountability, instead attributing blame to parents. For instance, on the May long weekend in 2018, the lunch lady failed to appear on a Friday, resulting in children being served only crackers. Upon picking up my daughter at 3:30 pm, I witnessed this firsthand. The director initially misled me, later apologizing and acknowledging the lunch lady's forgetfulness. Another incident occurred on Thursday, July 19, 2018, when I picked up my daughter and she showed me her cup containing sour milk. Communication with the school revealed that the teacher in charge had not inspected the cup before filling it with water. In response to concerns, the director generates nonsensical emails that neglect to provide explanations, instead attempting to conceal their mistakes. During a family picnic day, my daughter, the teacher, and I were forced to wait outside the Millrise location due to the facility being inaccessible, necessitating the director's husband to unlock it. This resulted in a one-and-a-half-hour delay for me. The director offered only excuses, citing oversleeping and an inability to answer phone calls. Apologies fail to compensate for the endangerment of my daughter, who went without food all day and was served spoiled beverages. Furthermore, the director's unavailability to answer calls raises concerns about emergency situations. Her primary focus appears to be increasing student enrollment and fees, rather than upholding the school's standards, particularly regarding the critical aspects of child care: health and safety. While children will inevitably learn to read and write, neglecting their well-being and safety undermines this academic progress. The absence of the lunch lady resulted in children being served crackers due to a lack of on-site food. The teacher in charge attempted to contact the director, who failed to answer, leaving the teacher unable to make a decision regarding food delivery or alternative arrangements. The director's response was merely an apology, yet similar incidents continued to occur. Over the past month, I have been observing this school, and I strongly advise against it. Prospective parents are encouraged to exercise due diligence in their research.

• Rima Mohseni Behbahani

  An amazing first preschool experience! Now It is second year that our son attending this Montessori school .The teachers are brilliant, and the environment truly fosters a family feeling! Really can't say enough positive things! Kinderhaus Montessori Preschool provides a caring learning environment that gently introduces children to the school system.Our son has loved every moment!