York Montessori School — Daycare & Preschool in Richmond Hill, Ontario

What parents say

• Yen Chow

  Our son started at York Montessori School last September and has just recently turned two. We truly feel that choosing YMS was the right decision for our family. Even at such a young age, he loves going to school every day. He talks about his teachers and enjoys his time there so much, which gives us great peace of mind as parents. Over the past months, we have seen wonderful growth in his independence, language development, and confidence. He is learning new skills every week, and it’s clear that the teachers are incredibly patient, caring, and dedicated to each child’s development. We are very grateful to be part of such a warm and nurturing community. Thank you to the entire YMS team for all that you do!

• Carolyn Chan

  Love this school! From my oldest child to my youngest child, I've been with YMS for over 10 years and the school has consistently delivered high quality programing, education and teaching staff. My eldest still has found memories of her YMS days and my littlest one loves going to school each day. The teachers are caring. The support staff are all wonderful and the administration does an excellent job ensuring that all are taken care of.

• Elaine Wang (王一帘)

  We’ve had a truly wonderful experience with YMS, and we feel very grateful to be part of the community. My daughter has gained so many meaningful practical life skills and she genuinely loves working with Montessori materials. It has been especially rewarding to see her concentration and independence grow steadily through these thoughtful, hands-on activities. The school has created a warm, close-knit environment where parents and teachers feel genuinely connected. Communication is clear, frequent, and very supportive, through daily report cards, regular phone updates, newsletters, Q&A sessions, and parent–teacher conferences. This ongoing connection makes it much easier to keep routines and learning consistent between home and school, which we deeply appreciate. Most of all, the teachers are incredibly kind, professional, and patient, and they care deeply about each child’s development and well-being. Seeing my daughter so happy and excited to go to school every day gives us tremendous peace of mind. We are truly thankful for the nurturing, respectful, and joyful environment the school provides.

• Sheri Kos

  Both of my daughters graduated from YMS Montessori, and we had such a great experience. The teachers are caring, supportive, and truly invested in each child’s growth. My girls developed confidence, independence, and a love for learning during their time there. We’re so grateful for the strong foundation YMS gave them and highly recommend it to other families!

• Jeffrey Ho

  We are so happy with our experience at YMS! My wife is Montessori trained, and together, we truly find the teachers compassionate and attentive. The engaging, child-centered, curriculum has helped our 4-year-old grow in confidence and curiosity. The school is also very adherent to Montessori pedagogy. The learning environment is so warm, welcoming, and beautifully set up to inspire exploration. We highly recommend this school for families looking for a nurturing place where children truly thrive!!