Welcome!
Montessori in the Woods is a truly special place, founded and run by two women deeply passionate about Montessori philosophy, child and adult psychology, conscious parenting, clean eating, nature, growing food, holistic living, music, and the arts. We felt called to bring these passions into a school, and so we created Montessori in the Woods. We are also the teachers and we work closely with our families, which allows us to build strong relationships with the parents and develop a deeper understanding of each child. This is not a generic Montessori school or daycare, this is care and passion woven into every detail.
Montessori in the Woods was established in 2018 with the vision of natural schooling . This is why we chose the Montessori method as our primary pedagogy. Our school is also deeply inspired by nature, incorporating elements of Forest school and the Waldorf philosophy into our curriculum.
MITW is located on a spacious property in the Lorne Park area of Mississauga surrouded by mature trees and there we have a beautiful outdoor garden where the children spend significant amount of time. We grow kale, carrots and potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and herbs, which we use in our cooking. We prepare plant-based meals for the children promoting a healthy, natural lifestyle and awareness of one's body.
Our program is ideal for families seeking a slower pace , nature immersion , clean eating and learning environment inspired by Waldorf and Forest school principles.
Please note that our school is not a part of any government funding programs therefore spots are available now. If your child is close to age 2.5 years old please contact us for a tour and admission details. You can also visit our Registration process page on our website.
Parents in Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, and Toronto, if you haven’t yet found that special place for your child continue on reading.
“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words, but by experience in the environment. "
- Maria Montessori