welcome to
petite girafe

montessori academy

What sets us apart

Authentic montessori

AMI/AMS certified staff. AMI approved materials. Responsive and prepared environment. Genuine curriculum and workcycle.

intentional diversity

Over 50% of Petite Girafe staff is diverse. Admissions process prioritises diversity. Introduction to multiculturalism in class.

Connection with nature

• Daily enrichment activities including Montessori® Sports
• 2,200+ sqft dedicated outdoor space
• Oversized glazing in all classrooms provide natural light
• Access to local playgrounds and parks

Giving back

• Monthly street cleanup through the City’s Adopt-A-Street program • Fundraising for local disadvantaged • Support neighbourhood businesses

Comprehensive covid policy

• Daily health check upon arrival
• Siloed classrooms with staff wearing masks
• Oversized glazing in all classrooms provide natural light
• Complete wipe down during program transitions

Connection with nature

Daily enrichment activities including Montessori® Sports. 2,200+ sqft dedicated outdoor space. Oversized glazing in all classrooms provide natural light. Access to local playgrounds and parks.

Giving back

Monthly street cleanup through the City’s Adopt-A-Street program. Fundraising for local disadvantaged. Support neighbourhood businesses.

Comprehensive covid policy

Daily health check upon arrival. Siloed classrooms with staff wearing masks. Oversized glazing in all classrooms provide natural light. Complete wipe down during program transitions.

CORE VALUES

PHILOSOPHY

This is at the heart of Montessori Philosophy, fostering development through exploration with all senses. We structure our classrooms to instil children with an appreciation for cleanliness and clarity. We also meticulously designed the interior space to facilitate freedom of movement, and selected a multitude of self- correcting materials to allow freedom of choice.

We focus on the process, not the results. The role of a Montessori educator is to observe and encourage children to develop the skills of independence, self-regulation, impulse control, and critical thinking, leading to a harmonious classroom environment. Each child’s needs and interests are respected.

The children are guided by respect for the educator, for the work of others and respect for the materials themselves.

Through geography, history, world cultures and peace education, children gain a basic global perspective which leads towards understanding and peace.

Children learn that we, as humans, are the custodians of the earth and have responsibility for an environment that sustains life.

OUR TEAM