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A Montessori education is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child…

Everyone is trying to find the “right” school for their children.

White Oaks Montessori School is a fully accredited CCMA school (Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators). The CCMA is the unified, national authority that ensures the integrity, high standards and excellence in Montessori education.

AS AN ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE CCMA, OUR SCHOOL MEETS THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• Licensed by the appropriate Provincial licensing authority.

• Directors/Directress(es) with age-appropriate diplomas from an AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) accredited teacher training institute.

• Abide by the CCMA code of ethics.

• Each classroom has at least one teacher with a recognized age-appropriate Montessori Teaching Certificate issued by a MACTE accredited or AMI teacher-training program, or any other teacher training program that may be recognized by the CCMA.

• Each classroom has a “Full Range” of Montessori materials.

faculty-white-oaks-montessori • Each classroom has 3 year multi-age groupings (i.e. 3-6, 6-9, 9-12)

• Programs for children 3-6 years of age require attendance five days per week.

• Students are admitted to programs at an appropriate age level consistent with Montessori principles (typically not after the year in which the child turns 4 years of age).

• All relevant requirements for local Building, Health & Safety, and Fire codes.

• Carry liability insurance.

• Guided by the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori.

• Abide by the CCMA Code of Ethics

• Successful completion of the Accreditation process, including a comprehensive review of the policies, standards and practices of the school, by a CCMA Accreditation Review team.

Our Mission

Through the development of a safe, nurturing environment,

we support each child in his or her quest for

academic achievements, positive interdependent relationships

and the skills necessary for a fulfilling life as a valued member of our society.

Our History

1989

White Oaks Montessori School opened its doors in September l989. At that time we consisted of one classroom at our Clarkson Campus – a morning class of 7 students. Our mission was to nurture children in their early development, to become physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually and academically ahead in all spectrums. Educating the Whole Child with skills they could use for the rest of their lives.

2000

As each year went by, our student and teacher populations grew. In 2000 the demand for more space encouraged us to open the Vanier Campus where we could grow our Elementary.

2001

In 2001 White Oaks applied and received Accreditation through the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators. Every five years White Oaks goes through the one year process of Re-Accreditation.

2003

In 2003 a Toddler classroom was added to our Clarkson Campus and our Vanier Campus would host a March Break Camp in the Spring and a Summer Camp Programme during the summer months.

2018

2018 was another year of growth. A new classroom for our Upper Elementary in their own digs with the excitement of lockers. An additional Casa classroom at our Vanier Campus and a refurbished courtyard. At Clarkson we are so excited to have a bathroom installed in the Casa classroom.

We are now entering our 30th year of serving the Mississauga and Oakville Communities and, for the past three years in a row, received the Platinum Award from the Mississauga Community recognizing White Oaks as their Number 1 Best Private School in Mississauga.

White Oaks Montessori School has a name of distinction in Montessori and a reputation for excellence in the Mississauga, Etobicoke and Oakville Communities.

Today…

Our programmes currently include:

3 Toddler classrooms, 5 Primary Casa classrooms and 3 Elementary classrooms
Gymnasium, Computer Lab, Library, French, Music

White Oaks Montessori School opened its doors in September 1989. At that time we consisted of one classroom at our Clarkson Campus – a morning class of 7 students. The dream was to provide children with exceptional education, while also giving them skills that they could use for the rest of their lives.

As each year went by, our student and teacher population grew and we opened more classrooms, created an afternoon class and a full day class, as well as an Extended Care Programme.

Next came a shared desire with the encouragement and support of parents to spread ourselves again and include an Elementary Programme. After several years in a very cramped Elementary room, we were delighted to acquire and renovate an old farmhouse. In September 1997, we relocated our Elementary Programme and a Casa classroom to the White House Campus.

In September 2000, we expanded again and opened our Vanier Campus. These premises were completely altered and renovated, as well as the playground area. Vanier now houses a Toddler Programme which started in March 2001, 4 Casa classes, a Lower Elementary (Gr. 1-3) and an Upper Elementary (Gr. 4-6). In addition, we have a Computer Lab/French Room, a Library and a Gymnasium.

In 2003 we expanded our Elementary Science Programme at our Vanier campus and added a Toddler classroom to our Clarkson campus. Our Vanier campus also hosts a March Break Camp in the Spring and a Summer Camp Programme during the summer months.

In 2001 White Oaks Montessori School received the first ACCREDITATION in Mississauga through the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators. In 2006 we received our 2nd RE-ACCREDITATION. We are now entering our 24th year of serving the Mississauga and Oakville communities and one of four schools in Mississauga to be accredited with the CCMA. We are very proud to have achieved this recognition in Canada and are very grateful to our administrative staff and our talented teachers who take pride in their work, and in so doing, have made White Oaks Montessori School a distinctive name in the world of Montessori. In order to be accredited, a Montessori school must pass through a process of evaluation established by CCMA. This process takes approximately one year to complete and all criteria must be met by the school.

White Oaks Montessori School has a reputation for excellence with a strong established name in the Mississauga, Etobicoke and Oakville Communities.

Faculty

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Barbara S. Ward, AMI

FOUNDER & OWNER

Barbara Ward, Founder and Chief Administrative Officer of White Oaks Montessori School Ltd., has been a dedicated believer in the Montessori philosophy during her 30+ years with the Montessori programme. She received her formal education in Ontario and England. Barbara Ward graduated in 1970 at the London England-based Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) – an international organization, established by Dr. Maria Montessori.