Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Page!
We have compiled a comprehensive list of questions and answers to provide you with quick and insightful information about our school. This page is designed to address common queries to ensure a seamless experience. If you can’t find the answers you’re looking for, feel free to contact us.
What is the difference between Montessori and traditional education?
Montessori emphasizes learning through all five senses. Children in Montessori classes learn at their own pace and according to their own choice of activities. Learning is an exciting process of discovery, leading to concentration, motivation, self-discipline, and a love of learning.
What is the importance of a three year age mix in a Montessori classroom?
The three year age mix promotes an environment where the younger children learn from the older ones and the older children act as mentors and leaders.
Is Stirling Montessori Academy tuition tax deductible?
Our school is a licensed private school operating under the Ontario Ministry of Education. For dependents up to Senior Kindergarten, 100% of tuition is tax deductible. In the Elementary program, 20% of the tuition fee is tax deductible.
Do children wear uniforms?
Yes, both Casa and Elementary students wear uniforms.
Do you provide lunch?
Casa students are enrolled in a mandatory catered lunch program where a hot lunch is provided daily. Students in the Elementary program bring their own packed lunch.
Do you provide snacks?
We provide a healthy morning and afternoon snack daily for our Casa students. Elementary students bring their own morning and afternoon snack.
Where are you located?
We are centrally located in the newly-renovated St. Paul’s Parish at 123 Main St E, in Milton, Ontario.
What are your program hours?
Our Casa and Elementary programs begin at 8:45 am and end at 3:45 pm.
Do you offer before and after school?
Yes, we offer extended hours programming that begin at 7:30 am and run until 5:30 pm.
What age do you need to be to attend?
Children can start in the Casa program at 2.5 years of age (if they are fully toilet trained).
Do you offer recess?
Yes, children engage in daily outdoor recess.
What is the teacher to student ratio?
In our Casa classrooms, the teacher/student ratio is 1:8 depending on the ages of students in the classroom. In our Elementary classrooms, the teacher/student ratio is 1:15.
Are your teachers Montessori trained?
Our teachers are accredited Montessori teachers, Montessori Assistants, and RECE’s with Montessori mentoring.
Do you have Montessori Materials in the classrooms?
Yes, each of our classrooms is fully equipped with authentic Montessori materials.
Do you operate year round?
We run on our school on a ten-month calendar operating from September until June. We also offer both Summer and March Break Programs.