What Family Montessori says..

Family Montessori School Society is the longest operating non-profit Montessori preschool in Vancouver. Our first classroom, located in False Creek near Granville Island on Sitka Square, opened in 1980. Our second classroom was originally situated at the Dunbar Heights Baptist Church, but was relocated to the Jericho Hill Centre on West 4th Avenue in 1995. The two classrooms operate as one non-profit society and are governed by a parent-run volunteer Board of Directors.

Our Mission

We are a community of joyful children, dedicated staff and supportive parents who share a life-long passion for learning. We nurture this passion by cherishing a lively curiosity about the world and fostering peaceful, respectful relationships.

Our Vision

Our school offers an exceptional Montessori learning environment, providing the tools, experiences and guidance needed to awaken each child’s full and unique potential.

Our Values

We believe in:

• self-motivated, self-paced learning
• respect for ourselves and the world
• valuing our diversity
• social and environmental responsibility
• grace, courtesy and good manners
• learning and leadership opportunities
• the importance of family and community