Where your child will blossom and grow a lifelong love of learning.

At Norman Village Montessori School we know that First steps last forever. Give your child the ultimate head start through their Pre-school and Kindergarten years. 

Now more accessible than ever with the $22/day CWELCC affordable childcare program

We're Hiring

Our Philosophy Follows Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years

How Learning Happens

A deep sense of focus is developed through a freedom of exploration, empowering children to follow their natural curiosities. Ultimately, establishing a positive relationship with learning.

Engagement & Focus

True wellness means nurturing the whole child. At Norman Village Montessori School your child will nurture a profound sense of mental health, wellness, and belonging. We prioritize activities that foster self-care, where they will build essential self-regulation and problem-solving skills while deeply connecting with others.

Well-being & Belonging

Through body language, words, and tactile materials, your child will develop the capacity for complex communication. Our language-rich environment supports the growing skills that are foundational for lifetime literacy. 

Expression & Communication

Cultivating a natural desire to learn

Cultivating a natural desire to learn

We work alongside families to support each child’s unique journey of growth and discovery following the natural rhythms of a young child’s day.

In an environment designed for exploration and hands-on learning, children are encouraged to follow their interests, and natural curiosity while being supported by qualified and experienced Montessori teachers with a high standard of teaching and care.

Life at School

Structured Freedom in a Peaceful Space

Our classroom is intentionally geared to the size and pace of your child, offering the quiet confidence they need to thrive. Your child will explore core curriculum areas designed for their holistic development including:

  • Practical Life Skills

  • Mathematics

  • Language

    Reading
    Writing
    French as a second language

  • Cultural

  • Sensorial

  • Gardening & Nature

The Indoor Outdoor Classroom Experience

Your child's learning doesn't stop at the classroom door. They will build their day around vital outdoor play, using nature as a rich, hands-on environment for exploration and inquiry. This dedicated time outside ensures they discover new learning opportunities in the natural world.

Is your child ready for Montessori?

Signs that your child will especially benefit from Montessori:

Strong desire to do things independently

Curiosity about how things work

Able to verbally communicate their basic needs

Enrollment 

Reach out as early as the year your child turns 3 to inquire about placing your child on the waitlist
Impactful Years: Around age 3, your child enters a powerful phase where they effortlessly absorb information about their environment, including language, movement, and socialization. Our Montessori classroom is specifically designed to capture this window from age 3 to 6, which allows them to build a profound, natural foundation for lifelong learning.

Families are invited to begin the process when their child is approximately 2.5 years of age by submitting a simple inquiry and application form. This marks the beginning of a thoughtful conversation about your child’s development and educational journey.

Inquiry & Application

Family Conversation & Suitability Review

Following your application, we will connect with you to arrange a family conversation. This meeting allows us to learn more about your child, discuss developmental readiness, and determine whether our Montessori program is the appropriate environment for their growth.

Families are provided with our Parent Handbook for review. This document outlines our educational philosophy, classroom expectations, and the policies that guide daily school life.

Introduction to our Philosophy

School Tour & Classroom Observation

Families are invited to visit our school and observe the classroom environment. This experience offers meaningful insight into the Montessori prepared environment in action, while providing an opportunity to ask questions and explore the program in greater depth.

We encourage families to take the necessary time to reflect following their visit. Enrollment in a Montessori environment is a considered decision, and we value the importance of alignment between home and school.

Reflection & Decision Period

Upon mutual agreement, families will complete a Parent Agreement outlining participation in our Montessori program, as well as our school policies, calendar, and procedures. Your child will then be formally welcomed into the classroom community and begin their transition into the prepared environment on their agreed upon start date.

Admission & Welcome to Community

To enroll or add your child to our waitlist please complete the following questionnaire and we’ll contact you.

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Join Our Growing Team

For over 25 years, Norman Village Montessori School has provided a nurturing, child-centred learning environment where children are encouraged to grow with confidence, curiosity, and independence. As our school continues to grow, we're looking for passionate educators who share our commitment to excellence in early childhood education.

We are currently hiring a Permanent Full-Time Early Childhood Educator to join our dedicated team in Kenora, Ontario.

What We Offer

  • Competitive wage: $27.50–$31.00/hour

  • Health benefits

  • Full-time, year-round position

  • Supportive, collaborative team environment

  • Professional development opportunities

  • The opportunity to work within an established Montessori program licensed since 1998

Applications
Please review the full position description before applying. E-mail your resume and cover letter to montessori@live.ca.

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Summer at Norman Village Montessori

Summer Program

Your child's learning and discovery doesn’t have to stop when the academic year ends. During our summer program, they will enjoy the same peaceful, holistic environment they love, with an added emphasis on outdoor exploration, hands-on seasonal crafts, and joyful community play.

Available for enrolled or to be enrolled students.

Runs 6 weeks beginning mid July.

Kenora Daycare Summer Program Montessori

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We highly recommend reaching out to us in January of the year your child turns 3. Since our spaces are limited, connecting early ensures we can begin the conversation, confirm suitability, and prepare for their transition into our learning environment.

  • Readiness isn't about academics; it is about the desire for independence, such as wanting to do tasks "by myself." Montessori is great for children who enjoy hands-on activities and exploring their own unique interests.

  • While traditional daycares provide vital supervision and group-dictated play, our classroom is an immersive educational environment. Playtime here is intentional. Rather than just passing the time, we actively cultivate your child's natural desire to learn, building an academic and practical foundation that perfectly sets the stage for Grade 1 and beyond.

  • We want to make sure our program is the perfect fit for your family! Parents are to first reach out to us by completing our questionnaire online. Next, we provide our Parent Handbook for review and schedule a school visit. Once you decide our prepared environment is right for your child, you complete our registration process.

  • 8am - 4pm

  • Families in Kenora choose to keep their children with us for their JK and SK years because of the benefits of the Montessori 3-year cycle. In larger public or Catholic school classes, it is easy for a child's individual pace to get lost. Here, your child stays in a familiar, peaceful environment with small class sizes where they transform from observant beginners into confident, capable classroom mentors. By the time they complete our program, they have built a deep sense of focus and independence, putting them at or above expected educational milestones and making them completely ready for Grade 1.

  • A dedicated rest period is built into your child's daily rhythm to support their well-being. If your child still requires a nap, they will be provided with a peaceful, comforting space to sleep. For children who have outgrown their naps, this period serves as a restorative quiet time for looking at books or engaging in calm, independent activities throughout the classroom.

  • We proudly qualify for the government childcare subsidy. This means our premium early education environment is highly accessible for Kenora families currently at just $22/day.

  • We love keeping parents involved! You will be given access to a digital application called Classroom Dojo, where our teachers regularly post pictures and updates so you can see the amazing accomplishments and joy your child experiences throughout the week