Childcare in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Gatehouse Montessori School
Gatehouse Montessori School is non-denominational, not for profit, society which is overseen by an at-arms-length board, dedicated to supporting and maintaining the outstanding quality and reputation the school has enjoyed on the North Shore since 1979.
Gatehouse is led by a caring, experienced Montessori administrator, who nurtures and mentors an equally dedicated Montessori and ECE (Early Childhood Educator) trained staff. Gatehouse Montessori School strives to follow to the Montessori philosophy recognizing and unlocking the full potential in the child.
Our program is specifically designed to encompass a three-year cycle, which coincides with the crucial development of children aged 3-6. This learning period has been recognized by educational experts as a critical stage in a child's educational development. Children begin our program at age three, progressing through specific milestones within the Montessori environment in preparation for their third and final year as kindergarten students.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM 11:30 AM | 8:30 AM 11:30 AM | 8:30 AM 11:30 AM | 8:30 AM 11:30 AM | 8:30 AM 11:30 AM | Closed | Closed |
Based on demand Gatehouse will offer an afternoon preschool program
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 PM 3:00 PM | 12:15 PM 3:00 PM | 12:15 PM 3:00 PM | 12:15 PM 3:00 PM | 12:15 PM 3:00 PM | Closed | Closed |
Based on demand Gatehouse will offer an afternoon preschool program
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM 3:00 PM | Closed | Closed |
The Extended Day Program is for 4 year olds and is a continuation of our morning program.
Options:
-3 days a week: $423 per month
-5 days a week: $704 per month
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM 3:00 PM | 8:30 AM 3:00 PM | 8:30 AM 3:00 PM | 8:30 AM 3:00 PM | 8:30 AM 3:00 PM | Closed | Closed |
The kindergarten program at Gatehouse meets the BC kindergarten curriculum requirements, and in fact the Montessori program goes well beyond the Ministry’s requirements.
Our program and materials have been carefully structured as a three year program. Each individual year, although important in itself, is at the same time part of a whole. A child who is withdrawn from the Montessori program before the completion of the three year cycle will be at a disadvantage in terms of meeting their potential. The child at the end of their second year may be writing and perhaps on the verge of reading.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM 3:00 PM | 8:30 AM 3:00 PM | 8:30 AM 3:00 PM | 8:30 AM 3:00 PM | 8:30 AM 3:00 PM | Closed | Closed |