Century Montessori Private School, Richmond Hill, ON

Mission Statement Our goal is to create a pleasant and nurturing environment, which is conducive to intellectual, social, physical and artistic learning, and development. We are dedicated to developing the children's self-esteem and to cultivating their natural desire to learn. Parents, students, and teaching staff share equally in the achievement of our goals. Philosophy The educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori inspires the development of the child in a safe, supportive, and culturally diverse environment that gives children the freedom to explore, cooperate, create, and grow. Maria Montessori, a visionary Italian anthropologist and physician, developed the Montessori Method of Education. The Montessori Method of Education is recognized around the world for its success in the education of young children. It has been implemented on six continents and has proven effective across cultural and socio-economic boundaries. In North America alone, there are approximately 5, 000 private Montessori schools and 200 public Montessori schools. Maria Montessori.