A Montessori head start to a solid academic future.

A leading Montessori private school in York Region, Town Centre Private Schools (TCPS), offers a Montessori Pre-School program in a safe, friendly, and caring environment.

Ages: Student may start as early at 18th months of age with or without toilet training. Pre-School students from 18 months up to 5 years are accepted. At 6 years of age, student switch to the Elementary program.

Schedule: School year is September to June with Summer Camp during July and August.

Enrolment: Accepted throughout the year provided that space is available.

Programs:

Montessori (18 months – 3.8 years)
Montessori Advantage page for more information on the Montessori Method of Education.
Pre-School Montessori / IB Primary Years Program Blend (4 and 5 years)
Students begin their introduction to the PYP program with the introduction of the IB Learner Profile while working simultaneously with our Montessori program. The IB PYP is an excellent complement to the Montessori program. Visit the Montessori / IB PYP Advantage Blend page for more information.

Classroom:

Students learn in an inviting classroom led by Montessori trained teachers.
Each Pre-School class has 2 to 3 teachers.
Classroom are fully equipped with Montessori hands-on materials
The TCPS Montessori program includes instruction in Language, Mathematics, Social Science, French, Computer Studies, Physical Education, and Music. Montessori Pre-School students are taught French, Computer Studies and Music by specialized subject teachers.

Program Highlights:

Before School Program 7:00 -9:00 a.m. and After School Program 3:30-6:30pm (Included with Tuition)
During the before and after school programs, students remain in their respective divisions doing crafts and taking part in various activity centres. This is a fun and social time for students as they enjoy “playtime” with their friends. Many students also attend one or more of our extracurricular After School Courses.

Flexible Enrolment
Students are accepted into the Montessori program anytime provided that space is available. The Pre-School Summer Day Camp program is held each year during the months of July and August, and students may enroll for 1 to 8 weeks. Visit the Pre-School Summer Camp page for details on this year’s program.

Summer Camp

At Town Centre Private Schools we have a fun filled summer for our Pre-School children 18 months to 6 years of age. Numerous activities are scheduled to incorporate academics and fun into a well-rounded, complete day for the campers.

Pre-School Summer Camp (Amarillo Campus – 76 Amarillo Avenue, Markham)

June 30th to August 22nd
Register from 1 to 8 weeks
Before School program 7:00 – 9:00 am and After School program 3:30 – 6:30 pm included with tuition.
Visit the Pre-School Summer Camp page for more information.

Kid’s Kitchen – Hot Meal Program

During the school year and summer camp TCPS offer a Hot Meal program catered through Kid’s Kitchen. Kid’s Kitchen is a renowned catering company for schools and is located right here in Markham.

The Kid’s Kitchen Hot Lunch program is a specialized lunch and snack service for school children.
Lunches and snacks are prepared fresh daily by Kid’s Kitchen and delivered to the school.
Parents simply order online
from a 4 week rotating menu complete with a nutritional morning snack, hot lunch and afternoon snack.

Communication

At Town Centre Private Schools, we firmly believe in the importance of maintaining good communication between parents and teachers.

We recommend that parents speak to the teachers on a regular basis regarding any questions they may have.
Sign up for the Town Centre App where we publish our newsletters, memos and reminders directly to TCPS families helps them stay informed of upcoming school events and safety advisements for inclement weather. Parents will also be able to view class photos shared on the Photo Album section of the App.
Report cards are sent out to parents at the end of each term through the school year. With each report card, parent teacher conferences are scheduled to allow each parent the opportunity to meet with class teachers and subject teachers.

Parent Resources

Visit our Parent Resource page for links to the Parent Portal, Parent App downloads, Kid’s Kitchen and Pre-School school calendar.

Admissions

Click on the REGISTER button below to be linked to our Pre-School Admissions page.

Pre-School Directory

If you have any questions regarding the Montessori Pre-School program, or would like to arrange for a private tour of Town Centre Private Schools, please contact us and our administrative staff will be happy to assist you.

Mrs. Shafia Ahmed Pre-School Vice-Principal Tel: (905) 474-3434 shafia.ahmed@tcmps.com	Mrs. Joan Louis Pre-School Vice-Principal/Supervisor Tel: (905) 474-3434 joan.louis@tcmps.com
Mrs. Rita Thadani Pre-School / Elementary Vice-Principal Tel: (905) 474-3434 rita.thadani@tcmps.com	Mr. Dennis Vanderlugt Vice-Principal Tel: (905) 474-3434 dennis.vanderlugt@tcmps.com