Meadow Montessori

About

Meadow Montessori is located at 11391 Dartford St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 1V6. The school describes itself as an independent Montessori elementary school that nurtures independent thinkers who lead with curiosity and kindness, and sees learning as a journey of discovery, growth, and joy. Meadow Montessori says it blends BC’s provincial curriculum with individualized Montessori methodology and is a non-profit independent school accredited by the BC Ministry of Education under the Independent Schools Act.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)

Education language: The sources describe Montessori language instruction and mention weekly “Conversational French” lessons in the Primary program, but they do not clearly state the core language(s) used to teach the curriculum or name an immersion/bilingual program. No English Language Learning (ELL) services are described in the provided sources.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 465-3492

Email: admin@meadowmontessori.ca

Principal: Kristine Lande

Education Languages

The sources describe Montessori language instruction and mention weekly “Conversational French” lessons in the Primary program, but they do not clearly state the core language(s) used to teach the curriculum or name an immersion/bilingual program. No English Language Learning (ELL) services are described in the provided sources.

Programs and Services

Montessori / Whole-child education Meadow Montessori describes a whole-child approach that supports students’ academic, social, emotional, and physical development by blending the BC provincial curriculum with Montessori methodology. The school emphasizes mixed-age learning, individualized and small-group instruction, and hands-on, project-based learning. Before & After School Care The school offers before-school care (starting at 7:00am) and after-school care (available until 6:00pm) for K–7 students. Early learning (Pre-K / Kindergarten) The Primary Room (ages 3–6) includes Montessori areas such as Practical Life, Sensorial, Culture, Language, and Mathematics, along with enrichment experiences. Arts, enrichment, and specials Primary program enrichment includes Cooking, Gardening, Outdoor Education, Movement, Music, Art, and weekly Conversational French lessons. STEAM In the Elementary Program, students participate in hands-on STEAM activities that may include coding, engineering challenges, design thinking, and creative problem-solving. Student support / special education The school states it embraces inclusion of students with special needs and will make reasonable efforts (within its financial means) to adapt the environment and program to meet learning needs, while considering classroom resources and capacity on an individual basis. Health & safety The school publishes communicable disease and health/safety expectations, including staying home when sick, daily health screening requirements (as described), and procedures for managing symptoms at school.

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes developing independent thinkers and highlights values such as curiosity, kindness, respect, compassion, and responsibility. In the Primary program, “Grace & Courtesy” focuses on manners, empathy, and conflict resolution, with teachers modeling respectful and peaceful interactions. The Elementary program also promotes friendship, generosity, courage, and patience, and prioritizes social-emotional learning (including mindfulness, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation). The admissions materials state the school does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, colour, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or national/ethnic origin.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school’s health and safety plan includes arrival/dismissal expectations such as saying goodbyes outside the entrance door at arrival and waiting at the outside door until children are released at dismissal, as well as using staggered entry times by class. The school also notes it will continue traffic controls that limit entrance to enrolled students and staff, with parents entering on a limited, as-needed basis.

Enrollment

The school invites families to begin by pre-registering and notes that spaces in select classes may be limited. Admissions information on the website includes application process/policy, tuition and fees, and financial aid, and families can phone the office (604-465-3492) to make an appointment to visit. The “Application for Entrance” form is for families who have been invited to register and requires a password; it also references a registration fee for new families and notes that spaces may be filled by waitlist families if openings occur. The admission policy describes priority order (current students, siblings, then waitlist) and outlines criteria for Pre-K and K–7 applicants, including toileting independence for young children and alignment with the school’s Montessori philosophy for families.