23 Church St S, Ajax, ON L1S 6A6, Canada
- SCHOOL TYPE: Private
- WEBSITE: Harwood Montessori School
- SCHOOL LEVEL: Elementary, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten
- GRADES OFFERED: Ungraded - 3
Give your child an enriched academic program in a warm and caring environment. Harwood Montessori uses the philosophy and teaching materials of the Montessori Method developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Our program emphasizes learning through all five senses, not just through listening, watching or reading. Children learn at their own pace and according to their own choice of activities from hundreds of possibilities. A child’s work at Harwood Montessori is an exciting process of discovery, leading to concentration, motivation, self-discipline and a love of learning. We foster the engagement and ongoing communication with parents to support the children-their overall development and well being. At Harwood Montessori, our number one priority is the health, safety and well-being of children. We believe that children are competent, capable, curious, rich in potential individuals. Our program includes indoor, outdoor play as well as rest and quiet time into the day meeting individual needs of each child. We believe in the three primary principles – observation, individual liberty and preparation of the environment. We have designed an environment where children could freely choose from a number of developmentally appropriate activities.
Central West contains several smaller, well-established neighbourhoods. RIverside is mostly residential, with some commercial properties, and a golf course. The Hermitage neighbourhood features large parks and open spaces. It is one of the older neighbourhoods in Ajax, and has a wide diversity of cultures. Westney Heights is a mainly residential area with a commercial district on Kingston Rd, which is the area's southern boundary, and it also features large parks. Westney Heights was one of the first areas to be developed in Ajax's expansion during the 1980s. Home to historic architecture and a quaint village atmosphere, the Village (also known as Pickering Village) is a unique and celebrated district of Ajax. It is located in the west end of the Town, along Highway 2. Once an original Quaker Settlement in the early 1800s, the area is now home to a number of restaurants, shops and professional services. The Village includes Ajax's only historic main street (Old Kingston Road).