FOUNDER
Montreal Kindergarten was founded by a husband and wife, Jeff and Min Lehoux. They are a mixed couple and have three children. Jeff is a successful French-Canadian businessman from Quebec City who grew up in a house full of children since her mother was running a home daycare. He saw and experimented what a daycare who genuinely loves and cares about children was all about. That left him many ideas on how to run a care center that not only babysit children but help them grow, learn and become responsible kids. Having then developed many successful businesses, such as the Shi Tang restaurant in downtown Montreal, he now runs a company that specializes in teaching and providing high-end services to the Chinese people across the world.
PARTNER
Lu Ping, a mother of two, is a shareholder of Montreal Kindergarten and the new market director for China. She studied law at Guangzhou Zhongshan University and marketing at Tsinghua University. She has always been passionate about children education and was thinking about opening her own daycare someday.
Lu Ping got involved with Maison Kinder at an administrative level and loved the philosophy of the daycare. Being a great friend of the family, she got the opportunity to be part of the new Maison Kinder Montreal. She is now working on opening a branch in China in order to expand our early childhood education's philosophy to that part of the world.
WHY CHOOSE US
Bilingualism. Each child leaves Maison Kinder with French and English proficiency, ready for French or English kindergarten.
Innovative and bilingual curriculum merged from the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori and those of Dr. Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.
Preschool and prekindergarten program built to equip each child to enter school with the eagerness and confidence necessary to strive for and achieve excellence.
French, English, science, computer, math, and geography courses.
Dance, yoga and drama.
Traditional approach that develops the child's self-esteem through respect, responsibilities and good manners.
Children's etiquette course.
Carefully selected educators to deliver the same set of high standards as our facilities and educational program. They are trustworthy, dedicated, patient, loving and affectionate.
Open and constant communication with parents.
Open 24/7 and 365 days a year. Holidays included!
Different service to suit your needs: Full-time / Part-time / Evening / Overnight / Weekend / Weekly / Drop-off.
Special events.
Lots of space, spacious room.
Fenced and green backyard.
ADT security and fire alarm system.
Conveniently located in a newly renovated patrimonial complex downtown Montreal.
ABOUT OUR CENTER
Montreal Kindergarten is a 24/7 daycare located in a newly renovated patrimonial complex downtown Montreal. It is a family-owned enterprise founded by a husband and wife, Jeff and Min Lehoux. Unsatisfied with the existing child care options available for their own children, they decided to open Maison Kinder a few years ago. They are now ready to welcome you to their newest daycare, Maison Kinder Montreal.
"… a multi-language place where children receive quality care in an environment that is safe, clean, and nurturing, with endless opportunities for learning through discovery;… a place that not only fosters a child's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, but that takes it a step further by teaching the basics of discipline, respect and manners as well; … a place that understands the stress of today's lifestyle and responds by opening early and staying open late; … a place that is even open weeknights and weekends, so parents can have a night out or a short vacation…!"
The childcare service center is designed to be a home away from home for children where they can laugh, learn, and grow. Your children will gain social skills as they develop academically. Child care safety is also very important at Maison Kinder Montreal, therefore the center has been renovated and updated to make it 100% child safe. Also for child care health and safety, the childcare service center is cleaned carefully every day – throughout the day – to keep your family healthy. Lastly, we give balanced and wholesome meals that help your child stay focused and grow strong.
Everything about Maison Kinder Montreal is set up to promote your child's success and provide you with confidence and peace of mind. And we offer a 24 hours / 7 days a week care for your convenience since we are there for you!
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Laugh, learn and grow! At Maison Kinder Montreal, we believe children are born with the wings, educators help them to fly… We believe that during the early years every child is unique and exceptional. We believe that this great individuality mandates that there can never be a universal method for guiding all children the same way. We believe in two methods, the Traditional and the Montessori ones. At Maison Kinder Montreal, we understand that children are at their best when engaged through a variety of learning methods.
OUR MISSION
Montreal Kindergarten is committed to serving the needs of the busy families of nowadays. We are always open to give you maximum flexibility in your busy life all the while providing a safe, developmentally appropriate Montessori-based environment that encourages children to grow socially and academically. Our focus is to provide a stimulating early care and education experience which promotes each child's social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. Our goal is to support children's desire to be lifelong learners.
OUR PROGRAMS
Our program is designed to meet all the developmental needs of young children. Our innovative, bilingual curriculum is merged from the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori and those of Dr. Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. These two distinct methods of teaching are designed to meet all the developmental needs of young children and allow for an inclusive classroom setting which addresses the various areas of a child's development. Our program follows seasons and is built on themes.