Guiding Minds Montessori School

Guiding Minds Montessori School High quality, private Montessori school for children 18months - 6 years of age.

🧡 Every Child Matters 🧡Today we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and t...
09/30/2026

🧡 Every Child Matters 🧡

Today we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities affected by this lasting legacy.

We commit to listening, learning, and taking action towards truth, healing, and reconciliation.

May we never forget. May we continue to learn. May we walk together in respect and understanding.

🧡

09/27/2026

Children grow fastest when their interests are taken seriously.

A teacher who follows a child’s curiosity can turn a passing moment into real learning. That might look like noticing what holds their attention, then offering the right material at the right time.

In Montessori, that’s how independence starts to take root.

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09/27/2026

Can patience be practiced gently?

Montessori gives children time to wait, watch, and try again without pressure.

That calm rhythm helps them build self-control in a way that feels safe, not forced.

Explore Montessori

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09/26/2026

Looking for a softer start?

A child’s first classroom should feel safe, warm, and familiar. That’s when learning can begin with trust, not tears.

At Guiding Minds Montessori, we want children to feel like they’ve stepped into a home away from home.

Book a tour

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09/26/2026

When adults pause to observe first, children gain something powerful: room to think.

They notice what draws the child in. They see where support is needed. And they avoid stepping in before the child has had a chance to try.

That pause builds more than independence. It builds confidence, problem-solving, and trust in their own effort.

If you’ve watched a child work through something on their own, you’ve seen it.

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Montessori isn't "daycare with nicer toys." Here's the real difference. 👇🌱Daycare: group activities on a set schedule🧠Mo...
08/05/2026

Montessori isn't "daycare with nicer toys." Here's the real difference. 👇

🌱Daycare: group activities on a set schedule
🧠Montessori: child-led learning in a prepared environment, guided (not directed) by trained educators

🌱Daycare: one-size-fits-all curriculum
🧠Montessori: individualized pace for every child, with mixed-age classrooms so kids learn from and mentor each other

🌱Daycare: watching the clock
🧠Montessori: following the child

We're proud to be an authentic Montessori school — not a daycare with a Montessori sign on the door. Our guides are AMI/AMS certified Montessori educators.

Curious what a real Montessori day looks like? Come see for yourself — call 204-294-2999 or book a tour at guidingmindsmontessori.com/contact

Is it too late to enroll for fall? Not even close. 🌱At Guiding Minds Montessori, we believe every child deserves to star...
08/01/2026

Is it too late to enroll for fall? Not even close. 🌱

At Guiding Minds Montessori, we believe every child deserves to start (or continue) their year in a space built just for them — not squeezed into someone else's timeline. Our gentle phase-in process means your child transitions in at their own pace, whenever they're ready.

If you've been wondering whether there's still room for your little one this fall, the answer is yes — let's talk. 💬

đź“Ť Headingley, MB | đź“ž 204-294-2999
👉 Book a tour this week — guidingmindsmontessori.com/contact

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Your fall enrollment questions, answered. ❓📍 "What if my child isn't used to a full day away from home?" — Our gentle ph...
08/01/2026

Your fall enrollment questions, answered. âť“

📍 "What if my child isn't used to a full day away from home?" — Our gentle phase-in process eases every child (and parent!) into the transition at their own pace.

📱 "How will I know what my child did all day?" — You'll get daily updates through the Brightwheel app — meals, naps, activities, and milestones, right to your phone.

⏰ "Do you offer before/after care?" — Yes! Our Before & After Program and hours from 6:45am–5:30pm are built to work around real family schedules.

Got more questions? Send us a message — our staff members are always happy to help. 💬

Transparency, always. 💯At Guiding Minds Montessori, what you see is what you pay — no hidden fees, no surprise add-ons. ...
07/31/2026

Transparency, always. đź’Ż

At Guiding Minds Montessori, what you see is what you pay — no hidden fees, no surprise add-ons. We're also proudly provincially licensed and a member of the Manitoba Child Care Association, so you can feel confident your child is in a fully accountable, regulated environment.

Peace of mind for you. A prepared, joyful classroom for your little one. That's the goal. 🌿

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Montessori isn't "daycare with nicer toys." Here's the real difference. 👇🌱Daycare: group activities on a set schedule🧠Mo...
07/30/2026

Montessori isn't "daycare with nicer toys." Here's the real difference. 👇

🌱Daycare: group activities on a set schedule
🧠Montessori: child-led learning in a prepared environment, guided (not directed) by trained educators

🌱Daycare: one-size-fits-all curriculum
🧠Montessori: individualized pace for every child, with mixed-age classrooms so kids learn from and mentor each other

🌱Daycare: watching the clock
🧠Montessori: following the child

We're proud to be an authentic Montessori school — not a daycare with a Montessori sign on the door. Our guides are AMI/AMS certified Montessori educators.

Curious what a real Montessori day looks like? See for yourself — call 204-294-2999 or book a tour at guidingmindsmontessori.com/contact

Address

4945 Portage Avenue
Headingley, MB
R4H1C7

Opening Hours

Monday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Thursday 6:45am - 5:30pm
Friday 6:45am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+12042942999

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