Together We Grow
Montessori School

A beautiful Montessori community in the heart of Vancouver, where children grow with independence, curiosity, confidence, and joy.

Full-day Casa program for children ages 2.5–5.

Why Families Choose Us

A thoughtful beginning for a lifelong love of learning.

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Authentic Montessori

A carefully prepared Casa environment rooted in independence, concentration, and respect for the child.

Child exploring geography through hands-on classroom learning

Full-Day Casa Program

A balanced day of Montessori work, outdoor exploration, rest, enrichment, and community life.

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Three-Year Journey

Children grow from newcomers into explorers and then confident classroom leaders.

Educator and children creating colourful outdoor artwork

Purposeful Enrichment

Creative arts, movement, STEM discovery, French, music, yoga, and cultural exploration.

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Daily Outdoor Learning

Our staggered classroom schedule supports dedicated outdoor play and exploration for each group every day.

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Family Partnership

We walk alongside children and families through one of the most important seasons of life.

Our Programs

A full-day Montessori journey for children ages 2.5 to 5.

Our mixed-age Casa program brings together purposeful Montessori learning, outdoor exploration, rest, enrichment, and meaningful community life in a calm and thoughtfully prepared environment.

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The Montessori Work Cycle

Time to concentrate, choose, and discover.

Children receive individual and small-group lessons, choose purposeful work, and develop concentration through an uninterrupted Montessori work cycle.

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The Three-Year Casa Journey

Growing from newcomer to confident leader.

Our mixed-age classroom allows children to build strong foundations, deepen their learning, and gradually become capable and caring role models within their community.

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A Balanced Full Day

Learning, movement, rest, and creativity.

Montessori work, outdoor exploration, meals, rest or quiet experiences, enrichment, and community life create a thoughtful rhythm for the whole child.

Casa · Ages 2.5–5

One thoughtfully prepared program. A complete early childhood experience.

Explore our Montessori curriculum, three-year Casa journey, daily rhythm, outdoor learning, enrichment, and optional extended-care services.

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Our Montessori Philosophy

“The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one — the period from birth to the age of six.”
— Maria Montessori

At the heart of everything we do lies the Montessori philosophy— a timeless, research-backed approach to education that honours the child as naturally curious, capable, and self-driven. We do not simply adopt Montessori as a method. We live it. It is the soul of our school.

Montessori places independence, intrinsic motivation, and deep concentration at its core. When children are given meaningful choices, space to explore, and uninterrupted time to focus, they begin learning not for approval, but for the joy of discovery.

In our Casa environment, meaningful hands-on work helps children build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a lasting love of discovery.

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Our Learning Environment

A prepared space for independence, discovery, and belonging.

Our indoor and outdoor environments are intentionally designed to support independence, concentration, creativity, movement, and a deep love of learning.

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Concept rendering of our future Montessori classroom.

Natural Light

Bright, airy classrooms that support focus, calm, and well-being.

Outdoor Exploration

A secure outdoor environment for movement, nature play, and discovery.

Prepared Environment

Beautiful, child-scaled spaces with natural materials, order, and purpose.

Community & Belonging

Spaces that nurture connection, respect, and joyful learning.

Our Home Begins Here

A school built around trust, belonging, and respect for the child.

Together We Grow began with a simple belief: after home, there is no place more important in a young child’s life than the school they walk into each morning.

Founded by Connie Chan, Together We Grow is being created as a Montessori community where children feel known, families feel heard, and educators grow alongside the children they guide.

Leadership

Thoughtful School Leadership

A leadership team committed to authentic Montessori practice, responsive care, and meaningful family partnerships.

Classrooms

Montessori & ECE Educators

Educators who observe carefully, guide respectfully, and support each child’s independence and individual development.

Enrichment

Specialist Teachers

Carefully selected specialists extending creativity, movement, language, music, STEM, and cultural discovery.

Parent Resources

Thoughtful guidance for your Montessori journey.

Explore practical, evidence-informed guides designed to help families understand Montessori education and make confident early-learning decisions.

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Montessori Guide

What Is Montessori?

Learn how Montessori education develops independence, confidence, concentration, and a lifelong love of learning.

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Parent Comparison

Montessori vs Traditional Daycare

Compare Montessori education with traditional daycare to help choose the best learning environment for your child.

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Montessori at Home

Montessori Activities at Home

Discover simple Montessori-inspired activities parents can do at home to support independence, concentration, confidence, and practical life skills.

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Book a Tour

We would love to meet your family.

Tell us a little about your child and what your family is looking for. We will follow up with tour details, enrollment information, and next steps.

Our admissions team typically responds within 1–2 business days.