Nelephant Montessori School
50+ Years of Montessori Education in St. Catharines
Nelephant Montessori is St. Catharines’ oldest Accredited Member School of Montessori Canada (formerly CCMA). We offer low student-teacher ratios, one-on-one lessons, and authentic Montessori Programs for children from 18 months to 6 years.
Authentic Montessori
Education in St. Catharines
Nelephant is committed to providing a true Montessori experience for young learners. We have been an Accredited Member School of Montessori Canada since 2003. Being certified by Montessori Canada ensures your child is immersed in a high-quality Montessori program that follows authentic Montessori Guidelines.
Toddler Program
The Toddler Program is a warm, loving community of children between 18 months to 3 years. Toddlers joyfully spend their time increasing independence, refining gross and fine motor skills, expanding vocabulary, and engaging with friends in a positive way.
Casa Program
The Casa Program is a peaceful working environment that prepares our 3 to 6 year old children for life-long learning. Children in our Casa program graduate with confidence, self-awareness, kindness, respect for others, and the joy of learning.
Teachers & Staff
Staff at Nelephant Montessori in St. Catharines are passionate educators. They are committed to providing high-quality, authentic Montessori education to the St. Catharines’ community. We offer many opportunities for learning and career advancement.
Support the Nelephant Community
In 1971, Nelephant Montessori School was founded thanks to generous gifts from parents and community members like you. Donations continue to make an immediate impact on our school, allowing us to purchase everything from new Montessori materials to playground equipment. Help us achieve our goals by becoming a Nelephant Community Supporter now. We are a registered charity and therefore tax receipts will be given for donations over a certain amount.
Nelephant News
Early Childhood Music – Does it really make a difference in my child’s development?
The fact that children can make beautiful music is less significant than music can make beautiful children. -Cheryl Lavender This quote is one of my favourite ways to describe how
Building Resilience in Children – The Playground Edition
Your sweet child steps onto the playground on a beautiful summer day and sees three other peers pretending to be pirates on the play structure. They ask the question that has us perking up our ears from the park bench.
“Can I play too?” – they ask hopeful
Hidden Lessons: The STEM Connection in Sensorial Work
The Montessori Sensorial curriculum provides a strong foundation for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning by enhancing a child’s ability to observe, classify, and solve problems.
