Best Preschools in Sault Ste. Marie

H.S. McLellan Preschool is a non-profit program licensed by the Ministry of Education under the Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act. Their program is built on the understanding that children learn best through play as it fosters their curiosity, creativity, and autonomy. All their staff consists of registered members of the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators and College-approved equivalencies. The preschool encourages and supports the development of children’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language skills and promotes self-esteem and self-regulation. They offer early education for children ages 0 to 5 years old. Their playground features a vegetable/flower garden planted, nourished and harvested by the children.

Meadow Park Montessori School is a well-known school in Sault Ste. Marie. It’s been over twelve years in the business. All of their instructors are highly trained and certified in early education programs. Their program offers each child the freedom of choice when selecting their ‘work’ or choosing an activity, all within boundaries that will help encourage grace, courtesy, and responsible decisions. The preschool offers early education for six weeks to 12 years old. Each Montessori class differs from the traditional schoolroom setting and operates on the principle of freedom within limits. In a multi-age grouping, children can work at their own pace with materials they have chosen, alone or with others.