Authentic Montessori School with AMI Guides
For Children 18 Months – 6 Years in Kitchener
About UPMS
"The greatest gift we can give our children
are the roots of responsibility
and the wings of independence”
Maria Montessori
Our school is licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Education under the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
The UPMS provides an individualized stimulating environment for children, allowing their growth to unfold naturally. The skills and habits cultivated in a Montessori classroom endure throughout a lifetime. At UPMS, we develop customized learning plans for each child, based on Montessori principles. We assess each child's educational needs carefully and design a plan that aligns with their unique pace and learning style.
Within our nurturing environment, children foster self-esteem, independence, and confidence. Through social learning, they acquire essential teamwork and problem-solving skills. Our Montessori curriculum consistently provides constructive learning experiences, nurturing children's social, academic, and physical development.
Independence
Nature has given children a desire for independence and self-development.
We have created an environment that fosters the conditions for them to fulfill their needs and talents to the fullest.
Individuality
We value and appreciate each child’s unique individuality. We refrain from making comparisons. Our focus is on fostering each child's individual victories and helping them reach their highest potential.
Respect
It is our core value. Within our school, both adults and children are granted equal respect and conduct themselves with dignity. When children experience respect, they learn to respect themselves and others in return.
Support
We empower children to engage with one another and offer mutual support. They learn to navigate conflicts by seeking compromises and exploring alternative solutions. Naturally, they also develop the art of being great friends.
Inspiration
We've fostered an environment that encourages a child's innate potential to blossom. We actively seek out and support each child's unique abilities Our mission is to ignite and nurture their development.
Personality
We consider each child's unique characteristics, their individual pace, and the sensitive periods of development. This is precisely why Maria Montessori's ideas and her method resonate so deeply with us.
Our Team
Maryna Losytska
Founder · Supervisor ·
AMI Casa Guide ·
Orff and Violin Teacher
Maryna leads the school with a strong Montessori foundation and extensive experience guiding Casa classrooms.
As an Orff music educator, she brings music, creativity, and the arts into the school environment to support children’s confidence, self-expression, imagination, and overall development.
Tetiana Lyferenko
Educational Assistant · Toddler and Casa
Tetiana has a background in mathematics and experience working in schools in the Waterloo Region. She is currently continuing her training in Montessori education.
She brings a caring, observant, kind, and patient presence to the classroom. Tetiana pays close attention to each child’s individual needs and supports them with warmth and respect.
Sowmya Johnson
AMI Montessori Casa Guide
Sowmya is the Montessori teacher for the Casa class and has had extensive experience as a a guide since 2003. She is passionate about Montessori pedagogy and is a strong advocate for the child.
In addition to her expertise in Montessori education she has a great love for biology and is a Horticulturalist as well as a singer.
Baljit Kaur
RECE · Toddler Guide
Baljit is a Registered Early Childhood Educator who brings a calm, caring, and supportive presence to the classroom. She is passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable exploring, learning, and developing confidence. Baljit values each child’s growing independence and enjoys supporting them as they build new skills, make choices, and become more capable in their everyday routines.
Liudmyla Siianova
Educational Assistant · Toddler and Casa
Liudmyla brings experience in childcare and Montessori education. She supports children with warmth, patience, and attentive care, helping them feel safe, comfortable, and confident throughout the day. She has a strong interest in sports, healthy living, and nutritious food, and values the importance of building healthy habits from an early age.
Maryna Troyan
Chef
Maryna prepares fresh, homemade meals with great care and attention every day. As a professional chef, she creates balanced, flavorful dishes using quality ingredients, helping children develop healthy eating habits and a positive relationship with food. Her warm approach makes every meal a comforting and enjoyable part of the school day.
Parent Review
What Vera's Family Says
5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Our daughter has significantly progressed both academically and socially at this preschool. She absolutely loves it here. All four teachers/guides are of excellent caliber, and they love and care for the kids as their own. They have a very good choice of food: healthy and diverse. Furthermore, they organize events on special occasions to engage the kids and the parents. We are lucky to have found this school, and are truly greatful for all the work done by the teachers."
Menu and Food Options
We have own kitchen so we cook all meals ourselves, ensuring the highest quality and freshness of ingredients. The menu is carefully designed to meet children’s tastes and nutritional needs. Years of experience have helped us create a balanced diet that kids really enjoy.
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Regular Menu and Vegetarian Menu are both healthy and delicious.
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Our Programs
This year marks our school's 13th anniversary. Over this decade, we've gained extensive experience in connecting with children and their families. We've continuously evolved, expanding to new branches, embarking on numerous field trips, and participating in many fascinating excursions. We've organized an incredible number of memorable celebrations that will forever hold a special place in the hearts of our cherished families.
We always provide enriching experiences that captivate children and enhance their lives.
Practical Life
Through everyday tasks and activities, children build confidence as they learn to take care of themselves and explore the world around them. These activities promote the development of fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, balance, structured thinking, and independent work habits.
Orff class
Playing musical instruments (xylophones, metallophones, drums, sound, noise and rhythmic instruments), theater, playing in an Orff orchestra, dancing, drawing, crafts.
Language
Developing strong spoken language and comprehension skills not only boosts a child's vocabulary and confidence but also lays the foundation for early writing. Our specialized materials empower children to express their knowledge effectively. As a result, our students are both prepared and inspired to excel in reading and writing.
Montessori
At our school, we place a strong emphasis on nurturing each child's individuality, considering their unique traits, personal pace, and sensitive periods of development. This is why Maria Montessori's philosophy and method resonate so profoundly with us. We've structured our environment and educational program in alignment with these principles.
Sensory
Our carefully designed materials are designed to demonstrate qualities such as color, size, shape, length, texture, and sound, refining a child's senses and enabling them to organize diverse sensory experiences. Many of these materials also serve as tangible representations of mathematical concepts.
Art
Faces smeared with paint, happy eyes and shining smiles – these are the kids at an art class. We create, fantasize, develop creative vision, individuality and good taste.
Math
Montessori math materials are thoughtfully designed to allow children to “see” and “feel” concepts such as numeration, quantity, place value, fractions, and operations. This strong and hands-on understanding forms a solid foundation for later problem-solving and abstraction.
Cultural
Subjects include botany, zoology, science, geography, history, music and art. To the probing, questioning mind of the Casa child, these areas are fertile fields for exploration and an extremely rich and varied curriculum is presented through real life experiences and an exciting array of Montessori materials. In addition to the basic Montessori program, children participate in Outdoor Education, Field Trips and a variety of School Visits.
Other Classes
Violin Class
Our violin program is offered through individual lessons and small group classes. Children learn the fundamentals of violin in a joyful and encouraging environment while developing concentration, coordination, confidence, and a love of music. Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to perform at school concerts and special events, celebrating their progress with family and friends.
Orff & Art class
Our Orff & Art class introduces children to the joy of music, movement, and creative expression. Children explore rhythm by playing xylophones, metallophones, drums, and a variety of percussion instruments. The program also includes singing, movement, elementary theatre, dancing, drawing, crafts, and playing together in an Orff orchestra. Through these experiences, children develop creativity, coordination, confidence, listening skills, and a love of the arts.
