MONTESSORI ACADEMY offers unique alternative. Parents searching for a unique alternative in child care and education for their children may find what they're looking for at the Montessori Academy, located at 870 Scotland Avenue. The school serves over 200 children from ages 12 months to Grade 4. This purpose-built facility has an on-site indoor swimming pool, child friendly playground and a music room. The teaching method allows children to develop at their own pace, assisted by the guidance of trained Montessori teachers. Whether an activity's purpose is developing pencil grip, recognizing geometric shapes, learning sounds and numbers, reading phonetically, or developing eye- hand coordination, the Method promotes enjoyment of the learning process. The Preschool has been established since 1980 and the Elementary since 1990. more... See more text