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Garderie Montessori du Connaught Montessori Daycare II

4.5(60)

#4 of 7 in Gatineau

215 Rue Nancy-Elliott, Gatineau, Quebec QC J9H 5K6

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4.5 (60)

This school

4.5★

Gatineau avg

4.5★

Quebec avg

4.6★

More reviewed than 89% of Montessori listings in Gatineau.

About

Garderie Montessori du Connaught Montessori Daycare II is a Montessori school located in Gatineau, Quebec.

Tuition & Programs

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Is this an accredited Montessori school?

No accreditation or membership from a recognized Montessori body (AMI, AMS, or Montessori Canada) is on file for this listing. Because "Montessori" isn't a protected trademark in the US or Canada — a 1967 USPTO ruling put the term in the public domain — any school can use the name regardless of how closely it follows the method. That doesn't mean this school isn't authentically Montessori; it means accreditation status isn't the way to check here. Ask the school directly about their teacher training (look for AMI or AMS-trained staff) and ask to observe a classroom work cycle.

Accreditation is not the same as an operating licence. A provincial/state child care licence or private school registration only confirms a school is legally allowed to operate — it says nothing about whether the teaching method is Montessori.

Teacher credentials matter too. Ask how many lead teachers hold AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited teacher training — a strong signal independent of the school's own accreditation status.

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Location

215 Rue Nancy-Elliott, Gatineau, Quebec QC J9H 5K6

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Reviews

Parents report a clean, bright facility with attentive staff who provide fresh on-site meals, daily photo updates, and individualized attention to children's needs. However, one detailed account raises serious safety concerns about staff practices, child supervision, and management professionalism. Most reviewers describe happy, engaged children and accommodating educators, while another reports witnessing dangerous handling of children and periods of inadequate supervision.