Northern Stars Montessori School & Daycare Inc.
110 Little Ave, Barrie, Ontario ON L4N 4K8
Rating Average star rating and review count.Source: Google
- More reviewed than 91% of Montessori listings in Barrie.
About
Northern Stars Montessori School & Daycare Inc. is a Montessori school located in Barrie, Ontario.
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
110 Little Ave, Barrie, Ontario ON L4N 4K8
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Reviews
Parents are deeply divided about Northern Stars. While most reviewers praise the Montessori approach, staff care, and structured environment that they say supports children's development, one parent raised serious concerns about 18 infractions (6 critical) on the facility's ministry inspection report, questioned the owner's management style, and suggested some positive reviews may come from family or close friends.
- 18 infractions found on ministry inspection report
- Montessori approach supports child development
- Structured daily routine and drop-off protocols
- Staff treat children with care and support
- Owner's strong personality and communication style cited as concern
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49 reviews
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