You educated my kids (and me) in such a wonderful way and guided my daughter to veterinarian school and my son to a creative destiny. I’m grateful for what Dearcroft/West Wind has done for the future of our children.

Gord Phippen – you and your family created a magical school that educated both our children. It taught them to be kind. To be wise. To inquire and enquire. For that gift, I am eternally grateful.

You are so well ahead on the planning. A huge round of thank you to all of you. It’s been amazing to see how well the boys have adapted. The office is no longer really ours. But our sons.We feel very grateful to Dearcroft and West Wind ! Our feedback is that they are doing really well so far! And their virtual music and sports in the yard continues to progress as well 🙂

“Junior High has allowed me to discover my passions and interests and has guided me to improve within areas that I wasn’t as interested in. In both Senior Elementary and Junior High, my classmates have always been kind, as well as hard working. This has not only driven me to work hard throughout the years but has allowed me to create many friendships along the way. The opportunities I have received at Dearcroft are countless. From travelling to conferences in New York City, to exploring the West Coast, these experiences have been both educational and memorable and they couldn’t have been possible without this school. My years at… Read more “”

Cheers to the best school ever!!!! I can’t tell you how much I love Dearcroft and all the staff…… Truly a school with heart, wisdom and the most beautiful place for children to grow… Christine Manning and crew 🙂

I just wanted to say how happy I am that we chose Montessori for our daughter Abigail. She will have been at Dearcroft for four years by the end of this year. At the beginning she was behind especially in math and thanks to the materials which pave the for learning she feels she has caught up if not got ahead in most subjects. The teachers have all been amazing and she says they are all fun and approachable and the English curriculum is very similar to what my son had at a faith based school. Their positive attitude has… Read more “A Good Start”

My son just graduated from Grade 8 and has spent 8 years at Dearcroft. When I think of Dearcroft, I think of a well-rounded education, a great Montessori curriculum, a family and community, a supportive inclusive environment, gifted, caring and dedicated teachers, a wonderful and caring administrator, beautiful and crafted outdoor grounds and well thought and designed indoor (middle school room) environment, truly passionate directors. All said, it all sounds wonderful, but what matters is who my son has become, a happy, thoughtful, confident, inquisitive, caring human being with a broad knowledge of the World and Canada from its beginnings… Read more “Testimonial: Well-rounded Education”

The owners, teachers and staff at Dearcroft are wonderful, caring people. The Montessori method, which allows children the freedom to focus where they’re most interested at times, and return to what challenges them most, in a compassionate way, is incredible. It’s amazing how children can flourish when properly supported, and we feel extremely privileged to have our children enrolled in such a school that provides such support. The gorgeous treed campus is a child’s wonderland. According to my daughter: “We learn so much, in fun ways. We get lot’s of opportunities to do projects. My teachers are so nice. Learning… Read more “Testimonial: Children can flourish when properly supported”

What Dearcroft Means to me is a place where my children get to experience a community and personal relationships with their teachers. They have been nurtured and cared for in ways that they wouldn’t have experienced elsewhere.”

Oliver, our three-year-old son has really enjoyed his time with all the schoolmates and teachers in Dearcroft and we are so thankful that he has been very well taken care of considering the big changes that he was going through with his change of school. We still remember that on the first day we brought Oliver to school that he barely looked back and cried as he entered the class. I’m very attentive on these tiny details which show that my little one felt at ease since day one. We have been incredibly impressed with Dearcroft’s nurturing, caring and professional… Read more “Testimonial: Nurturing, Caring, Professional”

Dearcroft Montessori removed a cloud from over our house and the sun is now shining!

Throughout my ten years at Dearcroft, I have learned so much. I have greatly enjoyed my experience because of the learning environment, there is such wonderful teachers. I have made some wonderful friendships over my years. Thank you so much!

I have gone to Dearcroft for many years and it has helped me learn so much, especially with my supportive teachers. I have had many great memories from Dearcroft, and from my classmates, and I will hold these memories close forever.