Ajax · Station Street
Ajax Campus
Cedarbrook Montessori has been part of the Ajax community since our Station Street campus opened, offering authentic Montessori education and full-day licensed child care for children aged 18 months to 6 years. We are open 7:30am to 6:00pm, we cater hot lunch with breakfast and evening snacks, and we run year-round apart from statutory holidays, winter & spring break
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18months-6yearsAge Range
7:30am – 6:00pmMonday to Friday
8:30am – 4:30pmSchool Hours
Extended Daycare Available
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190 Station St #5
Ajax, ON L1S 1R9
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Our Montessori Program in Ajax
Our Montessori school in Ajax is licensed for 57 children. Montessori programs group children by age bands rather than by single years, allowing children to remain with the same educators and classmates as they progress through the Montessori cycle.
18 months – 2.5 years
Precasa
The PreCasa environment gives young children the freedom to begin doing things for themselves. With child-sized materials and everyday activities within reach, children can pour, carry, tidy and care for their surroundings with growing confidence. These simple experiences help build independence, coordination and a sense of responsibility from the very beginning.
2.5 – 4 years
Casa
Each Casa room is led by a trained Montessori guide who observes each child closely and offers guidance when it is needed. Across practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics and culture, children build new skills through hands-on experiences, gaining confidence as they learn to work independently and care for their environment.
4 – 6 years
Senior Casa
The Kindergarten year completes the Montessori cycle, giving children the time and space to strengthen their confidence as learners. They take greater responsibility for their work, learn to see tasks through to completion, collaborate with others and feel comfortable seeking support when they need it — helping them make a confident transition to Grade 1.
A Typical Day at Our Montessori Daycare in Ajax
7:30 AM – 8:30 AMDoors open. Early arrivals settle in quietly with books and puzzles before the day begins.
8:30 AM – 11:30 AMThe school day begins with breakfast, followed by the uninterrupted morning work cycle and outdoor play.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.Hot lunch is served family-style. Children pass dishes, serve themselves, and clear their own places.
12:15 PM – 2:15 PMNap time. Sleep checks are carried out at regular intervals.
2:15 PM – 4:30 PMOutdoor time, afternoon work, and an evening snack.
4:30 PM – 06:00 PMThe school day ends. Extended care continues until 6:00 p.m.
Breakfast, a hot lunch and evening snacks are provided, served family-style. Menus follow Canada’s Food Guide and the requirements of the Child Care and Early Years Act. Allergies and dietary requirements are managed individually.
The Team at our Ajax Montessori School
Our classrooms are staffed by registered early childhood educators, trained Montessori guides and directresses, and early childhood assistants, under an RECE supervisor.
| Educator | Classroom | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Safiya Nakhuda | All classrooms | RECE Supervisor |
| Farheen Rizvi | Casa C | Montessori Guide / Directress, Montessori diploma |
| Nirshaliya Kishorkanthan | Casa B | Montessori Guide / Directress, Montessori diploma |
| Gabrielle Madison O’Brien | Casa A | Assistant Teacher |
| Elilarasy Jeevaraj | Casa C | ECA |
| Kanwaldeep Kaur | Pre-Casa B | RECE |
| Ruhab | Pre-Casa B | RECE |
| Gabryela Goode | Pre-Casa A | ECA |
| Rakhsya Poudel | Pre-Casa A | RECE |
Glimpse of our Montessori School – Ajax Campus
Outdoor
Children go outside every day if the weather permits—and at CedarBrook School, Ajax with the right clothing, that means most days.
Outdoor time is not a break from learning. Gross motor skills, negotiation, and risk assessment develop outdoors in ways they cannot indoors, which is why outdoor time is part of the schedule twice a day: before lunch and again in the afternoon.
We will tell you exactly what to send for each season, so your child is comfortable in February as well as June. If you are unsure, ask—it is a question we are asked every autumn, and we would rather answer it twice.
Getting Here
You will find our Montessori school in Ajax on Station Street, close to Ajax GO Station. Our 7:30am opening can be especially convenient for families commuting west in the morning, making it easier to fit drop-off into the start of the day.
Families travel to our Ajax campus from across Durham Region. If you are considering the drive, let us know where you are coming from and we will be happy to talk you through the timing honestly.
Questions from Ajax families
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm. The school day runs 8:30am to 4:30pm, with care available either side. We operate year-round apart from statutory holidays, so there is no summer gap to arrange separately.
How many children are in each classroom?
Our Ajax campus is licensed for 57 children in total — 25 in Pre-Casa across two rooms, and the remainder in three Casa classrooms. Ratios follow Ontario licensing requirements for each age group, and we are happy to talk through the staffing in your child’s specific room when you visit.
What age can my child start?
Pre-Casa takes children from 18 months, in a toddler room built for that age rather than a scaled-down preschool room. Casa begins at around 2.5 years. There is no single right age — readiness to separate for part of the day matters more than the birthday.
Can my child start mid-year?
Often yes. Because Montessori classrooms are mixed-age, a place opens when an individual child moves up rather than only in September. Call us and ask what is open in your child’s age band specifically — the answer differs between rooms.
Do you provide meals?
Yes. Hot lunch and snacks are catered from Wholesome Catering – All their menus and snacks are prepared in accordance with the Canada Food Guide and CCEYA. We are following guidelines set out by ODPH (Ontario Dietitians and Public Health so there is no packed lunch to remember at 6am.
Allergies and dietary requirements are managed individually.s
Which areas do you serve?
Ajax primarily, with families travelling from Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa. We also have a campus in Oakville.
Are you a licensed child care centre?
Yes. We are licensed under Ontario’s Child Care and Early Years Act, which sets our ratios, safety procedures and record-keeping. Our licence is displayed at the school and we are happy to show you the paperwork when you visit.
Visit our Montessori school in Ajax
Ask for a mid-morning visit during the work cycle. This is a wonderful opportunity to see the Montessori environment in action — how engaged the children are, how confidently they choose and complete their work, how naturally they care for their environment, and how educators encourage and support each child along the way.
