About Us
Our school
Nova Montessori Preschool provides services at three locations in Winnipeg, Manitoba (C-3311 Pembina Hwy., 2040 Chevrier Blvd., 613 St. Mary’s Rd.). We are open year-round, offering full time, half day, part time preschool, Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K), and kindergarten programs based on Montessori philosophy, and extended care for 2 to 6 year old children. The preschool program for 2-3 years age group is licensed by Dept. of Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care, and Pre-K and Kindergarten program for 4- 6 year group is approved & licensed by Dept. of Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning. We follow the academic requirements of the Manitoba school curriculum in the Pre-K & Kindergarten classroom. Our whole child education approach uses sensory-based and self-directed learning materials and methods to nurture cognitive, physical, social, and emotional aspects of a child’s development. Our qualified and dedicated staff are guiding children to develop creativity, intellectual curiosity, self-control and cooperation.
Our Staff
The teachers of Nova Montessori Preschool provide guidance to help children work towards independence, self-confidence, and self-discipline. They have Montessori diplomas, as well as Early Childhood degrees or diplomas. Their extensive educational training, Montessori experience, and commitment help to nurture and guide children through our curriculum. Nova Montessori Preschool offers staff opportunities for attending conferences, workshops, training sessions to further develop their professional skills.
Geethani Yakandwala
ECE Level III, Director, School Administer
Geethani Yakandwala
ECE Level III, Director, School Administer
Post Diploma in Early Childhood Program Management, MB, Canada
Diploma in Early Childhood Education with honours, MB, Canada
Preschool and Kindergarten Montessori Teacher Diploma, BC, Canada
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Master of Science in Floriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Angela Staple
ECE Level III-School Principle
Angela Staple
ECE Level III-School Principle
Manitoba Teaching Certificate
Diploma in Early Childhood Education with honours, MB, Canada
Bachelor of Education Honours, MB, Canada
Montessori Teaching Experience
Post Diploma in Early Childhood Program Management, MB, Canada
Padmini Mathur
ECE Level ll
Padmini Mathur
ECE Level ll
Early Childhood Education: MB, Canada
Preschool and Kindergarten Montessori Teacher Diploma, BC, Canada
Montessori Teaching Experience over 10 years
Francesca Fernando
ECE Level ll
Francesca Fernando
ECE Level ll
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, MB, Canada
Montessori Teaching Experience over 6years
Manjinder Kaur Riar
Kindergarten Teacher
Manjinder Kaur Riar
Kindergarten Teacher
Manitoba Teaching certificate
Post Baccalaureate Diploma MB/Canada
Bhawna Rupinder Kaur
ECE Level ll
Bhawna Rupinder Kaur
ECE Level ll
Diploma in Early Childhood Education with honours, Ontario, Canada
Bachelor of Nursing, Panjab, India
Montessori Teaching Experience
Mohinder Kaur Kamboj
ECE Level ll
Mohinder Kaur Kamboj
ECE Level ll
Early Childhood Educator MB/Canada
Bachelor of Secondary Education, Panjab, India
Montessori Teaching Experience over 5 years
Jennifer Effa
Educational Assistant
Jennifer Effa
Educational Assistant
Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development, University of Manitoba
Nirmaljit Kaur Rakhra
Montessori Teacher
Nirmaljit Kaur Rakhra
Montessori Teacher
Preschool and Kindergarten Montessori Teacher Diploma, BC, Canada
Master of Arts Punjab, India
Bachelor of Education Punjab, India
Jenna Lyn Gillrie
Montessori Teacher
Jenna Lyn Gillrie
Montessori Teacher
American Montessori Teacher Training Institute( MACTE accredited)
Sara Zhang
ECE Level I
Sara Zhang
ECE Level I
Early childhood education Certificate MB/Canada
Ping (Ruli) Xin
ECE Level I
Ping (Ruli) Xin
ECE Level I
Early Childhood Education MB/Canada
Nursing Diploma Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Khai Hoan Ho
ECE level II
Khai Hoan Ho
ECE Level II
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Ontario, Canada
Harinder Sethi
Kindergarten Teacher & ECE Level II
Harinder Sethi
Kindergarten Teacher & ECE Level II
Manitoba Teaching Certificate ( Preschool and Kindergarten)
Montessori Teacher Diploma (MACTE accredited)
Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Manitoba, Canada)
Montessori teaching experience over 10 years
Our Locations
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Nova Montessori Preschool
C-3311 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3V 1T7
(p): 204-261-0647
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2050 Chevrier Blvd., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3Y 0T3
(p): 204-414-1944
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613 St. Mary’s Rd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2M 3L8
(p): 204-255-3659