Bright Star Montessori Preschool is a CCLD-licensed center in Ontario serving toddlers and preschoolers from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, with a capacity of 53 children and participation in subsidized programs for income-qualifying families. The center has earned Yelp's Best Preschool recognition for both 2024 and 2025, backed by 51 parent reviews praising well-qualified teachers and attentive care. Its authentic five-area Montessori curriculum is enhanced with afternoon enrichment including art, cooking, computer classes, and Spanish and sign language instruction for all enrolled children. Operating continuously in Ontario since 2011 as part of a multi-location organization, the center supports working families with extended hours and professional infrastructure. Families without infants under 18 months will need separate care arrangements, and the center's high Yelp recognition means inquiring early about availability is advisable.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori method with five core areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language & Art, Mathematics, and Cultural & Science. Age-based groups for toddlers (2-3 years), preschoolers (3-5 years), and kindergarten (5-6 years).
Programs & activities: Music, painting, gardening, cooking, and foreign language instruction.
What sets it apart: Operating hours Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Located in Ontario for almost ten years.
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Top 3 in Ontario
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Ontario across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.</span>
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Best Teachers
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest teacher quality score in Ontario. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.</span>
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Best Curriculum
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest curriculum score in Ontario. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.</span>
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Best Management
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Ontario. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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Best Culture
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest culture score in Ontario. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.</span>
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Ontario. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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