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ADMISSIONS AT GUIDING MINDS MONTESSORI IN HEADINGLEY

Simple, Transparent Enrollment for Winnipeg and Headingley Families

At Guiding Minds Montessori we make enrollment simple and transparent. We welcome children aged 18 months to 6 years into our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Kindergarten programs at our Headingley, Manitoba centre — with part-time and full-time child care options designed to fit your family's needs.

Registration is open now. Spots are limited and we encourage families to register early to secure their child's place in our Montessori learning environment.

HOW ENROLLMENT WORKS

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Step 1

Select Your Program

Choose the Montessori program that best fits your child's age and your family's schedule. We offer full time and part time child care options across our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Kindergarten programs for children aged 18 months to 6 years in Headingley and Winnipeg, MB.

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Step 2

Read Important Info

Read below for clear and transparent program details, fee schedules, and payment information. At Guiding Minds Montessori we believe every Winnipeg and Headingley family deserves full transparency about the cost and structure of their child's Montessori education from day one.

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Step 3

Get on the Waitlist

Our waitlist ensures your child has priority when space opens up in their program. Spaces in our Montessori child care programs are limited and we encourage families to register now to secure their place or join our waitlist.

MONTHLY FEE INFORMATION

Regular Fees & Hours

Our full time and part time monthly fees are based on the Montessori program families require during our regular school hours of 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our fee schedule is based on a school calendar year running from September through June.

Guiding Minds Montessori is closed for all statutory holidays, two weeks for Christmas break, one week for Spring break, and one day per month to allow our certified Montessori teachers and Educators time to refresh and transform our learning environment with new Montessori materials.

Extended Hour Fees

For families who require additional child care beyond regular school hours, our Headingley Montessori centre provides a convenient early morning and after school program.

Early Morning Program — 6:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. After School Program — 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Annual & Other Fees

Registration Fee

Registration Fee — There is a one-time annual registration fee due at the time of enrollment. This fee secures your child's place in their Guiding Minds Montessori program.

Supply and Program Fee — There is a yearly supply and program fee due every September or when a child is enrolled. This fee goes directly towards new Montessori materials, supplies, and enrichment programming that enhance our Headingley learning environment throughout the school year.

Supply/Program Fee

​There is a yearly supply/program fee that is due every September or when child is enrolled.

This fee goes towards new supplies to enhance our programs and our extra curricular programming.

Hot Lunch – Optional

Children at Guiding Minds Montessori can participate in our optional hot lunch food program, providing a nourishing, nut-free hot lunch twice a month in partnership with Boston Pizza.

Hot lunch includes a variety of items from the Boston Pizza kids menu such as pizza, penne pasta, mac and cheese, chicken fingers and fries, along with a juice box and apple slices — giving kids a familiar, enjoyable meal that supports their full day of Montessori learning and exploration.

Fee Schedule

  • 18 months – under 2 years
    School hours: 8:45am – 4:00pm
    (Once your child turns 2, monthly rates adjust to the Toddler Program.)

    Full Time | Mon-Fri (20 days)

    $1,600/Mth | Daily Rate $80 | Hourly Rate $11.42

    Part Time | Mon-Thurs (16 days)

    $1,360/Mth | Daily Rate $85 | Hourly Rate $12.14

    Part Time | Mon-Thurs (12 days)

    $1,080/Mth | Daily Rate $90 | Hourly Rate $12.85

    Annual Registration & Program Fee: $300

    This fee helps us provide new materials, Montessori enhancements, and extra-curricular experiences throughout the year.

  • Age: 2 years
    School hours: 8:45am – 4:00pm

    5 Full Days (Mon-Fri)

    $57.70/day ($8.21/hour) - 20 days/mth

    4 Full Days (Mon-Thurs)

    $65/day ($9.37/hour) - 16 days/mth

    3 Full Days (Mon-Weds-Fri)

    $70/day ($10.00/hour) - 12 days/mth

    Annual Registration & Program Fee: $300

    This fee helps us provide new materials, Montessori enhancements, and extra-curricular experiences throughout the year.

  • Age: 3-5 years
    School hours: 8:45am – 4:00pm

    5 Full Days (Mon-Fri)

    $49/day ($7.00/hour) - 20 days/mth

    4 Full Days (Mon-Thurs)

    $55/day ($7.85/hour) - 16 days/mth

    3 Full Days (Mon-Weds-Fri)

    $60/day ($9.28/hour) - 12 days/mth

    Annual Registration & Program Fee: $450

    This fee helps us provide new materials, Montessori enhancements, and extra-curricular experiences throughout the year.

  • Age: 6 years
    School hours: 8:45am – 4:00pm

    5 Full Days (Mon-Fri)

    $45.65/day ($6.52/hour) - 20 days/mth

    4 Full Days (Mon-Thurs)

    $52.63/day ($7.52/hour) - 16 days/mth

    3 Full Days (Mon-Weds-Fri)

    $60/day ($8.57/hour) - 12 days/mth

    Annual Registration & Program Fee: $450

    This fee helps us provide new materials, Montessori enhancements, and extra-curricular experiences throughout the year.

  • Age: 6 years
    School hours: 8:45am – 4:00pm

    Odd Days (Days 1,3,5)

    $50/day ($7.15/hour)

    Even Days (Days 2,4,6)

    $50/day ($7.15/hour)

    Annual Registration & Program Fee: $450

    This fee helps us provide new materials, Montessori enhancements, and extra-curricular experiences throughout the year.

  • Age: 18 Months - 6 Years
    Extended hours AM: 6:45am – 8:45am

    Extended hours PM: 4:00pm – 5:30pm

    Morning

    5 days: $90/mth

    4 days: $85/mth

    3 days: $80/mth

    After School

    5 days: $85/mth

    4 days: $80/mth

    3 days: $75/mth

    Morning & After School

    5 days: $175/mth

    4 days: $165/mth

    3 days: $155/mth

    Please note: These fees are only for children enrolled 5,4,or 3 days at Guiding Minds Montessori School. 

    Regular monthly tuition rates are based on the school year fees your child is enrolled in for the current school year. (Infant, toddler or preschool)

  • Age: 5-10 Years (School Age Extended Care)
    Extended hours AM: 6:45am – 8:45am

    Extended hours PM: 4:00pm – 5:30pm

    Early Morning

    5 days: $200/mth

    4 days: $195/mth

    3 days: $180/mth

    After School

    5 days: $300/mth

    4 days: $272/mth

    3 days: $240/mth

    Morning & After School

    5 days: $500/mth

    4 days: $467/mth

    3 days: $420/mth

    Please note:  Families are responsible to speak to their child's school to arrange bussing for their child to get picked up and dropped off at Guiding Minds Montessori.  

    Annual Registration & Program Fee: $300

    This fee helps us provide new materials, Montessori enhancements, and extra-curricular experiences throughout the year.

  • Age: 18 Months - 6 Years

    July & August
    Camp hours: 8:45am – 4:00pm

    Summer camp tuition fees are the same as the regular yearly fee schedule. Its based on the program your child is enrolled in.  Please see Infant, Toddler and Preschool fee schedules

    One time Registration & Program Fee: $175

    This fee helps us provide new materials, Montessori enhancements, and extra-curricular experiences for a great camp experience.

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