Testimonials
“ We are so lucky to have had the opportunity to have both our daughters at Mamalinas Montessori
Pre-School. Ms Yasmin and staff, you and the rest of the teachers have a passion for working
with children that comes through each and every day. Through music, languages and cultural activities
as well as the Montessori program, you have provided a foundation for our daughters that has and will
help them flourish in their later school years. Your caring nature allows you to engage with the
children in a way that fosters respect for one another and teaches children the importance of believing
in themselves and to always be inquisitive. We are so appreciative to have had our daughters be part
of a school that instills such important values. Thank you for all the hard work you do and for treating
our daughters as part of your family. ”
- Byron and Yael Drinkle -
“ Both of our daughters attended Mamalina’s Montessori preschool from the age of 3 until they entered
the public school system, even while they went to half day kindergarten. We chose Mamalina’s over other
preschools nearby because of the approach and philosophy of teaching in a mutual-respect environment.
We believe the structured approach to education assisted in the positive development of our daughters
education and behaviour As a result we are believers in the Montessori education process and that
Mamalina’s in particular provides a very personalized and respectful approach to education in a caring
and safe environment for children. ”
- Christina and Dave -
“
From the moment we stepped into Mamalina’s Montessori school and were welcomed with a big smile and
warm hug from Director Miss Yasmin Petigara, I watched my little girl flourish! My husband and I wanted
an environment for our daughter where she would feel the warmth of home while being given the direction
and discipline of routine and academics. Miss Yasmin and her amazing staff have provided our daughter
with a program where she is being prepared for her many years of education yet to come. We also see
extreme value in choosing a school where the outdoors is literally in its backyard and the backdrop for
Mamalina’s school is the stunning and colourful Deep Cove. With nature on their doorstep, a whole other
world of learning possibilities extends outwards from the class to the water’s edge! Choose Mamalina’s
Montessori for its amazing staff, for its beautiful program which is a perfect blend of academics, fun
playtime, and warm north shore community feel. Choose Mamalina’s Montessori and watch your child
flourish!”
- Sabrina and Nazam Jamal -
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Let me start by saying how pleased I am with the teachings that Ms.Yesmin and her colleagues demonstrated in the 5 years we had our children enrolled.
We were always greeted with a smile and any questions or concerns we had were addressed quickly and thoroughly. My children obtained a much more valuable
education from Mamalina’s then we have received thus far from our public school, hands down. In conclusion, I would absolutely recommend Mamalina’s
Montessori School to whomever is thinking of enrolling their children in the future. Best of luck!”
- Kathy Houghton -
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Mamalina’s provides an exceptional environment for preschool learning and socializing. Ms Yasmin captures both the organized aspects required of a school and a
secure family like environment needed during the early years. My oldest son is in Kindergarten and was well prepared by attending the preschool program at
Mamalina’s. The Kindergarten program also enhanced his experience at the local elementary school. My shy 4 year old has blossomed at Mamalina’s and looks
forward to “going to school” every day. The availability of a full day program suits the needs of my flexible schedule.”
- Laurie Habkirk -
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After researching various Montessori schools in the area, it was Yasmin's kind and peaceful demeanour that ultimately swayed us to Mamalina's. She has an obvious gift
with children and a genuine concern for their development. She has been accommodating and understanding, informative, enthusiastic and always in good spirits. It is
amazing to see the full classroom of preschoolers cooperating, working together quietly and interacting in harmony. Our daughter is constantly surprising us with new
skills and ideas in Ms Yasmin's nurturing environment. I would highly recommend Mamalina's to any parent wanting a warm, loving educational environment for their
child.”
- Irene Pozzolo -
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Mamalina’s Montessori is a wonderful, enriching environment to bring young minds. I have had one child go through the program and she is now excelling at reading
(a few grades ahead) and I know it is because of the excellent skills she acquired while she was in preschool at Mamalina’s. She has many good memories of her time
at Mamalina’s and enjoys going back to visit her “old friends” whenever we get the chance. My younger child has just begun attending Mamalina’s for the full day
program and within the first week I noticed that she was already starting to recognize her letters and numbers. By the end of the first weekend away from the school
she was asking me “when can I go back to my good school mama?”! As a mother who had a hard time being away from her kids while at work, I was delighted to find a place
like Mamalina’s where their little faces light up at the thought of one more day with all of the wonderful staff at their school. I highly recommend Mamalina’s and in
fact I drive a rather long way each day to bring my children to the school as I could not be happier with the wonderful, warm and inviting learning environment
that is Mamalina’s Montessori!
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- Valla Sahraei -
“ An interesting piece of work, freely chosen, which has the virtue of inducing concentration rather than fatigue, adds to the child’s energies and mental capacities and leads to self-mastery. ”
- Maria Montessori -
