If you typed “Montessori Day Home in Calgary NW” or “Day Home near me” and landed here, welcome you’re in the right place. This post explains exactly what we mean by Montessori-inspired, why Six Munchkins Day Home (NW Calgary) uses those principles, and how our approach differs from both commercial Day Homes and full-certification Montessori schools.
Which Montessori Day home in Calgary are we talking about?
We’re talking about Six Munchkins Day Home, a licensed, home based Calgary day home located at 33 Panton Heights NW. Our program is Montessori-inspired meaning we apply Montessori principles (child-led exploration, prepared environment, practical life skills) in a small, family style day home setting.
Important: we describe ourselves as Montessori-inspired, not as a full accredited Montessori school that distinction matters and we’re transparent about it.
What “Montessori-inspired” means at Six Munchkins (Montessori Day Home in Calgary NW)
When parents search for “Montessori Day Home in Calgary NW”, they often expect a calm, hands-on learning environment. At Six Munchkins this looks like:
- A prepared environment: child-sized furniture, open shelves, natural materials.
- Practical life tasks: pouring, dressing, washing hands real skills kids use daily.
- Sensorial play & materials: sensory bins, puzzles, and tactile activities adapted from Montessori ideas.
- Mixed-age interactions: younger and older children learn together, building leadership and empathy.
- Guides (teachers) act as observers and supporters we help, not lecture.
This blend gives the structure of Montessori learning in a warm home setting perfect for families searching “Day Home near me” and wanting more than Day Home-as-babysitting.
Daily routine & sample activities (real, practical)
We use many activities you’ve already shared and trust:
Morning: Welcome, free-choice Montessori-inspired stations (sensory play, puzzles).
Mid-morning: Group circle, story time, songs, simple yoga/movement.
Outdoor time: Nature walks collecting leaves/stones in local NW Calgary parks.
Afternoon: Practical life tasks, arts & crafts with natural materials, quiet reading corner.
Extras: Music, Zumba for kids, gardening and seasonal sensory bins (snow in winter, pinecones in fall).
These are real, everyday activities that help children develop independence, fine motor skills, language, and social confidence.
Safety, licensing & caregiver qualifications
We know this matters most to parents searching for a Calgary dayhome:
- Licensed & registered under Alberta childcare rules (you can verify via Alberta’s child care registry).
- All Guides hold First Aid & CPR certifications and relevant early childhood training.
- Small group sizes ensure personal attention and better supervision.
- Clear daily routines, hygiene protocols, and emergency plans are in place.
Facts for busy parents
- Montessori methods start as early as toddlerhood not just preschool.
- Small, home-based dayhomes often offer more individualized attention than large centers.
- Mixed-age groups improve social skills and peer learning.
- Hands-on learning improves early literacy and math readiness.
FAQs (quick answers)
Q: Is Six Munchkins a certified Montessori school?
A: We are Montessori-inspired we use Montessori principles in our home dayhome model, not a full formal Montessori accreditation.
Q: What ages do you serve?
A: We typically care for toddlers and preschool aged children (contact us for exact enrolment ages).
Q: How do you differ from other Day Homes near me?
A: We focus on independence, practical life skills, mixed-age learning, and a calm prepared environment all in a home like setting.
Q: How can I verify licensing?
A: Ask for our license number or check Alberta’s child care registry. We’re happy to show documentation during a visit.
Parent next steps (call to action)
If you searched “Day Home near me” and want a Montessori-inspired Calgary dayhome that blends safety, independence, and play-based learning book a tour of Six Munchkins Day Home.
📞 Call: 587-700-3369
🌐 Website: https://sixmunchkinsdayhome.ca
📍 Address: 33 Panton Heights NW, Calgary, AB T3K 0W3