Sunrise Montessori School (Markham)

What Sunrise Montessori School (Markham) does

Sunrise Montessori School (Markham) is a private, incorporated, non-sectarian Montessori school operating from a single campus at 180 Amber Street in Markham, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1988. The school delivers the Montessori Method — a child-centered educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori emphasizing self-directed activity, hands-on sensory learning, three-year age groupings, and uninterrupted work periods — across age tiers: Infant (0-18 months), Toddler (18 months-2.5 years), Casa/Preschool (2.5-6 years), and Elementary (6-13 years). Additional curriculum features include French and Mandarin language instruction and a French Immersion track for ages 2.5-6. Programs are staffed by Registered Early Childhood Educators and Montessori-diploma holders under the mentorship of Master Teacher and Montessori Training Institute Director Dr. Daniel Jutras, with low student-to-teacher ratios ranging from 1:3 for infants to 1:8 for preschool.

The school generates revenue through monthly tuition subscriptions ranging from $478.50 (infant/toddler 5-day) to $1,470 (French Immersion extended hours), supplemented by a one-time $300 registration fee and a $350 annual activity fee. Ancillary revenue comes from After-School Programs (piano, martial arts, soccer, creative art, gymnastics, dance, pottery, chorus) and a nine-week Summer Camp with themed activities. The school participates in the CWELCC government-subsidized childcare program, reducing tuition for eligible children infancy through 3.9 years. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: parents enroll via phone, website contact form, or in-person visits at the single Markham campus. The school holds Ministry of Education licensing under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, and has earned reader-voted recognition including 'Best Private School in the York Region' and 'One of the Best Montessori Schools in the GTA.' Current principal is Ms. Grace Koo.

Name

Sunrise Montessori School (Markham)

Legal name

Sunrise Montessori School

Website

https://sunrisemontessori.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sunrise Montessori School is a private, non-sectarian Montessori school in Markham, Ontario, serving children from infancy through age 13 via tuition-based early childhood and elementary programs, French Immersion, and ancillary summer and after-school offerings.

Ownership category

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Product category

Private Early Childhood and Elementary Education

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD), Montessori Preschools (EDACABAC), Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

Keywords

• Montessori early education
• Childcare services
• Preschool programs
• French immersion schooling
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Childcare Tuition - Infant, Toddler, Pre-School: Monthly tuition fees for full-time childcare programs covering infants (0-18 months), toddlers (18 months-2.5 years), and pre-school/Casa children (2.5-6 years). Fees include snacks, lunch, and academic materials. Enrollment is for the full school year with no refunds for illness, vacation, or holidays.
2. Private School Tuition - JK/SK and Elementary: Monthly tuition fees for junior kindergarten through 8th grade programs. Casa (JK/SK) and Elementary programs offered in both English and French Immersion tracks. Optional meal plan available at additional cost.
3. Registration and Activity Fees: One-time non-refundable registration fee of $300 for new registrants. Annual activity fee of $350 for in-house events and yearbook.
4. After-School Programs: Additional fee programs including piano lessons, martial arts, soccer, creative art, gymnastics, dance movements, clay pottery, and chorus singing.
5. Summer Camp Programs: Nine-week summer camp programs (June-August) with themed activities including drama, art, cooking, dance, robotics, space exploration, and astronomy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sunrise Montessori School is a private, non-sectarian educational institution in Markham, Ontario that delivers Montessori-based childcare and academic programs for children from infancy through 8th grade (approximately 13 years). Its core offerings include age-tiered programs — Infant, Toddler, Casa (Preschool), Elementary, French Immersion, After-School, and Summer Camp — delivered through a single physical campus with monthly tuition, a $300 one-time registration fee, and an annual $350 activity fee.

Product overview

Sunrise Montessori School is a private, non-sectarian Montessori school in Markham, Ontario serving children from infancy (newborn) through elementary (up to 13 years). The institution operates as a unified educational platform consisting of age-differentiated core programs (Infant, Toddler, Casa/Preschool, and Elementary) supplemented by specialized add-on modules (French Immersion, After-School, and Summer Camp programs). All programs are grounded in the Montessori educational philosophy, emphasizing self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and developmental appropriateness. The school participates in the CWELCC (Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care) program and is licensed by the Ministry of Education. Core programs follow the Montessori Method with curriculum areas including practical life, sensory exploration, language, mathematics, science, geography, history, music, and movement, while French Immersion delivers this content primarily in French. Additional programs extend the core offerings through extracurricular activities and seasonal camps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35 years of continuous operation serving the Markham community
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Esther and Bertha School of Montreal (Maison de Montessori): Montessori schools in Quebec and other Canadian provinces operate under similar MACTE-aligned frameworks. Comparable as a regional Montessori operator using the same authentic pedagogy and credentialed teachers, though based in a different Canadian market.

Broad incumbents

• Toronto French School (TFS): TFS is an established independent French immersion school in Toronto serving toddlers through Grade 12. Comparable as a broader incumbent private school operator offering French immersion curriculum across the GTA, though at higher price points and broader scope than Sunrise.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Bright Horizons is a large international provider of early childhood education and employer-sponsored childcare. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the early childhood education space with significantly larger scale but overlapping childcare service category.
• Crescent School: Crescent School is a well-established Toronto private boys' school. Comparable as an incumbent private school competitor serving GTA families at premium price points, though with a non-Montessori, single-gender academic model.

Direct peers

• BrightPath Early Learning: BrightPath is a Canadian multi-site childcare and early learning operator with locations in Markham and across Ontario. Directly comparable as a licensed childcare/early learning provider operating in the same Markham geography and participating in CWELCC-style subsidized programs.
• Toronto Montessori Schools (TMS): Toronto Montessori Schools is a long-established private Montessori school network serving infant through high school across multiple GTA campuses. Directly comparable as a Montessori credentialed competitor operating in the same Greater Toronto Area catchment with similar cradle-to-teen program structure.
• Children's Garden Nursery Schools: Children's Garden Nursery Schools operate licensed childcare and preschool programs across Toronto. Comparable as a peer childcare operator in the same metropolitan area serving similar infant and toddler demographics with similar regulatory framework.
• Westmount Montessori School: Westmount Montessori School operates private Montessori campuses in the Toronto area offering Casa and Elementary programs. Directly comparable as a private Montessori competitor serving similar demographics in the GTA with comparable tuition-based enrollment model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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