About

Our Story

iExplorers Montessori was founded with a mission to nurture the next generation of thinkers, creators, and compassionate citizens. From the beginning, our goal has been to honour each child’s individuality and natural drive to learn through hands-on exploration, independence, and meaningful relationships.

Our name — iExplorers — reflects our belief that learning is a lifelong journey. Children are natural explorers, and when they are given the freedom, guidance, and environment to follow their curiosity, they grow into confident, capable, and joyful learners.

Today, iExplorers Montessori operates two thriving locations in Northwest Calgary, each offering high-quality early childhood education rooted in Montessori principles, enriched learning experiences, and a deep commitment to community and inclusion.

  • Comprehensive reporting on individual achievement
  • Educational field trips and school presentations
  • Individual attention in a small-class setting
  • Learning program with after-school care
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Our Vision

Our Vision iExplorers Montessori & Creative Curriculum Academy supports the natural development of children as first-hand explorers, empowering them to transform our society, leading to a more pleasant and peaceful world.

Our Values

  • We at iExplorers Montessori recognize that parents are our partners. Parents have the primary responsibility for the care of their children and our work with the children supports our families in caring and nurturing their children.
  • iExplorers Montessori educators enhance the development and the well-being of all children in our care.
  • iExplorers Montessori educators pursue knowledge, skills, attributes and best practices required to maintain professional competency.
  • iExplorers Montessori educators empower children to engage to their fullest potential in our carefully planned environment to serve each child’s individual needs and to facilitate the child’s progress in the social, emotional, physical and cognitive areas of development.
  • iExplorers Montessori educators work in partnership with ECE colleagues, consultants and other service providers to support the well-being of children and their families while demonstrating integrity in all professional relationships.
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Goals and Objectives

  • Prepared Environment, Academic Excellence and Emotional Development
    Through a carefully prepared environment, a multi-age classroom and a Montessori curriculum, we support children as they build intellectual and emotional skills needed to make meaningful contributions to their community.

  • A Connected & Compassionate Community
    Children experience well being, dignity and interconnections at iExplorers. They are the center of a community that is connected, compassionate and collaborative in the support and development of one another’s interest and development.

  • Freedom, Responsibility & Peace Education
    A more peaceful world tomorrow rests upon the efforts we put forth today. At iExplorers Montessori, we support children’s natural tendency toward kindness, friendship and justice. We offer the children opportunities to resolve conflicts peacefully with their peers. Through these opportunities, they observe the positive outcomes of the collaborative work of children and adults in their community.

Meet Our Team

Our educators are Montessori-trained professionals who combine compassion with expertise.
They observe, guide, and inspire each child’s learning journey while maintaining small group sizes for meaningful engagement.

Malarvili Ellankumaran

Founder & Managing Director

Rasha Zaki Khalil

Program Director & Supervisor

Miller

Educator

Payal

Educator

Amy

Toddler & Preschool Educator

Nevin

Assistant Teacher

Renea

Montessori Educator & Substitute Teacher

LEARNING BY CONNECTING PRACTICE

Promoting High Quality Learning Of Young Children

Available Clubs

We are constantly expanding the range of services offered

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Early Club

  • A calm, welcoming environment before regular program hours
  • Supports working families with early drop-off options
  • Smooth transition into the Montessori learning day
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Lunch Club

  • Extended care in a warm, familiar environment
  • Creative play, outdoor time, and quiet activities
  • Helps children unwind while staying engaged
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Afternoon Club

  • Supervised lunch in a nurturing, structured setting
  • Encourages independence, social skills, and good routines
  • Ideal for children attending half-day programs
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Music Club

  • Builds listening skills, coordination, and creativity
  • Encourages self-expression and confidence
  • A joyful enrichment experience for young learners
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Student Classroom

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Kids Classes

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Outdoor Activities

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Loving Teachers

WHY CHOOSE US

Our Core Values

At iExplorers Montessori, our values guide everything we do. From thoughtfully prepared environments to strong partnerships with families, we are committed to nurturing confident, capable, and compassionate learners through authentic Montessori principles and enriched early childhood experiences.

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We are constantly expanding the range of services offered