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"The secret of good teaching is to regard the child's intelligence as a fertile field...Our aim is so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his inmost core..." - Maria Montessori We offer competitively priced education at an established school in an urban waterfront setting, including: •the full B.C. curriculum to Grade 8; •a Montessori-trained staff whose credentials exceed provincial standards; •low student-teacher ratios; •outstanding programs including Music and French; •a beautiful school, bright and fresh, full of colour and light; •a safe building - earthquake prepared, wheelchair accessible, and; •a vibrant school community. At Selkirk Montessori, preschool, elementary and middle school children learn at their own pace through guided exploration. Learning from their personal experiences, they own the knowledge they have gained. Independence, confidence, self-discipline and a love of learning are qualities that distinguish Montessori students.

The Pacific Post Partum Support Society (PPPSS) offers support to women and their families who are experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety (PPD/A), as well as to women who are pregnant and experiencing emotional distress. The Society's support program is based on a self-help/mutual aid model. Trained group facilitators and telephone volunteers support mothers attending PPPSS groups throughout the Lower Mainland of BC, and during public phone hours staff provide helpful information and understanding support to callers (Tel. 604-255-7999). PPPSS also offers information nights for partners; interactive talks at mother and baby groups; workshops, lectures and training programs for interested groups and professionals; and free information in print. Publications for sale dealing with PPD/A include "A Self-Help Guide for Mothers", "Un guide pratique pour les méres", "A Reference Manual for Group Facilitators", and "A Reference Manual for Telephone Support Volunteers".

We are a free public library with seven branch libraries, one rural access site, a books by mail /outreach service, and an interactive web site.

The Port Coquitlam Daycare Society was established on May 5, 1975 to provide affordable, quality child care services for families in Port Coquitlam and surrounding communities. The Port Coquitlam Children's Centre is located in the Meridian Village Housing Complex. We are grateful to Metro Vancouver for offering the space.

The Hub believes in the importance of early childhood education for children and their families, delivered with integrity, compassion and respect. The Hub, officially known as Prince Edward Child Care Services, has served the children and families of Prince Edward County since 1989. We are dedicated to providing quality early learning and child care services. We do this through the provision of a number of programs and services focusing on children 0-12 years old, including opportunities for families to engage in family enriching programs, supports, activities and education. We are focused on Growing Healthy Families in Prince Edward County.

Project Literacy Kelowna Society (PLKS) offers a free and confidential one-to-one tutoring service for adults in our community who have low literacy skills. PLKS trains volunteers to work with clients to improve their literacy skills in order to achieve employment and personal goals. Literacy instruction includes reading, writing, numeracy, English as a Second Language (ESL) and computer skills. Project Literacy clients also receive assistance to prepare for GED tests, Language Proficiency Index (LPI) exams and applied math and reading tests for entrance into pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship trades programs.

Established in 1921, Queen Margaret's School (QMS) is located on 27 country-like acres in Duncan, BC. QMS offers a co-ed Early Childhood Education Program and Junior School (Preschool-Grade 8), all girls High School (Grades 9-12), and all girls Boarding (Grades 6-12). Queen Margaret’s School is home to a small, intensive ESL Program and Canada's only fully-integrated school Equestrian Program. The school's comprehensive scholastic and extra-curricular program provide opportunities for achievement and personal growth through academics, sports, visual and performing arts, riding and community service.

Regent College is a graduate school of Christian studies that seeks to educate, nurture and equip men and women from around the world to live and work as servant leaders. *Please note: Donors wishing to give to Regent College should donate to this charity profile. "Regent College Foundation of Canada" is an old foundation that has been carried over, and "Regent College 2000 Foundation" handles our endowments.

We tell the story of our history as a city in a visual manner. Through our collection, w e demonstrate a strong sense of place and what makes Regina’s people thrive, then and now. From the pioneering families on the plains whose perseverance and resilience forged our City to the history of today as it unfolds , we are inclusive of all people who created Regina and who make it “home”. Our displays describe how Regina came to be, what shaped us then and what shapes us now.

Renfrew Educational Services is a not-for-profit society and registered charity that has been offering a broad range of specialized programs for children since 1973. Fully accredited by Alberta Education, Renfrew’s programs and services lead the field in program development for children with special needs. Renfrew operates five centres in Calgary accommodating over 700 students from preschool to grade 6. Our Community Services department offers services to children in community schools. In our own centres, we also offer specialized programs for children with Autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) or motor disabilities. There are Teachers, Child Development Facilitators, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, Family Support Specialists, Assistive Technology Specialists, Therapy Assistants and Behaviour Consultants at all centres.

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Richmond Family Place is a non-profit multi-service family resource program established in 1979 and is open to ALL families in Richmond. Programs are provided at the main site and many other locations throughout Richmond.