About Us

Welcome to Little Monsters Academy!

We are a locally owned and operated family preschool with two locations in Vancouver, BC. Our journey began in November 2021 with the goal of creating the most enriching and supportive preschool experience possible. Since then, our program has continued to grow and evolve, guided by a commitment to excellence and compassion. In January 2025, we proudly expanded with the opening of our second location, Mountain View, located just down the street from our original Fraser Sunset facility.

Our Philosophy

Our program is inspired by Reggio-Emilia, Montessori, and a patchwork of other pedagogical concepts and ideas. We’re primarily play-based, but occasionally teacher led. We consider free play as important learning time that allows children to exchange ideas and fine-tune their motor skills as they interact with different activities available throughout our classroom.

We avoid screen time, and we also believe structured learning time is essential for acclimating children to a classroom environment. Our program offers roughly 2 hours each day of both structured and unstructured learning time.

Our balanced play-based approach to early learning will have your little monster well prepared for kindergarten, familiarizing them with numbers, geometry, the alphabet, calendar, basic science and engineering concepts, geography, music and a wonderful mix of celebrations and world cultures.

Self-Control & Behaviour Management

We also focus heavily on managing emotions and behaviors in group settings. We understand children will push boundaries and test limits, and this is a vital part of their early learning. We believe discipline must always be about teaching, and never about punishment. Our teachers will introduce clear boundaries and expectations, consistent daily routines, and respond with patience and empathy when a child needs help with their feelings or resolving conflicts. We encourage and reward collaborative problem solving through sharing, trading, and the understanding that everyone’s feelings are important.

Our curriculum is designed to encourage socialization, teamwork, curiosity, and creativity.