Roots & Wings

Montessori

Preschool and Daycare

Inspiring your children to become earth stewards and visionaries

for over 35 years
Our
Vision:

Our vision is of a world that can finally live in peace, a global community based on interdependence, respect for all life and all people, reached through the only path that can truly lead there; our children.

Our Principal and Founder:

Kristin Marples Cassie

An educator and visionary now for forty-five years, Kristin’s real joy in teaching began when she founded Roots & Wings Montessori in 1985.  She has delighted in guiding children from 2.5 to 17 in both public and independent schools.

Kristin uses Roots & Wings as a vehicle for providing excellence in education, breaking free of traditional structures and helping children thrive. She approaches her work from a spiritual perspective, confident in children’s innate goodness and individual gifts. Her success has been recognized by being awarded a Governor-General’s award in 1998, and more importantly by thousands of happy children, some of whom now bring their children to Roots & Wings!

Kristin currently works as a mentor to staff and acts at our “school Grandma”, celebrating children’s triumphs as they learn to read, cook in our customized child-size kitchen and garden in their adventure playground.

What makes us

Special?
Our

promise to families:

“We recognize who children are and what they can be – and how far our current education system is from enabling them. We empower children to be independent, self-propelled life-long learners, supporting them in discovering their strengths, their gifts and passions, and using them in service to others; we enable them to discover wonder in nature, a connection which motivates them to steward their earth.”

– Kristin Marples Cassie, Roots & Wings Founder and Principal

Parent

Testimonials
Donna Faye Coyuco
"I learned about Roots and Wings Heritage House through my cousin who had nothing but great things to say about the school. My 2 nephews went there, now my 2 kids attend R&W. The community and teachers are wonderful, warm and loving. My daughter has learned and grown so much from their preschool program. This is a great place for children."
Natalie Burt
"I've had 2 children at R&W for a year now and I have no complaints. My older daughter goes to their "Forest School" in Langley and spends a lot of time outdoors (which she loves). My other girl is in Kindergarten and really enjoying it. The teachers are always very responsive to my concerns."
A G
"My older son went to the Surrey centre location and I always found the staff to be courteous, responsible and available to discuss any concerns. Three years later, my younger son is going to the Heritage home location and I'm very pleased with the amazing work the teachers are doing there."
Vero B
"My son attended R&W from age 3 to 15. He received the best education parents could wish for. All the academics and much more: love, care, outdoors, social skills, discipline, enthusiasm for learning. It's such a relief to know that he is well equipped to be a successful and happy adult!"
Nicole Kwon
"Lots of nature and fun! Children are learning how to get along with friends and nature here. It is a great place for kids~"
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