ACE Montessori Enriched Home Preschool, Cobourg
---- Where Independence and Character are Nurtured----
About Me
About the Teacher/ Owner:
Hello! My name is Tracy deCarufel. After completing my Honours History BA from Queens' University and teaching English as a Second Language in South Korea, I went on to earn my Bachelor of Eduction from Queen's University in 2007.
I returned to South Korea to teach in an international school before accepting a job in the Turks and Caicos, to teach in a private school, at the primary level. I lived and taught for nine years in the TCI before moving back to Toronto, with my two TCI rescue cats, to attend training with Montessori Teachers College.
I earned my Diploma for Early Childhood Diploma Course (MACTE certified) in 2018. Adopted a stray cat from Toronto to add to our family and moved to Cobourg to teach at a local school and before eventually opening up Ace Montessori. Teddy, a rescue dog, joined us late June 2021.
I absolutely love educating children and am honoured that I am given such a great responsibility from families. The Montessori Method calls to me and I am so happy to be guiding children in this manner.
About Ace Montessori Home Preschool:
The concept for Ace Montessori Home Preschool was initially created while overseas, as I wanted to move back and establish roots in an Ontario community. The goal was to create a small home-based setting for children to grow and develop in a safe, nurturing, and intellectually stimulating environment.
When I originally opened ACE Montessori in 2019, I made sure to set up an appointment with the Cobourg Fire Department to make sure my environment was up to code. ACE has no violations of the Ontario Fire Code and I regularly check that all the smoke alarms are in working condition. My home and preschool is a smoke free environment.
Likewise, I obtained a valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check in 2019, as did Julie deCarufel( my mother and ACE's supply teacher), and have no violations to date.
I have obtained a Standard First Aid certificate and CPR/AED Level C.
Mission Statement:
ACE Montessori Enriched Home Preschool strives to enable all children to reach their full potential socially, academically, physically and emotionally.
Children are provided a safe and nurturing environment in which they feel confident taking steps towards independence and developing positive character traits.
Mandatory Disclaimer: This child care program is not licensed by the Government of Ontario.