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Angus Valley Montessori Campbell Heights is proud to join the Campbell Heights community under the leadership of owner/operators Kirti Arneja and Shyam Valera. As the flagship location for Angus Valley Montessori School in British Columbia and the first centre opening beyond Ontario this location marks an exciting milestone in bringing elevated, Montessori-based early childhood education to families in the region. Thoughtfully situated atop the Nanak Foods facility in Campbell Heights, the centre has been intentionally designed to offer a unique, purpose-built environment that blends accessibility and a strong sense of community. This strategic partnership enables us to support the families of neighbouring businesses while also serving the growing residential community in the area. Rooted in Montessori principles, our centre provides a carefully curated space where children are encouraged to explore, develop independence, and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning while parents experience a high standard of care, trust, and peace of mind within a truly community driven environment.

Kirti Arneja – Owner/Operator

Kirti Arneja is a dedicated Early Childhood Educator with extensive teaching experience and a deep, intuitive understanding of child development during the most formative years. Known for her warmth, attentiveness, and thoughtful approach, she creates enriched, Montessori-inspired learning environments that are intentionally designed to nurture curiosity, independence, and confidence in every child. Her passion for early education is matched by a genuine love for children, expressed through a highly personalized and mindful approach to care and learning. As a parent herself, Kirti brings an added depth of empathy and purpose to her work, recognizing the profound importance of the early years in shaping a child’s lifelong path. She is devoted to fostering strong, collaborative relationships with families and creating a calm, supportive environment where children feel valued and inspired, and where parents feel a deep sense of trust, confidence, and reassurance in their child’s care and development.

Shyam Valera - Owner/Operator

Shyam Valera is an accomplished entrepreneur and community-focused leader with a proven track record of building and operating successful businesses rooted in quality, care, and long-term impact. His passion for childhood education is deeply personal, shaped by a family legacy where learning was a defining value, guided by his father’s work as a respected school principal and mothers
leadership who instilled in him the importance of curiosity, discipline, and lifelong growth. As a new parent himself, Shyam is inspired to create a thoughtfully designed environments where children are empowered to develop a genuine love of learning from an early age. He is deeply committed to cultivating a refined, nurturing space that reflects excellence in both care and education, while
building meaningful partnerships with families—ensuring every child feels supported and every parent experiences a strong sense of trust, transparency, and peace of mind.