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7 days ago
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CEFA EARLY LEARNING EXPANDS FOOTPRINT IN ONTARIO WITH GRAND OPENING IN MARKHAM
MARKHAM, ON, July 7, 2025 /CNW/ - CEFA Early Learning, Canada's leading private early education provider, celebrated the Grand Opening of CEFA Early Learning Markham with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, July 6. Featuring guided tours of CEFA's state-of-the-art classrooms, the event welcomed local families and dignitaries including Ward 8 Councillor Isa Lee, who attended on behalf of the City of Markham. "At CEFA, we believe that early learning is one of the most powerful investments we can make in a child's future," said Arno Krug, President, CEFA Early Learning. "With CEFA Markham, we're proud to offer a space that not only nurtures early development, but sparks imagination, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning from day one." Located at 10 Esna Park Drive, the new 12,334 sq ft. facility can accommodate up to 156 students, reinforcing the organization's commitment to providing premium early learning experiences for children aged one to six. The Markham campus is CEFA's third recent Grand Opening in Ontario, following new locations in Mississauga and Oakville, as the organization continues to grow its presence across the province. "CEFA has shaped not only our careers, but also our vision of what early learning can and should be," said Karen Chan and Christine Yang, Franchise Partners, CEFA Early Learning Markham. "Opening our doors in Markham is more than an expansion – it's a chance to share something we deeply believe in with an entire community. We're so excited to welcome local families and build something meaningful together, one little learner at a time." Founded in 1998 in West Vancouver, CEFA offers a proprietary, award-winning junior kindergarten curriculum that blends core academics with enrichment in the fine arts, yoga, drama, and more. Every CEFA teacher is ECE-certified and trained in CEFA's proprietary methodology, which draws on the Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, supported by current research in early childhood brain development. To learn more about CEFA's curriculum or to inquire about enrollment at CEFA Early Learning Markham, visit ABOUT CEFA EARLY LEARNING CEFA Early Learning (Core Education & Fine Arts) is Canada's leading private early learning provider, founded by Natacha V. Beim in 1998 for children aged one to six. With over 25 years of experience and more than 40 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, CEFA offers a proprietary, award-winning junior kindergarten curriculum that uniquely combines core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and STEM with fine arts and enrichment activities including drama, music, visual arts, dance, and yoga. CEFA provides children with carefully designed learning environments and experiences that nurture holistic growth academically, emotionally, socially, and physically, setting a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success. For more information about CEFA, visit
Cision Canada
23-06-2025
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CEFA EARLY LEARNING CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF FIRST MISSISSAUGA LOCATION
MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 23, 2025 /CNW/ - CEFA Early Learning, Canada's leading private early education provider, officially opened its first Mississauga campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by The Honourable Rechie Valdez, MP for Mississauga–Streetsville and Minister of Women and Gender Equality, and The Honourable Nina Tangri, MPP for Mississauga–Streetsville and Associate Minister of Small Business. Founded in 1998 in West Vancouver, CEFA Early Learning Mississauga marks the organization's 44th location nationwide. Its state-of-the-art, 13,880 sq ft. facility features nine classrooms and can accommodate up to 149 students ages one to six. Every CEFA teacher is ECE-certified and receives ongoing, specialized training in CEFA's proprietary methodology, enabling them to effectively deliver an enriched junior kindergarten curriculum. "At CEFA, we believe early education should do more than prepare children for school. It should ignite their potential and lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and discovery," said Arno Krug, President, CEFA Early Learning. "This centre is designed to do exactly that. With CEFA Mississauga, we've created a thoughtfully designed space where infants, toddlers, and preschoolers can learn, explore, and thrive." CEFA's science-backed curriculum is designed around the synaptic blooming period, a critical stage of brain development between ages one and five when millions of neural connections are formed every second. Drawing on Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, and enhanced by CEFA's own proprietary innovations, the program supports each child's academic, emotional, social, and physical growth. CEFA Early Learning Mississauga is currently accepting inquiries from interested families. To learn more about CEFA's curriculum or find a school near you, visit ABOUT CEFA EARLY LEARNING CEFA Early Learning (Core Education & Fine Arts) is Canada's leading private early learning provider, founded by Natacha V. Beim in 1998 for children aged one to six. With over 25 years of experience and more than 40 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, CEFA offers a proprietary, award-winning junior kindergarten curriculum that uniquely combines core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and STEM with fine arts and enrichment activities including drama, music, visual arts, dance, and yoga. CEFA provides children with carefully designed learning environments and experiences that nurture holistic growth academically, emotionally, socially, and physically, setting a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success. For more information about CEFA, visit
Cision Canada
09-06-2025
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CEFA Early Learning Accelerates Ontario Growth Amid Rising Demand for Holistic Early Learning Approach
CEFA's Ontario expansion began with the opening of CEFA Burlington in 2023, which accommodates up to 84 students, and has gained significant momentum in 2025 with the grand openings of new schools in Oakville, Mississauga, and Markham. With space for 98 students in Oakville, 149 in Mississauga, and 156 in Markham, the four Ontario schools will collectively serve 487 children, increasing access to enriched, whole-child education during the most critical years of early development. All locations are currently welcoming inquiries from interested families. "Ontario families are seeking more than childcare; they're looking for a place where their children can be truly engaged, supported, and inspired," said Arno Krug Junior, President of CEFA Early Learning. "At CEFA, we offer an enriched early learning experience that blends academic readiness with creativity, emotional development, and confidence-building. Our continued growth in Ontario reflects both the rising demand for this kind of education and our long-term commitment to supporting families across the province. We're thrilled to welcome more students into our new schools and CEFA communities." Founded in 1998 in West Vancouver, CEFA is Canada's leading private early education provider, offering a proprietary, science-backed curriculum that blends core academics with fine arts, STEM, language, mindfulness, and character development. In 2025, CEFA was named Canada's #1 Early Education Franchise by the Elite Franchise 100 and was the only education brand ranked among Canada's top 25 franchises overall. "Throughout my career as a junior kindergarten educator, I witnessed just how transformative the early years can be when children are given the right environment and the right stimulation to learn and develop," said Natacha V. Beim, Founder and CEO of CEFA Early Learning. "That's what inspired me to develop a Canadian curriculum that integrates global best practices and emerging neuroscience. As CEFA expands in Ontario, I'm proud that more families will have access to an educational model that's designed not just to teach, but to unlock each child's potential." CEFA's enriched junior kindergarten program is a science-backed curriculum designed around the synaptic blooming period, a critical stage of brain development between ages one and five when millions of neural connections are formed every second. Drawing on Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, and enhanced by CEFA's own proprietary innovations, the program supports each child's academic, emotional, social, and physical growth. CEFA's curriculum is built around four key learning areas that guide every aspect of the classroom experience: CEFA Innovators, which nurtures problem-solving, inquiry, and discovery through STEM-focused activities; CEFA Masterminds, which builds foundational language skills in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking; CEFA Creators, which encourages creativity and self-expression through music, visual arts, drama, and dance; and CEFA Changemakers, which develops peer social skills to foster empathy, emotional intelligence, and social connection. Together, these pillars reflect CEFA's commitment to developing the whole child — academically, emotionally, socially, and creatively. All three locations are welcoming inquiries from interested families. To learn more about CEFA's curriculum or find a school near you, visit ABOUT CEFA EARLY LEARNING CEFA Early Learning (Core Education & Fine Arts) is Canada's leading private early learning provider, founded by Natacha V. Beim in 1998 for children aged one to six. With over 25 years of experience and more than 40 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, CEFA offers a proprietary, award-winning junior kindergarten curriculum that uniquely combines core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and STEM with fine arts and enrichment activities including drama, music, visual arts, dance, and yoga. CEFA provides children with carefully designed learning environments and experiences that nurture holistic growth academically, emotionally, socially, and physically, setting a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success. For more information about CEFA, visit
