Our Story
Founded in 2008, Grădinița Paradisul Prichindeilor began as a vision—to create a learning environment where children thrive, explore, and grow with confidence. From our humble beginnings, we have evolved into a proficient bilingual academic community, shaping young minds with a world-class curriculum and a passion for lifelong learning.
We believe that education is more than just academics—it’s about nurturing curiosity, creativity, and critical thinkingin a warm and inspiring environment. Guided by the Maple Bear philosophy, we empower students to develop a global mindset, strong character, and a lifelong love for learning.
Today, we are proud to have three locations, where we prepare children to embrace the future with confidence, resilience, and a deep appreciation for knowledge. And this is just the beginning—the journey of learning never stops!
2008
In 2008, Grădinița Paradisul Prichindeilor was founded with a clear mission—to create a nurturing and inspiring environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive with confidence. That same year, our commitment to quality education was officially recognized through authorization by the Ministry of Education (MEC) and ARACIP.
2013
In 2013, Grădinița Paradisul Prichindeilor reached an important milestone—official accreditation, a recognition of our unwavering commitment to educational excellence. This achievement reaffirmed our dedication to providing a high-quality learning environment, where children are nurtured, challenged, and inspired every day.
Accreditation is more than just a status—it is a promise to our families, ensuring that every child receives a solid educational foundation, built on innovation, creativity, and academic rigor.
2018
In 2018, Grădinița Paradisul Prichindeilor underwent a comprehensive external evaluation by the Ministry of Education (MEC) and ARACIP, reaffirming our dedication to the highest educational standards. This rigorous assessment validated our commitment to academic excellence.
The evaluation process was a valuable opportunity to reflect on our strengths, enhance our practices, and further align our educational approach with best practices. It served as both a recognition of our high-quality teaching and learning standards and a motivation to continue evolving, always putting our students’ growth and development at the center of everything we do.
Following this evaluation, we expanded our educational journey by opening a new location in the Bună Ziuaneighborhood. This new space allowed us to welcome even more children into our engaging, high-quality learning environment, ensuring that our commitment to excellence reaches even more young learners.
2021
Since 2021, Grădinița Paradisul Prichindeilor has been proudly part of the Maple Bear global family, bringing world-class Canadian education to our students. Our unique approach seamlessly blends the rigor of the Romanian curriculum with the excellence of Canadian pedagogy, creating a bilingual, inquiry-based learning environmentthat prepares children for the challenges of the future.
At Maple Bear, we believe that education should go beyond knowledge acquisition—it should cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and a lifelong love for learning. Through hands-on experiences, immersive bilingual education, and a nurturing environment, we empower students to become confident, curious, and resilient learners, ready to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
We are proud to be part of a global network of excellence, where each child’s potential is nurtured, and learning is an exciting journey of discovery.
2023
In 2023, Grădinița Paradisul Prichindeilor underwent a periodic external evaluation by the Ministry of Education (MEC) and ARACIP, a vital process that reaffirmed our commitment to educational excellence and high academic standards.
This evaluation not only validated the quality of our educational program, but also provided an opportunity for us to continuously improve and align with international best practices. Through this process, we reinforced our dedication to offering a modern, stimulating, and future-focused learning environment, where every child can thrive.
Following this evaluation, we took another important step in our growth by opening a new location near Baza Sportivă Gheorgheni. This expansion has allowed us to welcome even more children into an engaging, high-quality educational setting, designed to support their learning and development in an inspiring and well-equipped space.
For us, every evaluation is an opportunity to grow and refine our approach, and every new beginning is a testament to our passion and dedication to excellence in education!
2024
In 2024, we embarked on an exciting new journey with the opening of Maple Bear Elementary School Cluj , bringing the excellence of Canadian education to the primary school level. As part of this growth, we embraced a new identity—Sayora Primary School, a name that reflects our vision for a dynamic, future-ready learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, innovate, and thrive.
Rooted in the Maple Bear philosophy, our school continues to integrate the rigor of the Romanian curriculum with the excellence of Canadian pedagogy, fostering bilingual proficiency, critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong love for learning. The transition to Sayora Primary School marks a significant milestone in our commitment to high-quality education, ensuring that every student is equipped with the skills and mindset needed to succeed in an ever-evolving world.
As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to inspire young minds, nurture curiosity, and prepare children for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
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