F.A.Q

We feel that our Nursery School provides children/families that do not need full time care, an ideal opportunity to attend preschool. For many of the children it is the first time that they are leaving their parents and/or being left in the care of someone outside of their family.  We have developed an enjoyable, engaging environment that children can interact alongside their peers.  Being aware of how the day is planned allows for consistency, self-regulation, minimizes negative behaviors and promotes general well being.  Children have the opportunity to build on relationships with their peers and teachers, learning social skills/ vocabulary, which are a part of the classroom routine.  Staff role-model appropriate social skills throughout the day to support learning and growth.

The Nursery School is licensed for children 2.4 years of age (28 months) to 5 years of age.

As the Nursery School has always been an inclusive centre, we have had many children of varying needs attend the School.  We suggest to parents to speak with the teachers about their concerns of their child starting School.  We believe that attending Nursery School helps all children in following a school routine, learning strategies to communicate/self regulate and what to do around their peers.  The Nursery School is supported by a Resource Teacher who is a liaison for accessing various supports and helps with the transition to Elementary School.

Children do not need to be toilet trained to attend the School.  Parents are asked to keep a spare diaper/pull up and clothes in their child’s bag.  Teachers will change a child if necessary during the class time.  They will also give your child assistance in the bathroom.

A co-operative nursery school is a non-profit organization of parents who have come together in order to set up and maintain a nursery school for their children.  

Every cooperative's nursery schools framework can vary based on decisions made by the programs Board of Directors. At our nursery school the level of participation has changed throughout the years as regulations and funding models have changed. We no longer require parents to volunteer their time in the classroom each day however ;we are still required to maintain a Board of Directors that help with the business operations of the school and to help make decisions for the best interest of all of the current families and the future of the nursery school.

Bouncing Ball Co-operative Nursery School is part of the Canada-Wide Early Leaning and Child Care System (CWELCC).  The Ontario Government pays a portion of the fees for every family.  This year the parent's fee portion is $12 per class and the CWELCC funding is paying the remainder.  Fees are paid at the start of each month and calculate to approx. $96 per month for two classes per week and $144 a month for three classes per week.  

We recommend that you make an appointment to come for a tour, as the Supervisor is also one of the teachers in the classroom. This allows us to work out a visit time that is mutually agreeable.

We suggest coming for a tour and meeting the teachers to see if Bouncing Ball is right for you and your child! Please ask questions to see if you are comfortable with us.