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Tender Years Co-op School offers fun and enriching half-day Nursery and Junior/Senior Kindergarten programs for children between 2½ to 6 years of age in a unique co-op setting. We strive to provide every child with an enlightened and enriched start to learning in a safe, fun and nurturing environment.
We consistently deliver high standards of education in our premier learning facility. Our centre is licensed annually by the Ministry of Community, Family and Children Services, ensuring compliance with the Day Nurseries Act and Peel Health Regulations.
Tender Years is a member of the Shoreline Co-operative Pre-schools Corporation, an affiliation with thirty other local pre-schools.
Our student-to-teacher ratios are 8:1 in Nursery and 10:1 in Junior and Senior Kindergarten, so your child receives the special attention and individual programming that is ideally suited to them.
Research indicates that active parental involvement enhances a child’s learning and development. We believe that a child benefits most when parents and teachers share common goals for the individual child. That’s why we foster a warm climate for free communication between parents and teachers. Although we encourage active parental involvement, active and non-active memberships let you be as involved as you want to be.
All families are invited to:
 Observe the unique learning experience by visiting their child during regular program hours
Participate in special school events such as the Fall Move-a-Thon, Annual Dinner and Dance,
Mother’s Day Tea, June Picnic, and Graduation
Attend parent education workshops offered throughout the year
Active families:
Attend four General Meetings
Contribute to the smooth day to day functioning of the school by volunteering for one of the following
committees (per child):
• Education
• Playdough/Laundry/Library/Blue Box Team
• Baking/Toy Washing
• Shopping
• Quilt & Sewing
• Fundraising/Special Events
• Dance
• Bingo
• Marketing
For more information on the various committees, click here.
For maximum involvement, consider becoming an elected parent volunteer on our Board of Directors. Board members meet monthly to oversee the smooth operation of the school.
Board members hold one of the following positions:
• President
• Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Parent Liaison
• Special Events/Fundraising
• Bingo
• Dance
• Marketing
For more information on Board of Director positions, click here.
It’s no surprise that so many of our families return year after year. Here’s what they say: “The teachers, the school, the program are absolutely amazing.”
“It’s like a second home for my kids.”
“There’s a tremendous amount of love at Tender Years.”
"The teachers are spectacular.”
“Dedicated, caring teachers and quality education.”
“A very positive, supportive, vibrant and friendly learning environment.”
“I knew immediately that I was comfortable leaving my son here.”
"The program builds confidence and gives children a great start to their education."
"Teachers provide a positive influence and show a genuine love for the children."
"Program accommodates all children including those with special needs."
"A warm and caring place to learn and play."
"High caliber of teaching."
"Fantastic - my kids love going to school." |
