Question 1

Is NTCNS a licensed child care program?

Accepted Answer

Yes. New Toronto Cooperative Nursery School is a licensed child care program through the Ontario Ministry of Education.

Question 2

Are you part of CWELLC & how much is tuition?

Accepted Answer

Yes NTCNS participates in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) System. Our current program fee is $275 per month with a 1 time $50 registration fee.

Question 3

What ages do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Our preschool program welcomes children 2.5-4 years old.

Question 4

What are your program hours?

Accepted Answer

Our program runs from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Question 5

Do you offer part-time enrollment?

Accepted Answer

At this time, our preschool program is offered five days a week, Monday through Friday, and we do not currently offer part-time enrollment options.

Question 6

When does the program run?

Accepted Answer

Our preschool year runs from September through June and follows the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) school-year calendar. The nursery school is closed for scheduled PA Days, statutory holidays, Winter Break and Spring Break.

Question 7

Does my child need to be toilet trained?

Accepted Answer

No. Children do not need to be fully toilet trained to attend. Our educators support children with toileting and self-care routines according to their individual stage of development. Families of children who are not yet toilet trained are asked to provide diapers or pull-ups and wipes.

Question 8

Do you provide snacks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A nutritious morning snack, milk and water are provided each day. We offer a variety of child-friendly foods and are mindful of allergies and dietary restrictions. The snack menu is shared with families upon registration.

Question 9

Is NTCNS nut-free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, NTCNS is a nut-free environment. We ask families not to send any food containing nuts or nut products to school. We are also mindful of children’s individual food allergies and dietary restrictions and work closely with families to help maintain a safe and inclusive environment.

Question 10

What should my child bring to school?

Accepted Answer

Children should bring a labelled water bottle, a full change of clothes and indoor slip-on shoes. If your child is not yet toilet trained, please also provide diapers or pull-ups and wipes. All belongings should be labelled with your child's first and last name.

Question 11

How large is the class?

Accepted Answer

Our preschool classroom is a group size of 16 children, supported by 2 of our educators.

Question 12

How do parents receive updates and communicate with the school?

Accepted Answer

We use Esikidz as our primary parent communication platform. Families can use the Parent Portal and app for important communication, registration information and reporting absences or late arrivals.

Question 13

How do I register my child?

Accepted Answer

Families can begin by adding their child's information to our waitlist. A member of our team will then contact you regarding availability and the next steps in the registration process.

Question 14

What roles and responsibilities do parents have as part of the cooperative?

Accepted Answer

Parents are not required to hold volunteer positions or complete volunteer hours as part of our cooperative. We do, however, ask families to support and participate in our fundraising initiatives throughout the school year, which help enhance our program and provide additional resources and experiences for the children.

Question 15

Do families receive tax receipts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All child care fees paid are eligible for a tax receipt. Tax receipts are issued annually by February 28 of the following year for fees paid during the previous calendar year.

Everything Families Need to Know

Starting preschool is an exciting milestone for both children and their families!
We’ve gathered answers to some of our most frequently asked questions to help make your transition to NTCNS as simple and comfortable as possible.

Frequently asked questions

Is NTCNS a licensed child care program?

Are you part of CWELLC & how much is tuition?

What ages do you accept?

What are your program hours?

Do you offer part-time enrollment?

When does the program run?

Does my child need to be toilet trained?

Do you provide snacks?

Is NTCNS nut-free?

What should my child bring to school?

How large is the class?

How do parents receive updates and communicate with the school?

How do I register my child?

What roles and responsibilities do parents have as part of the cooperative?

Do families receive tax receipts?

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Everything Families Need to Know

Starting preschool is an exciting milestone for both children and their families! We’ve gathered answers to some of our most frequently asked questions to help make your transition to NTCNS as simple and comfortable as possible.

Frequently asked questions

Is NTCNS a licensed child care program?

Are you part of CWELLC & how much is tuition?

What ages do you accept?

What are your program hours?

Do you offer part-time enrollment?

When does the program run?

Does my child need to be toilet trained?

Do you provide snacks?

Is NTCNS nut-free?

What should my child bring to school?

How large is the class?

How do parents receive updates and communicate with the school?

How do I register my child?

What roles and responsibilities do parents have as part of the cooperative?

Do families receive tax receipts?

Starting preschool is an exciting milestone for both children and their families!
We’ve gathered answers to some of our most frequently asked questions to help make your transition to NTCNS as simple and comfortable as possible.