Programs

Fun & Creativity

BCNS offers four days of morning programming for children ages 18 months to 5 years old.

These programs are assigned on scheduled days dependent on the ages of children and those enrolled in September of the following school year. All of our programs are three and a half hours in length, and are packed with creativity, play and learning. Programs are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Education, BCNS programs follows the provincial pedagogy for early childhood learning.

Evidence from diverse fields of study tells us that children:

Grow in programs where adults are caring and responsive.
Succeed in programs that focus on active learning through exploration, play, and inquiry.
Thrive in programs where they and their families are valued as active participants and contributors.

Fees, Schedule and Payment

Billing is based on a daily rate and varies from month to month (based on holidays, month duration, etc.).

The daily rate is not based on your child's attendance, but the days you have registered for within your individual contract.

At this time BCNS has opted out of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system.

Daily Rates

$24.50/day (Co-Op)

$49/day (Non Co-Op)

For information on Co-Op vs. Non Co-Op, please see information below.

Please note, there is a $25 deposit to confirm your enrolment. Invoices will be sent monthly and are due upon receipt.

Term I - Fall start

September 8, 2025 – December 11, 2025

Closed for holidays

December 12, 2025 to January 4, 2026

Term II - Winter start

January 5 to March 12, 2026

March 23 to June 11, 2026

Closed for March Break

March 13 to 22, 2026

Toddler Program

18 months – 3 years

Mondays and Wednesdays

8:45 a.m. to 11:30/11:45 a.m.

1:5 (one teacher for every five children)

Maximum of 10 children per session

Your toddler will learn through play, observation, socialization and conversation. In this program, the emphasis is on developing a positive self-image, increasing independence, and supporting communication and language development.

We accomplish this through a wide variety of creative activity and learning centres that include using fine motor and cognitive skills as well as gross-motor and outdoor play.

Children will participate in art, dramatic play, sensory activities, scissoring, building and developmentally appropriate science experiments.

We also have more structured activities that include storytelling circles, singing, music and movement.

Children all learn in different ways and at their own pace. Depending on their age and stage of development, your child will play independently, independently alongside their peers, and/or cooperatively with other children in small groups sharing his or her toys and developing friendships.

JK Readiness Program

3 to 5 years

(starting kindergarten in September)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m./12 p.m.

1:8 (one teacher for every eight children)
Maximum of 16 children per session

The Junior Kindergarten Readiness Program is based on the curriculum standards set by the Ministry of Education. There is an emphasis on increasing independence and promoting confidence and positive self-image.

Your pre-school child will continue to learn through play, observation, socialization and conversation.

We accomplish this through a wide variety of creative activity and learning centres that include using fine motor and cognitive skills as well as gross-motor and outdoor play.

Letters and numbers are woven into the play-to-learn program as children participate in art, dramatic play, sensory activities, scissoring, building and developmentally-appropriate science experiments.

We also have more structured activities that include storytelling circles, singing, music and movement.

Children will participate in a variety of activities that encourage both group and individual interaction. They will expand on their problem-solving abilities, grasp of language, memory and listening skills. At this stage, relationships with classmates and interacting with teachers become more pivotal.

Independent and group play in a loving and nurturing environment are designed to assist children in overcoming fears and separation anxiety.

Co-Op Program

Eligibility for Co-Op requires parent/guardian participation and allows them to be active in their child’s educational experience.

Parents and guardians interested in enrolling their child(ren) in the Blackstock Co-operative Nursery School programs should know that parental involvement is a significant component of the nursery school’s goals and objectives.

Being part of the co-op program involves an assigned day(s) each month whereby the parent or guardian is responsible for:

Arriving 30 minutes prior to class to assist with set-up and prep
Assist in the classroom for the morning
At least one toy cleaning day per school year. This will require the member to stay at the school for the morning.
Attendance at the Annual General Meeting and Board/Parent Meetings (once per month maximum)
Participation in school fundraising activities throughout the year, including our annual Breakfast with Santa and Friends

Requirements:

Vulnerable sector check
Two-step TB test

Please Note: Parent, guardians, volunteers and students are not permitted to be alone with any child and are supervised by an employee at all times.