Bronte Harbour Nursery School
…Where every single child is valued, supported, encouraged and treasured
Enrollment
Registration is now open for September 2020
We Care
We believe in building loving, trusting relationships between the children, teachers and families. It is these relationships that make our center so special.
Programs
Our part-day programs run from September to June for Toddlers 18 months to 30 months of age, and for Preschoolers 2.5 years to 5 years of age.
About Us
Bronte Harbour Nursery School is an outstanding, inclusive, non-profit nursery school located right here in beautiful Bronte. Our exceptional part-day programs run from September to June for Toddlers 18 months to 30 months of age, and Preschoolers 2 ½ years to 5 years of age.
We provide top quality care, and are proud of the loving, trusting relationships we build between the children, teachers and families. This is what sets us apart from other centers; it’s what makes Bronte Harbour so special.
The heart of Bronte Harbour Nursery School is our amazing team of teachers. You can trust that your child will be in the very best of hands when you meet the loving, well-trained professionals who make our nursery school such a wonderful place.
If you are looking for a warm, welcoming, and enriching experience for your child, then this is the place for you. And we just keep getting better!
In September 2018, our classes were extended by 30 minutes. Classes now run from 9:00am-12:00pm, rather than the privious 9:00am-11:30am. Parents expressed a need for longer program times, and we’ve worked hard to make that happen.
And in addition to increasing the length of our classes, we’ve also added Zumba Kids Jr. to our gross motor/gym time! Our very own Miss Nikki is a licensed Zumba instructor, and we are thrilled that she is sharing her knowledge and skills with the children. This fun and engaging addition to our programs allows the children the chance to learn how their bodies move, while exploring the different rhythms and sounds from around the world. Children derive so many benefits from physical activity…and Zumba Kids Jr. is such a fun way to get moving! Some centers bring in outside experts to enrich their programs…we just happened to have our own already!
Come Visit Us
Give Mrs. T a call at 905-465-3508, or send an email to bronteharbour@hotmail.com to arrange your tour, and you’ll see for yourself why all of our families recommend us to their family and friends. In fact, most of our families come to us through word-of-mouth, which is the highest compliment we can think of.
So come on in to Bronte Harbour for a tour…you will be glad you did!
Inclusive Practices are Honoured at Our
Pre-School.
We believe that every child has the right to full participation in our programs and access to the same hours and days of attendance. As such, we provide an approach to teaching that recognizes the diversity of students, enabling all students to access course content, fully participate in learning activities and demonstrate their knowledge and strengths at assessment.
Curriculum
Free play
Children are free to choose. There is an area for tactile sensory play with sand, water and playdough. A variety of toys are rotated regularly to keep the children engaged. There is a free-art center, puzzles and books.
Children can choose to play alone, in small groups or large groups.
Small group activities:
A variety of activities, with plenty of adult interaction and guidance, designed to enhance the skills the children are acquiring. Included are: matching and sorting games; using manipulatives to build and create; fine motor enhancement activities and much more
Large group activities
Activities including movement and music, storytelling and sharing experiences are designed to help children build a sense of community. These activities promote co-operation, sharing, taking turns, and enhance social development.
Gym Time
We have access to a large gymnasium inside the building! Both the Toddler and Preschool programs have gym time every day. One of our teachers is a licensed Zumba instructor and we are proud to offer Zumba Kids Jr.as part of the program.
For more information about our programs please visit our website
Who we are:
a non-profit organization, licensed by the Ministry of Education. We are active participants in good standing with Halton’s Quality First initiative, and have been since 2010.
What Ages Do You Care For and How Many?
We are licensed to provide care for children aged 18 months to 5 years of age, and our licensed capacity is 34 children. Our Preschool class can have a maximum of 24 children, with 3 teachers, and our Toddler class can have a maximum of 10 children, with 2 teachers.
Programs and Hours
Our classes run from September to June.
Toddler (18 months-2.5 years old) and Preschool (2.5 – 5 years old) programs run Monday through Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm., 2 mornings a week (Tues./Thurs.), 3 mornings a week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) or 5 mornings a week. Depending on availability, there is some flexibility to the days you choose. Please speak to the Executive Director if you require a different selection of days.
We also offer extended preschool hours from 8:00-9:00am, for children enrolled in the Preschool classes only. This program is subject to minimum enrolment. Please speak to the Executive Director for more information
Statutory Closures, holidays, inclement weather
We are closed for all statutory holidays, including Easter Monday. We also will be closed during the school holidays in December (2 weeks) and March (1 week). Please note: your monthly instalment fee does not change for holidays, illness, vacations or any other absences.
We are open on all PA days.
Extreme weather conditions (i.e. Snowstorms) may result in the school being closed for the day. If the Halton School Board closes schools for the day, then we are also closed.
Registration and payments:
Registration for September for new families begins each year on February 1st.
To register your child for one of our programs, you will be required to complete and return the registration package (available in center).
Registration fees are as follows:
*if you register your child for the upcoming school year between Feb.1 & July 1, we offer a reduced registration fee of $50.00
*if you register your child after July 1, the registration fee is $75.00
Please note: registration fees are non-refundable.
Program Fees:
Program fees are calculated on an annual basis, and are divided into 10 equal monthly instalments.
When registering your child for September, your first instalment fee is to be paid by post-dated cheque dated JULY 1 of that year. This fee is non-returnable/non-refundable after JUNE 1, in keeping with our withdrawal policy that requires one month’s notice of intent to withdraw.
Special Events and Field Trips
Throughout our school year, we may arrange special events or outings for the children and families. You will be notified well in advance of such events, and specific details will follow at that time. Due to the inherent risks and difficulty in maintaining adequate supervision in locations off-site, or out of our licensed classrooms, parents will accompany their child at all times during one of these events.
For more information and current pricing, please visit our website
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