Full and Part-time Daycare for children aged 18 months through to 5 years.
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Offering quality Full and Part-time Daycare. We seek to create a secure, warm and nurturing environment where your child can grow and build confidence. The Grimsby location is located at 63 Casablanca Blvd in Grimsby.
Toddler Program:
Early child development sets the foundation for lifelong learning, behaviour and health.
Research shows that rapid development hap-pens in the first two years of a child's life. Our toddler program is based on "learn through play". Each session will focus on activities that stimulate the imagination. Our toddler sessions offer a 5:1 ratio of children to caregiver. The toddlers start their day by making new friends and explore new activities. Two snacks and a nutritious lunch is served daily. Play time includes: a minimum of two hours each of both indoor and outdoor fun. Stories, songs, water and sand play, dramatic play, sensory play, creative arts and crafts are just a few of the play time activities. Two hours of nap time is encouraged daily. If children are unable to sleep, they can engage in quiet activities in the room.
Pre-School Program:
Our preschool session offer a 8:1 ratio of children to caregiver. Each session shall begin with a small circle time. The program is based on weekly themes (eg) Love your earth, families, pets, seasons, etc. Children will have plenty of opportunities to express themselves through creative arts, crafts and dramatic play. If possible, the children will take field trips so they can learn more about their community. Age appro-priate cognitive toys and games are available to promote emotional and intellectual growth in preparation for kindergarten. Physical needs are met through a large selection of climbing and gross motor equipment both inside and outside. Play time is provided for a minimum of 2 hours per day, both indoors and outdoors. Two snacks and a healthy lunch are provided daily as well as 2 hours of nap time is encouraged.
Rates & Fees
Daycare fees paid by the parent must be received by the first of each month, post dated cheques are required. Cheques are to be made out to The Chestnut Tree Preschool Inc. There is a $200.00 deposit, payable to the centre upon receiving your child's application forms. This amount is refundable up to 60 days prior to your enrolment, after which no refund will be issued. $150 will be applied to your last fee payment; $50 is a registration fee. Annual receipts will be issued for income tax purposes.
Parents wishing to be Subsidized require approval by the Ministry of Child and Youth Services. Please speak directly to our Program Supervisor to obtain guidance.
Fee Schedule
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The Chestnut Tree Preschool
Half day preschool program for children aged 2 1/2 to 5 years.
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Offering quality part-time care to promote the social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth at a level that is appropriate to the individual child's development. We encourage a natural sense of curiosity and knowledge through peer interaction and play. We also encourage each child to participate in both group and individual tasks and activities. Building life skills to promote the beginnings of independence and gain self-confidence by giving children a positive, warm and caring opportunity to prepare them for kindergarten. Children learn best through play!
Our Program
The Chestnut Tree Pre-school Inc, strives to provide a positive learning environment for your child that enhances his or her level of development through play experiences and the guidance of specially trained staff.
Hours of Operation
Part-Time Care is provided for approximately 41 weeks a year depending on the calendar year.
Class #1: 3 half days a week Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00-11:30 am
Class #2: 3 half days a week Mon, Wed, Fri 12:30-3:00 pm
Class #3: 2 half days a week Tues, Thurs 9:00-11:30 am
Class #4: 2 half days a week Tues, Thurs 12:30-3:00 pm
Fees
First and last month's fees are required prior to your start date in September, along with monthly post-dated cheques for the balance of the year. A registration fee of $25.00 and cheques should be made payable to The Chestnut Tree Pre-school in order to secure your child's spot. This amount is refundable up to and including Jul 31st of the calendar year of your enrolment, after which no refund will be issued without proper termination notice.
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The Chestnut Tree Preschool
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While each session is based on the special themes as noted below the children will enjoy a full curriculum of creative arts & crafts, singing,dancing, games, stories, science activities, making new friends, learning new things and exploring independence in a fun, safe and nurturing environment.
Our summer program is offered in 2 one week sessions in both July and August with different themes each week. Our program runs 3 days a week and children can be enrolled in 1, 2 or 3 days a week, individual weeks or the entire 4 weeks. Our summer rates are $27/day, $75/week or $299 for all 4 weeks.
If you are looking for a fun safe place where your child can learn and grow in a warm enviroment, while learning important life skills in the process.
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The Chestnut Tree Preschool
Our vision is to provide a positive learning environment for your child that enhances his or her level of development through play.
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Learning Through Play
Our vision is to provide a positive learning environment for your child that enhances his or her level of development through play. Your child will be exposed to situations that will stimulate:
• Curiosity, initiative and independence;
• Self-esteem and decision making capabilities;
• Interaction with and respect for others;
• Physical activity and developing gross motor skills;
• Communication skills; and
• Fine motor development
We acknowledge that each child grows, develops and learns differently. This is why we believe that providing an active, playful approach to learning is the key to meeting each individual child's needs.
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Safe Friendly Enviroment
We acknowledge that each child grows, develops and learns differently. This is why we believe that providing an active, playful approach to learning is the key to meeting each individual child's needs. We aspire to create a warm, nurturing and safe environment where your child can grow and trust. We are ready to give all of the children in our care the best head start for future accomplishments!
Grimsby Daycare - 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday to Friday.
Stoney Creek Preschool - 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM / 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Morning and afternoon classes Monday to Friday
We are childcare providers who under-stand that every child is his or her own individual unique person. Our daycare centre acknowledges that the parents are the principal caregivers of their children. Read More
Our Promise
We are childcare providers who under-stand that every child is his or her own individual unique person. Our daycare centre acknowledges that the parents are the principal caregivers of their children. With this in mind, we aim to support each parent in our capacity as Early Childhood Educators.
We offer a caring and positive environment in which children can see and feel the magic of learning, the confidence to explore and the joy of growing up. We strive to make The Chestnut Tree Pre-school your child's favourite, fun place to be, next home.
We are a Non-Profit Pre-school and Daycare, which was established in April 1994 in Stoney Creek, Ontario and has grown to two licensed child care centres in Ontario. Read More
Our History
The Chestnut Tree Pre-school Inc. is a Non-Profit Pre-school and Daycare, which was established in April 1994 in Stoney Creek, Ontario and has grown to two licensed child care centres in Ontario. We opened as a preschool offering a part-time, half-day nursery school programs with 24 children ages 2 ½ - 5 years and 3 staff and continue to offer that quality service at our Stoney Creek location.
In 2010, we added a second centre in Grimsby, offering full-time daycare. Today, the Chestnut Tree Preschool provides a broad range of childcare services for toddlers and preschool children ages 18 months to 5 years. We are licensed by the Ministry of Child and Youth Services to engage in the services of daycare for children, and operate in accordance with the Day Nurseries Act.
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63 Casablanca Blvd, Grimsby, Ontario
TEL | 905 309 1000
FAX | 905 643 0697
L3M 3Y9
288 Barton St, Stoney Creek
TEL | 905 662 5485
FAX | 905 643 0697
L8E 2K6
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