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The Vaughan Philosophy

A Child-Centred Philosophy
Children are given the freedom to use their imagination,and develop their creativity and independence, with no pressure to conform or compete. The informal encouraging nature of the program allows children to develop pride in themselves and respect for others.

Exploring and Learning Through Play
Vaughan Co-op Nursery School's program is play-based and the children are central to their own educational process. The children's ideas and interests emerge and form the basis for their experiences, while the environment provides the materials and feedback that support their development.


	Summer Camp Registration 2010 Opens April 26 for the public at 9:15 a.m. first-come first serve. Please do not write your cheques until time of registration to ensure that the weeks you are requesting are available. If you would like to check what is available, there will be a log at the Hippo School foyer for you to view during the week of April 19th. . Download the information package and registration form. (PDF) If you require more information about our summer camp program, please contact Beth Kwavnick, Camp Registrar at hippocampregistrar@yahoo.ca. Registration 2010-11 Limited space available for children born from between January and August 2007. If interested, please call 416-651-6718. Registration 2011-12 If you are interested in registering your child for 2011-12, please check back mid-September 2010 as we will begin our waitlist Monday, October 4, 2010.

The child's feelings about self and others are nurtured, and a full range of emotional expression is encouraged. The individual personality of each child is respected, while responsibility and self-discipline are encouraged.

Through a wide range of playful activities, children develop skills in cognitive thinking, critical thinking, fine motor, gross motor, and language. Children also learn conflict resolution skills that will hopefully last a lifetime.

Creativity is encouraged through a wide range of art materials, music and movement, dramatic play and literature. Children create freely; the process of creation and exploration is more important than the finished product.

Health and physical development are encouraged through nutritious snacks and meals, appropriately scheduled quiet/rest times and active outdoor and indoor play.

We highly value the participation of parents; it is an integral part of the co-operative process. Working in partnership with your child's teacher enriches the lives of all the children and provides opportunities for parents and teachers to learn from one another.

Make a commitment to your child's early education.

Vaughan Co-op Nursery School
E-mail: info@hipposchool.com
Phone: 416-651-6718
729 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6C 1B2
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