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Programs & Schedules

School Hours
Vaughan Co-op Nursery School operates from September through June, from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 PM. We are closed for two weeks over the winter holidays, one week over March Break, as well as all statutory holidays. We offer the following programs:

Pre-Care: 8:15 am to 9:00 am
Morning Programs: 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Lunch: 11:30 am to 12:00 noon
Nap/Quiet Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Afternoon Programs: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
After-Care: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

During the winter, we follow the lead of the Toronto District School Board in decisions about closing or early closing, due to severe weather conditions.
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  • Children from 2 to 5 years
  • September to June
  • Mornings and afternoons
  • Full-time and Part-time
  • Lunch and nap program
  • Kindergarten program
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    Morning Programs
    These programs runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 - 11:30 am. Children are divided into three groups according to their age.

    Toddler Group
    Younger Pre-School Group
    Older Pre-School Group

    As part of their morning schedule, all children engage in free play, circle, outdoor play (weather permitting) and snack.

    Afternoon Programs
    Mixed-Age Group:
    This program runs Monday to Friday from 1:00 - 3:30 pm. Children are in one mixed-aged group with two ECE teachers and two duty day staff. Their schedule is similar to the morning.

    Kindergarten Group:
    Vaughan has a Kindergarten enrichment program on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 pm that offers a science-based program with inventive and stimulating activities for Junior and Senior Kindergarten aged children. Kindergarten aged children are part of the mixed-age "family group" on Monday and Friday. The Kindergarten program can be connected to the lunch and aftercare programs if required. Their schedule is similar to the morning.

    Lunch Program:
    Hot lunches are prepared for children who stay over the lunch period. Hot lunches are balanced, nutritious meals in accordance with the Canada Food Guide. A monthly menu is posted. The lunch period is supervised by the Supervisor, one ECE teacher and the Admin./School Assistant.

    Pre-Care and After-Care Programs:
    The Pre-Care and After-Care Programs can accommodate up to eight children per day and are staffed by one teacher. The program includes outside free play, large motor and/or creative play, crafts, story-reading and child-directed activities. Pre- and After-Care is available on a full- or part-time basis.


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    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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