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Our Classes

If you’re looking for a safe and fun place where your preschooler can learn and grow, then the Elora Co-operative Pre-school is ready for your family. We have a proud tradition of offering fun and educational programming for children ranging in age from 18 months to five years, and creating a family environment that fosters a co-operative spirit in the development of all children.

COURES

Our Course Offerings

Toddlers

  • Ages 18 months to 30 months (15 toddlers in the class)
  • All classes will have three teachers

The Toddler program is carried out in the Big Room on Monday mornings. The children are free to play, discover, make friends, and in many cases, learn to be without a parent for a short period of time.

Tuesday or Thursday mornings – $95/month

You have the option to sign up for 1 toddler class or both Tues and Thurs am

Full Day Program

  • Ages 30 months and older (16 children per class)
  • All classes will have two teachers

Our full day program is designed and geared toward those children that are approaching the kindergarten age. The program’s schedule will combine our morning and afternoon programs, include snack time, outdoor activity time a minimum of twice a day (weather permitting), and a nutritious lunch will be provided.

Monday & Wednesday – $405/month

Afternoon Program

  • Ages 30 months and older (16 children per class, limited spots)
  • All classes will have two teacher

The following daily schedule is followed consistently:

  • Students enjoy playtime in the Big Room where the emphasis is on gross motor skills (large muscle development), imaginative play, music and social time.
  • Children are responsible for helping tidy up. Children gather at circle time for songs, stories and games.
  • Activity centers are offered in the Creative Room including sensory, art, science and cognitive/manipulative play with an emphasis on developing a child’s fine motor skills.
  • Children gather, seated with the teacher, for snack time (provided by the pre-school in all classes). Snack offers a lovely social interactive time where children are encouraged to practice manners, speaking in turn, and listening to others.
  • Playground time is offered daily, weather permitting.
Tuesday and Thursday PM – $215/mth

Friday Kindergarten Prep Full Day

  • Children born in 2021 or entering Kindergarten in Fall 2025
  • All classes will have two teachers

This program will be designed to help preschool aged children develop and practice skills that will help prepare them for kindergarten. Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development are all essential ingredients of school readiness. The program will be designed to help children acquire the skills necessary, while creating a sense of belonging, for Junior Kindergarten. The program will provide opportunities to develop independence, turn taking, sitting for team meetings and learning time, following instructions, and positive peer interactions. The Readiness Program will be offered to children who are entering Junior Kindergarten in September of 2025.

Friday – $210/month

Toddler

Tuesday/Thursday AM

Full Day

Monday / Wednesday

Half Day

Tues / Thurs PM

Kindie Prep

Friday

FEES

Other Fees Schedule

Payout, Non-Participation

20 hours (average) of committee activity required throughout the year. You may payout of a committee but not Spaghetti supper.

$250

Registration Fee, Non-Refundable

Per immediate family. Fee may be waived under circumstance & board approval.

$40

Non-Participation Penalty

Individuals who opt in for committee activity, but fail to participate are required to pay penalty. Also applies when there isn’t significant participation in the spaghetti supper fundraiser.

$300

NSF

For any bounce cheques.

$10