Welcome to the Elora Cooperative Preschool

We are a small school with a proud history in the picturesque community of Elora, Ontario. In 2014, we began our 40th year of childhood development. We are now teaching the children of our past students. Whether you are new to our community, or have been here awhile, we welcome you to learn more about who we are and why we love what we do. We welcome all children in our community.

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CLASSES

Our Class Offerings

Tuesday and Thursday mornings Toddler

Ages 18 months to 30 months (15 toddlers in the class)

The Toddler program is carried out Tuesday and Thursday 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.

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Monday and Wednesday Full Day

Ages 30 Months and older (16 children per class)

Our full day program is designed and geared toward those children that are approaching the kindergarten age.

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Friday Kindergarten Prep Full Day

Children born in 2023 or entering Kindergarten in Fall 2027

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 2027.

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Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon

Ages 30 Months and older (16 children per class)

Afternoon program classes are offered afternoons a week, Tuesday and Thursday, from 12:30 PM – 3 PM

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Lisa Graff

Nancy Vink

Nancy Vink’s wealth of knowledge and experience in the area of early childhood education has proven to be immeasurable over the past 15 years as an educator at the preschool. Her passion for education, early childhood development and growth can easily be found in her interaction with the children. Nancy provides the biggest hugs and warmest smiles to each child at the preschool. When not at the preschool, Nancy enjoys spending time with her supportive family, running and enjoying the many wonders of the great outdoors! The Elora Co-Op is so fortunate to have Ms.Nancy as part of the teaching team!

Lesley Ferguson

Lesley Ferguson is a beautiful and kind soul. She has been a part of the preschool family for many years. Having a ready smile for each and every child, Lesley dedicates her day to the children who come through the preschool, and her sunshine-y personality puts a smile on every face.
In her spare time Lesley loves to spend time with her family, walk her dog, and be outdoors. Lesley is dedicated to her family, she is her son’s biggest cheerleader, her daughters brightest star. We are very lucky to have her as part of our school!

Miss Carolyn

WHY

The Top 10 Reasons Your Child Should Attend The Elora Cooperative Preschool

Reputation

The school has a long standing reputation of delivering quality child care to the community because of the amazing past teacher, Miss Debbie and current teachers: Miss Nancy, Miss Lesley and Miss Lisa. These teachers are the heart and soul of our school.

Facility

The school offers a great facility with a large variety of stimulating play materials and a beautiful large inspected outdoor play space.

Central Location

We are located right in the centre of the village making walkabout in the community easy. The school has worked in partnership with other community organizations such as Bungalow 55, KIPP and Centre for the Arts.

Community

The preschool is its own little community too. The school has long been a place where parents can come together and meet one another and find friendships. The kids can make friendships that have been known to last throughout their lives.

Limitless Opportunties

The school program offers limitless opportunities for preschoolers to experience stimulating and fun play activities within a safe and loving environment.

All Are Welcome

We welcome all children and their families. Regardless of their special requirements or special needs. The preschool works closely with other professionals in the community to make sure that all of our children’s needs are being met.

Socialization

The school provides the chance for parents to see their children interacting with other children and give them the opportunity to have a say in their child’s education.

Award Winning

We are an award winning school with rates that are reasonable and affordable. Parents are able to build their skills working on various committees within the Cooperative structure.

Kindergarten Prep

The children learn skills that they will need as they enter kindergarten. Our emergent curriculum lays the groundwork for our students to have a smoother transition to kindergarten.

Fun

The kids have fun! Most families end up adding additional days for their children to attend preschool because they love it so much!

Register Today!

Please see our class descriptions and fee schedule. Registration for 2026/27 Opens March 2nd
If you require more information, please email our membership team.

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Testimonials

When my daughter’s specialist recommended she be in a school-type setting to help with her special needs, my husband and I were concerned. Emma cannot be left alone because she has both epilepsy and autism. How could we be sure she would be taken care of properly and that she would be safe? We were given the name of the Elora co-op preschool as a recommendation from one of her therapists. Since attending the preschool, Emma has been speaking words, learning to socialize with other children and has made huge developmental progress. Of all the therapy Emma has received over the last three years, the Elora co-op preschool has been the best thing for our daughter. If any parent has reservations about sending their child to preschool I would tell them not to worry. We never worried about Emma when she was there. The teachers at the preschool love your children like their own. This is truly a wonderful place!

Shannon R

Awards

The preschool has won several awards over time. Among them are:

Child Care Award of Excellence from Wellington County Childcare Services
Township of Centre Wellington Corporate Citizen of the Year
County of Wellington Early Childhood Educator of the Year
YWCA Woman of Distinction nominee