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Ancaster Small Fry Co-operative Preschool

20 Gilbert Avenue, Ancaster
Year-RoundPreschoolAcademicGeneralDay CampSpecial Needs

Ages

18 months - 3 years

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Morning Program); Extended Program Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Programs

2 available

Seasons

Year-Round

About

Ancaster Small Fry Co-operative Preschool offers a play-based early learning program for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years, focusing on fostering autonomy, creativity, and socioemotional development. The cooperative model encourages parental involvement, providing a nurturing and inclusive environment supported by Registered Early Childhood Educators and special needs resources. The program operates with enhanced health protocols and a strong emphasis on outdoor play and meaningful interactions.

Programs (2)

Morning Program

A play-based preschool program grounded on ELECT principles offering uninterrupted exploration and play, running Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Encourages parental participation on duty days and supports early learning through creative arts, music, stories, and outdoor play.

Ages 18 months - 3 yearsSeptember through June, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)Base Monthly Fee: $48 (1 day/week) to $240 (5 days/week) per month
Ancaster, Ontario

Extended Program

Optional extended program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm for children enrolled in the Morning Program, including catered hot meals and activities to stimulate print and phonemic awareness, early literacy, science projects, and creative arts.

Ages 18 months - 3 yearsSeptember through June, Tuesdays and ThursdaysMonthly Top-up Fee: $75 (1 day/week) or $150 (2 days/week) added to the base monthly fee
Ancaster, Ontario
Facilities
  • Well-secured shaded outdoor playground
  • Variety of riding and kinetic toys
  • Mud kitchen in forest area for natural and messy play
  • Indoor classrooms with assorted materials and resources
Highlights
  • Play-based program grounded on ELECT principles and How Does Learning Happen? pedagogy
  • Cooperative model with parental involvement as environmental staff
  • Registered Early Childhood Educators with professional accreditation
  • Inclusive environment with special needs support from Community Living Hamilton
  • Enhanced health and safety protocols in collaboration with Ministry of Education and City of Hamilton Public Health
  • Year-round outdoor play with a natural playground and mud kitchen
  • Optional extended program with catered meals and literacy activities
Sessions & Dates
School Year Session

September through June

Varies by days per week: $48 to $240 per month for Morning Program; additional $75 or $150 for Extended Program

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