About Us

What is a Co-operative?

“A parent co-operative pre-school is organized by a group of families with similar philosophies who hire an ECE Teacher to provide their children with a quality pre-school experience. The pre-school is administered and maintained by the parents on a not-for-profit basis. The parents usually assist the teacher in the classroom on a rotating basis (Duty days) and each family shares in the business
operation of the school (jobs range from Play-doh Parent to Handyman to President of the Board).”
         -ShoreLine Co-op

Program Structure

We offer our preschoolers the chance to partake in a structured, healthy and enriching environment. Children will have the opportunity to participate in circle time, daily activities, computers, large out-door play area and special celebrations. Hornby is dedicated to encouraging children to build their independence and motor skills.

Each month, parents are given a detailed calendar highlighting all the fun and exciting events happening in the classroom!

History

Hornby Co-operative Nursery School was originally started by parents because they recognized a need for an affordable and a quality preschool program. We have been providing exceptional preschool programs for children in Halton Hills, Milton and surrounding areas for 34 years. Everyone involved with the school donates their time and resources so that we may continue to operate the facility.

Philosophy

The overall goal of the school is to provide the child with a stimulating environment that will promote their optimum development in all areas: physical, social, emotional, intellectual and language competency. The preschool provides an environment in which the child is content to learn by discovery and to improve their talents by experience.

The duty parents are an important part of our philosophy too. We believe that parents can benefit by observing their own child and other preschool children in a new setting. Parents can improve their parenting skills by sharing ideas and experiences with other parents.