Childcare Blog from Pickering’s Colwell Nursery School & Kindergarten

At Colwell Nursery School and Kindergarten, we have been providing childcare since 1988. Now, we offer an educational childcare blog for Pickering and Ajax parents and guardians! With years in the childcare industry, we have the knowledge and experience to help you learn more about childcare. Check back often for new posts!

Aug 15

The Importance of Learning Stories in a Daycare Centre

Just over 3/5 of children ages one through three were in some form of childcare in the last year. If you've been thinking about putting...

Aug 15

How to Know If Your Child is Ready for Kindergarten

Are you considering your child's next educational step and wondering if they're ready for kindergarten? Did you just search "childcare...

May 29, 2022

Common Mistakes Parents Make When It Comes to Childcare

Time and again,evidence points to the fact that our experiences in childhood directly impact the trajectory of our lives. That's why it...

Feb 28, 2022

What to Expect from Before School and After School Programs: A Guide

Did you know that about one-third of Canadian school children attend before or after-school programs? There are many reasons why parents...

Oct 25, 2021

2-Year-Old Childcare Growth and Development Milestones

Tracking your child’s developmental milestones is not only necessary to ensure they’re healthy, but it’s also an amazing opportunity to...

Oct 25, 2021

Daycare in Pickering: How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool

As your baby turns into a toddler, the next few years are filled with significant change. Starting preschool is one of the first major...

May 14, 2018

5 Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Creativity

Having a creative outlook is great for our intellectual, emotional and physical health. Creativity can expand our minds, relieve stress...

May 13, 2018

5 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Confidence

Confident people tend to do better in school, enjoy better relationships and get more frequent promotions. But contrary to how it...

May 13, 2018

The Benefits of Storytelling for Your Child

Remember when you were a child? Remember how much you used to love story time? Whether it was before bed or at school or even when your...

May 10, 2018

Different Types of Childcare Available in Ontario

Being a working parent is difficult. One of the hardest problems you’ll inevitably have to face is what to do with your child during the...

Mar 28, 2018

5 Tips to Help You Prepare Your Child for Summer Daycare in Pickering & Ajax

People all over Pickering and Ajax are gearing up for another great summer. But life doesn’t slow down for the warmer weather. And for...

Apr 26, 2017

Benefits of a Low Student to Teacher Ratio

As a parent, you have probably heard the uproar that occurs when school boards announce the words “budget cuts.” Teachers feel that...