FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CHILDCARE PROGRAMS IN PICKERING
Colwell Nursery School & Kindergarten is the home away from home for preschool kids aged from 2.5 years old to 6 years old. We offer quality part-time childcare in Pickering to small children that allows them to have fun and acquire social skills through positive interactions with teachers and other children of the same age group. Our curriculum for preschoolers enables kids to enter schools with rich vocabularies, pre-reading skills and strong basic math skills.
You can rest assured your child will be off to an excellent start with our full-time and part-time childcare in Pickering and Ajax. We have over 40 years of experience and a high level of expertise in child care and development. Call us to book a guided tour of our facility and enroll your child in our preschool today.
Preschool – 30 Months to 6 Years
MONTHLY FEES
Bronze Level
2-½ Hours Per Day
Half Days
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM ☐
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM ☐
Includes Snacks
2 Days Per Week
⬜ $92.61
3 Days Per Week
⬜ $118.60
5 Days Per Week
⬜ $187.11
MONTHLY FEES
Silver Level
4 Hours Per Day
Extended Half-Days
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ☐
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM ☐
Includes Lunch and Snacks
2 Days Per Week
⬜ $161.12
3 Days Per Week
⬜ $213.10
5 Days Per Week
⬜ $328.86
MONTHLY FEES
Gold Level
6 Hours Per Day
School Days
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Includes Lunch and Snacks
2 Days Per Week
⬜ $179.67
3 Days Per Week
⬜ $257.99
5 Days Per Week
⬜ $369.02
MONTHLY FEES
All-Inclusive
6+ Hours Per Day
Full - Days
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Includes Lunch and Snacks
2 Days Per Week
⬜ $183.33
3 Days Per Week
⬜ $262.17
5 Days Per Week
⬜ $403.99
THE BENEFITS OF DAYCARE
For many working parents, finding an engaging environment for their child can be challenging. While babysitters and other caretakers can certainly supervise your child, they can't provide the benefits our part-time childcare in Pickering provides, such as:
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Structured schedule: At Colwell Nursery School & Kindergarten, we know that children benefit from a structured environment. We organize numerous activities that help them develop social, educational, and emotional skills.
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Interaction with peers: What sets daycares apart is providing a dynamic social environment where children can interact with their peers. They might not be able to do so at home, missing out on the advantages these social interactions can offer.
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Easier transition to educational environments: Our daycare centre in Pickering will gently introduce your child to their future academic years. Eventually, they will feel more comfortable in educational settings with collective activities.
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Safety, security and comfort: Lastly, knowing that your child is in a safe and secure environment while you're at work can give you peace of mind. We have years of experience in taking care of children of varied age groups. We offer nap times, meals and more.
Discover how our engaging curriculum supports early learning at Colwell Nursery School & Kindergarten.
KEY COMPONENTS OF QUALITY PART-TIME CHILDCARE
Our part-time childcare programs in Pickering share several defining characteristics. These factors contribute to a safe, stimulating, and consistent environment for early learners.
Essential components include:
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Qualified early childhood educators: Professionals trained in Ontario’s early learning standards and child development practices.
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Play-based learning: Activities that encourage discovery, creativity, and cooperation through age-appropriate play.
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Safe and inclusive spaces: Environments designed to promote health, safety, and accessibility for all children.
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Family communication: Regular updates between educators and parents to share progress and insights.
These elements ensure that part-time childcare remains developmentally valuable even with limited weekly hours.
THE ROLE OF PART-TIME CHILDCARE IN EARLY DEVELOPMENT
Childcare plays an important role in the formative years of development. Research supports that children benefit from consistent social and educational interaction, even in part-time settings, which can help with:
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Language skills: Interaction with peers and educators enhances vocabulary and communication.
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Cognitive growth: Early exposure to problem-solving activities fosters curiosity and reasoning.
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Social confidence: Participating in small-group play helps children develop empathy and cooperation.
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Motor skills: Fine and gross motor development occurs through hands-on and physical activities.
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Self-regulation: Children learn patience, turn-taking, and responsibility through guided routines.
At Colwell Nursery School & Kindergarten, part-time care supports these areas by providing age-appropriate opportunities for engagement and reflection throughout each session. Contact us today for more information about our programs and part-time childcare in Pickering.
PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME
Selection of 2, 3 or 5 days a week:
Half Day
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM or 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Extended Half-day Program
9:00 AM to 1:30 PM or 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Full Day
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Lunch Program
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Included with the extended half-day, school day or full-day program.
School Day
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Our facility also offers:
An adapted environment for children.
Zone for naps or rest time.
Day-long, interactive playtime focused on the different aspects of the curriculum.
Diverse activities, including painting, inside and outside playtime, signing and much more.
Ready to enrol? Register your child today for the September to June school year.
TESTIMONIALS
Find out what other parents think about our part-time childcare:
Excellent Service
“Friendly environment and caring staff . Well extablished Day Care. My children are well taken care of. It is a fun place for the kids and I am very happy with the level of care, especially with the nutritious meals.”
- Carole M.
Supportive Staff
“i went here in 1st grade. staff where nice plus this place offerd transportation not gonna lie but i miss this place a bit”
-Jasper M.
Positive Remarks
“Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value”
-Amanda B.
FAQs
Below are a few common questions about part-time childcare in Pickering:
