Nursery School

Welcome to Grace Church Markham Nursery School Webpage. We are pleased that you are considering our school for your child. The nursery school has been operating since 1963 and has enjoyed a long and healthy relationship with the community of Markham . We are a not for profit organization governed by a Board of Directors and sponsored by Grace Church. We are licensed by the Ministry of Community and Social Services of Ontario under the Day Nurseries Act.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality program for pre-school aged children in the Markham area. We will continue to meet and exceed Ministry requirements, while providing a high quality program that challenges, guides and nurtures the children entrusted to our care.

The purpose of the nursery school is to...

• Facilitate the positive development of 2½-5 year old children socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically, in a stimulating, creative environment.
• Offer a program that meets the needs of the whole child.
• Provide a body of experience, which aims to develop the full potential of each child and build self-esteem.
• Encourage socialization and promote learning through play.
• Challenge, guide and nurture pre-school children in a safe, loving, healthy environment.
• Provide a needed service to the community.
• Supplement and expand children's home environment.

Our philosophy is "Playing Is Learning"

Our goals are "To develop the Full Potential of Each Child in All Areas of Development" and "To Foster a Positive Self Image in Each Child".

Our ECE qualified staff are all registered with the College of ECE and have many years experience in care of preschool age children. Staff expertise in child development enables them to provide stimulating and appropriate experiences in many areas including; gross motor activity, dramatic play, arts and crafts, sensory activity, cognitive development as well as music and movement. As children explore these learning centres with their classmates, social skills develop and are guided by the qualified staff. We employ staff to ensure a maximum teacher ratio of 1:8.

We offer a choice of classes for children ages 2 ½ (30 months) to 5 years. All ages are accepted in all classes. All classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Class Options:

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a tour of our center please contact Daniela Montgomery at
905-294-6314 ext. 3(bus.) 905-471-8748(home) or by email at gcmnurseryschool@yahoo.ca