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Association for Preschools
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Nursery School, Inc.
2244 Russell Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 1B3

Nanny Goat Hill Nursery School

755 Somerset Street, West
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 6R1
Ph: (613) 235-7561
Fax: (613) 688-2766
Contact: Cori Thompson
E-mail: cthompso@swchc.on.ca

Mission and Philosophy

Nanny Goat Hill Nursery School offers an educational program based on the belief that children learn through play. Given a balance of freeplay, and teacher directed activities, the preschool children grow and develop socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually.

Target Population

18 months – 5 years old.

Facilities

Nanny Goal Hill Nursery School is located within the Dalhousie Community Centre on the first floor above street level. Their facilities include two large classrooms and a fun outdoor play area.

Transportation

Offered to all children living in our catchment area.

Days and Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Closings

Statutory holidays, Christmas and March breaks and for one week preceding the August Civic Holiday

Staffing

Three experienced, early childhood educators with CPR and First Aid Training

Maximum Number of Children

16 children in each, morning and afternoon program. Ten children can participate in our lunch program.

Child to Staff Ratio

1:8

Services for Children

• Stories, songs and games to encourage speech and language development
• Art, sensory activities, music and dramatic play to encourage social development and creativity
• Indoor and outdoor play on climbing equipment, tricycles and with blocks and sand helps children gain confidence, coordination and strength;
• Field trips encourage friendships and expand children's knowledge of the world and how it works
• Science and nature activities encourage children to question, wonder and explore the world of nature
• Positive child guidance from early childhood educators allow children to develop self-confidence and self-control
• Social skills are learned with guidance and through experiences with imaginative play
• Speech therapist visits from CHEO regularly
• Hearty and nutritious snack

Services for Parents

Parents are encouraged to participate in family events and field trips offered through Nanny Goat Hill Nursery School. In addition, families are encouraged to use the parenting programs, health, community and social services of Somerset West Community Health Centre, located just one block away.

Agency Information

Nanny Goat Hill Nursery School is managed and operated by:

Somerset West Community Health Centre
55 Eccles Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 6S3
(613) 238-8210
(613) 238-7595 (fax)

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