Metcalfe Nursery School
MNS offers programs for toddlers and preschoolers to aid in developing social/language skills with peers strengthen creativity and fine motor skills to help them achieve success when they enter school.
Our Programs
Following the traditional school year, our Toddler Program and Preschool Program run from September to mid-June.
In the summer we offer KinderCamp; 4-weeks themed camps for children 2.5 – 6 years. Some staff members have worked with the preschoolers of MNS for two generations! We select our educators for their skills, education, teaching style and experience with the early years. Contact us.
Why Nursery School at MNS?
Through MNS, families have the opportunity to be involved in their child’s learning environment. Volunteer possibilities are available for parents whose children are participating in our programs.
MNS offers high-quality play-based education; while having support from community parents & professionally qualified educators. We believe that children excel through play in a safe and nurturing environment.
Toddler Program
18 months – 2 ½ years
Tuesday / Thursday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sept – mid-June
Encouraging Independence
Exploring New Environments
Developing Language
Individualized Goals
Preschool Program
2 ½ years – 4 ½ years
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sept – mid-June
Socialization
Pre-Reading & Pre-Math Skills
Creative, Cognitive & Motor Skill Preparation for Kindergarten
FAQs about MNS Programs
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Metcalfe Nursery School Tuition 2023 – 2024
Registration fee $75
Toddler Program 2 days/ week $105.50/month
Preschool Program 3 days/week 9am to 2pm $184.63/month
* Our fee structure is subject to review each year and therefore subject to change. If there is a discrepancy between fees listed on our website or in any other location and fees communicated by our Rural Family Connections Office, the fee information provided directly through our office overrides that of any other source.
We issue Childcare Tax Receipts for each child’s tuition. In addition, Metcalfe Nursery School is part of the registered charity, Rural Family Connections. Therefore, a portion of each child’s tuition fee is eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
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Toddler Program
15 toddlers maximum
1:3 – 1:5 ratio, depending on class size
Preschool Program
24 children maximum
1:5 – 1:8 ratio, depending on class size
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Children in diapers are welcome in both our Toddler and Preschool programs. Teachers support toilet training efforts.
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Required monthly ‘helping parent’ in-classroom days are no longer part of the Nursery School Program. If parents are interested and available to volunteer during programming hours we welcome them in the classroom. Parents who do wish to volunteer during program time will be required to submit a copy of a completed & current ‘Police Records Check for the Vulnerable Sector.
RFC – MNS will host one or two annual fundraising events, parent participation is not required but we will be seeking volunteer help to help in organizing and during the event itself for anyone interested. RFC’s main fundraiser this year will the Touch-A-Truck event the first weekend of June 2024. Throughout the year we may have optional mini-fundraisers such as orders for Maple Syrup or Honey, Purdy’s chocolate (March), Epicure or Pampered Chef. Again member participation is not required but available and encouraged for those interested in ordering items and promoting the events.
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Please read our MNS Parent Handbook and then request our MNS Registration Form.
To join the waitlist for Metcalfe Nursery School, please follow the link below:
For assistance, please contact Rural Family Connections at (613) 821-2899 or by email to nurseryschool@ruralfamilyconnections.ca
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It is our preference to have children attend by the term, starting in either September or January, however, we do accept mid-term registrations until March 1st as spaces become available. In order to be considered, you must be on our waitlist.
To join the waitlist for Metcalfe Nursery School, please follow the link below:
Register For MNS
NOTE: MNS September 2023/2024 Preschool and Toddler Classes are full.
Metcalfe Nursery School is enrolled in the Canada Wide Early Learning & Childcare program. With our enrollment in this program you must apply through the City of Ottawa’s Childcare Registry and Waitlist (CCRAW) - https://onehsn.com/Ottawa
2024/2025 pre-registration is open to those with an application on CCRAW.
KinderCamp 2024
MNS KinderCamp is a summer-based program in July. We run four individual themed weeks of camp for children ages 2 ½ - 6 years. Children will partake in several activities, including indoor/outdoor creative play, science learning projects, crafts & games! KinderCamp provides quality care in a safe and stimulating environment.
Registration begins in March and continues until the spaces fill. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis through the City of Ottawa Childcare registry and waitlist. Please visit https://onehsn.com/Ottawa.
NOTE: 2024 KINDERCAMP IS NOW FULL