The Munster Co-operative Nursery School follows the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board school year, including Christmas and mid-winter breaks.  The school runs from the first day of elementary school in September to last day of elementary school in June.

Classes Offered

Our current programs and schedules are as follows:

2 Year Old Program

The 2 year old program is offered to children who are 18 months by September 1^ST, and is run once a week on Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 am.  The enrolment in this program is limited to 8 children.

3 Year Old Program

The 3 year old program is offered to children who are age 3 before December 31 and is run four mornings a week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:15 to 11:45 am.  The child may be enrolled for 1 to 4 days in this program according to the parent’s wishes.  The enrolment in this program is limited to 12 children per day.

3 and 4 Year Old Program

 The 3 and 4 year old program is composed of both 3 and 4 year olds and is available to children who are at least age 3 before December 31 and is run four afternoons a week – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1:15 to 3:45 pm.  The child may be enrolled for 1 to 4 days in this program according to the parent’s wishes. The enrolment in this program is limited to 12 children per day.

Lunch Program

This program is composed of a supervised lunch hour for children in the morning or afternoon program as outlined above.  Available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Children can be enrolled for 1 to 4 days a week according to the parent’s wishes. This program is ideal for children who already participate in Junior Kindergarten.

Classroom Schedule

Our daily schedule follows a predictable order that the children become comfortable with.

Opening Circle – Where we greet one another with a song, update our calendar and share news.

Free Play – Which includes:  Dramatic Play, Sensory Play (sand, water, playdough, etc.), Manipulatives (blocks, train sets, cars), Gross Motor (gym, circle activities), Basket Activities (science, math, fine motor, language), Computers, Books, Puzzles, Social Studies, Arts and Crafts.

The Children will be encouraged to clean up as they play.  During the transition from Free Play to Circle we will complete an overall tidy of the room.

Washroom – Children are able to use the washroom as needed.  They will be assisted if necessary and reminded to wash hands and flush toilets.  Children who are still learning to use the washroom will be supported and encouraged.

Snack Time – A nutritious snack provided in co-operation with the duty parent.

Circle Time – Developing listening skills to enjoy stories, music, sounds and games.

Outdoor Play – Encouraging self-dressing, this time is for running and playing in an enclosed play area with a play structure and a shed full of outdoor toys.