Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Child Care & Preschool Programs in Georgetown
Maple Nursery School has been dedicated to early childhood education since 1967, offering a unique partnership between parents and teachers in Georgetown's Cedarvale Park. Our non-profit organization thrives on parent participation, whether through classroom involvement or board membership, creating an affordable yet high-quality learning environment. With a curriculum focused on holistic child development, we provide structured programs for toddlers and preschoolers that nurture intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Our experienced educators maintain optimal student-teacher ratios, ensuring personalized attention while fostering independence and problem-solving skills. The school's cooperative model allows families to directly influence their child's educational journey while building a supportive community.Our programs operate seasonally with flexible scheduling options, balancing structured learning with imaginative play. We emphasize natural curiosity through hands-on exploration while preparing children for successful kindergarten transitions. The school maintains transparent operations with parent-led governance and clear communication channels. Our established reputation for quality early education continues to attract families seeking child-centered learning environments. The facility's natural setting enhances learning experiences through outdoor activities and environmental engagement.
Services
Toddler Program
Pre-School Program
Parent Participation
Social Skills Development
Early Education Curriculum
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We offer a unique parent-teacher cooperative model established in 1967
- Our programs maintain optimal student-teacher ratios with certified educators
- We provide affordable tuition through parent-led governance
- Our curriculum emphasizes both academic readiness and social development
- We operate in a natural park setting enhancing learning experiences
Services
Toddler Program
Structured educational experiences for 18-month to 2.5-year-olds with certified educators. Flexible scheduling options from 2-4 days weekly. Focuses on foundational social and cognitive development through play-based learning activities.
Pre-School Program
Comprehensive preschool education for 2.5 to 6-year-olds with seasonal programming. Offers 2-5 day weekly options with experienced teaching teams. Develops academic readiness and social skills through child-centered curriculum.
Parent Participation
Active parent engagement opportunities through classroom assistance and governance roles. Enhances educational experience through family collaboration. Builds community through shared responsibility and decision-making.
Social Skills Development
Specialized programming for emotional and social development through group activities. Teaches conflict resolution and cooperative play. Fosters independence and self-confidence in structured environments.
Early Education Curriculum
Holistic learning framework promoting intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Combines structured lessons with imaginative play. Encourages natural curiosity through exploration and discovery-based learning methods.
People
Geraldine Hardcastle
Supervisor
Experienced early childhood education professional with leadership responsibilities at Maple Nursery School. Provides instructional guidance and program oversight while maintaining community engagement.
Questions
What distinguishes your nursery school from regular childcare?
Our cooperative model uniquely combines parent involvement with professional educators, offering structured academic preparation alongside social development in a natural setting.
How does your program prepare children for kindergarten?
We focus on both academic readiness and essential social skills through structured activities that teach classroom behavior, sharing, and independent problem-solving.
What are your operating hours and schedule?
Programs run Monday-Thursday 9am-11:30am for toddlers and Monday-Friday for preschool, with seasonal operation from September-May.
How can parents get involved?
Parents participate through classroom assistance, board membership, and program decision-making while maintaining their child's educational engagement.
What curriculum approach do you use?
Our child-centered curriculum emphasizes natural learning through play, exploration, and age-appropriate activities that develop cognitive and social-emotional skills.
