ART Cooperative Preschool & Licensed Childcare Centre

04/07/2026

Help us improve our outdoor play area!
ART is excited to fundraise to purchase a mud kitchen and music wall for our outdoor learning space, and we need your support!
How You Can Help:
Purchase Co-op gift cards through ART from April 1- 30. It’s an easy way to support—buy cards for your everyday groceries and fuel, and 10% goes directly to ART. Gift cards are sold in $25, 50 and 100 increments. They will be distributed early May.
Contact us on Facebook to purchase or fill out our form https://forms.office.com/r/rpvpyYa47q. Please e-transfer [email protected] with the amount of gift cards you would like to purchase, or contact us for alternative arrangements.

03/08/2026

✨ Big congratulations! ✨
We are so excited to celebrate our incredible Emily as she steps into her dream role tomorrow. While we are (selfishly!) sad to imagine what life will look like without her, we are overwhelmingly proud of her and grateful for the impact she’s made in such a short time with ART.
Her leadership, care, and vision have already shaped ART in meaningful ways. Through her thoughtful mentorship and hands-on support, our staff are empowered, confident, and inspired in their roles. The children have embraced their new routines and are absolutely thriving—something that speaks volumes about the strong, nurturing environment Emily helped build.
Thank you for the dedication, heart, and hard work you’ve poured into ART over the last 6 months. Whatever comes next is so well-deserved, and we know your next co-workers are incredibly lucky to have you. 🌟💐

02/03/2026

ART is looking for a creative, passionate leader to join our healthy environment as Director of Operations. Learn more at https://www.artcoop.ca/jobs

01/17/2026

At ART, to support a healthy environment, HEPA filters are installed in all play areas and within the HVAC system. HEPA filtration improves air quality by reducing airborne contaminants, helping to minimize the spread of illness.

In this informative video, we dive deep into the world of High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters. Discover how these filters play a critical role in ...

01/07/2026

We are excited about the nice weather this week 😁

01/04/2026

We have updated our page's hours to reflect our current operating hours.
We are open 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

We’ll build, explore, and learn each day,
Sharing smiles along the way.
We’ll paint and glue and read together,
In sunny skies or chilly weather.
Here’s to health, happiness, fun all year,
Growing, learning, and making memories dear.

12/31/2025

Preschool spaces are still available!
Email us at [email protected] for more information.

12/30/2025

What a great list!
Our book collection consists of some of these wonderful stories.
What are some of your favorite children's books? ☺️

https://www.ymcagta.org/blog/the-best-children-books-for-early-learning?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPAHZBjbGNrA8AdX2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHraNgwItIV5-pgHhXl986htrAAdz70Trqe6oqbEMLq5TPDZ2iJoMPcteGyfM_aem_TOtwzaX2roU88vJLZ3UTpA

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12/28/2025

At ART, our daily curriculum is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach.
Learn more about this approach:

The Reggio Emilia approach is a child-directed, hands-on curriculum where children learn and develop by exploring their interests. Learn how you can guide them.

12/25/2025

Tiny giggles, busy days,
And Christmas magic too,
We’ve shared so many special moments
And loved each one with you.
May your holidays be filled with joy,
With laughter, love, and cheer,
Thank you for trusting us with your little ones
Throughout this wonderful year.

Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

12/23/2025

Each morning, when your child arrives at ART, thoughtfully planned activities are set out to encourage creativity, exploration, fine motor development, and hands-on learning. At ART, our Reggio Emilia–inspired curriculum supports meaningful experiences through creative exploration, circle time, reading, imaginative play, and outdoor activities. We strive to provide a healthy, balanced environment that nurtures each child’s social, linguistic, intellectual, creative, and emotional development.