About Us
Pearson Co-Op Nursery School is licensed by the Ministry of Education and adheres to all regulations within the Child Care and Early Years Act.
Our Indoor Space:
Our classrooms have ample windows which not only provide wonderful natural light, but also facilitate learning opportunities as your child observes the outside world around them. We want our classrooms to feel like a ‘home away from home,’ so we have carpets, cozy chairs, some regular furniture, and plants all around. Our classrooms are designed to encourage fun, exploration and learning in every corner. We have quieter reading and puzzle areas, tables for free creative expression, “dramatic” areas with ample materials that encourage imaginative play, and large carpet areas that host various toys. Both of our classrooms have bathrooms within, including toilets at the perfect size for your preschooler.
Our Outdoor Space:
Our large natural playground provides endless opportunities for imaginative play, and outdoor learning for your child. With the Niagara Escarpment as our background, our garden is a place of discovery, and our trees provide shade and tell us about our seasons. We have a large blacktop that is perfect for bikes and balls. Tables become ‘mud kitchens,’ logs facilitate ‘the floor is lava’ games, and digging areas encourage sensory play. Outdoor play accommodates every child’s personality, whether is it big, gross motor movements or small discoveries in a quieter corner.
If you would like to schedule a tour to see Pearson and meet the educators, click the link below!
Our Educators:
To learn more about our educators, visit our “Meet Our Team” page.
Our Program:
To learn more about our programming, visit our “Programs” page.
Parent Testimonials:
Pearson Nursery has been and continues to be a significant part of our family's lives, aligning its core values for a supportive and inclusive educational environment. Pearson's facility has exceeded all expectations and plays a vital role for our community, providing the opportunity for some of our littlest people to interact with parents and older students alike. Ultimately, this played a critical role as a deciding factor for our family and why we chose and highly recommend Pearson Nursery over comparable nursery schools and day care facilities in Burlington. - Olivia Duke
Pearson Nursery School has been so wonderful for our family. It gave my children a wonderful start to their education in a fun, creative and nurturing environment. We chose the school because of its community presence, the fact that we could walk to it was very important, and also how involved we could be in the school by volunteering our time in the classroom and other various ways. I also really enjoyed the interaction between the high school students and the little ones, I truly believe the benefits of the arrangement are very significant for both groups! Pearson is a unique preschool and its history in the community is very interesting; it's so wonderful that people who attended the preschool as children, are now bringing their own children through Pearson's doors. It is most definitely a treasure in our community. - Liz Woloshin
"We have always heard about what a wonderful nursery school Pearson Co-op is. I'm very happy to report that Pearson has lived up to it's reputation! I was a little worried about the transition to a new place but our son LOVES going to nursery school. The staff are so warm and welcoming, the room is so bright and fun, and the activities he does are both educational and exciting for him - perfectly catered to his age and abilities. We couldn't be happier with our choice to send him to Pearson Co-op Nursery School. We have already enrolled our second for the program in the fall. Such a safe and happy place for our children to learn!"
The History of Pearson
In 1977, a group of parents came together and formed a drop-in centre for mothers and preschoolers. Based in a classroom at Pearson High School, the group quickly realized the need for a quality co-operative nursery school within the community. A project was created to incorporate the nursery school into the high school curriculum. In the same way that you might have a biology lab for biology class, the Family Studies class had a nursery lab: namely, Pearson Nursery Lab.
In addition to grants and funding, the community of Burlington came together to volunteer, donate and make the equipment needed for the school. Carole Holmes, a Grade 11 Family Studies teacher in the high school, was instrumental in the formation of the co-op. With a background in both high school and childhood education, Carole was the perfect fit to help shape the preschool in those early years. Karen Chan was hired as the first full time Early Education Supervisor of the school, and Joyce Savoline was the first parent to serve as Chairperson of the Executive Board. Three parents would stay and participate in the classroom each day – a co-op feature that remains a staple of the school still today.
Through the care and efforts of many, the school had come to life – creating an inclusive, welcoming space for families to bring their preschoolers to learn and socialize with their peers. Today, Pearson Community Co-operative Nursery School operates with the same community spirit, and continues to evolve to meet the needs of children and their families.
