USING NATURE TO NURTURE
Let’s Introduce Ourselves
At Nature's Nest Early Learning Centre, we respectfully acknowledge that we are located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe people and the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation, signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850.
Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Through a play-based curriculum, meaningful relationships, outdoor exploration, and hands-on learning, we foster each child's physical, emotional, social, and creative development while encouraging curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
We celebrate the uniqueness of every child and family, adapting our approach to meet individual needs. As a proud Thunder Bay community partner, we incorporate local experiences, farm-to-table nutrition, and healthy, freshly prepared meals to help children build lifelong healthy habits.
Our passionate educators are committed to continuous learning, professional excellence, and delivering the highest standard of early childhood education, ensuring every child has the opportunity to become the best version of themselves.
Keep reading below to learn more about our programs, our nutrition & menu, and how to get in touch with us!
Why Families Choose Nature's Nest
Privately ownedand operated with a combined 60+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education
Integrated French language in daily activities with DELF accredited and multi-lingual educators on the team
In-house Chef
Seasonal menus highlighting farm-to-table using locally sourced ingredients, featuring one international meal per week
Committed to meaningful and consistent parent/educator connections
Integrated potty training for children aged 2+
Spectacular locations within walking distance to Waverly Library and the Marina
We use nature to nurture and are a screen free preschool
Quarterly Professional Development for all staff
Education focused with tailor made curriculum
Established partnership with Lakehead Regional Conservation Authority for extra curricular learning
Collaboration with Metis Nation of Ontario
Nature’s Nest at Camelot St.
Saplings - JK to Grade 1
Regina: Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Sunflowers - ages 2.5 to 4
Devanya: Master of Education (MEd), Master of Science (MSc)
Nature’s Nest at Wilson St.
Buds - ages 2 - 4
Tanu: Master of Education (MEd), Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA)
Steffi: Master of Education (MEd)
Braedy: Social Service Worker (SSW)
Sprouts - ages 18 months - 2.5
Manpreet: Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Ada: Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA)
Rylee: Early Childhood Educator (ECE)
Seedlings - ages 12 months - 2
Navneet: Master of Education (MEd)
Chloe: Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA)
Jocelyn: Developmental Service Worker (DSW), Social Service Worker (SSW)
The Nest Kitchen
Julie - Chef
Nirali - Baker
Our program runs year round. It is essential to Nature’s Nest Early Learning Centre that we offer our students experiential learning, and can best be accomplished by exposure to all four seasons. Learning through doing and then reflecting, allows so much opportunity to become critical thinkers, and knowledge keepers.
Tuition BreakdownToddler - Ages 18 months to 2.5 years - $90 per day
Preschool - Ages 2.5 years to 4 years - $80 per day
After school (September to June) - Ages 4 years to 7 years - $25 per day
Summer care (June to August) - Ages 4 years to 7 years - $60 per day
Full-time students commit to five days a week
Part-time students commit to minimum two days a week
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