CURATING CHILDHOOD FOR MODERN FAMILIES

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

  • 100% women & Indigenous privately owned

  • Curated, in-house curriculum, Cultivating Curiosity

  • Highly skilled and trained educational teams

  • Consistent & Direct connection to Executive Director!

  • Integrated French language in daily activities

  • In-house chef, curated seasonal farm-to-table menu

  • Meaningful & consistent parents/family connections

  • Integrated potty training.

  • Location! We walk to Library, Marina, & so much more

  • 100% screen free

  • Curated STEM programs starting at 12 months

  • Regularly scheduled Music, Art, & Science special guest

  • Lifestyle offerings that include Co-Working Space, Evening Care, & Weekend Care

Nature’s Nest
Located at 226 Camelot Street

Saplings - 3 years to 6 years
Regina (Gina)
Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
First Aid and CPR Level C certified
Languages Spoken: English & French

Saplings Program information

Sunflowers - 2.5 years to 4 years
Devanya - Program Lead
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology | Master of Education | Master of Science in Microbiology | Bachelor of Science in Botany

First Aid and CPR Level C certified
Languages Spoken: English, Tamil, Telugu & Malyalam

Sunflowers - 2.5 years to 4 years
Renata
Child and Youth Care Diploma | Personal Support Worker Diploma | Crisis Intervention and Trauma-Informed Support | Mental Health and Addictions Training

First Aid and CPR Level C Certified
Languages Spoken: English & Polish

Sunflowers - 2.5 years to 4 years
Veerpal Kaur
Computer Engineering Technician Diploma, Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training

First Aid and CPR Level C Certified ,Food Handler Certificate
Languages Spoken: English, Punjabi, & Hindi

Sunflowers Program information

Nature’s Nest

Located at 264 Wilson St.

Buds - 2 years to 4 years
Tanu - Program Lead
Master of Education (M.Ed), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

First Aid and CPR Level C Certified
Languages Spoken: English & Hindi

Buds program information

Buds - 2 years to 4 years
Steffi
Master of Education (M.Ed), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng)

First Aid and CPR Level C Certified
Languages Spoken: English & Malyalam

Buds - 2 years to 4 years
Braedy
Social Service Worker Diploma

First Aid and CPR Level C Certified
Languages Spoken: English & French

Sprouts - 12 months - 2.5 years

Manpreet Kaur - Program Lead
Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

First Aid and CPR Level C Certified
Languages Spoken: English, French, American Sign Language, Punjabi, & Hindi

Sprouts program information

Sprouts - 12 months - 2.5 years

Lijuan (Ada)
(Master of Education (M.Ed) , Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA)

First Aid and CPR Level C Certified
Languages Spoken: English & Mandarin

Sprouts - 12 months - 2.5 years

Leomel (Leo)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Certifies Canadian First Aid Instructor
Languages Spoken: English, Ilocano & Tagalog/Filipino

Seedlings - 12 months - 2.5 years

Jocelyn - Program Lead
Leadership & Team Management Certified, Vice Chair of Thunder Bay Food Bank

First Aid and CPR Level C Certified, Safe Food Handling Certificate
Languages Spoken: English & French

Seedlings - 12 months - 2.5 years

Rajdeep Kaur (Raj)
Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA), Personal Support Worker Diploma (PSW), Diploma in Hotel & Restaurant Management (HRM)

First Aid and CPR Level C Certified
Languages Spoken: English, Punjabi, & Hindi

Seedlings - 12 months - 2.5 years

Komaljot Kaur (Komal)
Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

First Aid and CPR Level C Certified
Languages Spoken: English, Punjabi, & Hindi

The Nest Kitchen

More about our farm to table Food

Tuition

  • Toddler - 12 months to 2.5 years - $90 per day

  • Preschool - 2.5 years to 6 years - $80 per day

  • Half-Day Multi Age Program - 9 months to 6 years - $50 per half-day

  • After School (September to June) - 4 years to 7 years - $25 per session

  • Before School (September to June) - 4 years to 7 years - $25 per session

  • PD Days at the Market - 4 years to 8 years - $70 per day

  • Summer Camps at the Market - 4 years to 8 years - $325 per week

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