Partnerships create endless possibilities

Local & Provincial Partnerships

Driven by passion, grounded by values

Establishing local partnerships is at the cornerstone of what we do at Nature’s Nest. Whether it is with a local farm, fellow local business owners, or local non-profit organizations - all partnerships are integral to our success.

Provincial partnerships are what connect Nature’s Nest to what is happening in our province outside of Thunder Bay. These partnerships are what keep our knowledge relevant to what is happening now in child development practices, and in early childhood education best practices.

Please take a minute to click the learn more button beneath each local & provincial partner to learn more about what they do.

Post Secondary Partners


Oshki-Pimache-Owin: The Wenjack Institute is a local Indigenous Post Secondary school that works closely with Canadore College, Confederation College, and Lakehead University.

Nature’s Nest takes pride in welcoming the ECE students of Oshki-Pimache for practicum experience.

Learn more about what they offer by clicking the button below.

Oshki-Pimache-Owin: The Wenjack Institution


Confederation College

Confederation College is Thunder Bay’s community college that supports both local and distance learners. They service the surrounding regions of Thunder Bay with campuses in Dryden, Longlac, Kenora, Marathon, Fort Frances, Red Lake, and Sioux Lookout.

Nature’s Nest is proud to support the students of Confederation College in in the Human Services programs complete their practicum studies.

Learn more about Confederation College by clicking the button below.


Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus

Algonquin College is located in Ottawa, Ontario though it offers comprehensive distance education for the Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education Assistant diploma courses.

The students are local to Thunder Bay, and require a long-term practicum placement to complete their studies. Nature’s Nest is proud to support the distance education students of Algonquin College.

Learn more about what they offer by clicking the button below.


Central College of Business & Technology - Brampton Campus

Central College of Business & Technology is located in Brampton, Ontario though it offers comprehensive distance education for the Early Childhood Education Assistant diploma course.

The students are local to Thunder Bay, and require a long-term practicum placement to complete their studies. Nature’s Nest is proud to support the distance education students of Algonquin College.

Learn more about what they offer by clicking the button below.

National Partnerships


Great Kids

Professional Development

Family Support

Evidence-based, Empirically Supported


Unyte

Professional Development

Evidence-based, Empirically Supported


Learn Through Active Play

Canadian Child Care Federation

Professional Development

Family Support

Evidence-based, Empirically Supported


Professional Development

Evidence-based, Empirically Supported


Teaching Strategies

Professional Development

Evidence-based, Empirically Supported

Professional Development

Evidence-based, Empirically Supported


Zero to Three

Like tree roots beneath the forest floor, true partnership isn’t always seen; though it is what keeps us standing when the storms arrive.