https://bccns.ca/about-us daily 0.75 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/c1786eba-f4e8-4924-a762-af284ad3ee17/image-asset.jpeg About Us - What is a co-operative preschool? A co-operative school is a non-profit organization in which parents and teachers work together to provide the highest quality early childhood education. Parent and caregiver participation allows for more affordable tuition, and therefore more children are able to access a quality preschool or kindergarten experience. You are encouraged to become actively involved in your child’s education. By helping out in the classroom or on field trips, or by participating on committees or the School Council, you will be showing your child that you are interested in their education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/b01a6b2c-d09b-4fa8-91cf-fe6b5911d19c/image-asset.jpeg About Us - About BCCNS Bells Corners Cooperative Nursery School (BCCNS) believes that every child has a right to a quality early years education. Our programs include professional programming as well as supervised play. Our Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers achieve learning objectives through concrete activities that enable the children to learn through their play. Our main goals are to build children’s self esteem, give children control over their learning, foster a love of learning, enable children to construct knowledge by interacting with their environment, and offer children materials to explore what they know, wonder about, feel and imagine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1635799966245-00YQMIM2SWIBLURTLVWR/image-asset.png About Us - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://bccns.ca/home daily 1.0 2024-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632332107591-K179IH1O9RAUXDN42B8E/image-asset.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632332326552-B6KY5H8VF52IQ844APAR/image-asset.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632332208649-WJ2J7GVD4E3PF9P2AWV4/image-asset.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632173446442-S4IZS51QL7OVATCXACN6/image-asset.jpeg Home - Develop skills and abilities With a focus on the whole child, we support your child in developing physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632332383649-VAPTEMKG45KNH2J43UDR/image-asset.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/fc76c353-87be-42d0-bcc7-7ae969668eac/tunnel-2-800x800.jpg Home - Grow a positive self-image By learning to channel emotions constructively and increasing independence in solving problems, your child will develop confidence and self-esteem. https://bccns.ca/contact-us daily 0.75 2022-01-14 https://bccns.ca/parent-resources/start-here daily 0.75 2025-07-08 https://bccns.ca/parent-resources/school-calendar daily 0.75 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/b4001158-ce4b-47d4-a8a5-41ec664f84e1/image-asset.png School Calendar - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://bccns.ca/registration daily 0.75 2024-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1634149266163-E9K27CJWFI3VIFNGF8H7/image-asset.png Registration - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://bccns.ca/parent-resources/fundraising daily 0.75 2024-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1635800025430-DVINTL1YC1RW3ZTS2HKC/image-asset.png Fundraising - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1634150436229-XY1C6K98HWNNJ1BUVA6Y/image-asset.png Fundraising - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://bccns.ca/about-us/careers daily 0.75 2024-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1634150436229-XY1C6K98HWNNJ1BUVA6Y/1F31F-bccns-blue-100c.png Careers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://bccns.ca/about-us/faqs daily 0.75 2024-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/2cecbfe9-fa53-448e-9643-7e40bc5d8173/image-asset.png FAQs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://bccns.ca/our-staff daily 0.75 2025-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1634055768680-Y25M0ZYE8FT910KB9AQ4/image-asset.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/8035ecba-ecb1-4f05-98e1-c49e32dbe53d/IMG_3524.jpg Our Staff - Jen Hoyt, Educator Miss Jen is a long-time member of the BCCNS Education Team. Her genuine, caring nature is evident in her every interaction with the children in our programs. Her devotion to helping them feel safe, happy, and confident within the group is one of the things that makes BCCNS so special. When Jen isn’t with the children in our classrooms, she’s keeping busy making memories with her growing family and energetic dogs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/f3fc183c-13c8-4f60-ba90-26a717ad5b5f/IMG_3527.jpg Our Staff - Melanie Hogeveen, BA, RECE Miss Melanie joined our Education Team in the Fall of 2022, and we’re so delighted that she did! Mel enjoys being a part of the children’s everyday growth and learning, and she just loves to see their smiling faces each day. The children enjoy her fabulous bilingual French and English Circle Time, and all of the care and attention she brings to their special interactions. When she’s not in the classroom, Miss Melanie cherishes every moment of her family time, be it at the trailer during camping season, or on the slopes in the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/91f439ad-d968-4d08-a9b8-e93a03fb53c4/FullSizeR%281%29.jpg Our Staff - Rhonda Ferguson, RECE Miss Rhonda brings years of providing supportive early learning experiences to the children of BCCNS. Her playful, caring nature helps her to build trusting connections and a genuine friendship with the children in her care. Her Music and Movement Classes are the stuff of legends, and Rhonda takes a special pride in fostering positive creative experiences for the children, allowing them to grow the artist within. Rhonda sees her role as a RECE as one of constant learning, and she loves that she learns right alongside the children. When she isn’t making fun here at BCCNS, you’ll find Rhonda busy adventuring with her family, biking, hiking, camping, baking, crafting, travelling, and enjoying their time together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/76649702-c019-4a68-acad-f1f53f58fe83/IMG-20240115-WA0000.jpg Our Staff - Karen Knox, RECE A RECE since 1993, Miss Karen brings a wealth of experience working in early learning and childcare. Her enthusiastic personality and exuberant sense of humour is a welcomed addition to our programs and endears her to families and children alike. Karen has a knack for making a simple transition a memorable part of the children’s day, and can often be heard playing her ukulele during Circle Time (or at any time, for that matter). Karen loves to share her enthusiasm for all things Korean and works French and Sign Language learning into our day with ease. We are very proud to have Miss Karen as part of the BCCNS Education Team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/458226ef-d62b-4b48-aeec-21d77768bc47/Janis+Branding_-5.jpg Our Staff - Janis Leney, BA, RECE Miss Janis is happy to have called Bells Corners Cooperative Nursery School home since 2017. New to the Program Director role in 2022, Janis is committed to building a caring, trusting, and respectful connection to the learning environment for each child and family in our Membership. “Play is the work of childhood, and the work our children do here every day lays the foundation for lifelong curiosity and learning. I’m so proud of how our Education Teams cultivate relationships and provide your children with an engaging, challenging, and care-filled spaces geared towards helping them to become the best little people they can be.” Janis continues to step into the classroom every chance she gets and values any opportunity to connect with the families of BCCNS. Reach out to her any time at info@bccns.ca. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/7500f079-c3e0-47be-b918-b95c4f623612/20230907_084407.jpg Our Staff - Sue Marshall, RECE Miss Sue might be new to BCCNS, but she has been involved in Cooperative Nursery School programming throughout the City of Ottawa for many years. Sue’s gentle approach to learning and building connections makes her a sought-after educator in the classroom. When she isn’t building beautiful learning experiences here at BCCNS, you’ll find Sue busy at her farm, caring for her horses, Martin, Lincoln, and Archie, or spending time with her grandchild. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/b5bd4aea-b2fb-462d-a9b5-37c685d96e41/unnamed.jpg Our Staff - Svetlana Fee, RECE Miss Svetlana has been part of the BCCNS family since 2014, and we’re happy to have her back in the classroom. Svetlana brings a wealth of experience working with children of all ages to our Education Team, and her patient, calm manner allows her to really connect with all of the children in our care. Svetlana is a crafty, creative Mom, always coming up with a fun project idea for us here, or an amazing experience for her family at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/c4d885e2-b5a8-46d4-8447-19a7df76f6d1/IMG_20240918_140941.jpg Our Staff - Cheryl Francis, Educator We count ourselves so lucky that Miss Cheryl decided to join our team in 2021! Cheryl brings a keen eye for details and a genuine enjoyment of watching the children gain an understanding of our big world: Their fresh eyes can teach us so much and remind us to slow down and take it all in. In Cheryl you’ll find a great listener, full of fun ideas, who strives to help each child feel important and valued within the classroom. Cheryl’s culinary experience and skills help us to keep our snacks healthy, balanced and fun. When she isn’t in the classroom, Miss Cheryl is building memories and going on fun adventures with her own children, family, and friends. https://bccns.ca/school-council daily 0.75 2024-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/bc6141e3-066c-47f2-9313-5613f0b35b9b/image-asset.png School Council - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://bccns.ca/donate daily 0.75 2025-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1635800025430-DVINTL1YC1RW3ZTS2HKC/image-asset.png Donate - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://bccns.ca/school-council-roles daily 0.75 2024-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/bc6141e3-066c-47f2-9313-5613f0b35b9b/image-asset.png School Council Roles - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://bccns.ca/our-programs daily 0.75 2025-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1634150542744-3OJ9R465V3R0PPFSJ9TU/image-asset.png All Programs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/bd5824e5-5ee9-4eb2-872b-78e4efaff965/image-asset.png All Programs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/8661a536-6f2a-4809-9b4d-7bec36e9b58f/image-asset.png All Programs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1634149186827-8TD0TRL4Z4Q26F4B2L7W/image-asset.png All Programs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1635800025430-DVINTL1YC1RW3ZTS2HKC/image-asset.png All Programs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/f3331a6d-2691-4677-967d-42d66b929a06/1F3C6-bccns-blue-100.png All Programs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://bccns.ca/our-programs/2-year-old monthly 0.5 2021-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632422508058-UWJ7DZAOHDRG6XGNCM8Y/image-asset.png All Programs - Toddler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632423054165-7JB6P0JTE6LXULULKJYJ/image-asset.png All Programs - Toddler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632422543380-E3YHZVSKOPOGMFNR47CU/image-asset.png All Programs - Toddler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632422702900-J67DW9SOLSK1TZNK17RK/image-asset.png All Programs - Toddler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632164708193-XY5DT5VBVRRYXV2SPGPP/image-asset.jpeg All Programs - Toddler - Teaching the whole child The best way for your 2-year-old to learn is through play, observation, and conversation. Our program emphasizes developing a positive self-image, increasing independence, and supporting language expansion and development. https://bccns.ca/our-programs/3-year-old monthly 0.5 2021-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632422508058-UWJ7DZAOHDRG6XGNCM8Y/image-asset.png All Programs - Preschool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632422543380-E3YHZVSKOPOGMFNR47CU/image-asset.png All Programs - Preschool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632423054165-7JB6P0JTE6LXULULKJYJ/image-asset.png All Programs - Preschool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632422702900-J67DW9SOLSK1TZNK17RK/image-asset.png All Programs - Preschool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/646f9af8-db43-475c-86d5-a82540cb79c3/image-asset.jpeg All Programs - Preschool - Play-based learning The best way for your 3-year-old to learn is through play, observation, and conversation. Your three-year-old will now begin to play co-cooperatively with other children in small groups, share toys and develop friendships. In our program there is an emphasis on sharing and co-operating with friends. https://bccns.ca/our-programs/school-readiness monthly 0.5 2021-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1633640368612-JTYA9D0Y50222M306NH8/image-asset.png All Programs - School Readiness (Age 3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1634150457428-QVXPOWV5AVOUC1XB9N2D/image-asset.png All Programs - School Readiness (Age 3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1634055768680-Y25M0ZYE8FT910KB9AQ4/image-asset.png All Programs - School Readiness (Age 3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1634150436229-XY1C6K98HWNNJ1BUVA6Y/image-asset.png All Programs - School Readiness (Age 3) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1633637432203-X25VH15XLSEMVV2C3UR5/playdoh-letter-blocks.jpg All Programs - School Readiness (Age 3) - New experiences and new friends The School Readiness Program emphasizes sharing and co-operating with friends. This is accomplished through a wide variety of creative learning activities and learning centres such as the dramatic play area, art area, sensory area, block area, fine motor/cognitive area, and language area. More structured times include “circle” for storytelling, songs, movement and music, and special activities. https://bccns.ca/our-programs/extended-hours-program monthly 0.5 2021-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632422508058-UWJ7DZAOHDRG6XGNCM8Y/image-asset.png All Programs - Extended Hours Option https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632422702900-J67DW9SOLSK1TZNK17RK/image-asset.png All Programs - Extended Hours Option https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632422543380-E3YHZVSKOPOGMFNR47CU/image-asset.png All Programs - Extended Hours Option https://bccns.ca/our-programs/kinders-4-and-5 monthly 0.5 2021-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1634055663826-Z2WD6B8UMAI0OC87ERXM/image-asset.png All Programs - JK/SK (Kinders) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1633982000555-R1AAUE6B8XYEX0F1AT9N/image-asset.png All Programs - JK/SK (Kinders) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1632422702900-J67DW9SOLSK1TZNK17RK/image-asset.png All Programs - JK/SK (Kinders) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1633640368612-JTYA9D0Y50222M306NH8/image-asset.png All Programs - JK/SK (Kinders) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1633981274800-BRHXJ9ZOPM2ZG83434YL/image-asset.jpeg All Programs - JK/SK (Kinders) - Classroom learning The Kinder Program includes a wide variety of creative learning activities, such as the dramatic play area, an art space, a sensory experience area, a block building space, a fine motor/cognitive area, a language centre, and a math and science centre. More structured learning times include circle time for storytelling, songs, music and movement, the introduction to French, news time, special guests and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1633981371210-6RTXC6PUD4B09HATZV50/image-asset.jpeg All Programs - JK/SK (Kinders) - Open communication We keep you updated on your child’s development with an optional parent-teacher interview at mid-year and a developmental summary highlighting the four foundations of learning - well-being, belonging, expression and engagement - at the end of the school year. Informally, you are welcome to ask questions or express concerns about your child’s development on a more frequent basis. Because of our small class sizes, our teachers are able to provide individual and personal attention in a caring and nurturing environment that addresses the social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of your child. https://bccns.ca/our-programs/step-by-step monthly 0.5 2021-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1634150522070-B1L5RPYR15D95JOKT9XE/image-asset.png All Programs - Step-By-Step https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1634150542744-3OJ9R465V3R0PPFSJ9TU/image-asset.png All Programs - Step-By-Step https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1633640368612-JTYA9D0Y50222M306NH8/image-asset.png All Programs - Step-By-Step https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1634055625618-DL26FOGO17JPBSM6OB2T/image-asset.png All Programs - Step-By-Step https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6114368848f98c762173bd85/1633986236759-Z0J9KI26NLZX99Q37BGN/image-asset.jpeg All Programs - Step-By-Step - School support Step-By-Step staff will provide families with support in preparing their children for the public school system. 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