St. Andrew's Co-op Playschool
32 Main Street North L3P 1X5 Markham, ON, Canada

Hello families, Our Playschool Board and Staff have been working hard over the last 6 months to make sure that returning to school will be safe and fun for all existing and new families. In these uncertain times, we understand the need to follow the guidelines set out by Public Health and the Ministry of Education and, as such, there will be new protocols resulting in some changes to existing procedures when we re-open.... Currently, we have set Tuesday September 8th, 2020 as our target date for re-opening and will be offering the same programs with no changes to 2019-2020 fees. While we have been notified that effective September 1, 2020, Childcare Centres no longer need to maintain cohorts, the School will endeavour to maintain cohorted groups as much as possible within our capacity limits. Attached, you will find 3 Co-Vid related documents, a Parent Agreement, Handbook and Child Screening Questionnaire. The important highlights are as follows: 1) Arrival and departure will exclusively take place at the rear parking lot entrance of the Church. 2) All Staff are required to wear a mask, children are not required to wear masks. 3) Children and Staff will be screened daily. No parent or guardian will be permitted beyond the Screening station. 4) Parents are asked to take their child’s temperature and complete the screening questionnaire by placing a call to the school each day prior to arrival. 5) The Supervisor will take the child’s temperature upon arrival. If a child has a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or more, they will not be allowed to enter school that day. Public Health requires that the child isolate at home for 14 days or provide a negative Co-Vid test and be symptom free for 48 hours in order to return to school. 6) Any child that exhibits any Co-Vid symptoms will be removed from their group and the parent will be called to pick up the child immediately. We ask that you take some time to fully read the documents attached. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out. Our School is committed to keeping our students, staff and volunteers safe. We look forward to your co-operation in following the new protocols and guidelines to help us achieve that goal.

Thinking about registering at St. Andrew's in September? Take a virtual tour of the school here; https://kuula.co/share/collection/7l26K

Happy Friday! Who else is excited for the weekend?

St. Andrews is growing! We have recently welcomed a new toddler room teacher. Send us a message if you are interested in sending your child (18-24M) to our flexible and nurturing half day program! Feel free to also inquire about our preschool (2.5-5yo) program to see if we can accommodate your needs.

Woohoo! The little dreamers will have breakfast with Santa today and tomorrow. Remember to wear red and green

St. Andrew's is growing! We have recently welcomed a new toddler room teacher. Send us a message if you are interested in sending your child (18-24M) to our flexible and nurturing half day program! Feel free to also inquire about our preschool (2.5-5yo) program to see if we can accommodate your needs.

Monday and Tuesday are Santa Hat Days. Wear your snazziest hats and show your friendsMonday and Tuesday are Santa Hat Days. Wear your snazziest hats and show your friends

December is looking like a busy month at the school. There will be all sorts of crafts, tree decoration, party and pancakes with Santa.

Its that time of year again. We are going to be at the Santa Claus parade this Saturday, starting at 11am. Come join us for some holiday cheer!

Our Samko & Miko fundraising week starts in 2 days (Nov 6-14). We would be so appreciative if you can shop during this time and send us the receipt!

Happy Monday! Our visit to Markham Fair is this week. Get ready for some fun.Happy Monday! Our visit to Markham Fair is this week. Get ready for some fun.

A little birdie told me that the highly anticipated Samko & Miko toy warehouse has opened its doors already. Our school is going to participate their fundraising program. The rules are simple: if you purchase toys between November 6-17th and bring the receipt to us, we will receive a portion of the sales. Please help this little not for profit provide quality care for the little ones. Edit: Dates added.

It's that time of year again. We are going to be at the Santa Claus parade this Saturday, starting at 11am. Come join us for some holiday cheer!

Halloween is just around the corner. Look at all of these scary monsters the kids made. What are your plans for this coming rainy and spooky Thursday?

The Paw Patrols are back! This time, they will be performing at the following times and we have a $5 discount code! November 23 & 24 Mississauga November 26 & 27 Kitchener December 3 &4 St. Catherines... As families of St. Andrews, please reach out by facebook message or email to get the code. If youre not sure if we are the right preschool for you, come in for a tour to see what we are all about and you can ask our tour guide for the code!

September is right around the corner and that means the start of another school year! While our school operates on a September to June schedule, we do have year round ongoing enrollment and flexible part time schedules, either Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday/Friday. You can enrol your child whenever your child is ready and gradually transition them to life with other kids.

Our school year is well under way and our little dreamers have been busy working on tracing letters and learning how to spell, including their own names. Great for increased vocabulary, speech development & promoting language!

Hope everyone is enjoying the summer! We have big news for the 2019-2020 school year! We are now offering extended hours for our preschool (2.5 - 5yo) program. You have an option to enroll in the morning program (9am - 12pm), or the extended program (9am - 2:45pm). As usual, early drop off is available. For our registration and fee schedule, please visit: http://standrewscoop.pcpctoronto.org/registering

Our open house for tonight Thursday May 16 is cancelled and will be reschedule. If you have any questions please feel free to call us here at the the school. 905 472 1996.

Did you wreck your brains making sure your kids are enriched this week? While St. Andrews is closed this week, sending your children to St. Andrews means you have help making sure they are stimulated and exposed to this wonderful world -- we have multiple field trips throughout the year. Get ready, Cornell Community Centre. You are next! https://www.markham.ca//5e0/1/9971070795_a35a48b826_o.jpg

Happy Friday! The little dreamers at St. Andrews are steadily going through an alphabet study each week in order to prepare for kindergarten. There will even be a book report due at the end of the school year. ;)

This is a sample menu of morning snacks, served daily as part of our half day program

St. Andrews has daily unstructured gym time, which allows the children to interact and play with others, equipping them with important social skills for life.

Its less than one month away from March Break. As families of St. Andrews, we have another perk available. Disney on Ice will be at the First Ontario Centre March 13-17. To get 20% off tickets, contact the school for details. To help your friends and families get the same discount, tag them on this post or share this post on your timeline.

Looking for something to do during March Break? Paw Patrol Live! RACE to the RESCUE will be at the Sony Centre March 15-17. As families of St. Andrews Co-op Playschool, parents can enjoy 20% off tickets if purchased by March 17. If you like and tag a friend on this post or share it on your profile, your friends can also enjoy the same savings! Email or facebook message the school for more details.

These little cuties are working hard to repair broken equipment. Would you give them your business? Give them a call!

York region school buses have been cancelled. St.Andrews will be closed today due to the freezing rain. Please stay safe.York region school buses have been cancelled. St.Andrews will be closed today due to the freezing rain. Please stay safe.

Activity books are such great fun! Our little dreamers have been busy practicing their pencil grip this week.

Our field trip to the Cornell Community Centre Indoor Playground was a smashing success!

Brrr! After a record breaking snowstorm, St. Andrews Co-op Playschool wishes you a warm and safe day. Did you know that you can sign up for a free monthly parenting newsletter (YorkParent) with York Region Public Health? They include content such as parenting and positive discipline. Click the link to sign-up. https://www.york.ca//04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOI9Hd0/

Dont forget that this Wednesday and Thursday are Christmas Hat Day! All happy, holiday headwear is welcome!

Did you wreck your brains making sure your kids are enriched this week? While St. Andrew's is closed this week, sending your children to St. Andrew's means you have help making sure they are stimulated and exposed to this wonderful world -- we have multiple field trips throughout the year. Get ready, Cornell Community Centre. You are next! https://www.markham.ca//5e0/1/9971070795_a35a48b826_o.jpg

Happy Friday! The little dreamers at St. Andrew's are steadily going through an alphabet study each week in order to prepare for kindergarten. There will even be a book report due at the end of the school year. ;)

1st Fundraiser of the Year!! Check it out at www.oliverslabels.com/standrews

St. Andrew's has daily unstructured gym time, which allows the children to interact and play with others, equipping them with important social skills for life.

We are off to the fair. This time the weather looks good. See everyone soon.We are off to the fair. This time the weather looks good. See everyone soon.

Being in a co-op playschool means you can directly influence your child's experience. You can choose how you contribute, depending on your availability and what you're good at, but here is our new music program delivered by one of the parents!

Dont forget this week were heading to the Markham Fair!Dont forget this week were heading to the Markham Fair!

We are one of the few playschools in the area. What's a playschool? A playschool operates with the philosophy that children children can learn a lot through playing and games, and a playschool provides children with the space to understand the world around them through play -- to explore, experiment, discover, and create. We're playing with BUBBLES!

Registration is now open for the 2018/2019 school year! Visit our website http://standrewscoop.pcpctoronto.org or contact our school directly for more info or to schedule a tour. Enroll early and save. Prices go up September 1st.

It's less than one month away from March Break. As families of St. Andrew's, we have another perk available. Disney on Ice will be at the First Ontario Centre March 13-17. To get 20% off tickets, contact the school for details. To help your friends and families get the same discount, tag them on this post or share this post on your timeline.

Hello everyone tonights open house from 7 to 8pm has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for next Thursday May 17. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Please feel free to contact the school at 905 472 1996 or email at [email protected] to book a tour. Thank you for understanding and have a wonderful day.

Make sure you all keep an eye out for St.Andrews ice rink float in the Markham Santa Claus Parade tomorrow. We are all very excited about making some more memories with out families and the children. Its going to be a fantastic day.

York region school buses have been cancelled. St.Andrew's will be closed today due to the freezing rain. Please stay safe.York region school buses have been cancelled. St.Andrew's will be closed today due to the freezing rain. Please stay safe.

Brrr! After a record breaking snowstorm, St. Andrew's Co-op Playschool wishes you a warm and safe day. Did you know that you can sign up for a free monthly parenting newsletter (YorkParent) with York Region Public Health? They include content such as parenting and positive discipline. Click the link to sign-up. https://www.york.ca//04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOI9Hd0/