Our goal is to broaden each child's learning experience through play, with group and individual activities, but without structured academics. By experimenting in play, music, and crafts, children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Children learn to co-operate with others; make friends; celebrate differences; share thoughts and toys; and take pride in their own unique accomplishments.
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2-3 Year Old Program

Child must be 2 years old by December 31 of the year they start the program. Child is registered for 2 half days per week. Please contact the director for information on the inclusion of children with special needs in our programs. To see what a typical day in the 2-3 year old program is like, click here.

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3-4 Year Old Program

Child must be 3 years old by December 31 of the year they start the program. Child is registered 3 half days per week. Please contact the director for information on the inclusion of children with special needs in our programs To see what a typical day in the 3-4 year old program is like, click here.

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Summer Program for 30mos-5 Year Olds

3 mornings per week - Tues, Wed, Thurs from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
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Fees


Membership Fee For all programs (non-refundable) Families with more than 1 child registered pay this fee only once.	$37.00
Fundraising Fee (Applies to all families) Payable at the time of registration	$170.00


2&3 Year Old Program		Tuesday and/or Thursday AM
Child is registered for two half-days a week
2 half-days/week			Monthly Fee Yearly Fee	$100.00 $1000.00

3&4 Year Old Program	Monday, Wednesday, Friday AM
Child is registered for three half-days a week
3 half-days/week			Monthly Fee Yearly Fee	$130.00 $1300.00

Summer Program	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday AM
Child is registered for three half-days a week for 7 weeks
3 half-days/week			Program Fee	$280.00

Register

You can download an information package about the school here.

1. Choose a class

There are two separate classes:
A) 2&3 year old program

Tuesday and/or Thursday morning, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Child must be 2 years old by December 31, 2011, 2 half-days per week on Tuesday and Thursday.

B) 3&4 year old program

Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Child must be 3 years old by December 31, 2011, 3 half-days per week

2. Complete the registration form

You will need the following information to complete the registration forms:
* Your child’s Health Card number and immunization records.
* Emergency contact names and phone numbers, including your child’s doctor.

3. Pay your fees

Please make all cheques payable to:
Richmond Co-operative Nursery School or RCNS in the correct amount.
You will need to write the following cheques:

* Membership fee (non-refundable) with today's date - $37.00.
* Lump sum payment for the yearly fee (1 cheque) dated September 1, 2011
OR
Monthly post-dated cheques for the monthly fee, dated the first of each month, September to June inclusive (10 cheques) for the class you have selected.
* Fundraising fee - $170.00, 1 cheque dated September 1 or $17 added to the post-dated tuition cheques.

4. Submit a completed Police Record Check (PRC) document

For detailed information on how to obtain a PRC see here.
You can apply for a PRC at Ottawa Police Services located at 211 Huntmar Drive, Kanata (near Scotia Bank Place).

PLEASE NOTE: Your child will only be considered 'registered' once the completed forms, cheques, and CRC document have been received by the Registrar and availability of space has been confirmed to you by the Registrar.

5. Withdrawal: One month's written notice must be given to the Registrar prior to withdrawal or one month's fee will be forfeited. No refunds will be made after April 1st, 2012 or for holidays or absenteeism.
NSF Cheque Policy: For a first NSF Cheque, the family will be informed and asked to write another cheque. Any charges that are incurred by the nursery school will be the responsibility of the family at fault. For any subsequent offenses, there will be a $35.00 charge for any NSF cheque, in addition to any bank charges incurred by the school.

6. Orientation

The school will send out an orientation package which will include information on the parent and child orientation processes, school start dates, mandatory Orientation Meeting date (at least one parent must attend – no children please), September duty day schedules, Committee assignments, planned fundraising events and a list of the current Executive members and their contact information.

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