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CHICKADEE N.E.S.T. PROGRAM

A place where every child can belong.

N.E.S.T. offers a flexible and supportive learning environment for all children, especially those who are neuro-divergeant, to build confidence and learn in a way that fits who they are. Small group sizes, predictable routines and an attentive team help kids feel comfortable participating and making new friends. Designed to complement each child’s learning path, the program can work alongside school, homeschool or another learning model. Every day follows a steady routine: quiet mornings indoors and afternoons outside exploring the land and local community.

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AGES

6-12 years

DAYS

Monday - Thursday

SCHEDULE

Mornings, afternoons
or full days

GROUP SIZE

Maximum of
12 children

SUPPORTIVE RATIOS

Minimum 1:5
staff-to-child ratio

1:1 SUPPORT

Assistance
available

SCHEDULE, FEES AND AVAILABILITY

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Whether your child attends school, learns at home, or needs a full-time alternative, our programs offer flexible scheduling to fit alongside their routine. 

You can choose mornings, afternoons, full days or a combination that works for your schedule. Mondays offer afternoon sessions only, while Tuesday through Thursday offer both morning and afternoon sessions. Openings depend on the specific days and times you choose and will be confirmed when you register. A minimum of four half-day sessions (or 2 full days) is required to join the program.

MORNING SESSIONS

Tuesday - Thursday
8:30 am – 11:30 am
$18 + GST per day

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

Monday - Thursday
8:30 am – 11:30 am
$18 + GST per day

FULL DAY SESSIONS

Tuesday - Thursday
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
$36 + GST per day

1:1 SUPPORT

Available when
staffing permits.

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READY TO GET STARTED?

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You can sign up for our programs anytime during the year whenever space is available.

Fill out a request to share about your child and preferred schedule. We’ll follow up with you to answer questions, confirm availability, and walk you through the next steps.

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