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PD DAYS AT CHICKADEE

A full day to play and explore.

PD Days at Chickadee give kids a fun, active day with the familiar rhythm of our N.E.S.T. program. Mornings are spent indoors with hands-on activities and time to settle in, while afternoons take us outside to spend time in nature and get out into the community.

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AGES

6-12 years

DAYS OFFERED

Select PD Days

SCHEDULE

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

GROUP SIZE

Maximum of
12 children

SUPPORTIVE RATIOS

Minimum 1:5
staff-to-child ratio

1:1 SUPPORT

Assistance
available

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SCHEDULE AND FEES

PD Days run throughout the school year on select school PD Days.

You can sign your child up for single days or multiple dates, depending on available spots.

Chickadee N.E.S.T. is based at the Tree of Peace, with additional programming offered nearby in collaboration with our community partner, Bush Kids.

TIME

8:30 am–3:30 pm

COSTS

$100 + GST per day

1:1 SUPPORT

Available when
staffing permits.

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For Children Already Enrolled in N.E.S.T.
If a PD Day falls on a day your child usually attends N.E.S.T., the regular daily rate of $36 + GST applies.

PD Days are in collaboration with Pretty’s PD Days

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UPCOMING PD DAYS (2026/27)

NOVEMBER 2, 2026

Registration: FULL

1:1 Support: FULL

NOVEMBER 27, 2026

Registration: AVAILABLE

1:1 Support: AVAILABLE

JANUARY 15, 2027

Registration: AVAILABLE

1:1 Support: AVAILABLE

FEBRUARY 5, 2027

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1:1 Support: AVAILABLE

FEBRUARY 11, 2027

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1:1 Support: AVAILABLE

FEBRUARY 12, 2027

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1:1 Support: AVAILABLE

FEBRUARY 15, 2027

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1:1 Support: AVAILABLE

MARCH 12, 2027

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1:1 Support: AVAILABLE

MARCH 30, 2027

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1:1 Support: AVAILABLE

APRIL 23, 2027

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1:1 Support: AVAILABLE

MAY 14, 2027

Registration: AVAILABLE

1:1 Support: AVAILABLE

JUNE 7, 2027

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1:1 Support: AVAILABLE

JUNE 24, 2027

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1:1 Support: AVAILABLE

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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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