LILLIPUT LAND CO-OPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL INC.

Lilliput Land Co-operative Nursery School Inc. is a Canadian nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to early childhood education. It operates as a parent-run cooperative preschool located in downtown Guelph, Ontario, providing programs for children aged 2 to 5 years[2][4].

History and Organization

Registered under business number 892718560RR0001, Lilliput Land Nursery School functions as a not-for-profit cooperative managed by parents, emphasizing community involvement and cooperative governance in early childhood education[2][4].

Educational Philosophy and Program

The school’s philosophy centers on fostering a happy, safe, and inclusive environment where young children can develop intellectually, physically, and socially. The primary goal is to assist children in their social development while gently preparing them for the transition to formal schooling. The program supports each child’s individual pace of development, encouraging learning through activity and exploration. Children learn by doing and understanding the effects of their actions on others, with no pressure to perform beyond their readiness, while being motivated to explore new skills[1][2].

Staff and Instruction

Lilliput Land employs two Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE) who are skilled in contemporary early childhood education practices. The educators aim to create a stimulating and rewarding learning environment that nurtures self-esteem, self-confidence, self-expression, and creativity in children[1][2].

Classroom and Facilities

The preschool maintains small class sizes, with a maximum of 16 children, fostering strong relationships among children, peers, and teachers. The classroom includes various learning centers such as dress-up and kitchen areas, building blocks, sand and water tables, a quiet story corner, and a science center. Additionally, the school has access to a gymnasium space at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church to support daily physical activity and play[2].

Enrollment and Accessibility

Lilliput Land welcomes children at all stages of development, including those who are potty training, and offers flexible attendance options with selections of 2, 3, or 5 mornings per week. The school is licensed for a mixed age ratio and accepts up to three children daily between ages 2 and 2½. Fees vary according to the chosen schedule, with participation in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program to provide lower fees[2][3].

Operating Hours and Location

The nursery school operates weekday mornings from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM, including school professional development days, and is situated in a church facility in downtown Guelph, Ontario[2][3].

Charitable Status

Lilliput Land Co-operative Nursery School Inc. holds registered charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency and is categorized under advancement of education, specifically as a teaching institution for early childhood education[4][5].