North Gower Co-Operative Nursery School | North Gower Licensed Nursery School

Overview

#151 Ontario Rank

#1 North Gower Rank (of 2)

45.2 Years Operating

30+ years Experience Level

Ontario Rank #151 of 6,252 compares this facility with all active licensed child care facilities in Ontario. North Gower Rank #1 of 2 compares it with active licensed facilities in North Gower. Ranks are based on years since the original licence issue date; they are a stability proxy, not an inspection score, quality rating, or parent review score.

Services & Programs

Care Options

Half Day

Facility Type

Centre-Based

Language

English

Age Range

18 months to 4 years; junior/toddler and senior/preschool programs

Program Details

Non-profit, self-supporting co-operative nursery school located within the Alfred Taylor Recreation Centre at 2300 Community Way in North Gower. The operator says it has opted into CWELCC and has a 50-year history serving families with support from parents, the Ministry of Education, and the City of Ottawa. The program provides a well-planned, stimulating environment for social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development, with creative materials, circle time, snack time, outdoor play structures, sand toys, tricycles, and family co-operative duties that help keep fees lower.

Hours

Junior program Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with an afternoon option noted in the handbook; senior program Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Licensing Information

Licensee: North Gower Co-Operative Nursery School Inc.
Licensed Since: December 10, 1980
Years Operating: 45.2 years
Capacity: Handbook program limits list up to 10 children in the junior/toddler program and up to 22 children in the senior/preschool program, subject to enrollment and Ministry guidelines
Waitlist: Operator notice says registration for the 2025/26 school year opened April 14, 2025; families should contact info@ngcns.ca or 613-489-4271 to confirm current registration, wait-list status, CWELCC-adjusted fees, and co-op participation requirements
Region: City of Ottawa

Location & Contact

Address: 2300 Community Way, North Gower, Ontario K0A 2T0
City: North Gower
Postal Code: K0A 2T0
Phone: 613-489-4271
Official Page: Visit website
Region: City of Ottawa

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Other Daycares in North Gower

Name	Type	Years
Ocdsb North Gower Extended Day Program	Centre	3.5

Data Sources

Licensing Data: Licensed Child Care Facilities in Ontario — Ontario Ministry of Education, Open Data Ontario
Program Details: North Gower Co-operative Nursery School / Parent Handbook
Licence: Open Government Licence – Ontario
Ranking Method: Ranked by years since original licence issue date — longer-operating facilities rank higher as a proxy for stability and trust