Children learn through:
- Play
- Exploration
- Hands-on activities
- Social interaction
- Creativity
- Guided experiences
- Discovery
Children’s City SchoolOne Centre. Two Learning Approaches.
Choose the environment that best fits your child’s learning style and your family’s preferences.
Play-Based or MontessoriToddler & PreschoolLicensed in Oshawa
“We are so grateful to have found such an amazing daycare for our son and could not be happier with his first school experience. From the very beginning, the entire team has been so welcoming, supportive, and caring, and they have made the transition into daycare such a positive experience for him. The communication has been wonderful. We always feel informed about how his day is going, what he is learning, and how he is doing. You can genuinely tell that the staff care about the children and put so much heart into what they do. A very special thank you to Ms. Maliha and Ms. Rabia. They have been absolutely amazing with our son. It is so clear how much he loves and trusts them, and seeing how excited he is to see them makes us feel so reassured as parents. They have created such a warm, safe, and happy environment for him, and we truly appreciate everything they do for him every day. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to give our son his first daycare experience. Thank you for making daycare a place he looks forward to going to and for caring for him as if he were your own. We highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a loving, caring, and supportive environment for their child!”
2.AQ, Google Review — Children’s Town Playcare Center
Ages
18 months to 6 years
Hours
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Location
Oshawa, Ontario
Your Choice. Their Journey.
How Would You Like Your Child to Learn?
Children’s City School offers both a Play-Based and a Montessori stream for toddlers and preschoolers. Both share the same educators, daily rhythm, nutrition, outdoor time and safety policies — what changes is how the classroom is structured and how children guide their own learning.
Children learn through:
- Independence
- Hands-on Montessori materials
- Practical life
- Concentration
- Self-directed activities
- Individual pace
- Carefully prepared environments
Not sure which approach is right for your child?
Visit us and see both approaches in action.
Book a TourProgram Comparison
A simple comparison to help you choose.
Neither approach is better — they simply suit different children. Use this table to compare the two learning styles side by side, then visit us to see both classrooms in action.
Feature
Play-Based
Montessori
Learning Style
Learning through play and exploration
Self-directed hands-on learning
Educator Role
Guides and extends children's learning
Guides children within a prepared environment
Activities
Open-ended and varied
Montessori materials and practical activities
Learning Pace
Flexible and responsive
Individualized
Creativity
Strong emphasis on imagination and expression
Encourages purposeful exploration
Independence
Developed through everyday experiences
Central part of the Montessori approach
Still deciding between the two?
On your tour we’ll walk you through both classrooms, show how each day unfolds, and help match the approach to your child’s temperament.
ProgramsToddler Program Preschool Program
Toddler and preschool programs in both streams.
First steps into early learning.
Available in both Play-Based and Montessori streams, our toddler rooms focus on secure relationships, language, sensory discovery and growing independence.
- Sensory and gross-motor exploration
- Language and communication building
- Self-help and practical life skills
- Daily outdoor time
Confidence and school readiness.
Preschoolers deepen literacy, numeracy, STEM and social-emotional skills — through play-based inquiry or Montessori materials, depending on the stream you choose.
- Early literacy and numeracy
- STEM and problem-solving
- Art, music and dramatic expression
- Kindergarten readiness portfolio
At Children’s City School
Nursery School Program
Our Nursery School Program helps young children build the skills, confidence, independence and routines they need to feel ready for their transition to school. It is an excellent option for families who do not need full-day childcare but want their child to have a structured early-learning experience and become comfortable in a classroom environment.
Program schedule
Choose morning or afternoon.
Morning Nursery Program
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
An early start to the day: welcome circle, hands-on learning stations, stories and songs, snack and outdoor play.
Afternoon Nursery Program
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
A gentle afternoon rhythm: creative and sensory activities, small-group learning, outdoor time and a calm goodbye routine.
Families choose either the morning or the afternoon session, whichever suits your family’s week.
What your child will learn
Skills that make the first day of school feel familiar.
- Classroom routines and expectations
- Independence and self-help skills
- Social skills and making friends
- Communication and language development
- Early literacy and pre-reading skills
- Early math and numeracy concepts
- Fine-motor and pre-writing skills
- Following instructions and participating in group activities
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Confidence and school readiness
- Sharing, turn-taking, cooperation and respectful behaviour
- Transitioning between activities and following a daily routine
Learning approach
Hands-on, engaging, age-appropriate.
- Play and exploration
- Stories and songs
- Creative and art activities
- Sensory experiences
- Early academic activities
- Social interaction in small groups
Learning is hands-on, engaging and age-appropriate. The goal is school readiness — never academic pressure on young children.
A gentle start to a successful school journey.
Nursery School gives children a strong, gentle foundation before their transition to school. Together we practise:
- Becoming comfortable separating from parents
- Participating confidently in a classroom
- Communicating with educators and peers
- Following routines and daily transitions
- Developing the independence needed for their next step in education
Daily Rhythm
A Day at Children’s City School
Both the Play-Based and Montessori streams follow the same daily rhythm, sharing outdoor time, meals, rest and free play — while the classroom environment and learning style differ.
01
Arrival
7:00 AMSoft greetings, quiet table activities and a calm transition from home to the classroom.
02
Snack & Learning Time
8:30 – 9:30 AMA nutritious snack followed by small-group learning invitations that follow the children’s interests.
03
Outdoor Playtime
9:30 – 10:30 AMFresh air, movement and nature discovery in our outdoor play space.
04
Lunch & Nap Time
11:30 AM – 2:00 PMA family-style meal followed by rest, sleep or quiet book-and-puzzle time for older children.
05
Outdoor Time
2:00 – 3:00 PMAnother chance to run, climb, explore and connect with nature in our outdoor play space.
06
Learning Time
3:00 – 4:00 PMFocused small-group projects, literacy, numeracy and creative exploration.
07
Free Play
4:00 – 5:00 PMChildren choose their own play and explore the classroom at their own pace.
08
Home Time
6:00 PMAn easy, connected hand-off at the end of a full day of learning and play.
Inside the centre
Gallery
Real moments from both classrooms — Montessori materials, play-based inquiry, the library and our outdoor garden.
Location & hours
Find Children’s City School in Oshawa
We serve families across Oshawa, Ontario and the surrounding Durham Region neighbourhoods. Call, email, or open directions in Google Maps to plan your visit.
Visit us in Oshawa, Ontario
Children’s City School
- Address433 Simcoe Street South
Oshawa, ON L1H 4J5 - Phone
- Email
- HoursMonday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
433 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa
Google MapsOpen directions
Come See Children’s City School in Person
Visit both classrooms, meet the educators, and ask about availability and fees. Tours run during program hours so you see a normal day.
What Families Say
We are so grateful to have found such an amazing daycare for our son and could not be happier with his first school experience. From the very beginning, the entire team has been so welcoming, supportive, and caring, and they have made the transition into daycare such a positive experience for him. The communication has been wonderful. We always feel informed about how his day is going, what he is learning, and how he is doing. You can genuinely tell that the staff care about the children and put so much heart into what they do. A very special thank you to Ms. Maliha and Ms. Rabia. They have been absolutely amazing with our son. It is so clear how much he loves and trusts them, and seeing how excited he is to see them makes us feel so reassured as parents. They have created such a warm, safe, and happy environment for him, and we truly appreciate everything they do for him every day. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to give our son his first daycare experience. Thank you for making daycare a place he looks forward to going to and for caring for him as if he were your own. We highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a loving, caring, and supportive environment for their child!
2.AQ, Google Review — Children’s Town Playcare Center
I’m so happy my child had her first daycare experience at Children’s Town Playcare Center. She learned so much with the teachers and the environment was so warm and friendly. I was so relaxed every day knowing my child was in good hands. The teachers are so friendly, lovely, respectful and so experienced with their job. I really want to thank each of you individually for the knowledge, care and love you all gave my daughter. After years I will show her again the first daycare she went to. Highly recommended for parents who are looking for a safe place for their child to be. Best wishes for all the team.
Marsena Tuncer, Google Review — Children’s Town Playcare Center
I couldn’t be happier with this daycare and the incredible team who care for my baby every day. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcomed, supported, and completely at ease. It’s clear how much they genuinely love what they do — every interaction is filled with warmth, patience, and kindness. As a parent, trusting someone else with your child is a big step, but the staff go above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. They take the time to understand each child’s unique needs and personality, and it shows in how comfortable and happy my baby is there. I especially appreciate the communication and updates — they give me peace of mind and make me feel connected throughout the day. It’s such a relief knowing my child is not only well cared for, but also surrounded by people who truly care. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a loving, trustworthy place for their little one.
Lateshia Irving, Google Review — Children’s Town Playcare Center
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