Mother Goose

19 Pearl Street North, Unit 201 Hamilton, ON, L8R 2Y6 Canada

905-527-7704

Mother Goose Co-operative Preschool is a non-profit organization that has been active in the community of southwest Hamilton for over 40 years.

More than a school, our co-op is a community of parents joining together to support and encourage our children as they grow and develop. Mother Goose is a great transitional step for children to help them prepare for full time schooling.

being part of our co-op

What Does It Mean to be a Part of a Co-op?

Being part of a co-operative preschool means you are choosing to be involved in your child’s first educational experience.

Our members offer the Preschool a wide variety of skills and talents. Mother Goose members manage the business side of the preschool and volunteer in the classroom. Members can choose to be a part of the executive board, or take on a variety of smaller roles and committee positions.

Having a child attend Mother Goose means that each member is keen to ensure the preschool is being run well. As such, we are offering the best setting for our children. Families are encouraged to become as involved as their time permits and to enjoy being part of the Mother Goose community.

Parents are asked to volunteer in the classroom on a monthly basis.   Our volunteers are valuable on a number of fronts; not only are parents able to observe their child’s development in a setting outside the home but they see how teachers handle a variety of emotional experiences in the classroom. This can serve to enhance and develop existing parenting skills. 

Volunteer requirements can vary each month, depending on the number of volunteers, and days in the month. Typically it is once a month for Tuesday / Thursday, twice a month for Monday / Wednesday / Friday and , three times a month for full time. These are guidelines only and subject to change.

Should parents be unable to volunteer in the classroom, a monthly fee will be charged based on their child’s cohort. There are a limited number of non-volunteering spots.

Non-volunteering position ($30/month for T/Th; $60/month for M/W/F; $90/month for full time)For more information, please contact the membership director.

Testimonials

See what Mother Goose parents, past and present, have to say about their experiences in our cooperative preschool!

“Mother Goose was a great introduction for our family into the neighbourhood. It allowed us to meet other families, and for my children to meet future school friends. The co-operative part of Mother Goose gave me the best of both worlds in that my children had the opportunity to be independent from me while in a structured and creative environment, and through duty days I got to observe and join in their first school experience. Ms. Jane is a calm and loving teacher who brings out the best in the children. It has been a wonderful and fulfilling part of our family’s life.”

"Ms. Jane is excellent with the children. Her patience and understanding with the kids are outstanding."

"A fun-filled introduction to learning in a supportive and well-structured environment. Ms. Jane is a wonderful resource and it's been a fantastic preparation for kindergarten. I know the skills my son is learning here will let him flourish in the classroom."

“Mother Goose offered my children structure and basic learning skills in a very fun and free environment.”

 “An absolutely loving and nurturing environment that emphasizes the importance of a ‘village raising children’. "