Westdale Co-op Preschool — Daycare & Preschool in Hamilton, Ontario

4.6·10 reviews·Hamilton

At a glance

Age groups served: Preschool (3–5)
Provincial licence status: Licensed · #01362
Licensed capacity: Not yet verified
$10-a-day program: Not yet verified
Price range: Not yet verified
Hours: Mon8:45 a.m.–12 p.m.
Tue8:45 a.m.–12 p.m.
Wed8:45 a.m.–12 p.m.
Thu8:45 a.m.–12 p.m.
Fri8:45 a.m.–12 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed

Licence data: Ontario Ministry of Education, updated monthly. Last synced June 2026.

What parents say

Parents feel Westdale Co-op Preschool is a wonderful place where their children are warmly welcomed and encouraged to explore.

What to expect

This co-op preschool is described as a special place that exudes warmth and fun, with teachers who are warm, kind, patient, and sweet. They value observation to best learn about each child, ensuring they feel comfortable and nurtured.

Best for

Ideal for parents seeking a nurturing preschool environment with caring and attentive teachers.

Location

99 N Oval, Hamilton, ON L8S 3Z2

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What parents say

Greg Restivo
Our four year old and our two year old both love attending Westdale Co-op preschool!
Adam Vella
A wonderful environment that is run by people who truly care about the well-being and positive development of your child. We had a great experience here.
Craig Aarts
I am very happy with my experience, and my daughter's, with this preschool. The staff are very friendly and the facilities are good. Exceptional effort is made to create an enriching and rewarding program for the children
B James
Disclaimer: This is based on my observation and experience. Do your own research. My only goal is to help other parent's make an informed decision. First, this isn’t a traditional co-op model - meaning they don’t allow parents to help in the classroom. So if you are looking for that opportunity, this isn’t the place for you. Second, in my opinion, I found the ECEs to be cold and unkind. It was the first week of preschool for my toddler and the first week of me leaving my child alone in a preschool setting, and there was nothing about that first week that left me or my partner feeling comfortable. I personally felt unwelcome and extremely uneasy about the whole experience. Third, I didn’t feel like the ECEs understood child development (what behaviours are developmentally appropriate for 2 year olds). I found this preschool to be very much based in the behaviourist model. At one point an ECE saying “I don’t care about the reasons behind the behaviour.” In my opinion, if you are into respectful/gentle parenting/childcare, then this preschool isn’t for you! I believe children should be treated with respect and adults should be modelling this behaviour and I didn’t feel like this was the case. Ultimately we were able to find another co-op based preschool in the city and it is wonderful - honestly it’s what I assumed of Westdale Co-op Preschool before we started.
Shannon Webb
Westdale Co-op Preschool is a very special place that exudes warmth and fun. The teachers are incredibly sweet and value observation to best learn about and support the kids. Kids have classroom time and gym time each day so there’s a nice balance.

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At a glance

Age groups served

Preschool (3–5)

Provincial licence status

Licensed · #01362

Licensed capacity

Not yet verified

$10-a-day program

Not yet verified

Price range

Not yet verified

Hours

Mon8:45 a.m.–12 p.m.
Tue8:45 a.m.–12 p.m.
Wed8:45 a.m.–12 p.m.
Thu8:45 a.m.–12 p.m.
Fri8:45 a.m.–12 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed

Licence data: Ontario Ministry of Education, updated monthly. Last synced June 2026.

What parents say

Parents feel Westdale Co-op Preschool is a wonderful place where their children are warmly welcomed and encouraged to explore.

What to expect

Best for

Ideal for parents seeking a nurturing preschool environment with caring and attentive teachers.

What parents say

Greg Restivo

Our four year old and our two year old both love attending Westdale Co-op preschool!

Adam Vella

A wonderful environment that is run by people who truly care about the well-being and positive development of your child. We had a great experience here.

Craig Aarts

I am very happy with my experience, and my daughter's, with this preschool. The staff are very friendly and the facilities are good. Exceptional effort is made to create an enriching and rewarding program for the children

B James

Disclaimer: This is based on my observation and experience. Do your own research. My only goal is to help other parent's make an informed decision. First, this isn’t a traditional co-op model - meaning they don’t allow parents to help in the classroom. So if you are looking for that opportunity, this isn’t the place for you. Second, in my opinion, I found the ECEs to be cold and unkind. It was the first week of preschool for my toddler and the first week of me leaving my child alone in a preschool setting, and there was nothing about that first week that left me or my partner feeling comfortable. I personally felt unwelcome and extremely uneasy about the whole experience. Third, I didn’t feel like the ECEs understood child development (what behaviours are developmentally appropriate for 2 year olds). I found this preschool to be very much based in the behaviourist model. At one point an ECE saying “I don’t care about the reasons behind the behaviour.” In my opinion, if you are into respectful/gentle parenting/childcare, then this preschool isn’t for you! I believe children should be treated with respect and adults should be modelling this behaviour and I didn’t feel like this was the case. Ultimately we were able to find another co-op based preschool in the city and it is wonderful - honestly it’s what I assumed of Westdale Co-op Preschool before we started.

Shannon Webb

Westdale Co-op Preschool is a very special place that exudes warmth and fun. The teachers are incredibly sweet and value observation to best learn about and support the kids. Kids have classroom time and gym time each day so there’s a nice balance.