Ancaster Small Fry Co-Op Preschool Inc - Ancaster, Ontario

Sarah Hansen

I am finding it quite difficult to find the words to express how great the preschool has been for my son.
My son was a proper ‘COVID baby’ and hadn’t been apart from me for 2 years, he also had a speech delay so I was worried about how he would adjust to preschool life. He was very shy when he started and it took a little while for him to settle but Ms Mitzie took him under her wing and it was the start of a wonderful nurturing experience.
When he went up to the preschool class with Ms O and Ms Barb his confidence continued to grow and he has become super social and a real chatter box. He has made some wonderful friends and looked forward to attending, in fact he even wanted to go at the weekend!
I really feel that this is an exceptional preschool and feel really lucky that my son had the privilege of having this experience. He is definitely ready for JK and this is thanks to the amazing staff at Ancaster Small Fry.

Emma Harris

We are blessed daily by the educators from Small Fry. We chose this school upon moving to Ancaster and could not be happier. The school is clean, well-run, organized and the co-op community is so wonderful. We love Small Fry!

Maggie Orvidas

Words cannot express how much I highly recommend this absolutely incredible preschool! Originally, my husband and I only intended to send our son to Small Fry for four months as we were waiting for a full-day daycare spot that was available as of January. Immediately, we knew that we had found an incredible gem that we could not leave and I am so grateful we kept my son at Small Fry for the entire school year. EVERY teacher at Small Fry is beyond exceptional because they treat the children like their own and they work with the parents so closely. My son has always adored being home and didn’t necessarily prefer any form of child care that we previously had him in. Verbally, he had some speech delays and socially he did not prefer to be around other children unless myself or husband were around. After the first few weeks at Small Fry, due to the grace and care the teachers consistently provided to him, he immediately developed into a confident, social child who thrived more and more based on the time he spent there. I rarely write google reviews but I would happily endorse and encourage anyone looking to send their child here to sign up ASAP!

shahin soleymani

I have my 3 year old daughter attend the toddler program here at Small Fry. I must say, since she started, she never said she does not want to go to school! not even once! she always makes sure at night that she is going to school the next day. She loves everyone there and always involves all the staff there in her plays at home :). We had attended many other schools when trying to select one. We just LOVED the energy and the atmosphere of Small Fry, but more importantly, the lovely staff! We love you all and looking forward to bringing my son in a year! 😀

Angenita Dykstra

Fantastic school with amazing teachers! I instantly felt the good vibes when I went for a tour of the class room in June 2021. My daughter was with me and she immediately connected with the teachers.

During the school year the teachers keep parents well informed about what will be going on daily through the “calendar of events” they send out via email one month in advance. Everything is very well organized including the activities, field trips, fundraisers and snacks for the kids. The activities are engaging and meant to encourage the children to explore, build cognitive development, refine their gross and fine motor skills, build their social and emotional skills with peers and to have fun while doing it. My daughter had a blast! She always came home excited about what she did at school and could hardly wait to go back the next day. They also use an app where they post pictures of the day to day activities your child participated. This was a nice touch meant to
keep you informed.
Overall, just an amazing experience! I think it really prepares the children for kindergarten! My daughter will miss her teachers so much! Much thanks to Ms. O, Ms Bard and Ms. Mitzi!

Becky Punthakee

Ancaster Smallfry sets the bar for preschools. Ms. O. and her team are committed to quality early education and their effort is evident. Both my sons loved the hands on experiences- learning is fun when your school uses real tools and has a magic forest! Everyday had new activies and we were updated with pictures and videos several times a week.
If you're looking for great school with a close knit community then Smallfry is for your family.

Candice King

What a great pre-school! My 2 year old loved this place from day 1. I was impressed with how clean and well organized they keep the classrooms. Mrs. O. is a natural teacher with a lot of experience and creates a well structured and loving environment. My daughter loves Ms. Mitzie who is her teacher until she turns 3. They always have stimulating activities to choose from and we get lots of photos and video updates through the see-saw app. Highly recommend! Note: if you don't have time to volunteer there is an option for non participating parents too.

Muna Abukar

Ancaster Small Fry is the best thing that has happened to our child and my family. My son went from being a quiet, shy little fellow who has blossomed into this social, funny, curious boy. The team at Small Fry are super welcoming, smart, inclusive, resourceful, and their positive attitudes are infectious. The children are exposed to a wide array of learning opportunities that encompass sensory-based activities, outdoor play, crafts, and literacy skills.
Even with the challenges presented by COVID-19, the preschool was highly effective at managing and implementing disinfection protocols in order to maintain a clean, hygienic space at all times. The staff care for my son as if he was one of their own, and I felt a great sense of peace leaving him there each day to interact with his peers.
My only wish is that I'd found them sooner than we did. We will be sad to start JK in the fall because that means leaving Ancaster Small Fry but I know my son will be ready thanks to his time there.
Thank you ladies for everything <3