Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Early Childhood Education in Burlington
Pearson Community has been a cornerstone of early childhood education in Burlington since 1977. Our mission is to provide a supportive and developmentally appropriate program where staff, parents, and children learn, grow, and discover together. We offer a safe, caring, and nurturing environment that fosters social, cognitive, language, and physical growth through child-led exploration and inquiry. Our programs are designed to meet the individual needs of children while maintaining a strong emphasis on community involvement. As a co-operative, we integrate parent participation and high school student interactions, creating a unique educational ecosystem.Our team of Registered Early Childhood Educators brings decades of combined experience, ensuring a structured yet flexible approach to early learning. We prioritize health, safety, and nutrition, providing balanced snacks and outdoor playtime. Our Ready-to-Learn (RTL) program incorporates STEAM, fitness, and early literacy components. Pearsons legacy of excellence continues through its commitment to evolving with the needs of families while preserving its founding values of inclusivity and community stewardship.
Services
Morning Programs
Afternoon Programs
Ready-to-Learn (RTL) Program
Parent Involvement
Outdoor Playtime
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer a unique co-op model integrating parent and high school student involvement.
- Our programs include specialized STEAM, fitness, and early literacy components.
- Experienced Registered Early Childhood Educators lead all classrooms.
- Outdoor playtime and healthy snacks are included in every session.
- Community-driven approach with over 45 years of local educational leadership.
What people say
Nurturing environment
Experienced staff
Community involvement
Children thrive
Highly recommend
Services
Morning Programs
Structured morning sessions from 9:00-11:40 AM offer a balance of guided activities and free play. Children engage in circle time, small group projects, and art exploration while receiving individualized attention. Healthy snacks and outdoor playtime are included daily.
Ready-to-Learn (RTL) Program
Afternoon RTL sessions (1:00-3:40 PM) focus on early literacy and STEAM education. Certified instructors deliver Jolly Phonics, fitness programs, and music classes while maintaining a play-based learning approach tailored to preschoolers.
Parent Involvement
Volunteer parents contribute to classroom activities twice monthly in morning programs. This co-op model fosters family engagement and community building under professional teacher supervision and strict safety protocols.
Outdoor Playtime
Daily outdoor play sessions promote physical development and social skills. Structured and unstructured activities occur in a secure environment overlooking Niagara's Escarpment at Brant Hills Public School.
STEAM Education
Specialized STEAM programming introduces science, technology, engineering, arts, and math concepts through age-appropriate activities. The Learning Tree collaborates to deliver hands-on, inquiry-based projects for preschoolers.
People
Allison MacKay
Director
Director with 20+ years experience in early childhood education. ECE from Mohawk College, Early Childhood Management certificate. Leads with energy and creativity while maintaining community connections.
Jessica Garcia
RECE
Passionate educator with experience in camps, classrooms, and children's escape rooms. ECE credentials from Sheridan College 2025. Brings creativity from cake decorating background to early childhood programming.
Danielle Rostron
Child & Youth Counselor
BA in Child & Youth Work from Mohawk College. 17+ years at Pearson with prior experience in Toronto schools. Combines academic background with practical co-op preschool leadership since 2016.
Taylor Koutoupis
RECE
ECE graduate from Mohawk College 2016. Former Pearson high school student who pursued early childhood education after positive co-op experience. Specializes in creating engaging learning adventures for preschoolers.
Erin Reed
Special Needs Educator
MADS in Applied Disability Studies from Brock University. 10+ years experience supporting neurodivergent children. Combines autism therapy expertise with practical classroom application through her own Pearson graduate family experience.
Questions
What age requirements exist for enrollment?
Children must be 30 months old for morning/afternoon programs or 3 years old by December 31st 2025 for RTL program.
How does the co-op model work?
Parents volunteer in classrooms twice monthly for morning programs. No volunteer requirement exists for afternoon sessions. All families participate in governance through committees.
What educational approaches are used?
Child-led exploration with educator support, incorporating STEAM, Jolly Phonics, and fitness programming. Curriculum balances structured activities with free play.
Where is Pearson located?
Inside Brant Hills Public School with views of Niagara's Escarpment. Exact address details must be requested directly from the school.
What makes Pearson unique?
Combines intergenerational interactions with high school students, parent-led governance, and specialized programming while maintaining play-based early childhood education principles.
