Welcome to the Village of Brooklin Cooperative Playschool! We are a not-for-profit community organization, offering half-day nursery school programs for children aged 2 to 6 years old. We are located at 45 Cassels Rd. East, in the heart of Old Brooklin – Whitby, Ontario.
Our programs operate from September to June, and provide a low-cost, high quality program designed for families that want their child to have a positive first experience away from home. The VBCP has been offering quality, early learning education to families in the Village of Brooklin and surrounding areas for over 20 years! This proves that by having a cooperative partnership with parents and teachers, we are able to build a strong, early learning foundation for our children in the community.
Interested in joining us for September 2025? Please join us at our OPEN HOUSE on Thursday April 17th from 6pm to 8pm
We will be opening ONLINE REGISTRATION for September 2025 on Wednesday April 23rd.
We are still accepting registration for the current school year in our afternoon program only. Our morning programs are currently waitlisted.
For information on joining our school for the current school year, or if you have questions about registration for the 2025/2026 school year please email us HERE
Our Programs
Morning Program
Mon/Wed/Fri
2024-2025
$107.26 / Month
2024-2025
$187.58 / Month
Morning Program
Tues/Thurs
2024-2025
$82.22 / Month
2024-2025
$155.45 / Month
Afternoon Program
Mon – Thurs
2024-2025
$125.69 / Month
2024-2025
$197.98 / Month
Interested in doing more? Check out our Board of Directors openings.
*An initial, non-refundable fee of $100 is payable upon submission of your application and is comprised of a $45 membership fee, $15 processing/admin fee and $40 insurance fee.
Why choose a cooperative playschool?
A cooperative playschool is a non-profit organization run by parents who have joined together for the purpose of setting up and maintaining a low-cost pre-school program for their children. Taking part in a cooperative playschool allows you to be directly involved with your child’s early education. Choosing a cooperative playschool gives you extra time to bond with your child and create memories together. Your child will always know that education is important in your family because you live it every day.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY
The Village of Brooklin Cooperative Playschool is an early learning community where children are nurtured and guided through a loving and supportive environment created by families and teachers.
OUR APPROACH
We are committed to providing children with a stimulating, play-based program that focuses on all aspects of a child’s development—social, emotional, physical and cognitive.
OUR MISSION
The VBCP is built on the foundation of working collaboratively with parents, children, teachers and the community, in a cooperative setting.
Our Classroom
Our classroom is designed to encourage creativity and help children explore their work, at their own pace. Have a look at our classroom in action.
Our Teachers
We have two dedicated and passionate Registered Early Childhood Educators who provide the love, support and learning, to nurture each child’s growth and potential.
Miss Becky
RECE and Program Supervisor
Hello and Welcome! My name is Becky Smith-Wilkins and I’m both the supervisor of the VBCP and your child’s teacher. I fell in love with the VBCP back in 2015 as a volunteer parent. When my kids moved up to kindergarten I became a supply teacher, then a full-time teacher, and finally, the supervisor! I just couldn’t get enough. I’m a registered early childhood educator and have a diploma in early childhood education. Before deciding to pursue my passion as an early childhood educator, I earned my Bachelor of Business Administration and also had the opportunity to be a stay at home mom to my two fantastic kids. In my spare time, I enjoy camping, cottaging, canoeing, snowshoeing and all things outdoors.
I believe that early childhood is the most vital and significant period in the life of a human being. I feel honoured and privileged to be able to work with young children. Their well-being and learning must be the primary concern of any educator who is lucky enough to be working with them. As educators we must always keep in mind our responsibilities to the children in our care, their families, and to the community. We have as much to learn from young children as they have to learn from us, and I can’t wait for the adventure to begin!
Miss Rose
RECE
Hello, my name is Rose Miller and I’m your child’s teacher! I have been a registered early childhood educator since 2011 and have worked for the VBCP since 2015. I can’t get enough of this amazing little school. More recently, I’ve grown into a VBCP parent as well, bringing my son Seth into the program. I love to bring singing, dancing, art and adventure into the classroom every day, and sharing it with your little ones. When I’m not at preschool, or busy being a full-time Mom to Seth, I love spending time outdoors, being active, and going to concerts.
My goals for preschool are to always learn, laugh, and have lots of FUN! Children learn and grow best through play, and that’s my specialty! I hope you can come join us in the classroom and see for yourself.