Our History

St. Clement’s Early Learning School (SCELS) was founded in 1955. Though the school began as a small half-day Nursery School (mornings only), it has grown over the years into a full-day educational institution providing a variety of programs: Nursery School, Junior and Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2. All programs are co-educational, with the exception of our Primary program. There is a Before-School program that begins at 7:30 a.m., and an After-School program that runs until 6:00 p.m.

After acquiring a solid educational foundation upon which to stand, our graduates move forward into life in the private or public school system. Currently, we are able to serve up to 200 families. That makes SCELS large enough to meet the needs of our students, yet small enough to offer individual attention.

Our Philosophy

At. St. Clement’s Early Learning School (SCELS), we believe that the early childhood years should be filled with opportunities for exploration, discovery and vital development. It is a time when a child must discover that learning is worthwhile, exciting, rewarding and fun. As well, this journey of discovery needs to take place in a warm, secure environment which supports children in their academic, social, emotional and physical growth. 

Regardless of faith or cultural heritage, all families are welcome in the SCELS community of learners. It is our objective at SCELS to identify the needs of the children in our programs and to plan for the successful fulfillment of those needs. Our continuing commitment to small class size enables children to make choices, to solve problems and to learn to think independently. The SCELS’ curriculum is carefully designed with the understanding that each child is unique. As a result, we provide our individual students with engaging learning experiences aimed at building and enhancing their skills in all developmental areas.