Helene Comay Nursery School

As a mother and Early Childhood Educator, I knew I wanted to find a special place for my daughters’ first preschool experience. HCNS offers children an extremely warm, nurturing and creative learning environment. The educators foster loving and encouraging relationships with each and every child that prioritizes their social and emotional well-being. HCNS promotes a play-based and child-centered approach, with varied stimulating materials, including a unique library of children’s folk stories and a specialized music and art program. It is a small and organized learning environment that includes access to the beautiful Whychwood Barns facility. I always felt at ease knowing that my kids were in the hands of people I could trust. If you’re looking for a place that will really care for and nurture your child, then HCNS is the place for you!

Separating from parents didn’t come easily to my kids. The staff at Helene Comay nursery school were so patient and nurturing; they ensured that my children had a positive introduction to school. My children's confidence and cooperative play skills developed tremendously during their time at nursery school, and I believe this led to a successful transition to kindergarten. I am so grateful to HCNS- our experience there was a gift to my kids and our whole family!

Helene Comay nursery will always hold a special place in my heart - my daughter attended the nursery for 2 years, ages 3 and 4(we decided to keep her there for her JK year) and my son unfortunately only had part of a year there due to the pandemic- a real loss for our family.In a world that seems determined to continue to download the curriculum and expose pre-school aged children to academics earlier and earlier, HCN has remained firmly grounded in how children truly learn - play.The experienced teachers provide children with the space they need to explore, create, imagine, pretend, and socialize while supporting the individual needs of each child.I will forever feel grateful to Soraya and Rimi for the care, support, and experience they provided to my children and to our family as a whole.Leah Potash

Both of my boys went to Helen Comay. It was an amazing experience for both -- incredibly nurturing while letting them discover and grow on their own. Would strongly recommend to anyone looking for a great place to get their kids of to a great start.

This is a one of kind nursery program for kids. Not only did both of our children attend (& love it), but all of our nieces, nephews, my siblings and I were lucky enough to be part of this school. Soraya and her team are so caring and dedicated to the wellbeing and growth of each child. Each student is supported and loved for exactly who they are.We can't recommend this school enough.

Helene Comay is Humewood / Wychwood's best kept secret! My twins had the most amazing experience at the nursery school. It was a perfect combination of love and care mixed with independence and self discovery. They learned so much through the play based curriculum and were prepared for JK both socially and academically. Their experience at HCNS allowed them thrive in the transition to a larger classroom with less individualized attention. We are so grateful for the positive foundation our children got at Helene Comay and recommend the program to all of our family and friends.