About the Teacher and Treasured Kids School

Sharon Kelsall

My name is Sharon Kelsall. My husband and I moved to Horseshoe Valley in February, 1998. We have three daughters. I am a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with a B.A. and a B.Ed. I taught school with the public system in four different counties throughout the course of eleven years. In the fall of 1996, I owned and operated “Treasured Kids Nursery School” out of our home in Belleville, Ontario. In September 1998, I re-opened “Treasured Kids School” in our new location. This June concludes another successful year in Horseshoe Valley. I have thoroughly enjoyed playing a role in the lives of the children who have come through the program and look forward with great anticipation to getting to know our new students.

Why Choose Treasured Kids School?

Vision and Mission

Vision: Planting seeds of truth as building blocks for life.

Mission: Provide a loving Christian environment where every child is loved and treasured and within which each child will be able to develop to his/her potential socially, physically, academically, emotionally and spiritually.

Experienced Teacher

Sharon Kelsall is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education). She taught in the Public System over the course of 11 years. She has owned and operated Treasured Kids School out of her home since 1996. Sharon and her husband have raised three beautiful and successful daughters.

Small Class Sizes

1:5 teacher: student ratio provides lots of one on one time to enhance individual learning.

Great Location

Treasured Kids School is located in the Highlands of Horseshoe, a safe and beautiful neighborhood and loving community. This cul de sac location makes it safer for getting in and out of vehicles. There is lots of outdoor and indoor space to learn and play. This home based school provides a great transition between home and school.

Trusted Referrals

Treasured Kids has enrolled students over the years primarily by word of mouth. Please scroll down to read “Parent’s Testimonials”.

Affordable

Wednesday/Friday Class (9:15-12:15): $135/month
Tuesday/Thursday Class (9:15-3:15): $260/month
Registration fee: $80.00

Well Rounded Curriculum

Theme based learning provides educational opportunities and integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). Curriculum also centres around language and early literacy skills, music, physical education, Bible stories and character education. Students are encouraged to participate in hands on learning opportunities through on site and off site experiences.

Memorable/teachable moments and daily activities are shared with parents throughout the day by means of the See Saw app. This app allows parents a window into what his/her child is experiencing and learning at school. The app gives immediate feedback and promotes partnership and consistency between home and school, maximizing learning opportunities and the development of each child to his/her potential.

Parent’s Testimonials

I have had the privilege of knowing Sharon Kelsall for a good number of years. Both of my girls attended the Pre-K and JK programs at Treasured Kids. Sharon is a very incredible teacher. Not only does she teach children academically, but she reinforces the moral conviction that my husband and I instill in our children. Not to mention a healthy dose of sociability and spirituality. She shows love and compassion when needed with great patience, all while maintaining a structured grip within the classroom. And my youngest daughter needed it! After a total of four years with Treasured Kids we have noticed our girls have a great foundation for their future. Thank you Sharon and the Kelsall family for all the love and support you have shown over the years.

Daniela and Carlos, Valentina and Maristella

"Our twins attended the full day Tuesday/Thursday preschool program at Treasured Kids at the young age of 2. They both thrived academically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Almost instantly I knew we had made the right decision. Sharon is compassionate and kind, yet firm when it matters most. The structured and loving environment is exemplary. Our children grew in leaps and bounds and are now confidently entering into Junior Kindergarten on schedule thanks to Treasured Kids. We will forever be grateful to Mrs. Kelsall for the impact she has had on our children's lives and by extension our own."

Lori Ryther

Treasured Kids Nursery School gave my daughter a huge head start on life! First and foremost she learned first hand the love of Jesus. Secondly, the academics she learned combined with the social skills developed in the small group environment prepared her extremely well for life in the public school system. Mrs Kelsall’s warm, inviting, caring and nurturing environment was exactly what she needed. My daughter developed a confident, yet caring rapport with both her friends and her teachers….and she also learned to speak French! This all began at Treasured Kids! We will be forever grateful for the fantastic program our daughter was able to be a part of! Thank you Sharon!!!

Deb Grant

Sharon Kelsall provided not only an environment rich with learning opportunities but also a loving home away from home for our children. Treasured Kids School and Sharon built a foundation with our children that has supported them throughout their years in school.

Danielle Sharron

Mrs. Kelsall has created a safe, caring and loving environment with Treasured Kids School. My daughter loved heading to school every Tuesday and Thursday and made close connections with Mrs. Kelsall as well as with the other children that attended. I especially enjoyed how Mrs. Kelsall integrated religion in an age appropriate way. The arts and crafts and school work that was completed each day was exciting for the kids. I always felt assured leaving my daughter with Mrs. Kelsall and I feel it was the perfect stepping stone before she entered elementary school this year. I look back at my daughter's year at Treasured Kids and I know it has had a positive impact on her personal development in the best possible way. Thank you Mrs. Kelsall!

Jacqueline Delacretaz

Mrs. Kelsall and the Treaured Kids program hold some of the fondest memories of school for my son, Tyler. Even though he is now 15 years old, he still remembers "going to see Mrs. Kelsall." This is all the more remarkable because he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder shortly before attending Treasured Kids. Mrs. Kelsall's welcoming and inclusive Christian environment became a safe and inviting place for Tyler and his team of therapists to teach, work, love and play. She always wanted to do whatever was best for Tyler and her ability to support him by genuinely and warmly inviting community partners and integrating their suggestions into his program speaks to her commitment to teach all children. I can't recommend this program strongly enough and we are so grateful for her love and support!

Tanya Stephenson