Newstead Academy Markham
Come Experience Newstead
Markham Open House
Tour our new campus, explore our classrooms and specialty learning spaces, and meet our educators.
CWELCC Government-Funded Child Care
Newstead Academy participates in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system, a government-funded program that reduces eligible child care fees for families with children under six. Fee reductions apply according to government guidelines.
Why Newstead Academy Markham
Purpose-Built, Over 50,000 Sq. Ft. of Indoor & Outdoor Space
IB-Inspired Approach
Inquiry-Based Learning
Academic Readiness
Fresh Lunch & Dinner Prepared Onsite Daily
See Markham Campus in Action
Markham Campus
Opening 2026
Built for Childhood
More than a child care centre, a campus designed for children to learn, create, perform, explore, and belong.
Bright Classrooms
Our bright, spacious classrooms are filled with natural light and thoughtfully arranged to encourage exploration, creativity, collaboration, and meaningful hands-on learning.
Library
A welcoming space where children can read, imagine, wonder, and discover the world through books.
Performing Arts Stage
Our performing arts space encourages children to find their voice, express themselves, and shine through music, movement, drama, and storytelling.
Outdoor Play & Nature Science Classroom
Our outdoor learning spaces invite children to move, explore, investigate, and connect with nature through active play and hands-on discovery.
Culinary Learning Kitchen
Our child-friendly culinary space brings learning to life through cooking, baking, and food exploration — building practical skills, independence, confidence, and healthy habits.
Cafeteria
A bright, welcoming space where children gather to enjoy freshly prepared meals, practise independence, and build meaningful connections around the table.
Creative & Maker Spaces
Where Children Design, Build & Create
We believe children learn deeply when they work with their hands. In our Makerspace, children design, build, construct, repair, and create using real materials and age-appropriate tools.
The Newstead Program
Four pillars shape every experience at Newstead Academy Markham.
IB-Inspired Inquiry
We encourage and enable our students to ask questions, think critically, investigate meaningful ideas, and become active participants in their own learning.
Reggio Emilia Child-Led Learning
We see every child as capable, competent, and full of potential. We follow their interests, ideas, and voices to shape meaningful learning experiences, while our thoughtfully designed environments inspire exploration, creativity, and collaboration.
Leadership Development
We believe every student has the capacity to lead and develop their sense of strength, determination, and maturity. Through leadership-centric opportunities, our students develop confidence, resilience, and independence as they build their own path toward a future of excellence.
Academic Readiness
We build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, communication, and critical thinking while nurturing the social, emotional, physical, and creative growth of every child.
Land Acknowledgement
Newstead Academy is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.
Equity Statement
Newstead Academy is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.