Scotia Square
If you work or live in the downtown core, our Scotia Square Centre location is perfect for you. This centre is situated in 208 Duke Towers, part of the Scotia Square complex. Many Metro Transit routes are accessible from this location. Here we offer:
- A toddler program for ages 18 months to 36 months
- A pre-school program for ages 3 to 5 years
- A Montessori pre-school program for ages 3 to 5 years
News & Events
Centre Update for Tuesday Jan 27th
Good Morning, After carefully considering all factors related to opening today, we have decided that all locations will remain closed. If you need to be out, please stay safe. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Thank you.
Closure Statement for Tuesday Jan 27
Good Evening, Currently Environment Canada’s snowfall warning for overnight and ending mid morning is still in effect. This means that both a delayed opening and a full closure are under consideration. An update on whether or not the centres will be operating Tuesday Jan 27 will be posted by 615am. …
Storm Update for Mon Jan 26th 2026
Due to the current weather conditions and the expected forecast for the day, all locations will remain closed today Mon Jan 26th. Have a safe day. Thank you.
Potential Closure Statement for Monday Jan 26
Hi Everyone, Due to the snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada the potential for all locations to remain closed Monday January 26 is likely. Please check back here or our facebook page or call our main phone line as a final decision will be made by 530am. Thank you.
Update for Monday Jan 19th 2026
All locations of St. Joseph’s Children’s Centre will remain closed for the day. Keep well and warm and we will see you …
Sunday January 18th – Weather Statement
Due to an Environment Canada weather warning, all St. Joseph’s Children’s Centre locations will have a delayed opening to 10:00 a.m. A …
Early Closure Update – Monday, December 29
Due to a freezing rain event expected to begin at 1:00 PM and last 4 to 6 hours, all locations of St. …
UPDATE: 2025-2026 Wait lists
We would like to inform families that our child care waitlists for 2025 are currently extremely long, and at this time, we …
ECE Appreciation Day! 🙂
The Board of Director’s would like to say Happy ECE Appreciation day to all of the great ECE’s working here at St. …
Cook Position Available
We are currently seeking a part time cook to work in our main kitchen located at 2155 Monastery Lane, Halifax. The hours …
Storm Day Update
Due to the continuation of the current weather conditions and to be sure everyone gets home safely all locations will be closed …
Wednesday, February 14th
All St Joseph’s locations will remain closed for today. If you need to be out please be safe and we will see …
UPDATE Monday Feb 5 2024
After considering all factors it has been decided that all locations of St. Joe’s will remain closed for the day. If you …
Monday Feb 5 2024
Due to the current forecast and road conditions we will experience a delayed opening of 10am with a final decision to be …
Monday Jan 29 UPDATED
It has been decided that all locations of St. Joe’s will remain closed for the day. I apologize for the inconvenience this …
Glenforest Update Thursday Dec 21st
Due to a current power outage in our Glenforest location this centre will remain closed for the day. We apologize for the …
Closure – Monday Dec 4th 2023
Due to the current weather conditions and the continued snowfall expected throughout the day all locations of STJCC will be closed today. …
Duke Tower Re-Opens
I’m very happy to share the Duke Tower will be re-opening tomorrow Thursday November 30th. This means the Duke Tower location of …
Duke Tower – Important Closure Information
Due to a serious flooding incident in the Scotia Square mall the Duke Tower will be closed for Monday November 27 and …
Mitchell’s Soup Fundraiser!
Warm up, fill your belly and support your centre! We have partnered with Mitchell’s Soup Company again this year for a great …
Centre Closure for Friday March 3rd 2023
Due to the suspension of Metro Transit services until 10am Friday March 3rd, all centres will remain closed for the day. Have …
STJCC Sponsorship
Please see the attached sponsorship letter from the Board of Directors for St Joseph’s Children’s Centre. STJCC Sponsorship Packages Please do not hesitate …
Happy Birthday to us!
On March 1, 2015 St Josephs Childrens Centre turned 47 years old! Forty seven years of providing leading early childhood education to …
Scotia Squares Favorite Recipies
Class 61 Ivory Soap All you need for hours of fun is a bar of ivory soap. Place the bar of Ivory soap on a microwavable dish …
New Board Members Needed
St. Joseph’s Children’s Centre is looking for new volunteer Board Members. Do you have some of the skill set we’re looking for …
Childcare Spaces Available
Our centres currently have spaces available,please visit the location of your choice to make contact with the Centre Director.