In 2005, CEW became a partner for the Welcome to Kindergarten program. Providing product development, procurement, and logistics, CEW has demonstrated fidelity to the program. Daniel and his company recognize the important role WTK has in creating curriculum connections and implementing research that demonstrates the significance of parent and family engagement.
The Welcome to Kindergarten™ (WTK) program proceeded as planned, ensuring a seamless transition into the 2022–2023 school year. The Program Manager Team was reinstated and resumed full support for schools and districts, providing updated guidance and coordination for WTK implementation. Canadian Education Warehouse reaffirmed its commitment to empowering families as children’s first educators, fostering welcoming school transitions, and strengthening collaboration with educational partners.
On October 21, 1997, experienced educator Daniel Niesing established a Canadian-owned school supply company rooted in experiential learning and the power of play. From the outset, it has been a proud Franco-Ontarian establishment, serving and supporting both French- and English-language education across Canada, and growing into a trusted, enduring presence in the education sector.
In the spring of 2022, faced with the closure of The Learning Partnership, Daniel and his team could not let the Welcome to Kindergarten program end. School boards and families across Canada, have come to expect that Welcome to Kindergarten / Bienvenue à la maternelle are part of the transition to school! Canadian Education Warehouse is pleased to announce that on its twenty fifth anniversary, it has acquired the full rights to the assets of Welcome to Kindergarten.
This allows for a seamless continuation of this excellent program and the service it offers. We are so pleased to be able to continue the Welcome to Kindergarten program / Bienvenue à la maternelle legacy.
In a time of rapid change in education and family life, Welcome to Kindergarten™ (WTK) continues to lead nationally by creating and adapting meaningful support and resources for families as they navigate their child’s first transition from home to school. Designed for English, French, French Immersion, First Nations, and faith-based learning environments, WTK has supported nearly 1.5 million families since its inception—strengthening belonging, confidence, and lifelong partnerships between families, schools, and communities across Canada.
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