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Our Programmes

We offer a variety of programs designed to meet the unique needs of every child. Our experienced teachers create a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment where your child can learn and grow. Our programs cater to children from newborns up to 12 years old, ensuring age-appropriate care and development at every stage. 

Our Facility

Our state-of-the-art facility is thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable, safe, and engaging environment for children of all ages. With age-appropriate toys, books, and equipment, as well as spacious outdoor play areas, we create a space where children can explore, play, and grow. We also offer a nutritious meal program to support healthy development.


We Offer:

  • Full-time and part-time child care options
     
  • Licensed facility
     
  • Emergent curriculum tailored to each child’s interests and developmental stage
     
  • A blend of indoor and outdoor activities
     
  • A large outdoor play space with play-fall surfaces, promoting safe gross motor skill development through cooperative play
     
  • Daily communication with parents
     
  • A screen-free learning environment
     
  • Access to helpful parent resources

12 months to less than 19 months (Infants)

A Safe, Stimulating, and Supportive Environment

Our bright and spacious rooms provide your little one with a safe, nurturing environment filled with fun, hands-on activities and age-appropriate toys. Each day is thoughtfully planned to support every child’s individual needs and developmental milestones.

Our daily routines and weekly schedules are designed to encourage learning through play, consistency, and care. Outdoor play is a valued part of our day—we have a beautiful playground where children can explore and enjoy fresh air, as well as strollers for safe walks around the building.

We believe strong communication with families is essential. Parents can expect daily updates from teachers, including information about their child’s eating, sleeping, and toileting routines.

Our program also incorporates a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities, including:

  • Gross motor play
     
  • STEM-based learning experiences
     
  • Multicultural awareness activities
     
  • Outdoor exploration
     
  • And much more!

19 months to less than 3 years (Toddlers)

Supporting a Smooth Transition from Home to Preschool

Our Toddler Program is designed to help children make a smooth and healthy transition from home to a more structured learning environment. In this nurturing stage, we focus on developing basic routines and social skills through a variety of hands-on, engaging learning experiences.

In the toddler room, children are encouraged to explore their creativity and imagination through play, visual arts, and sensory activities. Weekly plans are thoughtfully created to reflect each child’s interests, promoting curiosity, independence, and developmental growth.


Our Environment

  • A safe, stimulating space tailored for toddlers 
  • Child-sized furniture to encourage self-help skills such as feeding and dressing 
  • Age-appropriate toys and materials to support exploration and early learning
     

Daily Routine Includes:

  • Nutritious breakfast and hot lunch 
  • Individual cots for daily rest/nap time 
  • Guidance in eating, dressing, and personal hygiene routines 
  • Daily outdoor play in a toddler-friendly playground equipped with safe climbing structures, riding toys, balls, a sandbox, and more
     

Language and Learning
At this age, communication development is key. We support language growth through songs, stories, games, and interactive "circle time" sessions that encourage participation and expression. Educational toys and activities introduce foundational concepts such as colors, shapes, numbers, and sizes.

 

Sensory and Motor Development
Toddlers will enjoy sensory play, including sand and water tables, as well as gross motor activities both indoors and outdoors to build coordination and confidence.


Parent Communication
We provide daily reports to parents that include details about meals, nap times, toileting, and key activities to keep families informed and engaged in their child’s day.

3 Years to 4.5 Years (Pre-School)

Preparing Children for the Next Stage of Learning

Our Preschool Program is thoughtfully designed for children transitioning from toddlerhood to the early school years. This program builds on the foundational skills developed in the toddler stage and introduces more structured group activities and creative exploration to support kindergarten readiness.

Children are encouraged to engage in more advanced play and learning opportunities that support the development of language, math, science, art, and movement skills—all within a fun, hands-on environment.


What to Expect in Our Preschool Room:

  • Choice-Based Learning: Children have the freedom to explore learning centers throughout the day, allowing them to build independence and confidence while practicing new skills.

 

  • Creative & Dramatic Play: 
    • Creative Arts Center: Painting, drawing, cutting, and gluing with various materials and techniques. 
    • Dramatic Play Area: Role-play experiences such as visiting the doctor, grocery shopping, or family routines to support social-emotional development and imagination.
       
  • STEM Exploration: 
    • Science & Sensory Center: Encourages curiosity through exploring, predicting, and problem-solving with hands-on materials.
       
  • Early Learning Concepts: 
    • Understanding spatial relationships (on, under, near, etc.) 
    • Identifying and working with shapes, colors, sizes, numbers, letters, patterns, and sequences 
    • Practicing letter and number recognition and tracing
       

Circle Time & Language Development
Interactive circle time promotes expressive language development through songs, stories, and group games that encourage participation and verbal communication.


Daily Routine & Parent Communication

  • A structured yet flexible daily schedule with opportunities for free play, guided activities, and rest 
  • Nutritious breakfast and hot lunch provided daily 
  • Quiet time or rest offered in the afternoon 
  • Outdoor play on an age-appropriate playground designed to support gross motor skills 
  • Weekly overviews of your child’s activities and accomplishments available in their cubby 
  • Worksheets provided for continued learning at home 
  • Weekly progress reports to keep parents informed and involved in their child’s development
     

4.5 years to 6 years (Kindergarten)

Building Strong Academic and Social Foundations

Our Kindergarten Readiness Program focuses on developing essential academic and social skills through a balanced mix of structured activities and child-led exploration. Designed for children preparing to enter Grade 1, this program emphasizes growth in literacy, numeracy, creativity, and communication.

Using both group and individual project work, children expand their knowledge in key areas such as mathematics, science, music, visual arts, drama, and language. Through engaging daily routines, our experienced staff help children apply these skills in practical ways—laying the groundwork for confident reading, writing, and basic math.


Program Highlights:


  • Academic Skill Building: 
    • Recognizing and printing uppercase and lowercase letters 
    • Writing words, short messages, and simple sentences 
    • Recognizing and printing numbers up to 100 
    • Introduction to addition and subtraction 
    • Developing early reading and writing skills 
    • Expanding vocabulary, learning sight words, and participating in “Group Reading” sessions 
    • Exploring days of the week, months of the year, shapes, colors, and more
       
  • Learning Centres Include: 
    • Science & Sensory Center 
    • Creative Arts Center 
    • Dramatic Play Area 
    • Reading & Literacy Nook

 

  • Social & Emotional Growth:
    Activities are designed to build self-confidence, cooperation, and communication. Children learn to express themselves, share, take turns, and problem-solve—skills essential for classroom success.
     
  • Outdoor Play & Physical Activity:
    Weather permitting, children enjoy outdoor play twice a day in a secure playground equipped with age-appropriate structures and outdoor games that promote motor skill development and teamwork.
     

Additional Program Features:

  • Nutritious breakfast and snacks provided daily 
  • Quiet activities and rest time offered each day 
  • Weekly program plans focused on learning goals 
  • Weekly overviews of each child’s activities and accomplishments available in their cubby 
  • A supportive, stimulating, and inclusive environment where learning is fun and meaningful

6 years to 12 years (Out of School Care)

Supporting Academic Growth and Active Lifestyles

Our Out-of-School Care (OSC) Program is designed to complement and support children’s academic learning while encouraging creativity, independence, and physical activity in a fun and safe environment.

This program focuses on enhancing academic skills through a wide variety of engaging activities. Using both group and individual project work, children continue to develop in key areas such as mathematics, science, music, visual arts, drama, language, and social interaction. Our staff incorporate daily routines that help children apply these skills in practical ways—supporting their ongoing progress in reading, writing, and math.


Program Highlights:


  • Academic Enrichment: 
    • Writing complete sentences and short paragraphs 
    • Strengthening reading and writing through our “Group Reading” program 
    • Practicing basic arithmetic operations 
    • Learning through fun and educational games 
    • Weekly activity plans focused on literacy, numeracy, and creative expression
       
  • Learning Centres Include: 
    • Science & Sensory Center 
    • Creative Arts Area 
    • Dramatic Play Zone 
    • Book Corner for quiet reading and exploration
       
  • Physical Activity & Outdoor Play:
    Physical wellness is an important part of our afterschool care. Children enjoy time on our outdoor playground where they can participate in structured games and free play. Weather permitting, outdoor time is scheduled once daily to help children release energy and stay active.
     
  • Daily Routine Includes: 
    • Nutritious snacks provided each day 
    • Opportunities for quiet activities and relaxation after a full day of school 
    • Supportive supervision and encouragement in a calm, inclusive setting
       
  • Parent Communication:
    At the end of each week, parents receive a general overview of their child’s activities, accomplishments, and areas of progress.


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