JK/SK (Kinders) Program
For children who are 4 or 5 by December 31st of the school year
The Kinder Program provides the opportunity for a positive first school experience while helping children to further develop new skills, abilities, and confidence before entering the larger school system. Our Ministry of Education approved program might be just what you're looking for.
Our Kinders program
The Kinders program can either be a substitute for or a supplement to Junior or Senior Kindergarten. Our teachers offer a flexible, play-based program which is based on the Emergent Curriculum approach and encourages the development of the four foundations of learning set out in the Ministry of Education’s curriculum standards.
Daily gross motor play
Each class enjoys play time in our secure outdoor learning space. If the weather does not permit outdoor play, our gymnasium is stocked with a variety of fun and challenging equipment to help children move their growing bodies.
Learning through play
Children participate in a wide variety of activities involving both group and individual interactions. They will expand their ability to problem-solve, their grasp of language, and their critical thinking, memory and listening skills while enjoying relationships with classmates and interacting with their educators.
Snack time
Children bring their own snack from home to encourage independence.
Classroom learning
The Kinder Program includes a wide variety of creative learning activities, such as the dramatic play area, an art space, a sensory experience area, a block building space, a fine motor/cognitive area, a language centre, and a math and science centre.
More structured learning times include circle time for storytelling, songs, music and movement, the introduction to French, news time, special guests and more.
Open communication
We keep you updated on your child’s development with an optional parent-teacher interview at mid-year and a developmental summary highlighting the four foundations of learning - well-being, belonging, expression and engagement - at the end of the school year.
Informally, you are welcome to ask questions or express concerns about your child’s development on a more frequent basis. Because of our small class sizes, our teachers are able to provide individual and personal attention in a caring and nurturing environment that addresses the social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of your child.
JK/SK (Kinders) Program
Monday - Thursday (4 days a week)
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
$12 / day
Parents are not required to perform duty days in the Kinders program. However, from time to time, parents will be asked to assist with supervision of the children on field trips and special events, and to provide various baking ingredients or home materials to enhance special projects in the program. If you are interested in participating in the classroom at any time throughout the year, please let the teachers or the Program Director know so it can be arranged at a time convenient for all. Your participation is welcomed and encouraged.