School Readiness Program
For children who are 3 by December 31st of the school year
The School Readiness Program encourages individual confidence through cooperative play skills, toy sharing, conflict resolution, and individual artistic expression.
Small class sizes
The maximum class size is 16 children with 2 teachers (versus 24 children in the Preschool program).
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
Our School Readiness Program includes educational opportunities like outdoor education, caring for pets and plants, learning about animal life cycles, science experimentation, and fun cause and effect trials. Special days include activities like baking and fun days like Beach Day or Pajama Day.
Promoting independence
New abilities are supported through dressing, toileting (children still in diapers are welcome), and snack time. Children bring their own nut-free snacks each day.
New experiences and new friends
The School Readiness Program emphasizes sharing and co-operating with friends. This is accomplished through a wide variety of creative learning activities and learning centres such as the dramatic play area, art area, sensory area, block area, fine motor/cognitive area, and language area. More structured times include “circle” for storytelling, songs, movement and music, and special activities.
School Readiness Program options
Monday and Wednesday
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
$12 / day
Tuesday and Thursday
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
$12 / day
Monday - Thursday (4 days)
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
$12 / day
Looking for a morning program?
The Preschool Program is also designed for 3-year-olds and takes place in the morning.