Programs, Age Range and Daily Schedules
Our Programs
Rainbow Rm - *2.5 to 5 years: 4 afternoon sessions per week: Monday to Thursday
Sunshine Rm – *2.5 to 5 years: 4 morning sessions per week: Monday to Thursday
*Mixed age grouping is permitted as per our license. A limited number of children between the ages of 24 and 30 months can attend in each preschool group.
Our program has a flexible time schedule and a framework that offers children freedom of choice and time to move from one activity to another. We will begin the day by welcoming children into free play where they can choose from a variety of play centres offering quiet and busy activities. This is the child’s opportunity to play with other children, to manipulate objects and materials, to discover what makes things work, to make mistakes, and to imagine and create. The time span for each activity and the order of activity is up to each child. The learning environment will be regarded as the "third teacher" and will include equipment for crafts, dramatic play, blocks, table toys, puzzles, science, sensory exploration, music, literacy and more. Valuable group experiences like circle, story time and gross motor games are included in the program. Below is a general outline of our daily routine and transitions. Schedules may be altered to meet the needs of the group or for special event days.
Morning Schedule in The Rainbow Room
9:00-10:20 Staggered arrival then playtime. Children are escorted by staff from the front door, assisted with removal of outerwear. Classroom activities available: crafts/literacy/free play
10:20-10:35 Tidy up time followed by music and movement/organize for snack
10:35-10:55 (Group 1) Class Discussion & Inquiry/STEM activities/Gross motor activities 10:35-10:55 (Group 2) Handwashing/snack
10:55-11:15 (Group 1) Handwashing/snack
10:55-11:15 (Group 2) Class Discussion & Inquiry/STEM activities/Gross motor activities
11:15-11:45 Stories/Literacy/free play available. Dressing for home/Dismissal
Afernoon Schedule in The Rainbow Room
12:50-2:05 Staggered arrival then playtime. Children are escorted by staff from the front door, assisted with removal of outerwear. Classroom activities available: crafts/literacy/free play
2:05-2:20 Tidy up time followed by music and movement/organize for snack
2:20-2:40 (Group 1) Class Discussion & Inquiry/STEM activities/Gross motor activities
2:20-2:40 (Group 2) Handwashing/Snack
2:40-3:00 (Group 1) Handwashing/Snack
2:40-3:00 (Group 2) Class Discussion & Inquiry/STEM activities/Gross motor activities
3:00-3:35 Stories/Literacy/free play available. Dressing for home/Dismissal
Morning Schedule in The Sunshine Room
9:15-10:30 Staggered arrival then playtime. Children are escorted by staff from the front door, assisted with removal of outerwear. Classroom activities available: crafts/literacy/free play
10:30-10:50 Tidy up time followed by music and movement/handwashing for snack
10:50-11:00 Snack
11:00-11:25 Crafts/STEM activities/Gross motor/Blocks
11:25-11:45 Tidy up followed by Class Discussion and inquiry
11:45-12:00 Stories/Literacy available. Dressing for home/Dismissal
Full
Day
Schedule
(times may vary slightly)
9:15-10:30 Staggered arrival then playtime. Children are escorted by staff from the front door, assisted with removal of outerwear. Classroom activities available: crafts/literacy/free play
10:30-10:50 Tidy up time followed by music and movement/handwashing for snack
10:50-11:00 Snack 11:00-11:25 Crafts/STEM activities/Gross motor/Blocks
11:25-11:45 Tidy up followed by Class Discussion and Inquiry
11:45-12:00 Music/movement games
12:00-1:00 Lunch and rest/quiet activities
1:00-2:05 Crafts/literacy/free play
2:05-2:20 Tidy up time followed by music and movement/organize for snack
2:20-2:40 (Group 1) Class Discussion & Inquiry/STEM activities/Gross motor activities
2:20-2:40 (Group 2) Handwashing/Snack
2:40-3:00 (Group 1) Handwashing/Snack
2:40-3:00 (Group 2) Class Discussion & Inquiry/STEM activities/Gross motor activities
3:00-3:05 Dressing for home/Dismissal