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
Sunshine Rm – *2.5 to 5 years: 2 afternoon sessions per week: Tues/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 Children are screened at the front door and may then go to class for 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
11:15-11:40 Stories/Literacy/Blocks/free play available. Dismissal will proceed in a staggered, relaxed manner as parents arrive for pick up. Children can say goodbye to classmates, receive assistance with dressing and be escorted to front door.
Afernoon Schedule in The Rainbow Room
12:50-2:05 Children are screened at the front door and may then go to class for 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
3:00-3:30 Stories/Literacy/Blocks/free play available. Dismissal will proceed in a staggered, relaxed manner as parents arrive for pick up. Children can say goodbye to classmates, receive assistance with dressing and be escorted to front door.
Morning Schedule in The Sunshine Room
9:20-10:10 Children are screened at the front door and may then go to class for crafts/literacy/free play activities
10:15-10:30 Class Discussion & Inquiry/Music/Games
10:30-11:10 Crafts/literacy/free play
11:10-11:20 Tidy up time followed by handwashing
11:20-11:30 Snack 11:30-11:50 STEM/ Gross motor activities
11:50-12:05 Stories/Literacy/Blocks/free play available. Dismissal will proceed in a staggered, relaxed manner as parents arrive for pick up. Children can say goodbye to classmates, receive assistance with dressing and be escorted to front door
Afternoon Schedule in The Sunshine Room
1:00-1:25 Children are screened at the front door and may then go to class for crafts/literacy/free play activities
1:25-1:40 Class Discussion & Inquiry/Music/Games
1:40-2:20 Crafts/literacy/free play
2:20-2:40 Tidy up time followed by handwashing
2:40-2:50 Snack 2:50-3:25 STEM/Gross motor activities
3:25-3:40 Stories/Literacy/Blocks/free play available. Dismissal will proceed in a staggered, relaxed manner as parents arrive for pick up. Children can say goodbye to classmates, receive assistance with dressing and be escorted to front door