The children will have the opportunity to experience and explore new social situations in a small group environment prior to entering Kindergarten or Grade One. The Pre Kindergarten program is a blend of the Alberta Education Curriculum and the Early Learning and Child Care Curriculum for Alberta.

Additional programs include Yoga, French, Music and Physical Literacy and are included in the fee.

This is a full day program that is available from 7am to 5:30pm. Kindergarten is integrated with our daycare program to provide full day continuity of care.

Located within the Educentres building in Thorncliffe NW just off 64th ave and Centre St.

Outdoor play is an integral part of the day. Children spend at least an hour each day exploring the outdoor environment. This includes walks, visits to nearby parks and playtime in the yard.

The children in this classroom are exploring new ideas and building on social and emotional skills that are the foundation for our Pre Kindergarten. We place an emphasis on problem solving and self regulation, which are critical for future success.

Physical development is supported through daily movement activities. During the week there are many opportunities to engage in planned programs including yoga, music and movement, walks and visits to natural areas.

The children often visit places of interest in the wider community.

Preschool lays the foundation for children moving into their academic years. Our program is based on Flight, the the Early Learning and Care Framework for Alberta. This is a whole child approach to learning that recognizes the significant role children play in their own education.

We are one of the last programs in Alberta to be fully accredited with the highest standard from the Accreditation of Early Learning and Child Care Services.

Teachers in this class hold a Bachelor of Education.

They are building their confidence in their own developmental abilities, so that they can problem solve or know when to ask for help. The children are learning how to identify and cope with their big feelings in a productive way.

This classroom was designed with advanced toddlers and younger preschoolers in mind and the activities consider all areas of development. They are age appropriate and provide challenge, interest and engagement.

A structured program is implemented to cater to the high energy and busy needs of this age group. A typical day may include self directed play, circle time and story telling, outdoor time, music and movement, nature play and focused time on self help skills. Interest centres such as sand, water, blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, art and a quiet reading area are available throughout the day. Caregivers provide daily feedback about the child’s progress to establish a consistent approach for the needs of the child.

A routine is in place to ensure consistency for the children. A typical day includes nutritious meals, nap time, singing, dancing, art activities, sand and water play and outdoor time . Children are engaged though a sensory based program. Throughout the day they participate in activities that are focused on their senses.

We expand on the five senses of taste, touch, smell, sight and sound. We plan activities that engage tactile, steregnostic (tactile with out the use of other senses), baric, thermal, chromatic and spacial awareness.

We allow for transition time for each child and family to adjust to our program. Transitions are especially important for children to feel safe and secure. Educators work to ease the change for new children into the centre by communicating closely with parents about routines, likes, dislikes and any other specific needs of the children.