Programs, Age Range and Daily Schedules
Program Description
Our program follows a flexible daily rhythm that allows children to move freely between activities and explore at their own pace. Each day begins with a warm welcome and a period of free play, where children choose from a variety of leaning centres offering both quiet and active experiences. This time supports social interaction, hands-on exploration, imagination, creativity, and the development of early literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills.
Children decide how long to engage with each activity, and what they would like to explore next. The learning environment acts as a "third teacher", offering thoughtfully prepared materials for crafts, dramatic play, sensory exploration, music, literacy, STEM activities, and more. Educators observe, guide, and extend learning through intentional interactions, helping children build independence, confidence, and foundational academic skills through play. Valuable group experiences - such as class discussions, inquiry-based learning, story-time, science experiments, and indoor gross-motor games - are woven into the program to support communication skills, community building, and shared learning.
Below is a general outline of our daily routine and transitions. Schedules may be adjusted to meet the needs of the group or for special events.
Daily Schedules
Morning Schedule (9:00-11:45)Bathroom routines occur throughout the day, as needed. Times below represent the general flow of the day.
9:00-10:00 Staggered arrival and playtime. Children are escorted by staff from the front door, assisted with outerwear. Classroom activities include crafts, literacy, dramatic play, STEM exploration and free play
10:00-10:15 Tidy up time followed by music and movement; preparation for group activities and snack
10:15-10:35 Group activities (class discussion, inquiry, STEM exploration, music, games) and handwashing in staggered groups
10:35-10:45 Snack
10:45-11:20 Indoor gross-motor games, crafts, and free play
11:20-11:45 Tidy-up, stories, music, dressing for home, and dismissal
Morning Schedule 2 (9:15-12:00)
This schedule is used for our second classroom when enrolment requires two morning groups.
9:15-10:30 Staggered arrival and playtime. Children are escorted by staff from the front door, assisted with outerwear. Classroom activities include crafts, literacy, dramatic play, STEM exploration and free play
10:30-10:50 Tidy up time followed by group activities (class discussion, inquiry, STEM exploration, music, games, and preparation for snack)
10:50-11:00 Snack
11:00-11:25 Indoor gross-motor games, crafts, STEM exploration, and free play
11:25-11:45 Tidy-up followed by music and movement
11:45-12:00 Stories, music, dressing for home and dismissal
Afternoon Schedule (12:50-3:35)
The afternoon class may be held in either classroom, depending on programming needs.
12:50-2:00 Staggered arrival and playtime. Children are escorted by staff from the front door, assisted with outerwear. Classroom activities include crafts, literacy, dramatic play, STEM exploration, and free play
2:00-2:20 Tidy up time followed by group activities (class discussion, inquiry, STEM exploration, music, games, and preparation for snack)
2:20-2:30 Snack
2:30-2:55 Indoor gross-motor games, crafts, STEM activities and free play
2:55-3:20 Tidy-up followed by music and movement
3:20-3:35 Stories, music, dressing for home, and dismissal
Extended Care ScheduleThe period between sessions offers opportunities for active and quiet play, eating and rest. Staff maintain sight and sound supervision throughout.
12:05-12:10 Bathroom and handwashing
12:10-12:50 Nutrition break followed by quiet activities (books, puzzles, sensory bins)