The “Peekaboo Baby” program is geared towards our infants aged 0 to 2. We will work collaboratively with the families to determine the readiness of their child’s transition into the older program. Our infant development is fostered through the thoughtfully crafted environment, which meets the daily care needs such as feeding, diapering, and sleeping but also stimulates the curiosity of the growing mind! The educators are a vital part of the environment that encourages age appropriate activities and experiences to enhance the skills of children at different learning levels. The beginning of socialization occurs in this room, when the child notices the other children. The educators help with Language development as the environment is enriched by songs, stories and fingerplays. In addition our infants enjoy their own playground space designed especially for their age and stage.

The “Footsteps” program is typically designed for our toddler age ranging in 1.5 to 3. Children from our Peekaboo program will be accommodated as soon as space is available. We will work collaboratively with the families to determine the readiness of their child’s gradual entry into the Footsteps program. The Footsteps program will deliver a bit more of a structured curriculum with learning circle times which include stories, music and movement, and visuals. We explore arts, sensory experiences, and outdoor exploration in a playground space designed especially for their age and stage. Our toddlers are also learning valuable social emotional skills that builds their self esteem and confidence. They grow in self-help skills and if they are ready, we can also assist with proper washroom routines!

The “Step up” program is designed for our 2.5 to 3 year old children, spaces are limited, we will work collaboratively with the Footsteps team and parents to determine the readiness of children’s transition into the Step Up program. We have especially designed a room that will cater to the needs of children who will transition into our 3 to 5 program. This program will prepare our toddlers to understand routine and self independent skills in greater depth. Areas of development will be awareness of washroom routines, self help skills of; dressing, eating, and transitioning from solitary, and parallel play, to group play, along with an introduction to the 3-5 age playground. Step Up implements a curriculum that encompases beginner early literacy, understanding of basic numeracy, exploration of process art, and sensory experiences.

The “Ready, Set, Go” program is designed for our 3 to 5 year old children. We see the growing need for our children to be prepared for their future as technology is the forefront of our world and continues to advance, we need to equip our little ones with the basic skills. We incorporate a collaboration of Emergent Curriculum, S.T.E.A.M Learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), and Inquiry Based Learning methods for our Ready, Set, Go curriculum. This program will also provide kindergarten readiness by incorporating the basic fundamentals of the BC Curriculum which consists of the Core Competencies; Communication, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Personal Awareness and Responsibility, and Social Responsibility.

Make your Mark is a program that builds upon the students abilities and interests through activities that are Project Based, a balance of Team Directed leading and Self Directed learning. The program will also include a Homework Club that focuses on Reading, Creative Writing, and Numeracy to keep the foundations consistent with the BC Curriculum. We believe in well rounded teaching and focusing on the whole child approach and for this age group building a positive self image and esteem is our goal through our directed and indirected teachings and activities. Our goal is to be resourceful with community programs to maintain our mission in school age children making their Mark! Children will enjoy collaborative sports and games both outdoors and indoors.