Many families appreciate a full-day program for their child as an opportunity for early learning, socialization and general life skills. Others see full day care as a necessity, as many households rely on two incomes. Regardless of your situation, it is helpful for young children to learn skills such as getting along with others, adaptability and following instructions. Combine that with some early learning, and children will be on the road to kindergarten readiness.
The full day daycare program is available for the entire day that the campus is open. Parents that require less care than a full day, can check out our Preschool program or Junior Kindergaren.
Typical Day
This schedule is a basic framework for daily planning, as our emergent curriculum teaching style is based on the children’s interests and passions for that day or week. Teacher and program flexibility is the guiding principle.The day’s activities are planned with specific learning outcomes in mind. For example:
Learning Outcome |
Activity |
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Arrival. Greeting of parent & child |
Transition from home to school: child learns to be comfortable with other children/adults and is happy to stay. Develops self-esteem, personal awareness, social skills |
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Clean-up time |
Teaches responsibility |
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Early Learning Circle |
Early Learning: calendar, weather, phonics, early French |
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Toilet and hand washing routine |
Develops confidence and self-help skills, importance of hygiene |
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Snacks & Lunch |
Socialization, manners, nutrition, healthy habits |
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Neighbourhood walk, outdoor active play |
Promotes physical health, motor skills, socialization |
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Quiet Time: resting, reading, quiet activities |
Learning to rest, relax and spend quiet time alone |
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Emergent Curriculum Circle |
Early Learning, cognitive development, learning to listen to the teacher and participate in an orderly fashion |
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Classroom free choice: puzzles, dramatic play, small group activities |
Cognitive development, social and problem solving skills, emotional development |
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Parent/guardian pick-up |
Transition to home and talking about day’s events |