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INFANT
Infants are cared for in an environment with 3 infants to 1 educator.
Our infant rooms accommodate crawling infants or non-mobile, in a peaceful classroom environment. Your infant can safely explore and feel secure in the presence of our loving educators. Our infant environment supports the sense of belonging, well-being and includes developmentally appropriate furniture and materials. The space was designed with health and safety in mind with specially designed furniture which supports your child’s independence and engagement - including bars for pulling up, mirrors to reflect body movement and a sleeping area with individual cribs and child-sized tables and chairs.
We have 2 full rubber ground infant playgrounds that ensure the safety of our new walkers. Infants have the opportunity to use toys and equipment such as push carts, balls, and wagons in outdoor play time.
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TODDLER
Toddlers are care for in an environment of 5 toddlers to 1 educator.
Our toddler rooms support children’s drive to do things alone, develop confidence and create a sense of competence. Our toddler environment is language-rich with educators using proper vocabulary, rather than baby talk - helping your toddler develop a broad vocabulary. Toddlers can practice schematic play which allows them to construct meaning in what they are doing. Educators support your toddler in communicating with each other - a wide range of age appropriate books allow your child to explore on their own, or read aloud.
In our toddler learning environment, your child will work independently, observe others, explore freely and express their curiosity and creativity. During sleep time, well placed cots permit your toddler to exercise independence in preparing for rest and allow them to get up once rested. Child-sized furniture, utensils and other tools enable your toddler to make independent choices and complete activities - building self-confidence, concentration and critical thinking skills.
Our facility has 3 toddler playgrounds with age appropriate commercial style play structures and other toys - these allow for appropriate gross motor skills activities to help your growing toddler coordinate movements and strengthen muscles.
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PRESCHOOL
Our preschool environment is supported with 8 students to one educator to a maximum of 24 students.
Some rooms in our preschool programs have 16 children while others accommodate up to 24. Our educators arrange and plan activities for interactions, relationships, environments and experiences for your preschooler. These decisions are based intentionally to support your child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Our educators are trained to understand the needs of your child by observing, interacting, listening, note-taking and reflecting.
We have 4 different preschool playgrounds on site each with a mixture of rubber and pavement. Each playground has its own unique commercial equipment to add fun and physical literacy to the program.
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KINDERGARTEN
The decision about what to do for your child when they are eligible to start Kindergarten is a tough choice for many parents. The most important thing you can do as a parent is to gather all the information possible in order to make an informed decision about what is best for you and your child. We have put together the following information to assist you in this decision making process.
Our Kindergarten program is educational, both structured and unstructured to facilitate children’s inquiring minds and is provided within a secure, supportive and family-like environment. Your child will be encouraged to construct their own understanding of concepts through active explorations and interactions with the classroom materials. The classroom environment is rich in opportunities and challenges and will enable children to access a variety of learning experiences.
6 Key Reasons to ATTEND Kindergarten with Kids Zone Childcare Centre
Low ratio
1:9 Teacher to Student ratio
Extra Cirricular
gardening, yoga, french drama plays, music and much more
Right Focus
A focus on academic learning, and structure
Open all year
We have Summer, Winter and March camps. (We are closed on public holidays)
Field trips
(Application to science curriculum), community events and visitors (social studies)
Certified Teachers
Ontario Certified Teacher as well as a Registered Early Childhood Educator
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