Programs (2022-2023)
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Here you'll find descriptions of all our programs:
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"A hugely important aspect of our programs is giving kids a moment to themselves to stop, breathe, and create. It doesn’t matter if it makes a mess or how it turns out. There’s no pressure or expectation, just the opportunity.
I really feel that we’re all continually pulled along the spectrum of highly structured organized time, which is necessary to get things done, and the ridiculous chaos of life. Creativity happens somewhere in the middle. Of course, some kids exhibit obvious artistic talent and could further develop their skills more formally. But every kid who comes through our programs is given space and time to think creatively, to be creative, to stop and look at things in a different way, and that’s something that they will bring to everything important in life—their friendships and relationships, their work and their studies.” - Sandy Bulchak, Former Teacher at Good Morning |
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program is designed to be a gentle, joyful introduction to school for your children, and help them prepare for kindergarten. The primary goal for our Toddler Program is to provide a happy and safe environment where the children are free to explore and discover new and wonderful things. We encourage them to interact with a variety of toys and materials, and we seek to maintain a good balance between individual and group activities. There are a lot of hugs and cuddles in this program!
- When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 - 11:30 am
- Size: Maximum 15 students : 3 educators
- Ages: 18 months to 30 months as of September 1st
- Cost: $260.00/month, plus a one-time registration fee of $80
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What does a Toddler day look like?
9:00-10:15am - Free Play at Centers 10:15-10:25am - Tidy Up 10:25-10:40am - Circle Time 10:40-10:45am - Hand Washing and Toileting 10:45-10:55am - Snack Time 10:55-11:00am - Independent Book Time 11:00-11:30am - Gross Motor Play |
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Preschool and Beyond
Happy preschoolers in pre-Covid times, (no distancing).
The Preschool and Beyond Program has a lot of similarities to the Toddler Program described below, but with an increased focus on social skills and more individual participation during circle time.
Programming is based on a themed approach where the children's ideas and related experiences are greatly valued and incorporated.
Optional lunch drop ins for children registered in mornings only (($20/lunch)
Programming is based on a themed approach where the children's ideas and related experiences are greatly valued and incorporated.
Optional lunch drop ins for children registered in mornings only (($20/lunch)
- When: Monday/Wednesday/Friday AND/OR Tuesday/Thursday
- Program options and pricing:
- One-time registration fee of $80
- Monthly fees for each program option:
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday
- Mornings - 9am to 11:30am - $330/month
- Half Days - 9am to 1:00pm - $475/month
- Full Days - 9am to 3:00pm - $575/month
- Tuesday/Thursday
- Afternoons - 12:00pm to 3:00pm $300/month
- Afternoons - 12:00pm to 3:00pm $300/month
- Half Days and Full Days require you to pack a nut-free lunch. Eating at school is a great way to get your children ready for eating at Kindergarten and self-regulating their intake, as well as the social aspects of eating with their friends. What comes first? What is last? It also gives parents and caregivers a little extra time in their day to do what needs to get done, because we all know how quickly those preschool mornings can go by!
- Parents of children enrolled in the Mornings option can occasionally extend their child's day to Half Days ($20/day) or Full Days ($40/day) on an ad hoc basis; simply notify the Director a day or two before. ("Day of" requests can usually be accommodated, too.)
- Size: 21 students maximum : 3 educators
- Ages: Children between 31 months old and 6 years old as of Sept 1st
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What does a Preschool and Beyond day look like?
9:00-10:15 - Free Play at Centers 10:15-10:25 - Tidy Up 10:25-10:30 - Story 10:30-10:35 - Toileting and Handwashing 10:35-10:45 - Snack 10:45-11:05 - Group #1-Circle Group #2-Gross Motor Play 11:05-11:25 - Group #2-Circle Group #1-Gross Motor Play 11:25-11:30 Show and Tell Goodbye Gathering (Dismiss AM children) |
11:30-12:00 - Quiet Floor Play and Free Art
12:00-12:10 - Toileting and Handwashing 12:10-12:40 - Lunch 12:40-1:00 - Gross Motor Play (Dismiss Half-Day Children) 1:00-1:20 - Guided Gross Motor Activities 1:20-1:35 - Quiet Story/Music Rest 1:35-2:10 - Free Play at Centers 2:10-2:15 - Tidy Up 2:15-2:20 - Toileting and Handwashing 2:20-2:30 - Snack 2:30-2:50 - Guided Art 2:50-3:00 - Dismiss Full Day Children |
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Creative Arts After School (CAAS) - Tuesdays & Thursdays only
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Like an extended day program for creative kids! Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, CAAS offers after school art classes and creative activities for ages JK-Grade 6.
These classes give your child's creative side a chance to shine, offering a balance between learning new concepts, experimenting with materials and tools through art and drama, and socializing with friends. (And of course it includes a nutritious snack.) Wonderful creations are produced in each class, although we like to stress that the focus is on the process and not the product! This is a stimulating and caring after-school art program where the children are encouraged to help plan our activities. We explore the works of famous artists, the elements of art, and a wonderful variety of materials.
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What does a CAAS afternoon look like?
3:30-3:45pm -School Walkover 3:45-4:00pm - Arrival & Hand Washing 4:00-4:15pm - Snack 4:15-4:30pm - Art Circle & Explanation 4:30-5:15pm - Art 5:15-5:20pm - Tidy-up and cleaning 5:20-5:30pm - Story time 
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