Our Toddler program is unique and progressive, placing emphasis on activities that facilitate independence via daily routines. We focus on the balance of structured activities and free play with collaboration. The programming at our childcare centre is designed to build social skills and encourage experience-based learning. Toddlers are introduced to our academic program through our High-Scope (theme-based), Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Projects, and learning styles. We integrate core education fundamentals like mathematics, early printing, and project work tailored to your child’s age and unique abilities. Our goal? Create a seamless and masterful transition from home to school, so your child has the best head-start possible for the next step in their educational journey. Our Toddler program is a more structured environment with a schedule that incorporates the stimulations of both indoor and outdoor learning. We expose children to a wide variety of materials to assist with multi-dimensional learning and we actively encourage both collaborative and independent learning.
What are the core elements of the Toddler Program?
At Children’s Academy, our toddler program aims to introduce academic programs through a variety of learning styles, which integrate mathematical concepts, language, and literacy as major cornerstones. We assess children’s aptitudes individually in order to best tailor education to their specific strengths. We understand that taking care of young lives goes beyond an early academic start! We look at children holistically and strive to help them foster social skills, confidence, and both critical and compassionate thinking.
What does a daily schedule look like?
Daily Routine Sample
6:30-8:30 – Arrival commences and Breakfast. Self-directed Activities and Collaborative Play
8:30-9:00 – Morning Welcome Routine. O Canada. Circle Time
9:00-10:00 – Outdoor Play
10:00-11:00 – Academic Program
11:00-11:30 – Language and Literacy
11:30-12:00 – Lunch
12:00-2:00 – Nap and Rest
2:00-2:30 – Afternoon Snack
2:30-3:00 – Academic Program
3:00-4:00 – Outdoor Play
4:00-5:00 – Enrichment Activities
5:00-6:00 – Departure. Self-directed Activities and Collaborative Play
What is Nutrition like at Children’s Academy?
Nutrition is vital to the health and well-being of both bodies and minds. Our in-house chef prepares quality child-friendly and multicultural meals, providing varied nutrition while maintaining the highest safety standards. We provide all-organic vegetarian and omnivore options, operating on a seasonal, four-week, rotating menu. All our meals are nut-free and we provide special meals for children with any specific dietary needs. Check out our nutrition philosophy and a sample of our weekly menu.
What is the Chidren’s Academy Advantage?
The Children’s Academy advantage means taking the early education of children seriously. We understand the importance of our job: to give children the best start in life possible. This means caring for every aspect of a child’s development while they are under our care. From nutrition to emotional development, from social skills to early academic success, to personal growth and physical activity, we strive to ensure the children in our programs are given everything they need to succeed. Refer to the “About us” page to learn more!
