Programs
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
Infant Program (0-2 years)
Goals for Infants
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To make each infant feel safe and secure in his or her environment
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To establish a rapport between the home schedule and the childcare centre
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To address the individual developmental needs of each infant
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To have a positive atmosphere for growth and development
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To introduce the infants to new experiences through song, stories, play and hands on experiences
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To encourage each infant to grow in his or her ability to cope with new situations.
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To stimulate each infant in the individual areas that are necessary for proper growth and development
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To be conscious of individual differences and fears in each infant and accommodate for them
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To keep parents informed of growth and change in each infant
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To help infants develop a positive attitude towards a childcare centre
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To recognize their name in verbal communication
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To help children begin to develop their fine motor and gross motor skills
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To feed themselves: beginning with their hands and advancing to use of a spoon
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To develop a beginning interest in books and songs
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To have fun
Junior Preschool Program (2-3 years)
Goals for Junior Preschool
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Promote positive peer interaction
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Proper use of manners
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Developing autonomy (i.e. putting on their own clothing, etc)
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To encourage sharing toys and learning to take turns
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Recognition of colors and shapes and the beginning recognition of numbers and letters
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Communicating their desires with a proper tone of voice
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Trying to establish and lengthen attention spans through stories and songs
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Encouraged to express themselves verbally rather than acting out in negative ways
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Learn to make choices by making decisions in their free play
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Learn self-control and practice safety rules when out for walks
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Develop social skills: to encourage sharing and talking as opposed to fighting
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Develop fine motor skills through activities such as coloring, use of glue, and scissors during art activities
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Encourage creativity and imagination through art and free play
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Develop listening skills through activities such as story and circle time
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Encourage independence by allowing the children to dress themselves and to begin handling their personal toileting
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Develop an understanding of “play centers” and the organization and use of toys in each designated area
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Develop gross motor skills through the use of gross motor games and exercises.
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Develop a self-concept.
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Encourage recognition of their printed name and personal belongings
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Develop verbal skills through story, song and discussion, especially at Circle time and free play
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Create a caring atmosphere that will nurture a child’s physical and mental growth
Senior Preschool Program (3-5 years)
Goals for Senior Preschool
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Promote positive peer interaction
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Proper use of manners
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Developing autonomy in the children (i.e. putting on their own clothing, etc)
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Encourage sharing toys and learning to take turns
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Recognition of colors and shapes and the beginning recognition of numbers and letters
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Establish the days of the week through the use of a calendar every day
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Communicate their desires with a proper tone of voice
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Establish and lengthen attention spans in the children through stories and songs
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Encouraged to express themselves verbally rather than acting out in negative ways
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Learn to make choices by making decisions in their free play
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Learn self-control and practice safety rules when out for walks
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Develop social skills. We wish to encourage sharing and talking as opposed to fighting
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Develop fine motor skills through activities such as coloring, use of glue, and scissors during art activities
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Encourage creativity and imagination through art and free play
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Develop listening skills through activities such as story and circle time
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Encourage independence by allowing the children to dress themselves and to begin handling their personal toileting and teeth brushing
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Develop an understanding of “play centers” and the organization and use of toys in each designated area
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Develop gross motor skills through the use of gross motor games and exercises
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Develop a self-concept. The children need to develop their own identity when relating to the group setting
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Encourage recognition of their printed name and personal belongings
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Develop verbal skills through story, song and discussion, especially at Circle time and free play
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Create a caring atmosphere that will nurture a child’s physical and mental growth
After School Program
Our Afterschool Program
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To provide a safe place to play
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To help promote positive peer interactions
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To encourage sharing and taking turns with games/equipment
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To provide time to do homework
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To encourage the development social skills
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To encourage creativity and imagination through art and free play
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To provide daily outdoor play
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To provide daily snack
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To provide opportunities to play with different grades/age groups
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To create a caring atmosphere that will nurture a child’s physical and mental growth
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To have fun