Programs

In our infant program, we honor the individual growth and development of each child, fostering an environment that is responsive to their emerging needs and interests, inspired by the principles of the Alberta Flight Curriculum Framework.

We have two distinct infant rooms, each designed to nurture the unique developmental stages of our youngest learners:

Junior Infants (6-12 months)
In this space, we welcome a small group of no more than three infants, supported by one educator. This intimate setting allows for deep connections and individualized attention, ensuring that each child’s needs are met with care and responsiveness. The room is thoughtfully arranged with furniture and materials that promote comfort, safety, and exploration. It is a peaceful and calming environment where infants can engage in a variety of sensory experiences while feeling secure and cared for.

Senior Infants (12-18 months)
Our Senior Infants room accommodates up to eleven children, with a team of four educators. This room is rich in opportunities for movement and discovery, supporting children as they begin to crawl, walk, climb, and explore the world around them. The space is designed with plenty of room for active exploration, fostering independence and physical strength. The flexible rhythms of the day—meals, rest, and cuddles—are guided by the needs of each infant, honoring their unique rhythms.

In both rooms, we focus on promoting holistic development through sensory-rich experiences that engage both the mind and the body. Activities are intentionally designed to build muscle strength and stimulate brain development, including explorations of textures, sounds, and movement. Heuristic play, stories, music, and ample opportunities for nurturing contact, like hugs and cuddles, are essential aspects of our daily routine.

We also embrace the outdoors as a vital extension of the learning environment, with daily outdoor experiences in our attached infant yard and regular community walks, connecting the children to the world beyond the classroom.

We recognize the importance of collaboration with families, and therefore, snacks and meals are provided by the families, allowing us to honor the diverse cultural and dietary needs of the children in our care.

Our infant rooms are vibrant, loving spaces where educators and children engage in meaningful interactions, laying the foundation for lifelong learning through deep connections and rich sensory experiences.

In our vibrant toddler program, we embrace the curiosity and energy that define this stage of development, creating an environment rich with opportunities for exploration, self-discovery, and connection. Inspired by the Daydreams philosophy, we focus on each child’s potential, fostering an atmosphere of wonder, joy, and collaboration.

Junior Toddlers (19 months - 2 years)
Our Junior Toddlers’ room is home to a maximum of 15 children, supported by three educators who work together to create a nurturing, responsive environment. At this age, toddlers are beginning to assert their independence and explore their identities. With a focus on learning about themselves, their families, and the neighborhood, this room provides a dynamic space where children can engage in self-expression and active exploration. The environment is designed to inspire hands-on learning through sensory-rich experiences and open-ended materials that encourage creativity and problem-solving.

Senior Toddlers (2 - 3 years)
In the Senior Toddlers’ room, also with a maximum of 15 children and three educators, we continue to foster exploration while deepening connections to the world around them. At this stage, toddlers are eager to make sense of their experiences, and our space is designed to offer opportunities for active learning through literacy, imaginative play, and creative expression. Toddlers thrive in an environment where their curiosity is respected, and their voices are heard as they begin to engage with peers and educators in meaningful ways.

Both rooms are designed to spark a sense of joy and wonder through play-based activities and open-ended exploration. Children engage in messy art, hands-on discovery, and daily outdoor experiences that allow them to connect with nature, strengthen their physical skills, and expand their cognitive development. Each day is an adventure, filled with moments of self-expression, storytelling, and playful discovery.

Our toddler program is a place where learning comes alive through exploration, creativity, and a deep sense of community, where each child’s ideas, questions, and curiosity are valued as they embark on their exciting journey of discovery.

JPK (Age 3-4 years)

In this dynamic and ever-evolving space, the world of the 3-4-year-olds is rich with exploration, complexity, and boundless curiosity. With 24 children and three educators, the environment becomes a living canvas where ideas, questions, and discoveries unfold through active participation, guided by the children’s innate curiosity and creativity.

The children immerse themselves in a variety of expressive and cognitive experiences: art, sand and water play, storytelling, scientific inquiry, mathematical exploration, and imaginative thinking. These experiences are not just activities, but essential opportunities for the children to construct meaning and build their understanding of the world. The room itself is a reflection of this process, thoughtfully arranged to celebrate the children’s work and highlight their contributions as co-creators of their learning journey.

In this phase of development, the children’s social worlds become increasingly complex. They are developing strong connections with their peers, negotiating, collaborating, and experimenting with different ways of being in the world. They engage in adventurous and risk-taking play, learning about cause and effect, social dynamics, and personal boundaries, all with the gentle guidance and support of their educators.

The room is intentionally designed to foster a sense of ownership over their learning and environment, where every piece of art, every idea, and every conversation is valued as part of the children’s evolving story. Educators listen deeply to the children, tuning into their questions and offering provocations that challenge them to think critically and creatively.

Beyond the classroom, the children’s community adventures, such as explorations of local nature areas, deepen their connection to the environment and provide meaningful opportunities to understand the world outside their immediate surroundings. These excursions invite the children to observe, investigate, and reflect on the intricate relationships that exist within their local ecosystem, enriching their worldview and expanding their sense of place within the broader community.

In this stage of development, the children’s worlds are full of questions, ideas, and a desire to understand. With a balance of guided exploration and independent discovery, they are empowered to take risks, form connections, and express themselves in meaningful ways. Every moment in the JPK room is an invitation to learn, grow, and discover in a rich, collaborative environment where the children’s voices are central to the learning process.

Snacks and meals are provided by families, supporting a shared partnership between home and school.

Play Academy (3.5 to 6 years)

In the Play Academy, children embark on a journey of discovery, expanding their understanding of themselves and the world around them through the power of play. Guided by the expertise of six educators, the children are developing the skills and knowledge that will serve as the foundation for their future learning, with kindergarten readiness blossoming naturally from their playful explorations and inquiries.

The two thoughtfully designed playrooms offer children the freedom to choose their own paths of exploration, inviting them to immerse themselves in environments that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. The spaces are intentionally curated with a variety of open-ended materials and activity zones, allowing children to engage with areas of interest that deepen their social interactions, provoke questions, and encourage them to collaborate with their peers. These zones, carefully designed to echo the dynamic nature of a kindergarten classroom, provide an abundance of invitations for learning, where play is the central medium through which knowledge is constructed.

The science and construction areas are especially engaging, sparking the children's natural curiosity and encouraging problem-solving through hands-on experiences. Whether they are experimenting with materials, building structures, or making sense of cause and effect, the children’s questions lead the way, as they seek to understand the world through trial, discovery, and reflection. These spaces foster an environment where thinking and creativity are valued, and where each child's inquiry is respected and explored with intention.

The children’s learning is further enriched through community-based adventures, where they connect their classroom experiences to the broader world outside. These excursions provide opportunities for real-world connections, deepening the children’s understanding of their environment and extending the learning process beyond the walls of the classroom.

In the Play Academy, play is not just an activity—it is the heart of learning. Through play, children build essential skills in communication, problem-solving, and social-emotional development, preparing them for the next steps in their educational journey. The educators, attuned to each child's unique needs and curiosities, provide support and guidance, ensuring that every moment of play is a meaningful opportunity for growth and exploration.

Snacks and meals are provided by families, creating a collaborative partnership between home and school.