The Kindergarten program is literature based and blends the Whole Language Learning approach with the developmentally based Early Childhood Care and Education philosophy. This program combines the nurturing of a child care setting with the learning experiences that older more self-reliant children are ready to experience. The daily routine includes both free choice experiences and adult guided activities within a child-oriented environment. Empowerment of the child is important. Choices are provided for the children and autonomy is encouraged.
Children learn through play.
The adults support and extend learning by focusing on the child's interest. The program is child centered and play based. As many of the children in the centre will be entering Grade 1 when they leave, emergent reading and writing skills are highlighted. Language and literature development occurs during group news, writing workshop, unison reading, book time, and story time. Verbal and written expression of information meaningful to the child enhances communication skills.