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INFANT
Learn to Play (3-18 Months)
The focus in our infant rooms is on getting children really comfortable in their new environments
We do this by following each child’s individual schedule. To ensure we have lots of time for the cuddles and hugs young children need, we exceed required teacher-to-child ratios and have 4 full-time teachers in each infant class of 10 children. ABC Programming begins at the 1st of the month.
Curriculum
(excerpt)
PLAY
Solitary play (self-directed, independent exploration and discovery)
SKILL
Fine motor: turn pages, chunky puzzles
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Gross motor: walk, climb stairs
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Self-help: drink from a cup, eat independently
LANGUAGE & EXPRESSION
Communicate a need without crying
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Follow simple directions
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Imitate expressions and gestures
ACADEMICS
Use objects as tools
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Recognize concept of one, more, many
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Enjoy storytime and exploring books independently
TODDLER
Play to Learn (18-30 months)
Toddlers are busy, busy, busy!
For this reason we like to keep our toddler groups small, so each class has 10 children and 2 teachers. At this stage, children start to learn more independence and also thrive on the class’s daily routine.
Many children exhibit a language explosion at this time using many new words every day. We help the children at this stage not only to experience the wonders of the environment around them, but also to interact and manipulate their environment in a safe and exciting way. We capitalize on the burgeoning language abilities and high energy of this group by incorporating French and Sportball into the curriculum. ABC Programming begins at the 1st of the month.
Curriculum
(excerpt)
PLAY
Parallel play (exploring the classroom alongside friends)
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Imaginative play (play “pretend”)
SKILL
Fine motor: holding a crayon
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Gross motor: walk up and down stairs, jump
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Self-help: put on shoes and jacket
LANGUAGE & EXPRESSION
Combine phrases with gestures
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Start to form friendships
ACADEMICS
Identify colours and shapes
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Compare, sort and classify objects
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Know alphabet
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Rote count 1-10
PRESCHOOL
Learn to Learn (30 – 48 Months)
This class focuses on preparing children for Kindergarten
This is done both academically and socially while preserving all of the fun of being in Preschool. Turn-taking, sharing and collaboration are regular parts of the day. Preschool children are delightfully social; we help them navigate the highs and lows that come with first friendships.
Preschool children have terrific ideas of their own that we incorporate into the daily programming. They are also capable of empathy and generosity so we increase the focus on helping build strong characters. ABC Programming begins at the 1st of the month.
Curriculum
(excerpt)
PLAY
Social play:
work together with peers and teachers
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Imaginative and dramatic play
SKILL
Fine motor: write their name
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Gross motor: hop on one foot, throw and catch a ball
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Self-help: dress completely independently, toilet independently
LANGUAGE & EXPRESSION
More complex sentences and gestures
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Express feelings and needs
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Use descriptive language while engaging in play
ACADEMICS
Recognize all letters
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Write and spell their name
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Count to 30
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Basic addition and subtraction principals
The ABC Academy Preschool Advantage
Protected learning times every morning and afternoon split into small breakout groups; one focused on phonics and the other focused on math and science.
Jolly Phonics© program: a fun, child-centred approach to teaching literacy to young children through synthetic phonics with actions to the 42 sounds in the English language.
Tactical Kindergarten preparation: using JK nomenclature, practise “packed lunches” to ensure children can manage a lunch box on their own, speaking in front of a class, navigating school hallways with a buddy and more.
NURSERY SCHOOL
Beach Location Only (2½ – 4 Years)
A condensed version of our full-day Preschool program
Our Preschool program focuses on preparing children academically and socially for Kindergarten. Learning is play-based incorporating structured learning times to introduce concepts and situations the children will face in Kindergarten. The Jolly Phonics© program is used for early literacy; numeracy and math concepts are introduced and, most importantly, fun is involved in every step.
Classes run from September to June 9:15 am to 12:30 pm with a healthy RFRK lunch served every day. ABC Programming begins at the 1st of the month.
ABC CLUB: BEFORE & AFTER CARE
Beach Location Only (JK – Grade 6)
ABC Club is a fun place to prepare for the school day and a great place to unwind after school, complete homework and participate in extracurricular activities. Optional clubs include private music lessons, Lego Robotics, yoga, magic, chess, karate and dance. Teachers escort the children to and from Kew Beach Junior Public School. Drop-off after 7:30 am and pick-up before 6:00 pm. ABC Programming begins at the 1st of the month.
ABC CLUB: SUMMER CAMP
Beach Location Only (JK – Grade 6)
ABC Summer Camp is a fun place to explore and unwind during the summer months. There are a lot of amazing adventures to look forward to including Tree Top Trekking and discovering the world of Mad Science to name a few. Snacks are catered by Real Food For Real Kids. Summer Camp starts at 7:30 am and pick-up is at 6:00 pm. We are also offering part-time Summer Camp from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. ABC Programming begins at the 1st of the month. ABC Club Summer Camp is enrolled in CWELCC. Families with children under 6 years of age are eligible for a 52.75% discount.
To Register For Summer Camp
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Daycare Monthly Rates:
(Effective September 1, 2022)
5 DAYS/wk
(M-F)
Infant
$2,450
Toddler
$2,170
Preschool
$2,170
3 DAYS/wk
(M,W,F)
Infant
$1,840
Toddler
$1,630
Preschool
$1,630
2 DAYS/wk
(T,TH)
Infant
$1,225
Toddler
$1,085
Preschool
$1,085
