Early Learning
Play-Based Learning for Children Aged 3 to 5, including Early Learning and Daycare
Our play-based environment is guided by the BC Early Learning Framework document which supports the creation of a rich early learning experience and environment that enhances a young child’s natural curiousity to learn.
Why Early Learning Is Important
Current research suggests that there are vital windows of opportunity in a preschool age child’s development that prepares them for academic success later in their life. Rich experiences during the early years strongly influences a love for life-long learning and health. We believe every child deserves this opportunity to succeed!
In early learning, a child can:
- Establish a lifelong love of learning
- Learn to be social and play with peers
- Develop confidence and self-esteem
- Learn to work in a team
- Acquire key social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills
- Learn the value of respectful listening
What Happens At Preschool
Our approach follows the play-based Early Learning Framework. This means the activities your child participates in are not only fun and age-appropriate, but will also encourage learning. Your child will have his or her social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative needs encouraged during an extraordinary time of development and growth.
A day at preschool usually looks like this:
- Meet and Greet – We say hello and get ready to play and be with our friends.
- Free Play – A time to play with friends at a variety of stations, such as the house play area, floor toys, blocks, art, painting, puzzles, and much more!
- A Healthy Snack sent from home
- Circle Time – singing songs, finger plays, stories, games & sharing.
- Outdoor Play – On the playground, in the sandbox or in our outdoor kitchen.
- Home
Our Preschool Locations
(604)859-0717
thomasswift@handinhand.ca
What Happens At Daycare
A day at daycare usually looks like this:
- Meet and Greet – We say hello and get ready to play and be with our friends.
- Morning Free Play – A time to play with friends at a variety of stations, such as the house play area, floor toys, blocks, art, painting, puzzles, and much more!
- A Healthy Snack from their lunch kit
- Circle Time – singing songs, finger plays, stories, games, and sharing
- Outdoor Play – On the playground, in the sandbox or in our outdoor kitchen.
- Lunch Time sent from home
- Quiet / Rest Time – All children in daycare are required to have a quiet/rest time. For children who do not nap, there will be quiet activities such as books and puzzles.
- A Healthy Snack provided by Hand in Hand
- Afternoon Free Play with art activities and outdoor play
Our Daycare Locations
Convenient and affordable early learning. Register today.
