My Pre Academy vs Traditional daycare
Rotating curriculum - children move from themed class to class ....................................Children spend the day in one room
Maximum class size of 8 children - opportunity to focus on all children .........................24 children in a room - chaotic
Children with other children their age................................................................................16months to 2 1/2 in toddler rooms, 2 1/2 to 4 in preschool
Dining room where children have snacks and meals.........................................................Eat, sleep, and play in same room all day
All meals cooked on site.....................................................................................................Often catered meals
Dance classes daily-taught by qualified dance teacher.....................................................Not offered
Music classes daily-taught by qualified music teacher......................................................Not offered
Structured curriculum in math, reading/writing, music, dance, gym, art...........................Much less formal curriculum
science, technology and geography - lots of fun, but also focussed learning
2 recitals per year - performances held at Gryphon Theatre, Georgian College.............Not offered
Private music classes in piano, guitar and vocal................................................................Not offered
Kindergarten program - max of 8 children per room.........................................................20 children or 24 to 30 in public system
Other benefits that set our school apart from the traditional centres
Very high standards for a clean and healthy environment
Long term employees - most of our staff have been with us for more than 4 years, some longer
Nurturing environment
Uniforms - no "outfit" discussions in the morning
Kindergarten program - 8 children max with enhanced curriculum
French classes offered after school