Welcome Preschoolers! Your child will enjoy even more exciting experiences when they move up to one of our Preschool groups. It is here that children sing, dance, create, run, jump, explore, discover, and engage in imaginative and cooperative play.
Our Educators co-plan an environment with their children that invites opportunities for strengthening friendships and discovering more of the world around them. The children will be challenged to their fullest learning potential and to develop skills that set a solid foundation for their future successes.
Our exceptional outdoor program includes a play yard with a sand area shaded by a large maple tree. In the summer, we have a special outdoor program to take advantage of the beautiful weather with lots of fun games, activities and exploration. We pull out our pools for splashing and dig for treasures in our sand area. Our unique climber and the large paved bike path also offers many hours of fun large-motor play.
Before your baby starts at Arbour Glen, you will both come for a visit to our room. Tell us everything you would like us to know! Ask us any other questions you may have. We want you and your child to feel at home. Your child’s next visit will be a short morning or afternoon to let them experience Arbour Glen on their own. We also welcome any and every question and encourage you to call and check in as often as you’d like. We want you to feel connected to their day. Once enrolled, our Educators take time to welcome you each day and hear about your little one’s night.
But once you leave for work, don’t think you’re going to miss out on the fun! We believe the connection with families is very important to a child’s development. We take lots of photos that document babies busy at play. We use ‘Seesaw’, a digital online portfolio app, to share with you a glimpse into their time spent with us! You will receive occasional snapshots of something special they are doing and an online portfolio of your baby’s adventures when they move on to Toddlers. Participation in ‘Seesaw’ is optional, so we will create paper portfolios for those who choose not to. We also post ‘Learning Stories’ that share a little of what we’ve been up to, so don’t forget to check our bulletin boards and other documentation. At pick up time, Baby parents also receive a daily note that shares information about their child’s day.
At Arbour Glen, we have 2 Preschool groups each with up to 16 children between 30 months and 4 years of age. There are 2 Registered Early Childhood Educators in each group. Our Preschool Educators are a warm and loving team of caregivers who provide an inspiring, pleasurable atmosphere for children to enjoy learning through play.
Shauna has been an ECE since 2016 and has been with Arbour Glen since 2019.
“I love seeing the smiling faces of the children in the morning! Their excitement and enthusiasm, but especially their hugs; that’s one of the things I love most about working with children!”
Barb has been an ECE since 1996 and with Arbour Glen since 2001.
“After coming back from vacation, we brought back some pixie dust ‘from Tinkerbell’, which was only to be used on birthdays for a special, magical wish. When we use it, the look of awe and excitement on their faces is something I’ll never forget!”
Kim has been an ECE since 1990 and with Arbour Glen since 2009.
“I have a favourite moment that I hope repeats itself with every child I encounter: it’s that first time a child just needs some reassurance, and they crawl into my lap and I can give them that. The trust they have to accept that from me without question, is truly special.”
Priti has been an ECE since 2010 and with Arbour Glen since 2015.
“Being able to work with children and watch them grow is the most amazing thing in the world to me. When I watch their little minds and imaginations at work it makes me realize that there is so much in life to appreciate and enjoy.”