Junior Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten Programs (Ages 3–5)
At Newleaf Learning & Childcare Centre, our day follows a gentle and predictable rhythm that supports children’s learning, creativity, physical activity, and rest. This balanced flow helps children feel secure and confident while allowing flexibility to respond to their interests and needs.
Morning Welcome
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Arrival and quiet classroom activities
7:30 a.m. – 7:40 a.m.
Breakfast
7:40 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.
Free play and learning centres
Children begin their day connecting with friends, exploring materials, and settling comfortably into the classroom environment.
Learning and Discovery
8:10 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Yoga, meditation, and focused breathing
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Creative art experiences
8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
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Morning snack
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Circle time, music and movement, language and literacy activities, group discussions
During this time children participate in learning experiences that support early literacy, creativity, communication, and social development.
Exploration and Outdoor Play
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Outdoor play and nature exploration
11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Transition /Lunch and classroom preparation
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Outdoor play allows children to develop physical strength, coordination, and curiosity about the natural world.
Rest and Renewal
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Nap / Quiet rest time
Children are provided with a calm environment to rest, recharge, and restore their energy for the afternoon.
Afternoon Exploration
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Transition/Snack and wake-up routine
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Story time with the teacher
3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Outdoor play, free play, and departures
The afternoon offers opportunities for creative play, outdoor exploration, and relaxed social interactions before children head home.
At Newleaf Learning & Childcare Centre, this daily rhythm supports children in developing confidence, independence, curiosity, and a love of learning in a warm and nurturing environment.
What you need to bring on the day of registration:
- Complete and filled Registration Form and signed Permission Consents.
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Copy of Care Card
- Record of immunization.
- Custody Agreement (if any)
- $500.00 deposit.
- First month fee if you are starting within the next 30 days.
- Six months post dated cheques made payable to New Leaf Childcare Centre Inc.written for the first of each month in advance.
Junior Kindergarten and Prekindergarten daily schedule
7.00 a.m. | 7.30 a.m. | Breakfast |
7.40 a.m. | 8.10 a.m. | Yoga/ meditation/ focused breathing |
8.10 a.m. | 8.30 a.m. | Creative Art.
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8.30 a.m. | 8.45 a.m. | Transition |
8.45 a.m. | 9.15 a.m. | Morning snack |
9.15 a.m. | 10.30 a.m. | Circle time, Music and movement. Language and Literature, Learning and discussion |
10.30 a.m. | 11.30 a.m. | Outside play time |
11.30 a.m. | 11.45 p.m. | Transition |
11.45 p.m. | 12.30 p.m. | Lunch |
12.30 p.m. | 2.30 p.m. | Nap/Quiet time |
2.30 p.m. | 2.45 p.m. | Transition |
2.45 p.m. | 3.15 p.m. | Story Time with the teacher. |
3.15 p.m. | 3.45 p.m. | Evening Snack |
3.45 p.m. | 4.00 p.m. | Transition
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4.00 pm | 5.30 pm | Outside play / free play / pick ups. |
Transition times includes Diapering, Toileting and hand washing