Toddler Program

toddler program

Overview

While the focus is still largely on their primary care, toddlers begin to take their first steps towards greater independence. We promote their development through play and natural exploration of their surroundings. While much of a toddler’s world is all about “me”, we begin to lay the basis for positive social interaction and support his or her positive relationships with peers. Toddlers are encouraged to become more independent and work hard at doing things for themselves. They gain a tremendous sense of pride and positive self-esteem when they discover that they can do it! Willowbrae Academy curriculum has three unique programs. Our Young Scholars program is based on three key learning areas: literacy, mathematics, and science. Toddlers are exposed to activities in these areas that will encourage; self-expression, listening, exploration & discovery, identification & recognition, and problem solving. Willowbrae’s BodyBreak KID FIT focuses on activity and education. We provide physical activities and healthy lifestyle education while children are in our care. Our Willowbrae Creative Kids includes: visual arts, dramatic play, music, dance & creative movement and culture & heritage. Toddlers are exposed to developmentally appropriate activities in these key areas to help support social, emotional and cognitive growth.


Typical Day at Willowbrae Academy

07:00 am - 08:00 am Good morning (arrival, free play)
08:00 am - 08:45 am Transition to individual classrooms and Willowbrae Young Scholars (table top, sensory)
08:45 am - 09:10 am Tidy up, washroom, diapering routine
09:10 am - 09:20 am BodyBreak KID FIT
09:20 am - 09:45 am Morning snack
09:45 am - 10:15 am Willowbrae Young Scholars (small groups, circle, language, music)
10:15 am - 10:45 am Willowbrae Creative Kids (art activity)
10:45 am - 11:15 am BodyBreak KID FIT (outside, gross motor play)
11:15 am - 11:30 am Washroom, diapering routine
11:30 am - 12:15 pm Lunch, clean up
12:15 pm - 02:30 pm Nap time
02:30 pm - 02:55 pm Free play, washroom, diapering routine
02:55 pm - 03:05 pm BodyBreak KID FIT
03:05 pm - 03:30 pm Snack and clean up
03:30 pm - 04:00 pm Willowbrae Creative Kids (circle, stories, music)
04:00 pm - 05:30 pm Clean up and BodyBreak KID FIT (outside, gross motor play)
05:30 pm - 06:00 pm Combine classes and Willowbrae Young Scholars (table top activities, free play)
06:00 pm Academy closes, good night!

Parent Testimonials


Amanda O
Tracy M
Rachel C
Melanie D
Sarah M
Amanda O

Willowbrae was the best decision we ever made for initiating our children's success. The teachers are brilliant and caring; the facility clean and well organized; the food healthy and delicious; and the curriculum second to none. We wish we weren't moving away! I will ALWAYS recommend Willowbrae! It is the best choice any parent can make for their kids.

Tracy M

I am writing to say how pleased we are with the childcare provided by Willowbrae Academy.  We drop our children off in the morning and we are comforted in the knowledge that our children are receiving the best care.  We use both the preschool and before school programs and both our children love to go there.

The preschool teachers have an excellent rapport with the children and the things that they are learning are amazing. I believe that this program is an excellent precursor to going to school and I recommend that other families put their trust in Willowbrae too. Thank you for your continued care and support for our family.

Rachel C

We enrolled my son at Willowbrae Academy when he was 13 months old and have never looked back. After considering several other childcare options, I can say that Willowbrae continues to stand out as exceptional in every way from our very first visit. The centre is welcoming, clean and very organized. The dedicated staff are clearly happy to be there and never seem harried; they are calm amongst the chaos that working with young children often entails. The centre is really flexible and is especially good at communicating with their families. Most importantly, my child is happy to go to his "office" and regularly talks excitedly about what they are doing every day. Thank you so much to all the Willowbrae staff for going above and beyond and giving our family such confidence in your capable hands!

Melanie D

My eldest son spent one year at Willowbrae before going off the 'big' school, then our youngest spent four very happy years here. The quality of care, the love and nurturing from every teacher they've had, and the growth and learning from this center are memories our family will treasure for life. Thank you for giving our boys the best head start to life.

Sarah M

We have absolutely loved our time with Willowbrae. Everything about this place was wonderful and I will recommend it to anyone. Thank you so much for our daycare experience. Everyone will be missed!


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Note: Schedules, times, age groups, and programs may vary at our Academies.

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