OUR PHILOSOPHY

Stamford Green Day Nursery attempts to provide a positive learning environment for you child that enhances his or her level of development.  Through play experiences and the guidance of specially trained staff, your child will be exposed to situations that will stimulate:

1)   curiosity, initiative and independence;

2)   self-esteem and decision-making capabilities;

3)   interaction with, and respect for others;

4)   physical activity developing gross motor skills;

5)   communication skills; and

6)   fine motor development.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

                       Our programs take into consideration the ages and the maturity and emotional make-up of the children.  Programs are re-evaluated to reflect changes within the Child Care and Early Years Act, and ideologies on early childhood education.

                       Stamford Green Day Nursery is staffed by early childhood educators who aim to create an environment stimulating to a child's social, mental, and physical development. Carefully planned programs include indoor and outdoor play, quiet times, group and individual activities.

OUR PROGRAM

Our program is dedicated to preparing children for their beginning in formal education at the Primary level. By offering a high caliber curriculum combined with an individualized, non-competitive approach to learning taught and overlooked by qualified elementary school teachers registered with the Ontario College of Teachers.

By offering a safe, and loving environment. We have the unique opportunity to create a positive learning environment, that not only focuses on students as a group, but as an individual. We do not believe in leaving behind the "difficult" child, because we feel that Every Child is capable of excelling with just the right amount of individual guidance.

Through play experiences integrated with literary-based "Learn to Read" and "Jolly Phonics" curriculum, your child will be exposed to situations that will stimulate:                                                                                                                                                                                 

1. curiosity, initiative, and independence;

 2. self-esteem and decision-making capabilities;                                                                                                                                                       

3. interaction with, and respect for others;                                                                                                                                                                       

4. physical activity developing gross motor skills;                                                                                                                                    

 5. communication skills;                                                                                                                                                                                                 

6. fine motor and cognitive development;                                                                                                                                                                       

7. reading and writing skills.

With guidance of a registered teacher (OCT-515890), your child will explore (through the "Learn to Read" curriculum) the world of Science, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies.  With a daily dose of phonics and several strong reading methods, each student will be given a strong introduction to the mechanics of reading.  Other features of the program include:                       

 -supervised at all times             -integrated home activities

-centre-based learning        -full day program                 -hot lunch provided