At A Place to Play, we offer a play-based program where children learn and have fun!

Our programs are for 2.5 - 5 year olds

The 2AM program runs on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 - 11:45AM

The 3AM program runs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9 - 11:45AM

The 3 Day Extended program (3DX) runs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 - 2:30PM

The 3PM program runs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons from 1 - 3:45PM

Our classroom can accommodate 16 children. In accordance with our license, two spaces can be allocated to children 2 - 2.5 years old; this applies to the AM programs only.

Our programs focus on play-based learning where most of the children's time in the classroom is spent engaging in free play. Every week teachers choose a different theme to focus on, such as "emotions", "music", or "senses" and the toys, books, crafts, and activities are rotated to reflect the theme. Teachers encourage sharing, cooperation, creativity, imagination, safe play and having fun.

Healthy snacks are provided every day by the parent on snack duty.

Every morning/afternoon the class gathers for circle time that includes "show and share", where the child whose parent is on snack duty shares something special they've brought from home. Circle time also includes lots of fun songs and actions. From time to time special guests come to the classroom, such as a visit from a dentist during occupations week.

In addition, every day includes 30 minutes of active play in our fantastic outdoor space. In bad weather, children play inside the church's spacious gym. The school is well-equipped with many toys for active play, including tricycles, balls, tents, shovels, sleds and plasma cars.

Daily Schedule for the AM programs:

  • 9:00 - 9:15 – Arrival

  • 9:15 - 10:00 – Theme-based play, guided activities, arts and crafts

  • 10:00 - 10:45 – Snack and free play

  • 10:45 - 11:00 – Circle Time

  • 11:00 - 11:30 – Active play

  • 11:30 -11:45 - Pick-up. Late pick-up is available for a fee for a maximum of 15 minutes when arranged in advance.

Daily Schedule for the 3 Day Extended program (3DX):

  • 9:00 - 9:15 – Arrival

  • 9:15 - 10:00 – Theme-based play, guided activities, arts and crafts

  • 10:00 - 10:45 – Snack and free play

  • 10:45 - 11:00 – Circle Time

  • 11:00 - 11:45 – Active play

  • 11:45 -12:00 - Transition inside and wash hands

  • 12:00 - 12:45 - Lunch

  • 12:45 - 1:00 - Story time

  • 1:00 - 2:15 - Theme-based play, guided activities, arts and crafts

  • 2:15 -2:30 - Pick-up

Daily Schedule for the PM program:

  • 1:00 - 1:15 – Arrival

  • 1:15 - 2:15 – Theme-based play, guided activities, arts and crafts

  • 2:15 - 2:45 – Snack and free play

  • 2:45 - 3:00 – Circle Time

  • 3:00 - 3:30 – Active play

  • 3:30 - 3:45 – Pick-up. Late pick-up is available for a fee for a maximum of 15 minutes when arranged in advance.

Our School Year

The school is open from the beginning of September to the end of June. It is closed for two weeks in December, statutory holidays, and March break. We remain open for PA days. At A Place to Play, we offer a play-based program where children learn and have fun! There are two programs offered in the morning.