2 ½ – 5 years
Preschool children are social butterflies; they enjoy spending time with children their own age. In our preschool room we have capacity for 16 children with two enthusiastic Registered ECEs. We have a Jr. and Sr. room with an open-door concept.
The Jr. preschoolers work on enhancing their co-operative play skills, while the Sr. preschoolers get ready for Kindergarten. The preschoolers work towards acquiring the skills needed to enter elementary school, such as printing, numbers/counting and reading.
Our weekly lesson plans are posted two weeks in advance and we designate a number, shape, letter and colour of the week.
The children walk to the local library once a week during the warmer months. They go outside twice a day, weather permitting, in our large playground. We have a wide variety of bikes and sports equipment for them to further advance their large motor skills.
The preschool room has nine areas in which the children can grow and learn: cognitive/fine motor, block/construction, dramatic play, sensory play, writing centre, book centre, science/nature, computer and creative art. The children learn about different cultures as we try to include many celebrations from around the world. They enjoy various traditions and we encourage families to share theirs with us.
The preschool children expand their math and science skills with weekly cooking activities. As well as experiencing the cause and effect of cooking, the children learn to measure, pour, and count. This may be how Julia Childs started! The children also plant a vegetable garden in the playground where they monitor the progress of their crops.
During their time in the preschool room the children acquire many new skills and ideas about the world. When they leave us for elementary school they are prepared to succeed in their educational career.
Testimonials
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Lydia M
I consider myself very fortunate to have enrolled my son at the Victoria Park Day Care Centre. The staff in the infant and toddler classes have been amazing! I really like the picture updates I get during the day and the feedback I get every day when I pick my son up. I recommend any parent that is looking for a secure and loving environment for their little ones to consider this daycare.
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Yvette D.
It is our second year at Victoria Park Child Care Center, and I could not be happier with the level of care my child is receiving. My son is thriving, learning new things and is enriched daily by the activities the teachers offer. The teachers are well trained and in tune with the needs of my child. He feels safe, welcome and loved in the daycare, and I have peace of mind everyday I drop him off. I am so happy I found a place like VPCC for my family!
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Stephanie H.
As most parents can relate, the most difficult part of being a parent is putting trust in others to take care of your children. At Victoria Park Child Care Center, I felt my children experienced a seamless transition into their care. This gave me comfort in knowing that my children felt secure, cared for and eager to learn. The structure in which this center provides gives me piece of mind knowing that the values of consistency and routines are just as equally important to them. It is not said enough of how important and at times challenging the task of these teachers are. I wish to say thank you to all who help me shape my children each and everyday.
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Karen S.
Parent- 14 month old daughter
I was nervous to send my little one to day care full time when I returned to work when my daughter was 11 months old. However, I was amazed at how quickly my very particular baby adjusted and thrived in her new environment. I am so grateful that the staff helped her gain skills to become more self sufficient. Dressing and meal times are no longer a battle at home! She is so proud of all she can do on her own!
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Marcin L.
Parent- 12 month old daughter
The staff are very warm and inviting. My daughter is very well looked after and she enjoys coming to day care every day.
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Elesabeth Y.
Parent- 3 year old daughter
My daughter has learned so much while attending the centre. They have helped her learn English, how to play co-cooperatively with other children her own age, learn her colours, numbers etc, toilet training. I am very happy with how she has grown here.
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Amanda M.
Parent- 2 year old son
As a mom of a 2 year old, I appreciate the feedback and advice I get from his teachers. They work with us as a team in helping him develop. He has learned so much while he has been attending the centre.
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Kudzai S.
Parent- 18 month old daughter
My daughter was very shy before joining the centre and was frightened at the sight of anyone new. Through the programs offered at Victoria Park Child Care Centre, field trips and the staff’s daily interaction with my daughter (engaging her to open up and learn Nursery Rhymes), my daughter is now an avid artist and singer and doesn’t shy away from letting her opinion be known! Thank You VPCCC!
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Cecile L.
Parent- 4 year old son
My son just started Junior Kindergarten and I can truly say that his experience at Victoria Park Child Care Centre fully prepared him for this transition. The constant dedication, daily care and unlimited love that he received from the staff during his 3 years at VPCCC (from the infant room to the preschooler room) turned him into a confident boy and gave him the tools/skills to make this transition a very smooth one.