This preschool is a fun and educational atmosphere with a small class size (max 5 children enrolled in each Group) in a home setting, to ease children into the institutional environment.
I hold a BA in psychology, am a supply Educational Assistant on days the preschool is closed, have 3 years volunteer experience in the school board and church nursery and have been running Little Berries in Barrie from my home since September 2006.
My program is play-based learning: A method of instruction that uses children’s natural inclination to make sense of the world through play, guided by the teacher. Through play, children engage in social interaction, hands-on exploration and discovery; increase their understanding of new ideas or concepts; and solve problems in a variety of ways. The active learning and sensory stimulation provided by learning-based play enhances core brain development (http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/kindercurrb.pdf)
Emphasis is also placed on building social skills and coping/problem solving abilities; must have’s for success in kindergarten. I also include many opportunities for the children to develop fine/gross motor skills, learn foundations for mathematics (eg patterning, sets, etc), acquire early literacy skills, and indulge their imaginations through games, dress up and dramatic play.
Group A runs Monday/Wednesday
Group B runs Tuesday/Thursday
Admission conditions
Children between 2-6 years, do not need to be toilet trained.
Always ensure that your child receives quality care by taking the time to investigate the provider and by asking for references! We simply cannot verify the claims of every daycare provider.
Updates
We expect providers to keep their listing and available openings up-to-date. However, to prevent oversights, openings expire after 45 days.
