At Happy Hearts, our 3-5 year olds are very busy. We find that our “littles” need to have a routine or schedule so that each child knows and understands what we will be doing next. With a philosophy of a play-based centre, we believe that there is so much to learn from play-based activities which can help with children’s cognitive, affective, and physical development.

Daily Schedule

6:30-9:00am               Breakfast & Free Play

9:00am                         Morning Snack

9:15am                          Art / Science / Math Activity

9:30am                         Circle Time

10:15am                        Active Play – Outdoor Time

11:30am                        Lunch Time

12:00-2:00pm             Nap Time &/or Quiet Time

2:00pm                         Art / Music & Movement / Storytime

3:00pm                         Afternoon Snack

3:15pm                          Active Play – Outdoor Time

4:30pm                         Indoor Active Play / Free Play

֍ Free Play includes: sensory play, puzzles, books, coloring, centres

֍ Morning Circle includes: calendar, weather, phonics, language, music & movement activity.

Our Early Childhood Educators plan their curriculum based on this philosophy and the importance of child development. Along with curriculum at the centre, our staff plan field trips within the community. As all children walk together, they make trips to the local library, open gym, and local parks. We send a newsletter and calendar home every month so parents are able to see what is happening in the month.