Educational Philosophy
We
have a rich and stimulating preschool program based on a philosophy
of "Learning Through Play". The focus is on the social,
emotional and intellectual development of the children, achieved
through age-appropriate play and activity.
Parent Participation
Parents
of Sidney Preschool have the opportunity to participate in their
child's preschool experience helping in the classroom usually once or
twice a month. This is a great way to learn from our Early Childhood
Educator and to observe our children in a social setting.
Parent Education
Our
monthly parent education is outstanding! We bring in pediatricians,
child psychologists, speech pathologists, nutritionists, experts in
early childhood literacy, numeracy, health... and more.
Location! Location! Location!
Sidney
Preschool is bright, spacious and well-equipped with age-appropriate
toys, supplies and equipment. The outside play area is complete with a large sandbox and playhouse, and has tons of space to run, ride bikes, and play.
Early Friendships
Our
children develop early and enduring friendship-relationships, which
some of them sustain into high-school and beyond. Our children go on to the local
elementary schools.
Outstanding Support
Concerned about
your child's behaviour or development? Our ECE is always available to
share insight and understanding of preschool children.
A Community of Families
Sidney Preschool
is a great place to connect with other families who value education,
community connections and community involvement. We come to rely on
one another during our time at the preschool and we continue to
support one another long after our children move on to elementary
school.
Making a Difference
Research
shows that the more involved we are in our child's education, the
more successful they will be. Sidney Preschool is a great place to
begin that involvement. Children LOVE having their parents in the
classroom as parent helpers (and parents love it too).
Play, Possibility, & Potential
Sidney
Preschool is a nurturing place for our children to play, explore
possibilities and reach their potential. They enter primary school
confident, self-reliant and ready for new challenges.
