Enrolling for Sept 2025!
Program Overview:
Little Pumpkins Inc. offers a nurturing and enriching Half-Day Preschool program for children aged 2.5 and up. Starting in 2024, our program provides a holistic learning experience in a 4-hour daily schedule designed to promote age-appropriate skills.
Program Highlights:
Age Range: Toddlers and Preschoolers 2.5+
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Capacity: Limited to 10 children per session for personalized attention; 2 Educators
Daily Activities:
Skill Development: Pre-writing fine motor control, gross motor control, science, nature exploration, and socio-emotional learning.
Independence: Encouraging children to manage their own clothing based on their development level.
Play-Based Learning: Incorporating nature and community into the learning environment.
Routine: Structured child-focused routines with an emphasis on play, sensory exploration, and outdoor activities.
Daily Schedule:
7:45 - 8:00 AM: Drop off outside
8:00 AM: Indoor transition and class start
9:30 - 9:45 AM: Snack break (Provided)
9:50 - 10:20 AM: Outdoor play
10:30 - 11:55 AM: Classroom activities
12:00 - 12:15 PM: Outdoor pick up
Additional Information:
Weather-Appropriate Clothing: Essential for daily outdoor activities.
Program Options: Part-time (Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday) and full-time options available.
Registration: Email inquiries to littlepumpkinskentville@gmail.com with the subject line "Half Day Preschool Program."
Daily Fees: $22/day less $4.50 Provincial Government rebate for all families = $17.50/day including provided snack. Government subsidy for child care is then reduced from $17.50/day.