Half-Day Preschool ages 2.5+

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.