Our intention at Aurora Early Learning Centre, is to inspire our Preschoolers' thirst for knowledge and their endless curiosity in the world around them. Our Kinder program provides care for children ages 2.5 to 5 years old. 

We start with a safe environment 

Children learn best in a safe environment that provides opportunities for children to explore at 
their own pace while stimulating them and encouraging them to build their independence. Our preschool program is built surrounding the natural environment in which educational, hands-on activities are formulated based on interests of the children. 

Qualified educators 

We believe that all children are competent and capable individuals. Educators enable and encourage children to explore their own acts of attentiveness, potential and inquisitiveness through making activities available which allow children to investigate their individual thoughts and ideas. 

Designing and implementing a program that inspires the love of learning, exploration and curiosity. Our planned experiences and learning objectives are reflective of Ontario's Pedagogy; How Does Learning Happen? and The ELECT document (Early Learning for Every Child Today). Our Preschool program is filled with investigation, exploration, and discovery, where active and enthusiastic children can refine and expand their skills and knowledge. 

Through intentional teaching practices and purposefully designed learning environments, our educators ensure that the preschoolers have meaningful and joyful experiences. Our implementation of the emergent curriculum aligns preschool program goals and practices with families’ expectations of educational excellence, helping preschoolers grow into confident school ready individuals. 

Language enriched environment

Emergent curriculum is based on the premise that children are most successful at learning when curriculum experiences account for their interests, strengths, needs, and lived realities. Our preschoolers are presented with opportunities to engage in experiences that promote exploration using all of their senses and effective communication skills. Our preschool program also encourages creative and open-ended thinking. 

Sense of self and well-being

With guidance from our educators, independence is highly encouraged during meal time, dressing and toileting. This helps preschoolers develop significant skills as they perform these daily tasks such as feeding themselves, putting on their jacket and successful washroom routines. These skills prepare our preschoolers for Kindergarten and contribute to self-esteem, patience, and resilience. 

Every child is a capable communicator who expresses himself or herself in many ways. Our preschool program guides the process of observing, documenting, and discussing children’s experiences with families.

Adapted Yoga Program for pre-school children.

Our class is given by Zaheeda Jiwan who is a Certified Kids Yoga Teacher and currently teaches in various schools across York Region.

Zaheeda's classes are an educational and fun experience for children. Each class is structured to spark creativity in her students through role-plays, journeys and internal reflection on positive attitudes. Props such as ribbons, scarves, bean bags, stuffed animals, etc. are used to teach children effective breathing techniques, traditional yoga poses and the importance of relaxation or quiet time.

Our daily Yoga Movement and Stretching Program helps children with

• Their strength, flexibility & balance
• Concentration skills allowing children to focus
• Self-esteem
• Learning how to calm down and breathe

A day in this program

Our Preschool schedule covers

• arrival, breakfast, outdoor, classroom exploration
• lunch, quiet and rest time
• group gathering, end of day reflection, home time tidy up