Ages
18 months - 3 years
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Morning Program); Extended Program Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Programs
2 available
Seasons
Year-Round
Ancaster Small Fry Co-operative Preschool offers a play-based early learning program for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years, focusing on fostering autonomy, creativity, and socioemotional development. The cooperative model encourages parental involvement, providing a nurturing and inclusive environment supported by Registered Early Childhood Educators and special needs resources. The program operates with enhanced health protocols and a strong emphasis on outdoor play and meaningful interactions.
Programs (2)
Morning Program
A play-based preschool program grounded on ELECT principles offering uninterrupted exploration and play, running Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Encourages parental participation on duty days and supports early learning through creative arts, music, stories, and outdoor play.
Extended Program
Optional extended program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm for children enrolled in the Morning Program, including catered hot meals and activities to stimulate print and phonemic awareness, early literacy, science projects, and creative arts.
- Well-secured shaded outdoor playground
- Variety of riding and kinetic toys
- Mud kitchen in forest area for natural and messy play
- Indoor classrooms with assorted materials and resources
- Play-based program grounded on ELECT principles and How Does Learning Happen? pedagogy
- Cooperative model with parental involvement as environmental staff
- Registered Early Childhood Educators with professional accreditation
- Inclusive environment with special needs support from Community Living Hamilton
- Enhanced health and safety protocols in collaboration with Ministry of Education and City of Hamilton Public Health
- Year-round outdoor play with a natural playground and mud kitchen
- Optional extended program with catered meals and literacy activities
September through June
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