Early childhood is a time of rapid learning. In the first five years, we see enormous changes in a child's cognitive, language, physical, social and emotional development. As early childhood educators, we know that children develop these skills through the most appropriate vehicle of learning for them, which is "play". By creating a Kindergarten environment and program rich in open ended play opportunities, we are setting the stage for learning to take place and skills to develop. By acknowledging that all children have individual needs, we can plan objectives that are appropriate for each child. By communicating with parents, we can develop a feeling of "community" between all families and work towards outcomes that will be of benefit to the whole Kindergarten community.

Kindergarten Program:

Kindergarten aims toward developing the child's whole self in five ways:

1. Emotionally - gaining confidence, independence and self-esteem.
2. Socially - learning how to cooperate with and accept each other in work and play.
3. Cognitively - developing skills and concepts through a variety of experiences.
4. Physically - building strength, coordination and body awareness.
5. Language skills - developing communication skills between children and extending vocabulary and awareness of their speech patterns.

Olympic Avenue Kindergarten offers separate 3 and 4 year old sessions.