At Gingerbread House, we provide preschool programs for 3 and 4 year old children. We are very fortunate to have two qualified teachers as well as two duty parents in the classroom with children at all times, providing a high adult-to-child ratio to create an optimal learning environment. Our calm, supportive atmosphere helps children move gradually from home to the school experience. Our Program 3s Program*: Tuesday & Thursday mornings 9:15 - 11:30 am Fee: $120 per month plus an annual registration fee of $100 * children must have their 3rd birthday prior to December 31st of the year they are enrolled 4s Program: Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings 9:15 - 11:30 am Fee: $150 per month plus an annual registration fee of $100 Daily Program The daily program in each class is designed to meet the developing and maturing needs of the children as they progress from solitary play to an awareness of other children and to a desire to cooperate with them in play. Each day includes free play, art activities, songs, stories, snack, and outside play. Indoor play centres include dramatic play, tactile activities (water table, rice table, play dough table), puzzles and games, art, blocks and trains, science table, and a reading corner. A variety of materials are provided which allow the children to grow, to learn, and to develop to their full potential. Music, drama, cooking, and science activities are incorporated into the program. Field trips & other special events are carefully planned to enhance the preschool experience. Daily Routine 9:15 Arrival and Book Time 9:20 Welcome Circle        includes theme related book, discussion, introducing: duty parents, helper of        the day and art project 9:30 Free Play 10:30 Clean-up 10:40 Snack Time (a healthy snack is provided by preschool duty parents) 10:55 Learning Circle        includes games, poems, stories related to the theme        may include instruments, turn taking activities and listening skills 11:10 Outside Play (unless the weather is inclement)* 11:30 Dismissal This daily schedule establishes consistency but it is also flexible depending on the day. * when the weather does not permit outdoor play, a variety of "rainy day" activities (e.g. gross motor games, music and movement, slide stories) are incorporated into the program.