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. Programs and Fees 3s Program*: Tuesday & Thursday mornings 9:15 - 11:30 am Fee: $100 per month plus an annual registration fee of $65 * children must have their 3rd birthday prior to Dec. 31 of the year they are enrolled 4s Program: Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings 9:15 - 11:30 am Fee: $130 per month plus an annual registration fee of $65 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 Children Arrive and Opening Circle 9:25 Free Play 10:20 Clean-up 10:25 Snack Time (a healthy snack is provided by preschool duty parents) 10:40 Second Circle (includes songs and stories) 10:55 Outdoor Play (unless the weather is inclement)* 11:30 Dismissal * 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.