Preschool Program
Staff / Child Ratios 1:8
2.5 – 4 years
At Cardinal Leger Childcare Centre, our preschool program is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and lay a strong foundation for kindergarten and lifelong learning. We believe learning should be fun, engaging, and meaningful—especially at this critical stage of development.
Our preschoolers are active learners who thrive on hands-on exploration. Through play-based learning, we introduce early literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Social development is a key focus, with an emphasis on cooperation, empathy, and respect for others and the environment. We guide children as they learn to navigate friendships, resolve conflicts, and express themselves with growing confidence.
Our classroom is thoughtfully arranged into vibrant learning centers including dramatic play, science exploration, math, reading and writing, sensory play, construction and design (blocks), music and movement, and creative art. These centers encourage choice, independence, and active participation in the learning process.
Educators support each child’s unique learning style by offering opportunities to explore letters, sounds, counting, patterns, sequencing, storytelling, and early science concepts like cause and effect or observation. As children grow, they are encouraged to take safe risks, ask questions, and think creatively.
By the time our preschoolers are ready for kindergarten, they’ve developed not only early academic skills but also a strong sense of self, confidence in their abilities, and a genuine love of learning that sets them up for success in school and beyond.