Ladybug Room

Room Overview

Ages: 30 months – 5 years
Capacity: 24 children

The Ladybug Room offers a preschool-age program for up to 24 children ages 30 months to 5 years by five early childhood educators. Children typically “graduate” from the Ladybug Room when they enter Kindergarten.

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Routine

7:30 – 9:30 am

Good Morning Everyone. Free play.
An unstructured play time where the children can just play, be creative with: blocks, play-dough, dress-up, art materials, wherever their imaginations take them. Children are supported by educators through this time to build and develop their own skills at an individual pace.

9:30 – 10:15 am

Toileting and a healthy snack shared with our friends.

10:15 – 10:30 am

Tidy-up Time Transition Circle
Together we put away our toys, then gather together for a song, and divide into two groups. One group will stay inside for story time while the second group gets ready and goes outside.

10:30 – 11:45 am

The two groups take turns playing outside and doing story time:

Group Story Time
Children come together and are guided by an educator for movement and music; learn songs, act out and listen to stories, learn rhymes and rhythm, share stories, learn how to sit in a large group, all skills that prepare them for their future and kindergarten.

Group Outside Play
Children have the opportunity to run, climb and explore the outdoors. Outdoor play gives children the opportunity to use and develop gross motor skills.

11:45 am -12:30 pm

Lunch time
Healthy lunches from home while we engage in conversation with peers and teachers

12:30 – 12:50 pm

Lunch tidy-up and toileting

12:50 – 1:30 pm

Quiet rest time begins
Children are given an individual quiet time to recharge and rest their bodies and minds to ensure a more productive afternoon.

1:30- 2:30 pm

Quiet free play
Tables are set up with materials based on the children’s interests.

2:30- 3 pm

Toileting & Healthy Snack

3 – 4 pm

Outside Free Play

4 pm

Toileting

5:30 pm

See you tomorrow.
Our centre closes for the day.

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Drop-Off Zone
Please keep our drop-off zone as an idle free zone. Although we do not have signage there, we do need people to turn off their vehicles when dropping off and picking up. Our windows are often open, and we do work on being environmentally friendly. Respecting this requirement will be greatly appreciated.

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Related Information

Toilet Learning

Every child learns to use the toilet at a different time. Toilet learning can be a positive experience where the child learns a new skill and feels a sense of accomplishment. We understand that children are continuing to learn and grow and know accidents can happen. We value each child and respect and support their individual needs.

As part of our routine we ensure that your child has regular bathroom routines to promote toilet learning. If your child is in underwear, we ask you to bring extra clothes for your child. If your child is in diapers, please bring diapers or pull-ups that open on the sides as well as extra clothes for your child. If you ever have any questions around toileting, please feel comfortable to talk with any of the staff.

Promoting Independence

From an early age, a child’s search for independence is fueled by the desire to make things happen and feel competent. A young child’s opinion about his/her capabilities is, to a large extent, based on his/her parent’s or teacher’s response to him/her. As an adult, our role in fostering independence is to provide love and support, encourage exploration and curiosity, teach skills, and allow children to make appropriate choices. Our enthusiasm for a child’s exploration sends a message that these activities are valued by us. When we promote independence in children, we demonstrate faith in them and send a powerful message that they are capable.

Throughout the day, we encourage independence and reliance for support from peers as well as teachers when needed. Developing independence and self-help skills are essential for developing readiness for Kindergarten and their future, as well as helping children to develop healthy self-esteem and confidence in their abilities.

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