programs
In meeting our educational goals the daily activities are designed to provide an age-appropriate program in the following early childhood development areas:
speech development, learning to read, speak and communicate, introducing to children's literature (using international and modern methods of teaching)
basic math skills, mathematical problem solving, development of logical thinking, logical games (Dienes Blocks, Voskobovich Games)
observation, exploration and experimenting, ecological and environmental games
drawing, painting, collage, pasting, cutting, tearing
role-play, dramatic play, dress up, puppet theatre
building blocks, use of natural resources, playground equipment, assembling puzzles, molding clay, pouring
musical instruments, singing, rhythm, movement coordination
learning dance moves, hip hop, stretching, choreography, dance compositions
children's fitness and yoga, gym, morning exercises, health, sport facilities, and dance
libraries, children theatre, museums, provincial parks, farms, places for fun, Art Gallery, Toronto Zoo, Reptilia, Science Center
An Alternate Day Kindergarten educational program is provided at Kids Island Daycare Centre.
The daily activities include indoor and outdoor play, quiet/nap periods, group and individual play.
Program plans and daily schedules are posted in each room.
KINDER island
Age: 18 months – 2½ years
Staff to child ratio: 1:5
Staff to child ratio: 1:5
Fun for little ones
The toddler program includes dancing, music, learning to speak, drawing, gluing, painting, play dough use, story time. As well as learning self-help skills, such as dressing up, using the washroom and eating by themselves.WONDER island
Age: 3-4 years
Staff to child ratio: 1:8
Staff to child ratio: 1:8
Amazing activities for preschoolers
The preschool program includes language development, English, French and Russian activities, music, dance, science, story time, collage making, arts & crafts and field trips!Explorer island
Age: 3-6 years
Staff to child ratio: 1:8
Staff to child ratio: 1:8
Every day is a surprise at Explorer Island
The program includes language development, French activities, great group projects, music, dance, science, story time, collage making, performances, arts & crafts and field trips!dream island
Age: 4-5 years
Junior Kindergarten
Staff to child ratio: 1:10
Junior Kindergarten
Staff to child ratio: 1:10
Dreaming of becoming an austronaut?
The program has an intensive English preparation along with a Russian program. As well as French activities, learning to read and write, great group projects, music, dance, science, story time, collage making, performances, arts & crafts and field trips!*discovery island
Age: 5-6 years
Senior Kindergathen
Staff to child ratio: 1:12
Senior Kindergathen
Staff to child ratio: 1:12
Who's stronger - a whale or an elephant?
Program includes an intense English preparation for grade 1, along with a Russian program. As well as French activities, learning to read and write, great group projects, music, dance, science, story time, collage making, performances, arts & crafts and field trips and tons of educational games!*after school
Age: 6-12 years
Staff to child ratio: 1:15
Staff to child ratio: 1:15
Need help with your homework?
Join our After School Program, which includes school bus transportation, hot lunches, Russian lessons, English and French activities, geography, science, social studies, mathematics, homework help, dance, music, P.A. days, Winter Holidays Camp, March Break, Summer Camp!*Please note: The full day JK and SK program at public school is not mandatory in Ontario. The parents have an option to attend Daycare with JK and SK program until Grade 1.