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Tailored Learning for Every Stage

Our Programs

Three age-appropriate programs designed to nurture growth, curiosity, and school readiness.

Ages 18 months – 4 years

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Nurturing Growth at Every Stage

Our Philosophy At Creative Minds, we understand that every child develops at their own pace. Our three carefully designed programs provide age-appropriate learning experiences that honour each child’s unique developmental journey while building the foundation for lifelong learning.

From their first start at daycare, we tailor learning experiences to each child’s developmental level, interests, and abilities.

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Little Learners

18 months – 30 months

Nurturing First Steps, Every Day
Our Little Learners program provides a gentle and responsive environment where toddlers thrive through exploration, relationships, and routine. With a focus on foundational skills like communication, movement, and social connection, we tailor learning experiences to each child’s developmental level.

What Your Child Will Experience:
  • Use simple words and short phrases
  • Show emerging interest in parallel play and early turn-taking
  • Climb, run, and explore their surroundings actively
  • Express needs and emotions with increasing clarity
Caring educators guide small group activities, sensory play, and early independence skills—all while nurturing confidence and curiosity.
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Early Explorers

30 months – 3.5 years

Growing Minds Through Play and Discovery
The Early Explorers program is a rich, play-based learning journey for preschool-aged children. Rooted in emergent curriculum and guided by developmental goals, this program supports language, creativity, problem-solving, and self-regulation.

What Your Child Will Experience:
  • Speak in full sentences and ask questions
  • Show curiosity about numbers, letters, and storytelling
  • Participate in group play and cooperative games
  • Practice self-help skills like dressing, handwashing, and tidying up
Each week brings engaging themes, hands-on group learning, and opportunities to explore, build friendships, and gain independence in a safe and stimulating environment.
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J/K Prep

3.5 – 4 years

Ready, Confident, and Excited for School
Our Junior/Kindergarten Prep program bridges early learning with school readiness. Through a structured yet play-infused approach, children engage in early literacy, math foundations, group collaboration, and critical thinking activities.

What Your Child Will Experience:
  • Recognize letters, rhymes, and basic word patterns
  • Count, sort, and understand simple math concepts
  • Work in groups, follow multi-step instructions, and resolve social conflicts
  • Sustain focus for longer periods and show pride in accomplishments
With a strong emphasis on emotional readiness, social skills, and classroom routines, our J/K Prep graduates transition into kindergarten feeling capable, confident, and excited to learn.
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Which Program is Right For Your Child?

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Use our Waitlist Form to determine which program your child will be placed in. Placement is based on your child’s age, not developmental milestones. All children are welcomed into their age-appropriate program, and the program will be tailored to the needs of children requiring additional support.

At Creative Minds, all available spaces are full-time. Families are welcome to use their full-time spot in a way that fits their schedule (for example, attending on select days) but fees apply to the full week of programming.

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