Our Teaching Philosophy

Early Beginnings follows "How Does Learning Happen?" - Ontario's early learning pedagogy. We believe children are competent, capable, curious, and rich in potential.


Four Foundations of Learning:
Belonging: Every child feels welcome and valued
Well-Being: Safe, healthy environment supporting physical and emotional growth
Engagement: Active participation in learning through play and exploration
Expression: Opportunities to communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas

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18-30 Months

Toddler Program

Toddlers build their foundation for learning in a comfortable, safe environment where they feel loved while expanding their horizons.

What Your Toddler Will Experience:

🎨 Creative Arts: Painting, coloring, gluing, and first arts and crafts projects

🎭 Dramatic Play: Doll center, play kitchen, dress-up, role-playing, and puppets

🎶 Music & Movement: Instrument introduction, singing, and dance

🧩 Motor Skill Development: Puzzles, peg boards, shape sorting, and proper crayon holding

⚽ Physical Activity: Outdoor play, ball games, riding toys, crawling tunnels, and block building

🎉 Special Days: Pajama days, costume days, and theme celebrations

Staff Ratio: 1:5 (one educator for every five children)

Note: Children transition to Junior Preschool based on space availability, which may occur after 30 months.

30 Months - 4 Years

Preschool Program

Children learn through active involvement with materials, events, and people. Our program integrates Jewish holidays and traditions with multicultural celebrations, music, and age-appropriate field trips.


Daily Activities Include:

🔎 Early Academics: Worksheets, math and language activities, basic science, critical thinking

🎨 Creative Expression: Painting, drawing, and crafts using various artistic materials

🎭 Dramatic Play: Kitchen center, dress-up, role-playing (firefighter, police officer, teacher), puppeteering, and acting

🎶 Music & Expression: Music appreciation, instruments, dance, and singing

🎉 Special Theme Days: Pajama days, costume days, backwards day, crazy hair day

✂️ Fine Motor Skills: Printing, cutting with scissors, weaving, beading, and sculpting

⚽ Physical Development: Sports, dance, and creative movement

Staff Ratio: 1:8 (one educator for every eight children)

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4-5 Years

Junior Kindergarten Program

Our JK program prepares children for kindergarten success through structured learning experiences that build on preschool foundations.

School Readiness Focus:

🔎 Academic Skills: Early literacy, number concepts, problem-solving, and critical thinking

🎨 Creative Arts: Advanced art projects and creative expression

💕 Social Development: Cooperative play, sharing, and conflict resolution

🕎 Cultural Learning: Jewish traditions and multicultural celebrations

📖 Community Connection: Reading Buddies program with campus school, library visits, and senior center visits

⚽ Physical Education: Access to Soloway JCC gymnasium and swimming pool

Staff Ratio: 1:8 (one educator for every eight children)