Our daycare program

Warm, engaging days built around how children actually learn

At our daycare, we create a warm and engaging environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. Our daily program is thoughtfully designed to support both fine and gross motor skill development while fostering emotional, social, and intellectual growth — and building self-esteem, confidence and a strong sense of belonging in every child.

What we do all day

Fine motor, gross motor, and everything in between

Fine motor activities

Building the small, precise movements children need for writing, dressing and self-care.

  • Painting
  • Playdough
  • Puzzles
  • Arts & crafts
  • Baking
  • LEGO
  • Musical instruments
  • Trains, cars & trucks

Gross motor activities

Movement and active play, indoors and out. Activities vary with the weather and the season, so no two weeks look the same.

  • Dramatic play
  • Parachute games
  • Soccer
  • Hockey
  • Baseball
  • Yoga
  • Ballet
  • Climbing
  • Field trips
  • Nature walks
In our preschool program

An environment for our students to grow & excel

At preschool, we encourage our children to learn about different cultures, the calendar (months, days of the week and so on), the seasons, basic math, reading, writing and much more.

We believe that by having a preschool program in our centres, children learn how to take turns, share ideas, and socialize in groups — the skills that make the jump to Kindergarten feel easy.

Early literacy

Reading, writing, letter sounds

Early numeracy

Counting, sorting, basic math

Time & seasons

Calendar, months, weather

Cultures

Celebrations from around the world

Preschool-aged children working at a table during the Starlight preschool program
Daily routine

A day at Starlight

Times are a guide, not a stopwatch — but the order stays the same, every day.

  1. 7:30Centre opens
  2. 7:30Free play · individual reading
  3. 8:30Bathroom time
  4. 8:50Morning snack
  5. 9:20Preschool program · morning circle · reading · science activity · arts and crafts
  6. 11:20Indoor / outdoor gross motor play · morning walk · field trip
  7. 12:20Bathroom time
  8. 12:30Lunch
How we handle

Discipline and behaviour

Our child care educators create a supportive and nurturing environment where children can develop self-discipline and a sense of inner control. Through creative teaching and active engagement, we encourage positive behaviours based on mutual respect and an understanding of each child's unique needs and development.

We use gentle and effective guidance strategies, including redirection, clear and consistent rules, and fostering emotional awareness. Our educators promote fairness and understanding while helping children navigate their feelings in a healthy way. We encourage open communication, allowing children to express their emotions and work through conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner.

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