Our Learning Environment
At Little Wild Early Learning, we’re proud to provide a safe environment for your children to call their "home away from home". We spend our days learning within our indoor environment as well as in the outdoors: at the neighbouring Irving Park. Throughout the month we will also visit local playgrounds, nearby beaches, forests and Beacon Hill Park.
Our indoor space
The rooms of Little Wild Early Learning are filled with age appropriate play materials, some in loose parts form for open ended play and creativity. Our space offers an art room with a wide variety of artistic mediums to work with. We have a separate nap room; a comfortable sleep area where each child can feel secure and safe while they rest. Two main
rooms are available to the children to explore and play in, with interest areas set up to suit the curiosities and needs of each child.
A learning environment rich in wonder and curiosity
Our respectful and loving environment keeps the children’s best interests in mind while allowing for hands-on, learning. As children are naturally driven to gain a deeper understanding of their own interests, it is of no surprise that they are fully capable of constructing their own path of learning. We provide our children with the tools they need to explore and extend subjects of learning which have meaning to them, we then join them as enthusiastic collaborators and partners in learning. By allowing the children in our care the autonomy and respect they deserve, we create a nurturing, stimulating and welcoming learning environment for all. It is of the upmost importance for us to understand who each child is as an individual; including their cultural background and personal learning style. Knowing where the child is at in their own path of cognitive, social, emotional, language and physical development will allow us to provide developmentally appropriate experiences to suit their needs, allowing for a rich learning environment.
At Little Wild Early Learning, we offer the children we care for an environment rich in wonder and curiosity with an learning through play philosophy. As we follow the interests of the children, encouraging them to dive deeper into surface interests and document their learning process, we create a chance for deeper learning. Our program offers opportunities for learning through nature, the arts, music/movement and early S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and maths). Through self guided exploration and discovery alongside positive social interactions, the children of Little Wild Early Learning will be taking the most important first steps towards future happiness and academic success.
Hours
We currently offer care to children between 3-5 yrs old (with spaces available for only two, 2.5 year olds at a time)
from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm Monday to Friday.
Cost
Please contact for current pricing levels
Schedule
Our daily schedule consists of free play learning, teacher led experiences, outdoor exploration, rest time, meal times, music and art.
Family involvement
We encourage parents, grandparents and other family members to arrange to share their wisdom and culture through storytelling, dance, musical abilities and more. (on hold due to Covid19)
please note that during the COVID19 pandemic there may be slight changes to our normal day to day programming
