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Attn: Donna Cossitt
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School
1080 Linbrook Road
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 2L1
SMiLes Preschool - General Information
We welcome girls ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old.
Our full day program operates from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. according to the regular school calendar from January to June 2012.
Watch for details about our 2012 - 2013 program.
The morning program is from 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
The afternoon program is from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m
SMiLeS Preschool - Learn More
For more information or a personal tour, contact:
Donna Cossitt, Coordinator of Admissions
Email: dcossitt@smls.on.ca
Phone: 905-845-9980
SMiLeS Preschool - New at SMLS!
In keeping with the St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School tradition, the SMiLeS Preschool Program is on the leading edge of educational innovation, drawing from the best in childhood learning programs such as Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio.
The program is designed to support little girls to become confident, creative and independent learners, ready to take on their next challenge. Ready to embrace the educational journey of a lifetime!
Our girls thrive in our supportive classroom community. Our class is small in number so that each child's unique gifts and abilities can be fostered and celebrated.
Our integrated approach support's children's natural curiosity and provides experiences that enhance learning through play, exploration and social interaction.
Our young girls' spirits and imaginations are awakened, nurtured and celebrated as they begin to develop meaning from the world around them.
Features of the SMiLeS Preschool Program
- Time-tested Montessori-inspired materials
- An intellectually stimulating environment to take advantage of rapid brain development in the preschool years
- A focus on the value of childhood play as a way to learn and connect with others
- Learning projects and activities born out of the girls' natural curiosity and questions about the world
- Arts integrated into every aspect of the program
- A learning environment designed to meet the needs of little girls
Core Knowledge Sequence - Preschool Program
Our Core Knowledge Sequence for our preschool program seamlessly integrates a progression of skills and knowledge centred around six key areas:
- movement and coordination
- autonomy and social skills
- approaches to learning
- language
- the arts
- knowledge acquisition and cognitive development
Preschool Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 7:45 a.m. | Student Arrival |
| 7:45 - 8:30 | Play Experiences |
| 8:30 - 8:50 | Circle Time |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Outdoor Play and Fitness |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Snack |
| 10:15 - 11:15 | Learning and Exploration |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Closing Circle - AM Students Leave |
| 11:40 - 12:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:15 - 12:30 | PM Students Arrive |
| 12:30 - 12:55 | Play Experiences |
| 12:55 - 1:15 | Circle Time |
| 1:15 - 2:15 | Learning and Exploration |
| 2:15 - 2:30 | Snack |
| 2:30 - 3:30 | Outdoor Play and Fitness |
| 3:30 - 4:00 | Dismissal |