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Our Preschool and children's programs offer your child a positive play and learning experience supervised by qualified and caring staff. Our staff have received HIGH FIVE training in healthy child development in order to continually enhance and maintain the high level of quality programming for the children in this community.

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H.O.P. (Healthy Opportunities for Preschoolers)  (3.5 - 5 yrs)

An active morning program for energetic preschoolers! We invite your child to participate in endurance, strength and balance improving activities. The class will run for 45 minutes followed by a 15 minute nutrition break.

Location: Brant Hills Community Centre
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 9:15 - 10:15 am

For the Preschooler ages 1 - 5 years

Preschool programs follow a theme plan, where crafts and songs link to a specific topic. Monthly themes are provided for you to help you participate in your child's activities.

There are a wide variety of programs for preschoolers up to the age of 5 years and also parent & tot programs. With fun activities including swim, gym and traditional programs you are sure to find a program that suits you and your child.

Visit RecExpress for program details and location or look in your Fall & Winter Live & Play Guide.

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Drop-In Playtime @ Tansley Woods
(5 months to 6 years)

2 great ways to enjoy this drop-in program:
  1. Come play with your little one and enjoy unstructured activities in the preschool room. Drop-in Fee: $3.00/visit/parent& child, additional sibling:$2.00
  2. Drop off your child in our care while you participate in a Tansley Woods program, visit the library or have coffee on site with a friend. (Parents must remain at the facility).Drop-in Fee:$4.75/hour/child
  3. NEW! Special planned activities that will be lead by staff. Pickup a calendar of events at the program.

Days/Times: Monday and Wednesday, 8:45 am-11:00 am
Dates: Winter: January 4 to March 10     Spring: March 22 to June 16

Drop-In Active Adventure 
(5 months to 6 years with adult)

A great way to burn off some energy and enjoy active time with your preschooler. Drop by the gym & play with toys and equipment. Adult must attend and is responsible for the supervision of their child(ren). Great for grandparents, daycare providers, or parents who want to bring more than 1 child to the same program! No Registration required. Staff will lead a structured activity during drop-in time. Pick up a calendar of events at the program.

Drop-in Fee: $3.00/visit/child
Additional Sibling: $2.00/visit/child
Dates: Brant Hills: Winter - January 4 to March 11      Spring: March 22 to June 18
Dates: Tansley Woods: Winter - January 5 - March 11      Spring: March 23 to June 17 
Times/Locations

Monday 10:30 am - 12:45 pm Brant Hills
Tuesday 10:45 am - 12:45 pm Tansley Woods
Wednesday       10:30 am - 12:45 pm Brant Hills
Thursday 10:45 am - 12:45 pm Tansley Woods
Friday 10:30 am - 12:45 pm          Brant Hills

 

Drop-In Craft Days

(1 to 6 years with adult)

Participate in our drop-in craft session the third Friday of each month. Each month has a different theme. Simple preschool crafts will give your child a chance to explore their creative side.

Location: Brant Hills   Time: 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm     Cost:$2.00/child/visit
Dates:  January 22, February 19, April 16, May 21, June 18

Calling New Parents to Tansley Woods (1:30 - 3:30 pm)

An excellent opportunity to get out of the house for a few hours and meet new friends. The group is led by a Public Health Nurse and covers such topics as parenting, sleeping and crying, feeding your baby and infant health. Weekly groups for parents and their babies from birth to six months of age. No registration - FREE! 

For more information call (905) 825-6000 x 7299

Drop-In Home Schooled Sports & Recreation Program (5 months - 16 years)

An active alternative to physical education and recreation that is convenient for a family of all ages.

Location: Brant Hills Community Centre
Dates: January 6 to March 10 and March 31 to June 9
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 

Spring Home School Sports Calendar

Other Programs/Services for Preschool & Children

For general information on preschool and children's programs e-mail us.

 

Families that play together - stay together.