Philosophy
At The Gardens, we believe that children have an inherent curiosity and the ability to learn and grow. We follow a curriculum that responds to their interests and plan our day accordingly. We prioritize kindness and community, fostering an environment where respect for all is paramount. Our culture emphasizes peace, providing a welcoming space where children's voices are heard and valued. Teachers work to build a strong community, recognizing each child's strengths and contributions, fostering respect for one's self, one's family, and one's heritage. Our practices highlight the importance of nurturing connections between family, educators, and community.
Our learning environment is set up with purpose and thought towards what we value and promote as teachers and community members. We provide open-ended toys and materials, which allow children to manipulate and engage with them in a manner that reflects their own unique interests and views. We respect that children need time for group engagement, both large and small, time to be loud and move fast, as well as quiet time away from a larger group. Our preschool is designed to support all of these moments.
We recognize that each child arrives with her/his own set of knowledge, skills and ways of seeing the world. As teachers, we strive to get to know each child by accessing their funds of knowledge through connecting to the individual child and their family. We consistently observe the children to get a better understanding of their strengths and learning styles and tailor activities and materials to support their needs.
At The Gardens, we believe that children have an inherent curiosity and the ability to learn and grow. We follow a curriculum that responds to their interests and plan our day accordingly. We prioritize kindness and community, fostering an environment where respect for all is paramount. Our culture emphasizes peace, providing a welcoming space where children's voices are heard and valued. Teachers work to build a strong community, recognizing each child's strengths and contributions, fostering respect for one's self, one's family, and one's heritage. Our practices highlight the importance of nurturing connections between family, educators, and community.
Our learning environment is set up with purpose and thought towards what we value and promote as teachers and community members. We provide open-ended toys and materials, which allow children to manipulate and engage with them in a manner that reflects their own unique interests and views. We respect that children need time for group engagement, both large and small, time to be loud and move fast, as well as quiet time away from a larger group. Our preschool is designed to support all of these moments.
We recognize that each child arrives with her/his own set of knowledge, skills and ways of seeing the world. As teachers, we strive to get to know each child by accessing their funds of knowledge through connecting to the individual child and their family. We consistently observe the children to get a better understanding of their strengths and learning styles and tailor activities and materials to support their needs.
HoursEarly Learning at the Gardens offers a program for children ages 3-5 that runs continuously from August - June, Monday to Friday, 8:15-3:30 pm. We also offer an optional summer program for the remaining months.
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TuitionThe Gardens operates Monday to Friday, from 8:15am to 3:30pm, for ten months of the year. We offer a optional specialized program for summer months.
We offer full time spaces only. The cost of full time attendance is $1045.00 a month, inclusive of all holidays.* As participants in the Yukon Early Learning and Child Care Funding Program, $700/full time spot is paid for by YG, leaving the parent portion of fees at $345.00 per month. * Fees are equally distributed over the ten months, with no reduction of fees in December and March, when we have closures for holidays. Summer program fees may vary. |
WaitlistThe Gardens keeps a waitlist for families who would like their 3-5 year old child to attend preschool.
Please click here to create an account to be added to our waitlist. Review our Handbook. RegistrationFall registration begins in February of each year.
There is a $50 registration fee. |
