Daily Programs

Our educational philosophy is learning through play: where children naturally develop their social & cognitive skills, grow in emotional maturity, and gain the imagination & self-confidence they need to succeed in their later school lives.
Curzon Program
Curzon classes are held Monday to Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., for 24 children 3-5 years-old.
  • Our "Pussycats" (3-4 year-olds) and "Owls" (4-5 year-olds) enjoy a safe and caring environment where play and learning go hand in hand.
  • 3 dedicated professional preschool teachers (plus one duty parent) welcome your child each day into a highly-individualized program.
  • Class includes a blend of free play; teacher-directed activities such as theme-related learning, skill development, arts & crafts, song & dance, stories & play; and smaller age-group-appropriate separate activity periods
  • The core curriculum focuses on Music & Movement, Arts & Crafts, Gym, Yoga, Science and Outdoor Play.
  • Kids benefit from a bilingual atmosphere with one dedicated French-speaking educator and French-only activity periods.
  • The program is based on weekly and monthly educational themes, supported by field trips,  classroom visitors and popular activities such as our learn to swim and learn to skate program.

​A Curzon kid's schedule:
  • 8:40 – 8:55 Welcome and Free Play
  • 8:55 – 9:15 Gathering Circle
  • 9:15 – 9:45 1st Activity Period
  • 9:45 – 10:00 Game Circle
  • 10:00 – 10:30 Snack Time and Free Play
  • 10:30 – 11:35 2nd and 3rd Activity Period
  • 11:35 – 11:45 Bunny Circle
  • 11:45 Pick-up time
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Mini Curzon Program
Mini-Curzon classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9:00am to 11:30am, for children 2-3 years old. 
  • An extended program is offered (should demand and registration permit) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 11:30am.
  • Our "Piggy-wig" kids (2-3 year olds) focus on making friends & learning to separate from parents. 
  • 2 enthusiastic  teachers  (plus one duty parent) help your child make friends and foster independence, with a focus on sharing, verbalizing & developing empathy through play. 
  • Offering mix of free play and teacher-directed learning activities, in a bright and spacious classroom environment, the curriculum, includes arts & crafts, song & dance, games, yoga, gross motor movement, and fine motor skills development.
  • Weekly and seasonal educational themes are taught through engaging activities.
  • Field trips and "Camp Curzon" round out the curriculum​​

A Mini-Curzon kid's schedule:
  • 9:00 – 9:30 Welcome! The fun begins!
  • 9:30 - 9:45  Free Play & Art Activity
  • 9:45 – 10:00 Circle time, Songs and Fingerplays
  • 10:00 – 10:30 Snack time
  • 10:30 – 11:15 Special activities (For example, yoga, music & movement, gross motor play)
  • 11:15 – 11:30 Goodbye circle (songs, stories, games).
  • 11:30 Pick-up time​
Parents play a key role
Curzon is a co-operative preschool in which parental involvement is required. Parents play a key role in the running of the school by accepting the following shared responsibilities:
  • Duty Days: Approximately once every 5 weeks for Curzon & once every 10 weeks for Mini-Curzon, one parent will come in for the morning to assist the teachers. Duty Days are special days for the Duty Child. They have additional responsibilities, including Show & Tell, Calendar, and Bunny Circle. These can be attended by parents, grandparents or caregivers.
  • Participation in two  general meetings per year.
  • Responsible for one of our parent co-op jobs.
  • Support in school fundraising activities.