Pre-Casa (Toddler) Program
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Pre-CASA Montessori Tools
With an array of authentic tools designed for toddlers age 15 months to 2.5 years, our Pre-Casa/Toddler classroom provides a nurturing home-like environment that fosters independence, creativity, language and math development, and motor movement. The Toddler materials may look simple, but based on years of observation, experiment and study, they are precisely designed. All materials support the child’s need for purposeful activity.
French, Music, Gym, & Arts Programs
At IMS, we believe that focusing on the whole child is crucial. Hence, a comprehensive set of enhancement programs are integrated with IMS’s core curriculum to ensure each child is developed as a well-rounded individual and is well prepared for his/her next level of education. French lessons, music classes, gym time, and arts studies are offered in our Pre-Casa/Toddler program.
Individualized Learning Plan & Tracking
No two students are the same. At IMS, we adhere to the principle on “follow the child”. Unlike traditional classroom setting that assumes every student should learn the same material based on grade level expectations, each child’s lesson plan at IMS is customized based on his/her interest and developmental readiness. A specialized planning and tracking system is used to document each student’s learning. Daily report is provided on diapers, meals, and nap. Progress report cards go home twice a year to update parents on their child’s progress.
Quality Staff and Teachers
Teacher plays an essential role in a child’s education journey, and your children deserve the best. At IMS, all our teachers are highly qualified and experienced in early childhood education. All staff in our school facility is first aid and CPR trained. Continuing education and training is provided to all our teachers to ensure the delivery of high quality and updated programs for all of their classes. Our teacher to students ratio in the Pre-Casa/Toddler program is 1:5.
Potty Training
A Day in Pre-Casa
Sample Schedule
Before School Program
This is a supervised, play time for children in the before school program to settle in. Children are free to choose their own activities. Breakfast is served for all our before school program students.
Morning Drop-off/ Circle Time / Sensory Play
Students are welcomed into the classroom. The national anthem is played at 9am everyday.
Recess
The children will engage in different outdoor activities in our toddler playground. If weather doesn’t permit for outdoor play, children will have physical play in our indoor gymnasium.
Diaper & Snack
Work Period
Teachers give presentations of the toddler-specific tools and activities. Children are free to choose presented materials from the shelf.
Rotary Program
French, Music, Gym
Lunch + Diaper
Organic, natural hot meals are served.
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Nap
Classical music is played during nap time to help with relaxation.
Diaper + Snack
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Outdoor Play
The children will engage in various outdoor activities in our toddler playground.
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Extended Hours Program
This is a supervised, play time for children in the extended hours program.
Contact Info
Castlemore Campus
Unit 7A, 1210 Castlemore Avenue
Markham, ON
L6E 0H7
Unionville-Milliken Campus
7828 Kennedy Road
Markham, ON
L3R 5P1
Hours
Mon-Friday: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.
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