Mission Statement

The mission of Park Lawn Preschool Inc. is to promote in all our students the attitude, skills and knowledge necessary to live in a global society, while enhancing our focus on peaceful problem solving, a safe learning experience and a sense of belonging for all students.

Program Statement

Park Lawn Preschool Inc. is committed to using “How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years (2014)” as the document for guiding our child care programs.

We offer a play-based, emergent curriculum for children ages 18 months to 12 years of age, where children are viewed as competent individuals with an exceptional pattern of interests, capabilities and aspirations. These qualities are to be be nurtured in a healthy and safe environment in which the child can develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. Our focus is to support children in being life-long learners, by providing them a stimulating early learning and care experience that inspires their natural curiosity and energy. We encourage children to interact and communicate in a positive way and support their abilities to self-regulate.

We believe in play-based learning as the main vehicle through which children come to understand themselves, others and the world. Our curriculum incorporates planned indoor and outdoor play experiences for children to explore. As every child experiences life at their own pace, our Registered Childhood Educators and Assistants make daily observations and plan purposeful play activities that stimulate children’s natural curiosity and energy.

All aspects of our program will utilize creativity with the child’s interest in mind in order to satisfy their desire to explore and to promote discovery. Educators plan child-initiated as well as adult-supported experiences for children to explore and play. In addition to a planned daily program, children are offered time for rest and to participate in quiet activities. We support these learning experiences by challenging the aspirations and emerging capabilities of each child. The individuality of each child shall be recognized, respected and shall be developed to its full potential.

Park Lawn Preschool Inc. strives to meet the needs of every child in our care. Parents are encouraged to communicate with our educators when their child may have more individualized needs. Parents and staff will review the “Individual Schedule” (Appendix A) form together to identify any individualized needs. Our educators will work with the family to support the child, in order for the child to have a positive experience in our programs.

Our child care centres all offer an inclusive learning environment. Children who may need additional support in our program may have access to Resource Consultants, through many services offered by Toronto’s Children Services and The George Hull Centre for Children and Families.

In addition to a stimulating learning environment, our child care programs place children’s well-being as our first priority. Our staff conducts regular health and safety checks and follows strict guidelines and practices from Toronto Public Health and through the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.