Frequently Asked Questions

What is your curriculum? 

Our belief is that children learn best in a positive and nurturing environment with an abundance of open ended play based learning and some focused guided lessons in between. Children learn through exploration, interaction and observation. They are absorbing everything in around them! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and each month we will have a different learning theme. Our goal is to help children develop in all areas including: creative and emotional intelligence, social skills, language development, intellectual/mathematic/scientific concepts. These lesson can be taught in a multitude of different fun ways, often children don't even realize how much they are learning!

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How do you handle questions about controversial topics?

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All questions students ask about sensitive issues are put into the context that children do not yet have the sentiments or stances that we do as adults, and therefore their questions almost always come from a place of innocence. 

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Our policy is to remain neutral and redirect the question to their parents, so they can answer from their values and beliefs. If ever sharing an opinion, emphasis will always be on the fact that everyone can have different thoughts and that their family may do things differently. For example, if a child asks about a higher power a response may be "Everyone has different beliefs, you should ask your Mommy and Daddy what theirs are" If the child probes further we may share "This is what I believe: xyz, but every family and everybody is different" We will then inform parents of these conversations to keep lines of communication open.

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Sensitive issues include, but are not limited to:

Homosexuality and Gay marriage

God and Religion

Guns and their uses

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What are your policies around physical affection?

We always want to be respectful of the expressions of affection within every family. Some children love hugs and being close. Our policy is to engage in one armed side hugs if a child is wanting a hug and the parents are not present. If we notice it is a constant need, a conversation will be had with the parents or caregiver to discuss comfort levels and expectations. 

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Does my child need to be potty trained?

While a fully potty trained child is ideal for our environment, we understand that in new situations children can have regressions. If assistance is needed with a visit to the washroom, the parent will always be notified after class. 

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How do you screen your volunteers and employees?

A vetting process is completed through multi staged interviews and character reference checks. All volunteers and employees must complete a criminal record check specific to working with children before they can be at a class. 

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