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Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Seasonal preschool

Inglewood Seasonal Preschool Program

Help your child learn to be a friend of nature through a variety of outdoor and indoor activities that emphasize social, physical, creative, intellectual and emotional development and awareness with the guidance of qualified and experienced instructors. 

We can't wait to meet you!

Visit us at our open house on June 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and see everything we have to offer your preschooler.

Learn more about our open house

Nature-based learning

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is the perfect location for a nature-based preschool, complete with a learning centre, interpretive exhibits and a nature preserve filled with flora and fauna.

Play-based learning in a natural setting provides more holistic brain development with a strong sense of self. Understanding our place in the natural world increases motivation and confidence.

A day in our program at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

A typical day in our preschool program includes free play, circle time, art/science time, physical activity time and snack time.

Free play time

Our tabletop play centres and other materials help your child explore their imagination, learn cooperation, and practice shapes, sizes, colors, numbers, language and motor skills

Art/science time

This tactile learning experience — whether it's on a nature hike spotting birds or creating a rock structure, collecting nature materials and creating a painting with feathers — allows children to expand their creativity, improve their hand-eye coordination and exercise their fine motor skills.

Physical activity time

Preschoolers will develop the fundamental movement skills that all children need, such as running, hopping, throwing, catching and jumping while exploring nature. Spending time outdoors exploring increases their curiosity and connection to nature while participating in physical activity.

Snack time

Our nut-free snack time promotes healthy eating by encouraging parents to send a small nutritious food item and water bottle with their preschooler each day.

Prerequisites

Children must meet the minimum age requirements for each program and must be toilet trained in order to enroll. These are not parented programs.

Download the Parent Handbook from our Forms & Waivers page.

Preschool registration dates

Season Season dates Registration date
Fall Sep. - Dec. 2024 Feb. 6, 2024
Winter Jan. - Mar. 2025 May 14, 2024
Spring Apr. - Jun. 2025 Oct. 8, 2024

2024-25 seasonal preschool

Register online (below) or in-person at:

Monthly payments

The seasonal rate can be split into three monthly payments by paying and registering in-person. Monthly payments are not available for online registration.

Fee Assistance

Customers approved for Recreation Fee Assistance via Fair Entry can use their subsidy allocation for preschool online or in-person.

Monthly payment amounts

Fall rates
Preschool frequency Total cost Monthly payments

Three days per week

 $798.00 $266.00 (x three payments)

Two days per week

$570.00 $190.00 (x three payments)

One day per week

$256.50 $85.50 (x three payments)

Payment can be made using cash, cheque or credit card. Split payments require a credit card on file and a one-month deposit upon registration. 

Online registration and schedules

Preschool: Fall - Inglewood

Preschoolers will connect with nature and explore the outdoors through our structured preschool program at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, while getting prepared for school. Their day will include a variety of outdoor and indoor activities such as circle time, art and other educational and physical activities that will nurture a love for the outdoors.

Ages: 3 - 4 years

Prerequisites: Must meet the age requirement prior to the first class date. Ages three and up are required to be toilet trained.

Preschool: Winter - Inglewood

Preschoolers will connect with nature and explore the outdoors through our structured preschool program at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, while getting prepared for school. Their day will include a variety of outdoor and indoor activities such as circle time, art and other educational and physical activities that will nurture a love for the outdoors.

Ages: 3 - 4 years

Prerequisites: Must meet the age requirement prior to the first class date. Ages three and up are required to be toilet trained.

Safety and supervision

The safety of our preschoolers is our top priority. Staff supervision and instruction are provided in all programs. 

Our staff are selected based on experience, leadership skills and their ability to relate to children. Staff are Intermediate First Aid and CPR certified and are trained in the High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development.

Children with disabilities are welcome

Our programs welcome children with disabilities. Please make us aware of any disabilities or behavioural needs during registration. It's the parent or guardian’s responsibility to find an aid for children with disabilities when required. 

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