Preschool - Southland Leisure Centre
Southland Leisure Centre Seasonal Preschool Program
Your child will grow and develop through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that emphasize social, physical, intellectual and emotional development with the guidance of qualified and experienced instructors.
Explore Southland Leisure Centre
Experience the many different aspects of Southland Leisure Centre while taking part in our activity-based program. Children will love taking advantage of our indoor play structure, playing games in the gymnasium, exploring their creativity through art, and occasionally spending time in the kiddie pool or ice skating in our arenas.
Getting your child ready for success
Children will prepare for kindergarten through a variety of meaningful play opportunities. Our program encourages creativity, cooperation and fun, helping them build self-confidence, identity and independence.
A day in our program at Southland Leisure Centre
A typical day in our preschool program includes free play, circle time, art/science time, physical activity time and snack time.
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
Preschool is now separated into three sessions but will continue progressive learning through the seasons. Each season you register your child for will introduce new learning skills. Priority registration for each preschool season will be given to current registrants as an in-person offer. Staff will reach out to registrants near the end of each season with more information.
The fall 2024 session runs from September to December.
The winter 2025 session runs from January to March.
The spring 2025 session runs from April to June.
The spring 2025 session runs from April to June.
The fall 2025 session runs from September to December.
The fall 2025 session runs from September to December.
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 & spring 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) |
Winter rates
| Preschool frequency | Total cost | Monthly payments |
|---|---|---|
|
Three days per week |
$798.00 | $266.00 (x three payments) |
|
Two days per week |
$541.50 | $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
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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