Learning Through Play
Play learning centres are created and adapted based on childrens interestes, needs, and skills. Educators are there to support children’s inquiry by helping them ask questions, test out ideas, and describe their experiences through a variety of creative means.
How Your Child Will Build Towards Their Developmental Milestones At WVCP:
Language and Literacy Development
We recognize that early language and literacy development is deeply rooted in rich, responsive interactions and meaningful experiences. Research shows that early exposure to spoken and written language plays a critical role in shaping a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. Our approach is designed to nurture these skills in an environment where communication is purposeful, engaging, and child-led.
We embed evidence-based literacy practices into daily routines, fostering phonological awareness, oral language development, and emergent literacy skills through play and inquiry. Educators engage children in interactive read-alouds, shared storytelling, and open-ended discussions that expand vocabulary and comprehension. A print-rich environment, with labels, visual supports, and authentic writing opportunities, helps children make meaningful connections between spoken and written language.
Through music, rhyme, dramatic play, and hands-on writing experiences, children develop oral fluency, narrative skills, and early print concepts, all of which lay the foundation for future reading and writing success. We embrace diverse language experiences, recognizing that literacy develops uniquely for each child, including those acquiring multiple languages.
Cognitive Development
We foster cognitive development through inquiry, exploration, and meaningful social interactions. Grounded in research-based best practices, our approach encourages children to construct knowledge, develop problem-solving skills, and build executive function through play and intentional learning experiences.
Our educators create rich, engaging environments where children explore concepts such as patterning, classification, spatial awareness, and cause-and-effect relationships using open-ended materials and hands-on experiences. Through guided inquiry and responsive teaching, we support working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self-regulation—critical skills for deeper learning.
Collaboration and communication are integral to cognitive growth. Children engage in peer discussions, cooperative problem-solving, and reflective thinking, helping them refine ideas, strengthen reasoning, and make meaningful connections. By nurturing curiosity and encouraging critical thinking, WVCP provides the foundation for adaptive, independent, and engaged learners.
Physical Development
We recognize that physical development is essential for overall well-being, coordination, and confidence. Our program provides diverse opportunities for children to develop gross and fine motor skills through active play, hands-on exploration, and movement-based learning.
Our three unique learning environments—the gymnasium, outdoor nature-based classroom, and indoor play spaces—support a wide range of physical activities. Children engage in climbing, running, balancing, and cooperative gamesthat enhance strength, coordination, and spatial awareness. Fine motor skills are developed through art, sensory play, and hands-on manipulatives that refine dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Educators design movement experiences that encourage body awareness, self-regulation, and physical confidence, ensuring that children develop the foundational motor skills needed for everyday tasks and future learning. By promoting active exploration and movement, WVCP helps children build strength, coordination, and a lifelong appreciation for physical activity.
Social and Emotional Development
We prioritize social and emotional development as the foundation for confident, resilient learners. Research in early childhood education highlights that children develop essential life skills through secure relationships, emotional regulation, and meaningful social interactions.
Our educators create a safe, inclusive, and responsive environment where children learn to identify and express emotions, build relationships, and navigate social dynamics. Through guided interactions, cooperative play, and problem-solving opportunities, children develop empathy, self-regulation, and conflict resolution skills that support healthy peer interactions and emotional well-being.
Intentional teaching strategies, such as modeling emotional expression, using reflective questioning, and fostering perspective-taking, help children understand their feelings and the feelings of others. We encourage autonomy and decision-making, empowering children to develop confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging in their learning community.
By nurturing emotional intelligence and positive social interactions, WVCP supports children in developing the skills needed to build relationships, manage emotions, and engage meaningfully with the world around them.
Our Classrooms
Our Toddler and Preschool programs are designed with the understanding that the environment is the third teacher, shaping how children explore, engage, and connect with their world. Our classrooms are intentionally curated to inspire curiosity, independence, and meaningful interactions, providing open-ended materials and flexible learning spaces that encourage inquiry, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Through a purposefully designed environment, we create opportunities for children to develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Every aspect of our space—from natural elements and hands-on materials to thoughtfully arranged learning areas—is meant to provoke thought, invite discovery, and support each child’s individual learning journey. By fostering a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere, we ensure that children feel valued, empowered, and deeply engaged in their early learning experiences.
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Classroom is intentionally designed to support the unique developmental needs of children 18 to 30 months old, a critical stage of growth where curiosity, independence, and social-emotional awareness rapidly emerge.
Our environment is structured to foster secure attachments, self-regulation, and foundational learning through responsive interactions and child-led exploration. We provide:
- A Safe, Predictable Space – Our classroom layout supports movement, choice, and autonomy while ensuring toddlers feel secure and confident in their surroundings.
- Rich Sensory and Motor Experiences – Opportunities for climbing, grasping, stacking, and manipulating materials strengthen fine and gross motor skills.
- Emergent Language and Communication – Daily storytelling, songs, and conversational exchanges promote language acquisition, expressive communication, and social interaction.
- Social and Emotional Growth – Through parallel play, cooperative experiences, and guided interactions, toddlers begin to navigate peer relationships, express emotions, and build early problem-solving skills.
- Self-Help and Autonomy – Low shelving, child-sized washroom facilities, and opportunities for choice encourage independence in dressing, eating, and toileting routines.
- Inquiry-Based, Play-Driven Learning – Open-ended materials, loose parts, and nature-inspired elements support early cognitive development by encouraging exploration, curiosity, and cause-and-effect learning.
- Flexible and Responsive Routines – Predictable yet adaptable daily schedules allow for rest, nourishment, active play, and moments of quiet reflection, respecting each child’s individual needs.
Families have the opinion of choosing the following scheduling options:
– Tuesday/ Thursday
– Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday
– Full Week
In addition, the following day options are available:
+ AM Program – 9:15am – 12:30pm
+ Full Day Program – 9:15am – 3:00pm
Preschool Program
Our preschool program is designed to develop kindergarten readiness. Our stepping stone program prepares children for school by experiencing aspects of the kindergarten curriculum with the flexibility and ease of preschool. The program offers a play-based learning approach built on the children’s inquiries and interests, similar to the structure of Ontario’s Full Day Kindergarten program. Our preschoolers are the leaders of their own learning. Our educators support both the leadership and the learning.
Tuesday/ Thursday
Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday
Full Week
+ AM Program – 9:15am – 12:30pm
+ Full Day Program – 9:15am – 3:00pm
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