Our Programs
Preschool Program
An IB Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) experience for children aged 2.5 to 4 years, blended with Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches, where curiosity drives every day of learning.
Overview
Where inquiry becomes the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Our Preschool program serves children aged 2.5 to 4 years and fully incorporates the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), woven together with our existing Reggio Emilia and Montessori-inspired approach to early childhood education.
The PYP is a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based curriculum framework used by IB World Schools around the world. Rather than teaching subjects in isolation, our educators guide children through a programme of inquiry built around six transdisciplinary themes: Who We Are, Where We Are in Place and Time, How We Express Ourselves, How the World Works, How We Organize Ourselves, and Sharing the Planet.
At this stage, young learners are natural inquirers. The PYP framework honours this by treating every child as an agent in their own learning, supported by the play, discovery, and exploration that have always been central to our preschool environment. Children receive portfolios and reports at the end of each academic term, reflecting their growth as confident, capable inquirers.
What Our Program Covers
- A programme of inquiry built around the six PYP transdisciplinary themes.
- Concept-based learning that connects knowledge across, between, and beyond traditional subjects.
- Development of the IB learner profile attributes: inquirers, thinkers, communicators, and more.
- Early literacy, numeracy, and science explored through guided inquiry rather than rote instruction.
- French language introduction woven naturally into thematic units of inquiry.
- Music, movement, and visual arts integrated as authentic forms of expression and inquiry.
- Montessori practical life and sensorial activities supporting fine motor development.
- Reflection and student agency built into every stage of the learning process.
The IB Programme of Inquiry
Six transdisciplinary themes guide every unit of inquiry.
Who We Are
- Children explore identity, relationships, and what it means to be part of a family and community.
- Builds early social-emotional understanding and a sense of belonging.
Where We Are in Place and Time
- Children explore their personal histories, homes, and the wider world around them.
- Introduces early concepts of place, time, and change in an age-appropriate way.
How We Express Ourselves
- Children explore creativity through art, music, movement, and imaginative play.
- Connects directly to our existing Reggio Emilia emphasis on the arts as a language of learning.
How the World Works
- Children investigate the natural and physical world through observation and hands-on exploration.
- Builds early scientific thinking and curiosity about cause and effect.
How We Organize Ourselves
- Children explore systems, structures, and how people work together within communities.
- Introduces early understanding of routines, roles, and cooperation.
Sharing the Planet
- Children explore their relationship with other people, other living things, and the environment.
- Builds early environmental awareness and a sense of shared responsibility.
Why Families Choose Us
What sets our Preschool program apart.
Getting Started
How Enrollment Works
Book a Tour
Visit our Thornhill facility to meet the educators, explore the preschool environment, and see how the IB Primary Years Programme is brought to life alongside our Reggio and Montessori approach.
Enrollment Meeting
Your dedicated Family Coordinator meets with you before your child's first day to understand their personality, interests, learning style, and any developmental or medical considerations.
Settling-In Period
We support every child through a gradual and gentle transition into the preschool environment, moving at their pace and keeping parents informed every step of the way.
Units of Inquiry
Each term, children engage with units of inquiry organized around the PYP transdisciplinary themes, exploring central ideas through guided, hands-on investigation appropriate to their age.
Portfolios and Reports
At the end of each term, families receive a portfolio of their child's work and a detailed report reflecting their growth across academic, social, emotional, and physical development, as well as their developing IB learner profile attributes.
Let's find the right path forward — together.
- Book a free, no-obligation tour with our admission team.
- Located in Thornhill, we welcome families from across the Greater Toronto Area.