Play Lab

Unique play based, art, music, and nature filled Play space

We offer high-quality, emergent programming that promotes independence and curiosity. Our small class size ensures a calm and nurturing environment for all children.

We recognize that art, music, nature and play are essential to early childhood development. Our educators have over ten years of experience providing care for children in various capacities!

Our staff ratio to child ratio is 1:5. We offer one plant-based and nut-free snack that follows Canada’s Food Guide recommendations. We are not a licensed child care program.

Unhurried. Playful. Creative.

 

Thursdays
9:00 – 12:00
Ages: 2 – 4 years

  • At Gathering Wild, we strive to support your child’s confidence and independence. We see the development of a positive self-image as the foundation for learning.

    By trusting children to make their own choices and take risks, we are allowing them to trust themselves and further their sense of wonder

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  • In a trusting and supportive environment children gain the confidence to take risks, follow their interests, and problem solve.

    Our small group size means a slower pace and a relaxed atmosphere. Our preschool setting recognizes that learning happens when children are challenged and engaged. As children’s interests and abilities shift, the environment adapts to meet their needs which encourages further exploration.

  • Gathering Wild monthly preschool fees are as follows:

    1 day/week $220

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    Pay via credit card here:Preschool Payment( please note a 3% processing fee will apply).

    You can pay by e-transfer to hello@gatheringwild.ca to avoid these fees.

“Our son has been attending this preschool program for close to a year now and I can tell from his big smile and the excitement that he shows each and every day that he truly loves The Gathering Wild and his teachers Kylie and Tennyson.

When he first began he had a bit of a hard time adjusting to sharing and interacting with other children. Kylie and Tennyson have worked with him patiently and I have seen such a positive change in how he interacts with other children. He has become more patient, co operative, confident and emphatic.

Kylie and Tennyson share pictures and videos of the daily happenings and keep you informed of your child's progress and development. Throughout Covid they have been transparent and diligent in their screening process and have worked to keep the catchment small to reduce risk.

Kylie and Tennyson have thought hard about each item and its placement within their school. They focus on the use of raw materials to stimulate imagination and critical thinking.

Gathering Wild is what I would imagine to be on the other side of that log Fred Penner was always climbing through; a magical place that makes kids feel comfortable learning new skills and above all having fun.”

-Chelsea Stosic

meet the instructor!