WITDA Preschool Program
Our preschool classrooms focus on children's newly emerging skills and encourage emerging interests in academics, creative expression, and outdoor learning.
Our curriculum stimulates each child's innate curiosity and exploratory nature to prepare children for lifelong learning. Children move to elementary school socially prepared, excited to learn, and well-versed in the skills they'll need to succeed.
The Preschool Program works to prepare children for the structure of Junior or Senior Kindergarten programs in the school system. Many learning experiences are offered daily to promote growth in the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive areas of development. We emphasize learning through a variety of play experiences.
Part-time options consist of anywhere from 2 to 4 days of attendance, and we're happy to discuss which option best fits your family.
Our Preschool Program is offered in two streams — our Regular Preschool Program at Buildings 1 & 2, and our Bilingual Preschool Program at the KW Bilingual School. Explore each below.
Our goals for the Preschool Program
- Instill an intrinsic love of lifelong learning
- Nurture a positive attitude towards self and learning
- Increase independence using new skills and competencies learned
- Broaden the base of knowledge and vocabulary
- Encourage curiosity, initiative and persistence
- Help children internalize the symbol systems: language and math
- Build patience and learn to take turns
- Continued development of social skills
- Develop self-regulation skills
- Establish good work habits
- Encourage free choice and the ability to choose
- Create an environment of respect and care for classmates and the classroom
Regular Preschool Program
Offered at Buildings 1 & 2, our Regular Preschool Program follows the same play-based curriculum and goals outlined above, preparing children for Junior and Senior Kindergarten.
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Full Classroom View
A wide view of the classroom showing the area rug, group tables, and open shelving throughout.
Neighbourhood Family Wall
An open classroom layout centred around the colourful "Neighbourhood Family Wall," with a fish tank and cozy seating nearby.
Pretend Kitchen & Dining Set
A play kitchen and baby dolls sit beside a table set for a meal, encouraging imaginative home play.
"This Is Us!" Dress-Up Corner
A playful wall display sits above a dramatic play corner stocked with dress-up clothes and a play kitchen.
Art & Easel Station
An easel and art supplies are set up near a sink for easy cleanup after creative projects.
Sensory Station & Shelving
An open sensory bin table sits among wooden shelving units stocked with hands-on materials.
Block & Toy Storage
Open bins of blocks and building toys sit on a patterned area rug, ready for hands-on play.
Nature Corner & Bench Seating
A blue bench and shelf of potted plants create a calm, nature-inspired reading nook.
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Classroom with Cubby Storage
Group tables and cubby storage sit beneath a wall decorated with hearts and seasonal art.
Math & Manipulatives Table
A table set with colorful shape manipulatives invites hands-on math exploration.
Art Easel & Sink Station
An easel stands ready beside a child-height double sink for art and cleanup.
Classroom with Vine Wall Decor
A bright classroom overview featuring a kitchenette counter and a leafy, vine-decorated reading area.
Upper-Level Classroom Nook
A cozy attic-style room with open shelving, a small table, and a sink counter.
Reading Bench & Group Table
A round table and a cushioned bench with pillows offer both group work and a comfortable place to relax.
Bilingual Preschool Program
Offered at the KW Bilingual School, this stream follows the same play-based curriculum and goals outlined above, delivered in a bilingual classroom setting.
WITDA KW Bilingual School
Home to our Kitchener-Waterloo bilingual preschool program. Indoor classroom photos coming soon — in the meantime, take a look at the covered outdoor play yard below.
KW Bilingual School
A vibrant hand-painted mural welcomes families to the KW Bilingual School, bringing color and creativity right to the building's exterior.
Covered Sand Play Pavilion
A sturdy wooden pavilion with a durable metal roof shelters the sand play area, so outdoor fun can continue rain or shine.
Sand Pit & Play Features
Underneath the pavilion, children can dig in the tire sandbox, balance across tree-stump stepping stones, or take a turn on the slide.
Play Yard Entrance
A secure gated entrance leads into the covered play yard, keeping the outdoor space safe and enclosed.
Outdoor Play Yard Overview
A wider view of the fenced, secure play yard and pavilion adjoining the school building.