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Opened in the Fall of 2021, Arts In Motion Preschool now offers full day childcare options between 7am and 6pm. Arts In Motion Preschool is proud to be extending our childcare license to offer age specific childcare options enriched with the foundations of our highly sought after, Performing Arts Preschool Program.
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Half Day Preschool - Information
Full Day Preschool + Extended Learning Program - Information
Arts In Motion Performing Arts Preschool is proud to announce our new extended learning program. Now available to preschool students 12 months – 6yrs of age. Your child will be cared for with the same nurturing, positive Arts In Motion experience the community has come to know and love. Our extended learning program is a full day class option where children and families can enjoy an extension of care in our play based, creative, artistic Performing Arts classroom. Each day will be filled with ample opportunities to create and grow in our 12,000 square foot facility, with wholesome nutrition and a balanced approach to supporting the healthy development of your child. Lessons in Music, Dance, Tumbling, Yoga, Drama, Art, Play + Creative Adventures. Our 2 – 5 day per week, licensed extended learning program will participate in Arts In Motion Preschool’s – age appropriate preschool program, with additional opportunities to learn, play and explore throughout the day. Care is available between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm.
Hours of Care – 7:00am-6:00pm
Morning Drop Off: 7:00am-8:45am
Daily Programming: 9am-3:00pm
Pick Up: 3:00-6:00pm
While we do provide the opportunity for flexible drop-off and pick-up, it is recommended to drop off your child prior to 9am each day. This gives students the opportunity to settle into the classroom setting prior to start of daily programming.
Affordability Grant – In our Full Day programming, we offer 2 – 5 days of care per week. This is dependant on space available in programs, as well as the family’s individual needs. Being enrolled at least twice a week qualifies families to receive the Government Affordability Grant which is based on number of days a child is enrolled. Your child could receive anywhere from $225 – $635 a month dpeneidng on their age and number of days enrolled.
Subsidy for Childcare – Info https://applychildcaresubsidy.alberta.ca/
Childcare Subsidy rates available for eligible participants ranging from $100 – $266 based on 100+ hours of care.
*Programming runs alongside our AIM School Calendar with school breaks such as statutory and other regular school holidays. This calendar often mirrors that of the Red Deer Public School Calendar. Supplementary care will be available during these weeks for an additional fee and while space permits.
Calendar Breaks Include:
Start Of School Year – Early September
Fall Break – November
Christmas Break – December/January (2 weeks)
Winter Break – February
Spring Break – April
End Of School Year – Late June
Closed on ALL Statutory Holidays
A Day In The Life!
- Arrival/Child-Directed Play: As children arrive, they participate in self-directed play.
- Table Time: Children start transitions by cleaning up toys and moving to sensory and manipulative offerings at the tables.
- Circle Time/Sharing Time: Children share stories and experiences during circle time, explore music and movement, and participate in pretend or dramatic play, alongside a creative artistic approach to learning new academic skills.
- Outdoor Play – Child-directed Play: Children engage in outdoor play (weather permitting). They do exercise, play and activities that focus on gross and fine motor skill development. If the weather is poor, children participate in craft time or studio time indoors.
- Morning Snack: Morning snack is served. Children participate socially by sharing the day’s events and social gatherings. Children help in cleaning up their dishes and preparing for the next activity.
- Studio Time: Children will participate in gross motor activities, such as dance, yoga, tumbling, musical theatre, music class, games with balls, stretching and general guided activities in our Dance Studio classroom.
- Activity Centres: Children participate in self-directed play at the wide variety of activity centres available in the classroom.
- Circle Time: Educators make learning fun and engaging with books, poems, songs and stories – helping children to make connections between letters and words then words and sentences. A creative exploration of music and movement, with an emphasis on dramatic play for interaction and connection to learning that is focused on FUN.
- Craft Time/Open Art: Children do crafts and/or projects to help them practice following instructions, develop creative thinking, and do project work related to the theme or book of the day.
- Lunch Time: A nutritious lunch is prepared on site by our resident chef at the “Happy Cafe”. Educators assist in serving lunch, then sit and interact with children while they eat.
- Table Time/Quiet Time: This is the time of day where children will experience quiet time for books, puzzles or quiet play with manipulatives and sensory bottles. Sleep mats will be available for children who wish to sleep or rest on a mat.
- Indoor/Outdoor Play – Child-directed Play: Children engage in indoor or outdoor play (weather permitting). They do exercise, play and activities that focus on large muscles.
- Afternoon Snack: Educators and children eat together. Children help in cleaning up dishes from table to wash bin.
- Indoor/Outdoor Play – Child-directed Play: Children engage in indoor or outdoor play (weather permitting). They do exercise, play and activities that focus on large muscles.
- Afternoon Snack: Educators and children eat together. Children help in cleaning up dishes from table to wash bin.
- Craft/Open- Art: Art projects are available for children to explore their natural and inherent curiosities, providing different mediums and textures to create with.
- Studio Time: Children will participate in gross motor activities, music class, games with balls, stretching, dancing and general guided activities in our Dance Studio classroom or will participate in music lessons upstairs during this time.
- Activity Centres: Children play in different activity centres within the classroom, active play, fine or gross motor activities.
- Free Play + Pick Up: As parents pick up they will be directed to enter through our main lobby area via the login system available at the door.
