Kids Preschool in Mississauga

We at Young Minds Preschool understand the importance of finding high-quality care for your little ones.

Young Minds Preschool

Celebrating over 25 years of quality childcare serving the Clarkson community.

We pride ourselves in a strong faculty who offer the highest quality of care and education for our students.

Young Minds Preschool offers quality educational programs, complimented with French Language studies, music, exercise & fitness programs. Young Minds provides a caring, loving and supportive environment based on each child’s unique individual needs. Children are able to explore their surroundings freely, and become fully engaged within their classroom environment. Once children are fully engaged within their surroundings they are able to learn necessary life skills such as problem solving, this encourages self-learning and self-motivation.

We care for children 18 months – 6 years of age.

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Young Minds Preschool is an early learning program inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach to learning.

Our Program Philosophy

What does it mean to be “Reggio Emilia Inspired”?

The Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education was developed from a city-sponsored educational system serving children up to age six, in a town in northern Italy bearing that name.To be Reggio-inspired is to adapt the core values and beliefs of the Reggio Emilia educational system to educating young children. Such principles include:

The Image of The Child

We view every child as strong, capable, independent, curious, and full of imagination. We empower children to think, question, investigate, explore, and help navigate the journey of learning.

Emergent Curriculum

Teachers observe and document the interactions, discussions and fascinations of children. By developing learning opportunities from these observations, the curriculum “emerges” from children’s interests and ideas.

Project Work

Our Educators deliver this emergent curriculum through project work, which allows children to explore these areas of interest in detail. Teachers are thoughtful about introducing a broad range of opportunities, from art to music to early language, math, science and nature experiences, in support of the project.

The Role of the Teacher

The teacher is viewed as a partner in learning with the children. By listening, observing, and documenting children’s work, the teacher is equipped to guide children’s learning experiences and “co-construct” knowledge.

The Role of the Environment

The environment of the school (its classrooms, common spaces and playground) is viewed as the “third teacher.” The environment should be a reflection of the children, teachers, and parents who live and learn there. It should be thoughtful, imaginative, enticing, and respect the image of the child.

Parental Involvement

Learning takes place not just within the school, but also at home and throughout the community. We encourage parents to participate in project work, special events, and the daily life of the school. We seek an integrated learning community, where teachers, parents, and administrators work together to meet the needs of the children.

Documentation

By documenting the children’s business work through photographs, video, written word, displays, etc., teachers tell the story of the children’s early childhood experiences. Every child has their own portfolio, consisting of artwork, photographs, information related to developmental milestones, and more.

Our Programs

Toddlers

Children from 18 – 30 months of age

Preschool

Teachers deliver an “emergent curriculum,” predicated on the emerging interests, ideas and questions of the children.

Kindergarten

There is no better learning then learning through doing, seeing, hearing and exploring.