About Us
Open Arms is a licensed Childcare centre that adheres to the Ministry of Education guidelines to ensure that every child in our care is placed in a safe, secure and caring environment. We have two locations in Richmond Hill and one in Bolton, each one offering a unique and distinct quality.
We believe that the goal of education is not only to increase the amount of knowledge but to create opportunities and possibilities for a child to invent, create and discover. Open Arms accomplishes this by providing a warm, safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that is a key to encouraging your child’s potential.
Our Pre-School. Our Family. Our Community
An emergent curriculum that follows the interest of the children is the most powerful curriculum we can provide. Our program accommodates all ethnic backgrounds and equips each child with a balance of experiences, challenges and opportunities to express themselves through play and interaction.
“Every child has a sense of belonging and well-being as they engage and express themselves in their daily lives…”
Our Programs
Infant
6-18 Months
Our Infant program consists of a small group size offering a more individualized learning that help infants develop the necessary life skills at their own pace, while still gaining exposure to learning in a group setting. Such skills are vital to forming crucial communication and social skills.
Toddler
18-30 Months
Our toddler program meets the individual needs of each child through flexible scheduling and indoor/ outdoor activities. Children will learn to develop social skills, and enjoy a variety of learning experiences through our wide range of stimulating age appropriate opportunities.
Preschool
30-48 Months
Our preschool program encourages children to become independent thinkers and learners. They learn basic concepts in an exciting, fun, and educational way. We provide ample opportunities to explore their creativity and imagination through visual arts, science, music and dramatic play.
Our Curriculum
Reading/Writing
Literacy, language and love of books cultivated through listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Math/Science
Early math concepts experienced through counting, sorting, patterning as well as problem solving and spurring a sense of wonder through observations and experiments.
Art
Fostering an interest and appreciation of art, music, drama and dance, while encouraging individual talent and artistic expressions.
Critical Thinking
We believe every child is competent, capable, curious, and rich in potential and our programs are designed to encourage critical thinking.
Open Arms Preschool & Nursery follows Ontario’s Pedagogy for Early Years, a copy of this document can be downloaded using this link:
How Does Learning Happen – Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years
What Our Parent’s Are Saying
