Private Preschool in Ottawa

Overview

Kanata Academy’s Preschool is an academic early learning program, not daycare. Children are introduced to pre-literacy and pre-numeracy skills while still having the playtime they need.

Preschool students take part in hands-on learning, school events, special guests, and field trips that help enhance their learning experience. They also wear the Kanata Academy school uniform and participate in school life with the rest of the school.

The Preschool program runs from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, year-round. Families receive formal report cards three times a year, along with regular interim reports and daily interaction with their child’s educator.

A private preschool in Ottawa with early academics and play

For families looking for a private preschool in Ottawa, Kanata Academy offers an academic early learning program with structure, play, and regular communication with families.

Children are introduced to literacy and numeracy through printing, letter and number recognition, circle time, songs, stories, and interactive games. Daily French, active play, and artistic expression are also part of the Preschool experience.

The goal is to give young learners a positive start to school in an environment where they can learn, play, and take part in the wider Kanata Academy community.

Life at Preschool

A glimpse into our vibrant preschool environment where young learners explore, play, and build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

ABCs and 123s

Our preschool children enhance their literacy and numeracy knowledge with learning to print and identifying their letters and numbers. Our specially designed centers and hands-on activities contribute to the development of fine motor skills.

Circle Time

Each day, the students participate in circle time where the calendar (months, days of the week, numbers to 31), letters, songs, stories and interactive games enhance the preschool literacy and numeracy skills.

Daily French

Children participate in daily French activities that include songs, calendar, alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes and interactive games. With daily French instruction, children learn to understand and speak French more confidently, building a strong foundation for learning the French language.

Let’s Get Active!

The children have fun playing various games, rolling, running, skipping and laughing. Balls, trucks, sand toys, swings and our play structure are all part of our active play every day.

Artistic Expression

Children are able to express themselves in a variety of ways through dress-up, music, drama, and teacher-guided painting, coloring, drawing and many other craft activities.

What Parents Say

“After his very first day, he said, ‘I can’t wait to go back to school tomorrow!’”
— Patrick & Bree, parents

Common Questions

What grades does Kanata Academy offer?
Kanata Academy has classes from Preschool, Junior/Senior Kindergarten, and Grades 1 to 12.

How many students are in Preschool?
Preschool has a maximum of 24 students and 3 teachers.

What are the Preschool hours?
Kanata Academy’s Preschool program runs from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, year-round.

Do Preschool students wear a uniform?
Yes. Preschool students wear the Kanata Academy school uniform.

Does Kanata Academy follow the Ministry of Ontario curriculum?
Yes. All teachers are certified and follow the curriculum set out by the Ministry of Ontario.

How does Kanata Academy share student progress with families?
Preschool students receive formal report cards three times a year, along with regular interim reports and daily interaction with their educator.

Where can I find tuition information?
Tuition rates and additional fees are listed on the Fees page.

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