Our Philosophy
Daily routine
Special Visitors
Kids should be kids and have a chance to fully enjoy
this time of creative exploration, new friends and new
adventures. North Haven Playschool is a community
based playschool committed to helping young children
develop social skills, share new experiences and
make new friends.
Our day begins with unstructured play time. The
children are free to move between two rooms
where a variety of toys, games and activities await
them. At the end of play time we work as a group
to clean up and put away the toys. This
encourages sharing, team work and listening
skills.
We have special visitors come to the playschool to
share fun and to provide learning experiences.
Visitors have included Policemen, Firemen, Dentists
and musicians. Parents if you would like to share
your work or personal experiences with the class
please speak with one of the teachers.
Circle time and story time is a structured time for
singing, dancing, sharing experiences and
learning. We are learning to take turns, use our
listening and cognitive skills.
The 4 year olds also have an ECS orientation at
North Haven Elementary School in late spring.
Snack time is a social gathering where we sit
down as a group and enjoy each others company.
We encourage healthy snacks so that young
bodies have energy and grow healthy and strong.
Craft time is a structured time with open ended art
experiences. The children are encouraged to
express their creativity and have fun. All of the
crafts are unique masterpieces treasured by staff
and parents.
Getting Involved
Parent volunteers are a vital part of our program.
Parents are not required to volunteer, but volunteering
in the class is strongly encouraged. Having extra
adults helps us create a relaxed and fun experience
for the children. We encourage you to participate in
your child’s development, joys, and new found selfconfidence. We value a sense of community and
family – a place where we all belong.
Gym time is an opportunity for the children to
enhance their motor and cognitive skills. Math
skills are built by playing games like “What time is
it Mr. Wolf”. We provide a variety of indoor and
outdoor, age-appropriate, actives.
Playschool Learning
North Haven Playschool is a safe and inviting
environment to explore new friendships and
activities. We encourage each child to participate at
his or her own comfort level. North Haven
Playschool is play based. Children learn many
things while they enjoy themselves in play. While at
play children are enhancing their motor skills,
literacy, co-ordination, problem solving and social
and emotional skills. The staff and volunteers will
encourage and challenge your child when they play,
letting them try new things and above all allowing
them to have fun.
Daily Schedule
Playtime (50 – 60 minutes)
Quiet Room – water/sand table, puzzles,
playdough, manipulative toys.
Blue Room – Large motor skill toys
e.g. slide tunnels, etc.
Circle Time (20 minutes)
Hours
9:15 am – 11:45 am
3 year olds – Tuesday and Thursdays
4 year olds only – Monday and Wednesday
Optional 3rd day for 4 year olds – in mixed class on
either Tuesday or Thursday
North Haven
Preschool
Playhouse
Location
Songs, discussion, fingerplay
Washroom Break & Snack (15 minutes)
Story Time (15 minutes)
Operates out of the North
Association hall located at :
Haven
Community
5003 North Haven Drive N.W.
Craft Time ( 10 – 15 minutes)
Seasonal themes. Details and schedule
available at registration.
Gym Time (25 – 30 minutes)
Indoor and Outdoor activities
Structured and unstructured play
Age appropriate games, balls, hoops,
bean bags, bubbles
Terms
The playschool follows the public school calendar for
holidays. There are three sessions each year:
Fall: Mid September to Early December
Winter: Mid January to Spring Break
Spring: Spring Break to Mid June
Further Information
Contact : Lila Siewert at 274-6682 or via email at
lilas@telusplanet.net
North Haven Preschool Playhouse is owned by:
North Haven Community Association
5003 North Haven Drive N.W. Calgary Alberta T2K 2K3
Phone : (403)282-1075 Hall Rentals: (403)284-2716
A Community
Playschool
for
Children ages
3 – 4 years