“Excellence in early childhood education”
CALL US: (780) 394-4686
Bright Minds Academy & OSC
OUR PROGRAMS
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We are a home away from home for each and every child. We hope that each child enjoys their time with us and encounters new and wonderful experiences with our center. Each center is run and managed by a Kindergarten teacher who has over 10 years of experience working with young students, in the public school system.
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In our programs, we strive to provide a safe, secure environment, which fosters the development of children, while recognizing and encouraging every child’s individuality within a social setting. Through positive reinforcement in a supportive environment, we encourage children to work co-cooperatively with their peers and the staff in an environment filled with trust, respect, diversity, safety, and friendship.
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We provide two diverse programs, at 4 locations in Edmonton. Please contact us if you require more information about the programs we provide.
1. Preschool Program
(St. Paul &
Tamarack locations)
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2. Before & After School Care
St. Paul
St. Boniface
Tamarack
Frere Antoine
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At Bright Minds Academy, teachers, parents, and other care givers work together offering a play and inquiry based developmentally appropriate learning experience.
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Sample Preschool classroom routine
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o 9:00-9:15 - WELCOME activities (structured play)*
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o 9:15-9:30 - Carpet Time (Calendar activities, letter/number lesson and review)
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o 9:30-10:00 - Table Top Activity**
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o 10:00-10:15 - Bathroom break & Snack Time*
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o 10:15-10:30 - Outdoor Play (weather permitting)
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o 10:35-11:00 - Free Play centers***
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o 11:10-11:15 - Clean up, story, closing circle and dismissal
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We are a Licensed Child Care Provider, so our fees are tax deductible!
Click here to check eligibility
Subsidy from the Government of Alberta is also available:
Click here to check if you qualify
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Give us a call:
780-394-4686
Structured Classroom activities
Literacy and Numeracy focused
Individualized Program
Progress Reports
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Learning through play
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No Mandatory Parent Volunteer Hours
Experienced & Professional Staff
Small Class Sizes
Hands-on Learning Activities
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Inquiry Based activities
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* Welcome activities are set out for children as they arrive to the classroom, a way for parents and children to say their goodbyes and re-direct their attention to the Welcome activity for the day. These activities will vary day to day, they will focus on anything from fine motor skills, to theme based activities or a simple coloring activity.
** Table top activities include: hands-on learning activities involving manipulatives (ie. counting cubes, pattern blocks, letter cards); printing practice on paper, mini white boards, and with sensory materials; art and craft activities; traditional paper and pencil work.
***Free play center time is a time for students to engage in unstructured play. Some of the activities are: Puzzles, Paint Easels, Blocks, Puppet Theater, Sandbox, Concept based games, and real-world manipulatives that can be used in imaginative ways.
Centre Time also allows the instructors to work one-on-one with your child while the other children are in engaged in their free-choice centers.
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