Our program offers music, movement, and visual art classes, with extensions in dramatic play and nature discovery that are linked together with stories, both oral and literary.

Music & Movement
The theme of the day will be explored using percussion instruments, varieties of sounds, music and dance. The children will be encouraged to explore their own spontaneous movements, improvisations, and imagination to help them find the joy and magic of movement. 

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Exploring Art
This segment of the day allows the young child to discover, explore and experiment. In this process they will be introduced to many concepts including colour, shape, form and texture while experiencing joy, patience, creativity and the mystery of manipulating various materials. 

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Dramatic Play & Nature Discovery
Exploring the theme of the day through role playing, social interactions and cooperation as we integrate books, felt board stories, puppets, finger plays, rhymes, dramatic play, and nature into each lesson, this segment builds language, vocabulary and sequencing.

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... as a parent and a speech-language pathologist I truly believe the mix of movement and songs promotes language development, especially in toddlers who are struggling a little. And the focus on that is not something you get with all preschools. - Jennifer, parent

Sample Day

• 8:45-9:00 - Drop off
• 9:00-9:30 - Dramatic play and circle time
• 9:30-10:10 - Music & movement class
• 10:10-10:30 - Toileting and snack break
• 10:30-11:15 - Story time and exploring art class
• 11:15-11:30 - Extension activities  & goodbye song

The length of each class and the rhythm of the morning will be determined on the theme of the day and the needs of the children

What to Bring

• Snack and water bottle (we are a nut free facility)
• Clothing that facilitates easy movement (dance class is done in bare feet)
• Change of clothes, underwear or diapers and any supplies your child needs for toileting (we have child size toilet seats)
• Indoor shoes

Please label everything​​

Details

Ages

​This program is for children 2.5-5 years olds. Children need to be 30 months by start date to be successful in this program.

Days & Times

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:30 am

Location

Our program operates as part of Pegasus Dance Studios at Coxwell and Danforth. 

Tuition

$480 +HST a month

• 10% discount on 2nd and more classes per family
• $30 referral tuition credit for new family and referring family ​
• ​$50 +HST registration fee is non-refundable  
• ​Future fees are due the 1st of each month September 1, 2024 through June 1, 2025

Calendar - Coming Soon

What sets us apart

• High adult to child ratio (1:5)
• Curriculum based on theories of child development & learning through the arts
• Program is focused on increasing each child's cognitive, physical and emotional development
• Our curriculum has been developed over the past 40 years and continues to be enhanced based on new research into the development of the young child
• Fully equipped dance studios, with proper sprung floors to prevent injuries, with non-slip dance flooring.
• Dedicated Art studio with every supply a child needs to create and explore a variety of fine art mediums
• Creative Drama Studio provides a space for role playing through dress up, creating stories with puppets and felt boards.
• Lesson plans that integrate all the Fine Arts for a complete sensory learning experience.​

We are excited to announce a new place for parents to stay and work while their child is participating in Childhood Expressions!

• Two workspaces with desks
• Free wifi
• Free coffee/tea

Registration Opens February 1, 2024

• The school season is from September 2024 through June 2025. We will follow all TDSB school holidays.

Childhood Expressions is not a day care but a specialty creative arts program.