Elmwood Elementary Academy and Daycare, Peterborough, Ontario

Nurturing Bright Minds, Building Bright Futures

Our goal is to prepare your child for each stage of life—building a strong foundation for school, relationships, and adulthood.

The Early Years of a child’s life (ages 1-5) is a critical period in their development marked by rapid growth and change. Learning that occurs during this window of time serves as the foundation upon which a child establishes long-term physical and mental health, future learning capacity, develops lifelong patterns of behaviour and a sense of self in social contexts. We recognize that the environment a child is immersed in daily needs to be one that provides a child with the ability to pursue their curiosity and potential, engage in complex thinking, challenge their bodies physically, and engage with others and their environment in meaningful ways.

We acknowledge that each child is unique and so is their journey of growth and learning. While we are not a recognized Montessori center, we do embrace the Montessori style of learning which promotes the child’s independence, encourages hands on learning, self-directed learning, exploration, and self-expression. Our staff provide an emotionally safe space for children to socialize and are there to support them as they develop the passion and skills that will carry them into their formative stages of education.

Daycare Programs

Daycare

Infant: Our Infant program is devoted to infants ages 12-18 months.

Toddler: Our Toddler program is devoted to children ages 18-30 months of age.

Preschool: Our preschool program is devoted to children2.5 years-4 years of age

Montessori-style learning is a child-centered approach that encourages independence, hands-on learning, and self-paced growth. Children choose activities based on their interests, and teachers guide rather than direct. This method supports curiosity, problem-solving, and confidence by allowing kids to explore, ask questions, and learn through experience. The environment is calm, organized, and designed to help children build real-world skills in a natural way.

Play-based learning is a teaching approach where children learn through guided play and exploration. It supports creativity, communication, problem-solving, and social development. Through activities like building, pretend play, and games, children make sense of the world around them. Teachers plan meaningful play experiences that match each child’s stage of development, helping them build skills while having fun.

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