Southland Leisure Centre

Southland Leisure Centre Seasonal Preschool Program

Your child will grow and develop through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that emphasize social, physical, intellectual and emotional development with the guidance of qualified and experienced instructors.

We can't wait to meet you!

Visit us at our open house on March 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and see everything we have to offer your preschooler.

Learn more about our open house

Explore Southland Leisure Centre


Experience the many different aspects of Southland Leisure Centre while taking part in our activity-based program. Children will love taking advantage of our indoor play structure, playing games in the gymnasium, exploring their creativity through art, and occasionally spending time in the kiddie pool or ice skating in our arenas.

Getting your child ready for success


Children will prepare for kindergarten through a variety of meaningful play opportunities. Our program encourages creativity, cooperation and fun, helping them build self-confidence, identity and independence.

A day in our program at Southland Leisure Centre


A typical day in our preschool program includes free play, circle time, art/science time, physical activity time and snack time.

Free play time

Our tabletop play centres and other materials help your child explore their imagination, learn cooperation, and practice shapes, sizes, colors, numbers, language and motor skills.

Art/science time

This tactile learning experience — whether forming a blob of dough or feeling paint on their fingers — allows children to expand their creativity, improve their hand-eye coordination and exercise their fine motor skills.

Physical activity time

Preschoolers will develop the fundamental movement skills that all children need, such as running, hopping, throwing, catching and jumping. Spending time in our indoor play structure or gymnasium increases their physical literacy and helps lead them to lifelong participation in physical activity.

Snack time

Our nut-free snack time promotes healthy eating by encouraging parents to send a small nutritious food item and water bottle with their preschooler each day.

Prerequisites


Children must meet the minimum age requirements for each program and must be toilet trained in order to enroll. These are not parented programs.

Download the Parent Handbook from our Forms & Waivers page.

Preschool registration dates


Registration for the September 2023 to June 2024 preschool year is ongoing.

Season Season dates Registration date
Fall Sep. - Dec. 2024 Feb. 6, 2024
Winter Jan. - Mar. 2025 May 2024
Spring Apr. - Jun. 2025 Oct. 2024

2023-24 preschool year


Registration for the 2023-24 season must be done in-person at the customer service desk of these locations:

Payment can be made in person, using cash, cheque or credit card. Monthly payments require a credit card on file and a one-month deposit upon registration. 

Fees are based on the number of classes. Those registering for a partial season will be charged a pro-rated fee based on the remaining number of classes.

Classes for two and a half to three year-olds

Children must be at least two and a half years old by December 31, 2023.

Days/Times Full Year Fee Monthly Payments Course ID

Mon., & Wed.

12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

$1449.00 

$144.90 (x 10 months)  

69392

Classes for three-year-olds

Children must be three years old by December 31, 2023.

Days/Times Full Year Fee Monthly Payments Course ID

Mon., Wed., Fri.

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

$2,042.50 

$204.25 (x 10 months)

69393

Tue. & Thu.

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

$1,472.00 

$147.20 (x 10 months)

69394

Tue. & Thu.

12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

$1,472.00 

$147.20 (x 10 months)

69395

Classes for four to five-year-olds

Children must be at least four years old by December 31, 2023. Children in kindergarten are welcome.

Days/Times Full Year Fee Monthly Payments Course ID

Mon. - Fri.

9 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

$3,021.00 

$302.10 (x 10 months)

69396

Mon., Wed., Fri.

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

$2,042.50 

$204.25 (x 10 months)

69397

Mon. & Wed.

12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

$1,449.00

$144.90 (x 10 months)

69398

Tue. & Thu.

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

$1,472.00 

$147.20 (x 10 months)

69399

Tue. & Thu.

12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

$1,472.00 

$147.20 (x 10 months)

69400

2024-25 seasonal preschool


Register online (below) or in-person at:

Monthly payments

The seasonal rate can be split into three monthly payments by paying and registering in-person. Monthly payments are not available for online registration.

Fee Assistance

Customers approved for Recreation Fee Assistance via Fair Entry can use their subsidy allocation for preschool online or in-person.

Monthly payment amounts

Fall rates
Preschool frequency Total cost Monthly payments

Three days per week

$798.00 $266.00 (x three payments)

Two days per week

$570.00 $190.00 (x three payments)

One day per week

$256.50 $85.50 (x three payments)

Payment can be made using cash, cheque or credit card. Split payments require a credit card on file and a one-month deposit upon registration. 

Online registration and schedules

Safety and supervision


The safety of our preschoolers is our top priority. Staff supervision and instruction are provided in all programs. 

Our staff are selected based on experience, leadership skills and their ability to relate to children. Staff are Intermediate First Aid and CPR certified and are trained in the High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development.

Children with disabilities are welcome


Our programs welcome children with disabilities. Please make us aware of any disabilities or behavioural needs during registration. It's the parent or guardian’s responsibility to find an aid for children with disabilities when required. 

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