Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Seasonal preschool

Inglewood Seasonal Preschool Program

Help your child learn to be a friend of nature through a variety of outdoor and indoor activities that emphasize social, physical, creative, intellectual and emotional development and awareness with the guidance of qualified and experienced instructors. 

The fall 2025 session at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary will be moving to Shouldice Activity Centre.

Register for Shouldice Seasonal Preschool

Nature-based learning

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is the perfect location for a nature-based preschool, complete with a learning centre, interpretive exhibits and a nature preserve filled with flora and fauna.

Play-based learning in a natural setting provides more holistic brain development with a strong sense of self. Understanding our place in the natural world increases motivation and confidence.

Getting your child ready for success

Children connect to nature through meaningful play opportunities. We'll help your child prepare for school while exploring and experiencing the seasonal changes of the natural world around us.

Preschool registration dates

Preschool is now separated into three sessions and will continue progressive learning. Each session you register your child for will introduce new learning skills. Priority registration for each preschool session will be given to current registrants as an in-person offer. Staff will reach out to registrants near the end of each session with more information.

Seasonal preschool classes

Register online, or in-person at Southland Leisure Centre or Village Square Leisure Centre.

Please fill out the Parent Handbook and bring it to the first day of class.

  • Preschool: Winter - Inglewood

    Preschoolers will connect with nature and explore the outdoors through our structured preschool program at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, while getting prepared for school. Their day will include a variety of outdoor and indoor activities such as circle time, art and other educational and physical activities that will nurture a love for the outdoors.

    Ages: 3 - 4 years

    Prerequisites: Must meet the age requirement prior to the first class date. Ages three and up are required to be toilet trained.

  • Preschool: Spring - Inglewood

    Preschoolers will connect with nature and explore the outdoors through our structured preschool program at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, while getting prepared for school. Their day will include a variety of outdoor and indoor activities such as circle time, art and other educational and physical activities that will nurture a love for the outdoors.

    Ages: 3 - 4 years

    Prerequisites: Must meet the age requirement prior to the first class date. Ages three and up are required to be toilet trained.

Cost and payments

Cost

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

Spring 2025 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)

Fall 2025 rates

Preschool frequency Total cost Monthly payments

Three days per week

 $912.00 $304.00 (x three payments)

Two days per week

$598.50 $199.50 (x three payments)

Winter 2026 rates

Preschool frequency Total cost Monthly payments

Three days per week

 $883.50 $294.50 (x three payments)

Two days per week

$598.50 $199.50 (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. 

Fee Assistance

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

A day in our program at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

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 it's on a nature hike spotting birds or creating a rock structure, collecting nature materials and creating a painting with feathers — 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 while exploring nature. Spending time outdoors exploring increases their curiosity and connection to nature while participating 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.

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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