Kindergarten

Welcome to Kindergarten at Trust Child Care! Our program, now entering its 11th year, offers a warm, nurturing environment where children learn through play, inquiry, and exploration. We combine the foundations of the Ontario Kindergarten Curriculum and the ELECT Framework with trusted instructional programs and enriching experiences to support the growth of the whole child.

Kindergarten 2025–2026 Registration Overview

Registration Group	Spaces Reserved	Birth Year	Registration Opens	Registration Closes	Eligibility
Group 1: Currently Enrolled Kindergarten	6	2020	Tuesday, April 8 at 10:00 AM	Wednesday, April 9 at 10:00 PM	Children currently enrolled in Kindergarten and returning for a second year
Group 2: Currently Enrolled Preschool	6	2021	Thursday, April 10 at 10:00 AM	Friday, April 25	Children currently enrolled in Preschool and eligible to begin Kindergarten

Kindergarten Registration Timeline – 2025–2026

Date	Event
Tuesday, April 8	Group 1 Registration Opens (10:00 AM) – Currently Enrolled Kindergarten Families (2020 born)
Wednesday, April 9	Group 1 Registration Closes (10:00 PM)
Thursday, April 10	Group 2 Registration Opens (10:00 AM) – Currently Enrolled Preschool Families (2021 born)
Friday, April 25	Group 2 Registration Closes (10:00 PM)
Friday, May 16	Program Withdrawal Deadline – Last day to withdraw and receive refund of tuition deposit
Monday, May 19	External Waitlist Opens – Remaining spaces offered to non-enrolled families.

Program Details

The Kindergarten program is administered separately from Trust Child Care’s Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs. Enrollment is for the full year (September through August). The program is governed by a distinct withdrawal policy. Enrolment is capped at 12 students and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once capacity is reached, a waitlist will be maintained. Families must actively register for the program. Families should read the Kindergarten Registration Process Explained document carefully.

Kindergarten School Year: September 2, 2025 – August 21, 2026
Class Composition: The class may include children born in 2020 and 2021 (a blended program), or it may consist exclusively of children born in 2021.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Summer Months: Continuation with the same class in a camp-style format.

A Day In The Life Of A Trust Child Care Kindergarten Student

Time	Activity
7:30 – 8:55 AM	Arrival, Free Play, and AM Snack
9:00 – 9:30 AM	Calendar and Unit of Inquiry Circle
9:30 – 10:45 AM	Learning Centres (Handwriting/Literacy, Math, Art, Sensory, Fine Motor)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Outdoor Play
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM	Lunch
12:30 – 1:00 PM	Independent Reading and Audio Story
1:00 – 1:55 PM	Rest & Quiet Time
2:00 – 3:00 PM	Outdoor Play
3:00 – 3:30 PM	Afternoon Snack
3:30 – 4:15 PM	Afternoon Circle and Jolly Phonics
4:15 – 6:00 PM	Table Activities and Free Play

Registration Information

We are pleased to share that registration information for the 2025–2026 Kindergarten school year is now available.

We encourage families to review the information on this page and the documents below carefully to ensure you are familiar with all program details and requirements ahead of submitting your registration.

Documents

Trust Parent Kindergarten Testimonials

I just wanted to tell you that I had my first parent/teacher meeting last week and it went really well. She is great at school, she is the youngest and their little mascot. Apparently everyone from the office workers to the older kids love her (I think she learned to be confident and comfortable in the school setting because of all her visits to you).

Trust Child Care Parent

“Trust is not only a daycare to us. It is a place that we consider as our second home. A place where we can leave our kids and we know that they are having the best education, great food and love from their teachers.”