As a facility that is running an active pre-school program this year, we are working diligently to ensure our staff and our facility are following the Manitoba Public Health requirements for preschools and day cares. Follow the link below to read more about these requirements and protocols.
Fall 2020 Registration opens Tuesday, May 19.
Call 204-346-1077!
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS!
Miss Pam : Arts4Tots Preschool Program Director
We are pleased to have Pam Peters as Director of Arts4Tots. Miss Pam has been with the program for 13 years. We welcome her experience in working with special needs children, as well as her creativity in helping our Centre develop a unique and vibrant curriculum over the past years.
Miss Jen : Arts4Tots Preschool Program Assistant Director
We are pleased to have Jennifer Penner continue into her fourth year as Assistant Director. Miss Jen joins us with over 16 years of child care experience. We welcome her passion towards children, embracing individuality and creativity.
Pre School Program 2020-2021
Our program runs September 14, 2020 – June 10, 2021.
Children must be three years old on December 31st of the current school year, and must be potty trained.
Daily Activities include Montessori-inspired programming like drama, art discovery, music and movement, dramatic play, dance, science and math, educational materials, sand and water table, crafts, storytelling, and snack time. Featuring new themes each week like Fairy Tales, Spring Science, All About Me!
Choose from 2 or 4 days per week – we can make a preschool schedule suitable to you!
Registration is only available over the phone, call us today at 204.346.1077!
- Classes
- Monday & Wednesday Morning
- Tuesday & Thursday Morning
- Monday & Wednesday Afternoon
- Tuesday & Thursday Afternoon
- Times
- 9:00am-11:30am
- 9:00am-11:30am
- 1:00pm-3:30pm
- 1:00pm-3:30pm
- Children have access to our classroom center and professional Music, theatre, Visual Arts & dance studios
- We hire professional clinicians for dance, music, visual arts and drama to instruct our tots
- Montessori-Infused curriculum that highlights sensory, cultural and unique aspects of learning creatively
- Daily programs inspire imagination & creativity through weekly themes like “Celebrate Culture”
- We are a focused classroom teaching our tots about daily weather, the alphabet, the calendar, and reading
- We introduce learning stations with a focus of science, math, reading, and fine motor skills
- We monitor out tots progress with progress reports twice a week
- Parents love our arts focus, indoor and outdoor lesson environments, bringing the variety of spaces and variety of arts to our tots everyday routine
Registration Information
Arts for Tots Policy Booklet
Please review the Policy booklet prior to registering your child, it reviews the parent participation responsibilities and daily information on our program.
Registration
Arts for Tots registration is only available through the phone, please call us at 204.346.1077.
Required Forms and Waivers
Post dated cheques/credit card authorization form and the Field Trip and Social Media waivers.
Please drop the post dated cheques/credit card authorization form and waivers off in the drop box by the front door of SAC and email roxie@steinbacharts.ca to confirm we have received your payment and waivers.
If you are unable to print the credit card authorization form or the waivers, please contact SAC.
Please note: First payment of and all signed forms must be received by the SAC office in order to secure your AFT spot. Please mail or drop off a cheques and forms, or call the SAC office to make payment over the phone with a credit card.
Payment Information:
$870/ year for 2-day registration (payment options available).
$50 Fundraising Waiver Cheque* dated for April 1, 2021.
$25 Volunteer Waiver Cheque* dated for May 3, 2021.
*Waiver cheques will be destroyed if parents participate and/or fund raise.
$25 non-refundable administration charge at the time of registration (non-refundable).
A non-refundable SAC membership is required: $15 for residents, $20 for non-residents – click here for membership benefits.
Payment Dates
Day of Registration – $217.50 + Administration Fee + Membership Fee
September 16, 2020 – $217.50
November 18, 2020 – $217.50
February 17, 2021 – $217.50
April 1, 2021 – $50.00 (fundraising waiver)
May 3, 2021 – $25.00 (volunteer waiver)
You can remit full payment at time of registration or be on a payment plan.
What kind of dance and drama is involved in the program?
Appropriate movement for their age, mixed with suitable music helps to develop their large motor and coordination skills. When you learn to count, you learn by stepping it out in a dance! Drama is a great way to learn how to interpret their favorite stories and present themselves confidently!
What makes Arts4Tots unique?
Besides learning the basics, we bring in professional dancers, actors, music teachers and visual artists for them to learn in an artistic and creative way. The children particpate in community field trips – a real hit!
How much ‘structure’ is included in this program?
The structure is not excessive, but enough to keep an efficient schedule that is balanced. However, self-expression, exploring creativity and gaining a strong sense of self confidence and wellbeing are the larger part of the program. Each day starts with 20 minutes of free play.
Can my child come to Arts4Tots if they don’t speak much English?
Yes, of course the can come! It can be challenging for them for a while, but they quickly catch on and are able to understand and speak English in no time. We have experienced this success in our program.
How do we know what our child will be doing for the week?
You will receive an email with a calendar. Look on Sunday’s column for the theme of the week and what we will be learning about or celebrating. Also included are PJ days, field trips, etc. Feel free to download the monthly calendar from our website.
How do we know if Arts4Tots is cancelled due to bad weather?
Listen to 96.7FM radio. If Hanover School Division is closed due to storm or cold weather, so are we.
For more information regarding the program, please call 204-346-1077 or email programs@steinbachartscouncil.ca.
AFT Policies
We have created COVID-19 policies and procedures for Fall, 2020.
Click Below to read the AFT Policy Handout and details about COVID-19 procedures.
Corporate Campaign
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Leave a Legacy Memorial Funds
Creative Arts Bursary Fund