Creative, Curious + Kind!
for kindies (ages 4 - 6 yrs)
Bring creativity
+ a joy of learning
into your child’s week
Register Now
for the 2026-2027
School Year
Registration closes June 19th, 2026.
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35 weeks of recreational programming (September to June) 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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small group setting of 8 kids or less
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facilitated by an Ontario Certified Teacher (B.A. B.Ed., M.Ed)
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blend of indoor + outdoor time
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learning experiences
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ongoing communication with parent(s)
Kindie Program
Every Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
at LYKKE Kids
For the 2026 - 2027 School Year:
$3,869 + HST for September to June (excluding PA days, winter holidays, March Break, and April 1st)
$400 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Payment plans are available (remaining balance can be paid over two or four installments)
If you wish to withdraw from the program, 30 days written notification is required.
Registration
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"I can’t say enough good things about our impression of the day. Our kiddo is so happy, calm, enthusiastic, regulated (complete 180 from after a day at regular kindergarten), and we’re hearing so many more stories about his day. Honestly, if you offered this more, we’d sign up and go hybrid nature school + LYKKE."
Parent
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"There has been so much to marvel at for me, as a parent: how quickly he dropped his guard and let you in; the dramatic difference in his mood compared to a regular school day; and how much more he wants to show us and tell us when he gets home."
Parent
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"From day one, Thursdays became the highlight of his week. He still counts down the days. Just thinking about it seems to energize him. The love he has for LYKKE Kids - for you! - runs deep and I have no doubt that it has inspired in him an even stronger love of learning."
Parent
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"I find myself thinking - "wow, she really sees my child; she really knows him." It is no wonder he has such a strong sense of belonging and deep affection for the little world you've helped them build together over the weeks."
Parent
We Care About Kids
feeling capable, heard and noticed
developing their literacy and mathematics skills through play
stretching their comfort zone and trying new things
feeling supported and cared for
enjoying learning + feeling excited by it
developing their social emotional skills and feeling like an important member of the group
being curious and exploring what interests them
experiencing a playful childhood
Our Program
Our day is filled with play, stories, creation + pure joy
Soft Start
Kiddos arrive anytime after 9 a.m.
Free play gives kids time to settle in and feel grounded before we come together.
Community Circle
We gather for a shared experience - whether it’s a story, a song, something playful. We value time together and listening to one another.
Shared Snack + Meals
We learn to set the table, sit together, and share food over conversation.
Creative Learning
Kids bring their ideas to life using a variety of materials - whether drawing, painting, construction and more. We have fun wondering about the world and seeking answers.
Flow of the Day
So it’s “just” play?!
Yes, and some of the greatest leaders
in education worldwide are huge supporters of play. We are too.
Learn more about a Pedagogy of Play
from researchers at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
a day of being
Creative, Curious + Kind!
a peek into our Creative, Curious + Kind (kindie) program…
FAQs
“Are kids in the program home schooled?
No, actually all of the kids currently participating in our program are in regular kindergarten classes - in neighbourhood schools. Their families have chosen for them to visit LYKKE Kids one day a week so they can have time in a calm, small group setting that nurtures their interests, needs, and curiosity! And we’re hearing that teachers have been supportive of their decision.
Can kids “miss” a day of kindergarten each week?
Families have shared so many positives of their kiddos participating in Creative, Curious + Kind one day per week. Kiddos count the days until their “LYKKE day.” Parents love that their kiddos come home excited, filled with stories, and feeling good.
Can we join part way through the year?
Yes, of course! If we have openings, we’re happy to offer these spots on a pro-rated basis.
Is there before or after care?
Because we find that kiddos are typically tired and ready for home by 3 p.m., we don’t feel good about extending their day any further.
I’m a bit nervous about my child going on a field trip…
It’s okay to feel nervous. We love that kids get to experience the city, in a way that is safe and fun. If going out to a museum or an art gallery, we invite family members to join us as volunteers! And our facilitators are also experienced educators who use processes and protocols to keep kiddos together, learn safety rules, and feel confident as little explorers!
Interesting Facts
Educators in Canada regularly visit European countries (like Finland, Denmark, and Italy) as a part of study groups - to learn more about their play-based education systems.
These European countries have later starts to formal academics (begin at age 6-7), they highly value outdoor and unstructured play, have strong teacher training, focus on social-emotional development and trust in children’s natural curiosity.
Children from these countries often surpass peers from more academically pressured systems
a calm,
creative learning environment
with a small group
of kind-hearted kiddos
Interesting Reads
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No grammar schools, lots of play:
the secrets of Europe’s
top education system
In Finland children don’t start school
until they are seven, but what happens
before that is even more important…
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Thrivers: the surprising reasons why
some kids struggle and others shine
Dr. Borba interviewed more than 100 young people from all walks of life, and she found something surprising: the difference between those who struggle and those who succeed comes down not to grades or test scores, but to seven character that set Thrivers apart…
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ETFO (Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario) was not consulted when making the new curriculum, and they have "some concerns about a shift towards more academic rigor as opposed to a play-based program…”
Let them Play.
