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Our Programs

Early learning programs for ages 1–5 that build the skills, confidence, and curiosity children need for a strong start in kindergarten.

Our Programs

Core Programs

Your child’s early years shape how they begin to learn and grow. Our programs follow a thoughtful, age-appropriate progression that supports each child’s individual pace while building confidence, independence, and readiness for a smooth transition to kindergarten.

A young child wearing safety goggles pours liquid from a cup into a pink, bubbling volcano model on a tray, with an adult assisting—an exciting activity often found at early learning centres. Colorful numbers are visible in the background.

CEFA Baby

(Ages 1-2 years)

Babies explore the world through sensory experiences, music, and movement that support early language development, social connection, and brain growth.

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Junior Kindergarten 1

(Ages 2-3 years)

Children are introduced to early language, numbers, creativity, and STEM through guided activities that build communication, routine, and social skills.

A young girl in a yellow smock smiles and holds a painted object while sitting at a table with a woman at one of the early learning centres. Bottles of glue and art supplies are on the table as they do a craft activity together.

Junior Kindergarten 2

(Ages 3-4 years)

Through hands-on projects and guided discovery, children explore early science, problem solving, and creative thinking while building confidence and independence.

Two young children sit at a table, smiling and playing with colorful building toys in a bright classroom. Early learning centres like this, often found in preschools close to me, foster creativity and fun through hands-on activities.

Junior Kindergarten 3

(Ages 4-5 years)

As children prepare for kindergarten, they are introduced to early reading, writing, mathematics, and reasoning while building collaboration, confidence, and school readi

Our Programs

Additional Programs

Beyond the regular school day, your child stays curious and engaged through enriching programs that extend learning across seasons and schedules.

Two young girls crouch outdoors in yellow jackets, using magnifying glasses to examine leaves in jars—capturing the spirit of discovery often found at early learning centres and preschools close to me.

CEFA Weekend Care Program

(Ages 2-5)

A full-day weekend experience where children stay active and engaged through hands-on discovery, creative activities, and opportunities to connect with others.

Three young children play and smile inside a small wooden playhouse at an early learning centre with blue playground flooring. Two peek from the windows, one stands at the door; a tricycle is nearby. Trees and a concrete wall are in the background.

CEFA Summer Camps

(Ages 1-6)

Seasonal camps designed around exciting themes, offering a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences that encourage exploration, creativity, and skill development.

Why CEFA

A Strong Start in the Early Years

The early years are when children build the foundations for how they learn, think, and grow. Our programs are designed with age-appropriate progression in language, early math, problem solving, and the fine arts. Through our structured approach and four-pillared curriculum, learning builds with support matched to each child’s pace and abilities. All pillars work together to help children develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills within a balanced, whole-child education.

Our Methodology

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