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Go to child profileWe provide infant, toddler, preschool and CASA programs for your child. At SimplySmart the focus is on the holistic development of the child in physical, social, and emotional areas. We embrace and encourage our core values of honesty, respect, gratitude and generosity, determination, compassion and responsibility also focus on inculcating them into the next generation. The end goal is to enable children to become future global leaders, artists, entrepreneurs and athletes, and in turn, build a better future.
What learning looks like now: At SimplySmart we wanted to stay connected to our families during these unprecedented times. We have moved our learning online with weekly virtual circles. The teachers read stories, sing songs and we provide a music and movement activity each week. We also use our social media platforms on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to provide families with activities they can do safely at home. We wanted to ensure that we continued to help our families, especially during this pandemic.
Toddler | Primary | |
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Age groupings How children are grouped by age for each class.' |
– | 2.5 to 5 |
Uninterrupted work periods The longest uninterrupted work period for each class.' |
– | 2 hours |
Tests and assignments How often students are given tests or assignments in each class.' |
– | Never (Orthodox) |
Graded work How often students have their work graded in each class.' |
– | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) |
Arts and crafts The percentage of a typical student's day that is spent on arts and crafts in each class.' |
– | 20% |
Whole-class lectures should never be given. Students learn best through small group lessons, interaction, and independent work.
External special education support is very important. Outside specialists are regularly brought in to support students with many different types of special needs, including developmental and learning disabilities, language and speech issues, behavioural issues, and advanced learning abilities.
We don't have any specialist teachers or classes. Core teachers are well-equipped to teach all subjects.
Modern-day technology is used in moderation since it can be a distraction. For instance, computers and other digital media might be used for research, writing, and multimedia projects.
Overall approach : Which option best describes your overall curricular approach?
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Students remain in a regular classroom for the whole day, and periodically receive break-out support (individually or in small groups) within the classroom from a qualified special education teacher.
Subject Type | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Subject Type | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
Program | offered |
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Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
Program | offered |
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
In grade JK, SimplySmart students perform an average of No homework of homework per night.
NS | PS | |
---|---|---|
SimplySmart | 0 mins | 0 mins |
Site Average | 0 mins | 2 mins |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Nursery/Toddler to JK |
Parent-teacher meetings | Nursery/Toddler to JK |
SimplySmart Child Care & Montessori does not offer any competitive or recreational sports.
SimplySmart Child Care & Montessoridoes not offer any clubs or extracurricular programs.
NS | PS | |
Day (4 days/week) | $720 / 2 Weeks | $570 / 2 Weeks |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | Day | 10% |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Nursery/Toddler to K | Coed | Day | 145 |
Total enrolment | 145 |
Average class size | Varies |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 0% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 15 |
NS | PS | |
---|---|---|
Day Enrollment | 104 | 148 |
Class Size | 10 | 24 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | N/A | |
SSAT | N/A | |
SSAT (out of province) | N/A | |
Entrance Exam(s) | N/A | |
Entrance Essay | N/A |
Day students: N/A
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: $100
Deposit:
N/A
Our families provide a deposit that equals the amount of a one bi-weekly payment, that is used towards their last two weeks of care with us.
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | NS | PS | K |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 1 - 6 (100%) | 1 - 16 (100%) |
Selecting a day care for your child is one of the toughest decisions you make as a parent. I know that, being a mother myself and having two children of my own. As a Director in a Telecom company with a demanding job and two children, I wanted a place where my children would be safe and there would be a focus on learning for a better future. I could not find one with everything I wanted, so I decided to create one.
At SimplySmart we have created beautiful, spacious facilities that are carefully designed to keep a child’s needs in mind. We have created open spaces and an environment just like a home away from home for children aged 6 months to 4 years. SimplySmart is SIMPLE, it is a safe, interactive, meaningful, pleasant learning environment for your child. We focus on holistic development of a child in all aspects of physical, social and emotional development. Every child is encouraged to embrace and learn our core values of honesty, respect, gratitude & generosity, determination, compassion & responsibility.
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