Preschool Programs
Families First offers a variety of programs for young children at the Montague location. Bring your preschoolers and enjoy learning and playing together.
Music
Music is offered weekly to parents and children as an opportunity for them to take part in activities, games and snacks. This is followed by 20 minutes of songs, rhymes, finger plays and instrument play for parents and children to participate in together. No musical talent is required.
Drop-In Play
Drop-in Play is open all week to provide an opportunity for families to drop by the centre and spend some time together in our playroom environment. They are able to access toys and games that might not otherwise be available to them. This time is unstructured as is designed as a way for parents to learn to follow children’s lead around what they would like to play.
Family Funtime
Family Funtime is a time for the entire family to have fun with a variety of crafts and activities.
Bookworms Book Club
Bookworms Book Club each of the six sessions has a new a book to take home with related poems, crafts and activities.
Toddler Time Library Program
Toddler Time Library Program is offered in partnership with the Montague Public Library. There are a variety of stories, action rhymes, games, finger plays and puppet plays in English and French.
Cooking With Kids
Cooking With Kids is a yummy, hands-on way to learn about nutrition, food preparation, and food safety. Each session your family will prepare and enjoy a healthy recipe. Come cook with us!
FUNFirst
FUNFirst is an opportunity to develop physical literacy and “FUN”damental motor skills while taking part in age appropriate games and activities.
Little Tykes
Little Tykes is a time for children ages 12 months to 2 1/2 years and their paent, grandparent of caegiver to enjoy some age appropriate activites while getting aquainted with other little ones the same age. They can time some time to get comfortable in our playroom.
Programs For You And Your Toddler
Comfort Play & Teach
Comfort Play & Teach is an activity program for parents and toddlers 18 months to 3 years. The 5 weekly sessions help you to support your child’s development and builds a strong relationship using everyday teachable moments.
Programs For Your Older Preschooler
Note: These programs require registration.
Kids in the Kitchen
Kids in the Kitchen, a cooking club specifically for children ages 5 and 6, is based on the four food groups in Canada’s Food Guide. The children will learn to prepare simple, healthy snacks while learning that cooking is fun.
Play Fair
Play Fair (ages 4 and up) is designed to foster empathy and cooperation in young children.
Stretch & Grow
Stretch & Grow (ages 4 and up) Warm up, muscle building and cardo exercises are followed by cool down activities.
Programs Offered During Childcare
These programs are offered when parents are participating in a parent strengthening or information session. They offer an opportunity for your child to experience a group activity under the supervision of our staff.
Music Playin’ Along
We explore Families First collection of musical instruments and “play along” with songs and musical games.
Storytime Fun
We enjoy a variety of preschool books and nursery rhymes.
Keep Fit- Fun For Everyone
Join in lots of games and movement. This is an energetic and active learning session where the children will run, hop, and skip their way towards a fit and fun lifestyle.
Family Field Trips, Special Events and Family Activities happen throughout the year. They are a great way for your family to enjoy some time together and meet other families in your community.
