Located at 1710 Grosvenor Avenue, the David & Ruth Asper Early Learning Centre offers a welcoming, state-of-the-art space for young children to grow and thrive. Open Monday to Friday, our hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for Toddlers and Preschoolers, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for Infants. We provide a nurturing environment for a small group of infants, along with space for 12 toddlers and 32 preschoolers.

Programs available for:

 • Infants (18 months – 2 years)

 • Toddlers (2 – 3 years)

 • Preschoolers (3 – 5 years)

Philosophy and Curriculum

We believe that children are capable learners that interact with their environment and peers. That interaction inspires a sense of wonder, exploration, experimentation and discovery. Through play, children develop life skills that provide the basis for further learning and success in their life, including:

• Children as a Constructivist Learners

• Early Childhood Directors as Visionaries

• Early Childhood Educators as Professionals

• Families as Engaged Partners

• Environments as Inspiration for Inquiry

• Discovery CATCH as SH’mirat HaGuf (taking care of our bodies)

• Israel as the Story of the Jewish People

The Seven Essential Life Skills

We believe that children are capable learners that interact with their environment and peers. That interaction inspires a sense of wonder, exploration, experimentation and discovery. Through play, children develop life skills that provide the basis for further learning and success in their life, including:

 • Focus and Control

 • Perspective Taking

 • Communicating

 • Making Connections

 • Critical Thinking

 • Taking on Challenges

 • Engaged Learning