Preschool Programs

Preschool Programs - View Programs & Register

Registered Programs - Pre-registration is required for registered programs. Register online at e-PLAY or pay in-person at one of our recreation facilities (A.F.L.C. or S.A.R.C.).

Registered Programs - Thank you for your registration. Please note that due to staffing shortages at this time, your program may be impacted. This may result in cancelled classes that are unable to be rescheduled and/or the cancellation of the entire program. The Town will make every reasonable effort to ensure shift coverage where possible in efforts to maintain program quality standards. In the event of any unforeseen cancellations, participants will be communicated with as much notice as possible and will receive credits to their account where applicable. Refunds will be made available upon request. Thank you for your understanding and we do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Preschool Try It Week - January 13 to 17, 2025

Try out our new parented Preschool programs for FREE during the week of January 13 to 17.

Pre-registration for Try It sessions is required. Registration opens on December 9 (residents) and December 16 (non-residents). Click on the code to register online.

Regular programs will begin the week of January 27 and require separate registration. All programs take place at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (S.A.R.C.).

Parent & Baby - Mini Moves

Parent & Baby - Mini Moves
Join us for some active guided play, geared towards encouraging your little one to move and explore the world around them. Parents/caregivers can enjoy an opportunity to connect with others while instructors lead families through songs and games.

Parent & Baby - Mini Moves
Age	Date	Time	Code
6 to 11 months	Tuesday, January 14	10:15am – 10:45am	35456
6 to 11 months	Thursday, January 16	11:15am – 11:45am	35457

Parent & Tot - Colour Wonder

Parent & Tot - Colour Wonder
Jumpstart your little one’s creative brain with play-based arts and craft activities. This program will focus on social interaction and explore basic arts programming with paints, colours and textures. For this program, parents/caregivers will participate with children.

Parent & Tot - Colour Wonder
Age	Date	Time	Code
12 to 18 months	Monday, January 13	10:15am – 11:00am	35458
18 months to 2.5 years	Wednesday, January 15	10:15am – 11:00am	35459
2.5 to 4 years	Friday, January 17	10:15am – 11:00am	35460

Parent & Tot - Small Steps

Parent & Tot - Small Steps
Get your little one moving and exploring basic movements and sports. This program will focus on social interaction and explore general movement with gross motor activities, songs and active games. For this program, parents/caregivers will participate with children.

Parent & Tot - Small Steps
Age	Date	Time	Code
12 to 18 months	Tuesday, January 14	9:15am – 10:00am	35491
18 months to 2.5 years	Thursday, January 16	9:15am – 10:00am	35492
2.5 to 4 years	Friday, January 17	9:15am – 10:00am	35493

Parent & Tot - Explore Galore

Parent & Tot - Explore Galore
Introduce your little one to the magic of the world around them through this sensory based class. This program will focus on social interaction and explore indoor and outdoor activity spaces and games based on the five senses. For this program, parents/caregivers will participate with children.

Parent & Tot - Explore Galore
Age	Date	Time	Code
12 to 18 months	Monday, January 13	9:15am – 10:00am	35461
18 months to 2.5 years	Wednesday, January 15	9:15am – 10:00am	35490
2.5 to 4 years	Tuesday, January 14	10:15am – 11:00am	35489

Preschool Programs

Ages 6 months to 5 years

We look forward to having you participate in our preschool programs! Please see important details below.

Preschool Programs

Our Preschool programs are dedicated to:

Promoting physical literacy.
Promoting the development of cognitive, creative and social skills.
Providing a stimulating, fun and safe environment for play.
Offering a variety of activities that emphasize the importance of play and interaction with others.
Encouraging a variety of activities that meet the needs of the children in our community.

Program Information

Group of preschool kids holding hands

Children develop at their own pace. This is why the Town of Aurora Preschool programs begin at the age of 6 months and progress gradually to 5 years old. All programs currently require parent or guardian participation or a parent or guardian to remain on-site for the duration of the program.

Our goal is to provide safe and stimulating programs for all preschoolers. Fulfilling your child's need to laugh, play and to discover is our motivation. We aim to provide you and your child with the best quality and most positive experience possible during these formative and developmental years.

Program Instructors

Preschool room with kids activities

The Town of Aurora's Preschool programs are run by highly energetic and enthusiastic instructors, some of which are ECE educated, as well as being First Aid and CPR trained. We also work with several experienced, professional service agreement contractors who are specialists in their respective fields.

Cleaning & Sanitization

Surface areas, program supplies and equipment will be cleaned and sanitized after each program.

Preschool Drop-in

Join us at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (S.A.R.C.) for some family fun!

Note: Preschool drop-ins are available during the Winter, Spring and Fall seasons.

Preschool Drop-in Program

Kids playing in gymnasium

Having fun with your preschooler just became a little bit easier! Come play with your child (newborn to 5 years) on a variety of gross motor equipment, learning stations and much more.

Pay in-person up to 15 minutes before the start of your Preschool Drop-in at the S.A.R.C.

Age: Newborn to 5 years

Location: S.A.R.C.

Fee: $3.50 per child, supervising adults are free

Note: Prices subject to change effective January 1, 2025.

Note: Caregivers must supervise children at all times.

Preschool Drop-in - Winter 2025: January 18 to March 29, 2025

Join us at the S.A.R.C. for some preschool family fun time!

(Updated on November 19, 2024)

Preschool Drop-In - Winter 2025: January 18 to March 29, 2025

Location: S.A.R.C.
Day	Time
Tuesday	1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday	9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Preschool Drop-in - Service Disruptions & Holiday Schedules

Note - Regularly scheduled times may be altered throughout the year due to service disruptions and/or holiday schedules.

Please visit our Service Disruption Notices webpage for full details.

Please visit our Holiday Schedules webpage for full details.

Contact

Julie Chambers
Community Programs Coordinator
905-726-4761
Email Julie Chambers