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Early Years Program
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Ages: 3½–6 years
Locations: Across HRM-
Cole Harbour
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Downtown Halifax
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Spryfield (Area)
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Lower-Sackville
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Bedford & more)
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Program Dates: September 14 – December 18
Hours: 9:00am–12:00pm
The Next Step
Building confident, capable, and independent children.
Designed for children who are ready for more independence in a safe outdoor environment where they learn through real experiences, meaningful challenges, and child-led adventure.
Children learn to...
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Think and solve problems independently
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Extended periods of uninterrupted, child-led play where creativity, curiosity, and independence grow naturally.
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Build confidence through real experiences
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Develop friendships and teamwork
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Take responsibility for themselves and their choices
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Explore, create, and play with curiosity
Why families choose TideView
Parents love knowing their child isn't simply being cared for- they're growing.
Children return home more confident, more independent, and proud of what they've accomplished, while parents enjoy a few hours knowing their child is safe, active, and thriving.
Confidence comes from doing.
Children don't become capable by being told they can do something.
They become capable by solving problems, overcoming challenges, making decisions, and discovering for themselves:
"I can do this."
Ready for this?
What This Looks Like
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Small group sizes with experienced educators
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Nearly 100% outdoors in all seasons and almost all weather- indoors only when conditions are unsafe.
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Based in Cole Harbour and across HRM, exploring local natural spaces every day.
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Occasional alternate locations are planned in advance and communicated to families.
Program Hours
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9:00am-12:00pm (30$/day )
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Ongoing communication with families, with educators carrying communication devices at all times and updates shared through BrightWheel (our preferred communication software)