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FAQS

HOW MANY CHILDREN CAN BE IN A POD?

We believe in the countless benefits of small classroom sizes. To achieve these benefits, our pods have a low ratio of 5 students to 1 teacher. 

WHAT ARE YOUR SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR WEARING MASKS?

According to the Ontario Ministry of Health, it is currently, not mandatory for Kindergarten students to wear masks. That being said, we do encourage mask wearing by adults in our spaces. Students are not required to wear masks outdoors, which is where majority of our time will be spent.  

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

WHAT IS A KINDERGARTEN POD?
AND DO YOU REMAIN OPEN?

Amidst the recent COVID-19 pandemic, all range of learning pods and micro schools have become increasingly popular. Our pod offers an alternative to mainstream education that some families might choose to pursue. Essentially, it is a small group of students who learn together outside the classroom, but still in person. 

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One large benefit of our pod is that we fall under the classification of the Ontario Day Nurseries Act and are permitted to stay open during most lock downs and closures. 

Our program is $60 for the day. It is important to note that we run on a school day schedule from 9am-3pm. We require 10 post dated cheques to secure your child's spot in our pod. 

WHAT SHOULD I SEND MY CHILD TO JBA WITH?

At Jungle Book Academy (JBA), parents/guardians are required to send their child with lunch each day, in a container that helps their child practice opening and closing it. JBA will provide snacks. All snacks will be planed with allergy or dietary restrictions in mind. 

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In addition, we also ask that you send your child with the following three items, all of which are to be kept at JBA: 

  • an extra change of clothing

    • we love to get messy! Both in nature and with artistic and scientific experiments.​

  • indoor shoes

    • in addition to your child's regular street shoes, we ask that you send them with a pair of indoor shoes as well.​

  • rest time necessities 

    • any items that you think would make your child have a successful rest time are welcomed.​

    • examples of this may include: a special blanket, a stuffed animal, etc.

  • a refillable, reusable and labelled plastic water bottle

    • we ask that you avoid sending your child with a glass water bottle as accidents do happen.​

HOW IS YOUR DAY STRUCTURED?

At the very least, we spend the first and last 30 minutes of each day in the outdoors, exploring nature and fostering inquisitive minds. 

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9am- Students Arrive
9:30am- Morning Circle
10am- Group Math Workshop
10:15am- Math Centers
10:30am- Morning Snack
10:45am- Read Aloud
11am- Group Literacy Workship
11:15am- Literacy Centers
11:30am- Lunch
12:30pm- Rest Time
2:30pm- Afternoon Snack
3pm- Closing Circle
3:30-4pm- Outdoor Play & Student Depart
 

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This schedule is subject to change and will likely vary on a daily basis.

 

Feel free to view our parent handbook for more detailed information. 

AT WHAT AGE CAN MY CHILD JOIN JBA?

Students must be at least 3 years of age by December of that school year to be enrolled in our program. We accept students up to 5 years old.

CAN I HAVE A TOUR BEFORE SIGNING UP MY CHILD?

Absolutely! We welcome all families to tour our space. Tours are scheduled by appointment only. Please email us to schedule a date.

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