Leapah’s Learning Garden

Leapah’s Learning Garden (Pre-school)

World of Wonderment (WOW) Programs - LTAD 1

(Ages: 3 - 5 years)

Leapah’s Learning Garden (Licensed Pre-school) 

World of Wonderment (WOW) Programs - LTAD 1 

(Ages: 3 - 5 years) 

Our Slogan: 

• Learning Through Play; Growing Through Discovery - A Head Start on Healthy Living 

About our Program:  

• Leapah’s Learning Garden is a balanced program made specifically for pre-school aged children. 
• The program focuses on developing each child’s physical, cognitive, emotional, spatial and mental abilities in a safe, inclusive, fun and encouraging environment. 
• Our programs help children learn and discover through a variety of educational and physical activities that focus on healthy socialization and positive self-esteem. 
• Our program runs from September to June, and classes are two and a half hours, with options of attending twice per week OR three times per week OR five times per week.
• The program is taught in our incredible, preschool-sized, Kinder Gym, which offers children a safe, colourful and exciting environment that is the perfect place for learning and discovery. The Kinder Gym also has a licensed preschool room dedicated to education that is filled with creative toys, books, art supplies and activities. 
• All program participants must be potty trained. 

Book a Tour Today! Inquire to LLG@ortonagymnastics.com    

Ortona’s Objectives: 

• To provide children with a development program centered on multi-movement. 
• To teach children Gymnastics Canada’s Fun, Fitness and Fundamentals. 
• To provide a quality program full of activities that enable the development of the child mentally, physically and emotionally. 

The Curriculum: 

• FLIGHT: Alberta’s Early Learning and Curriculum Framework 
• Gymnastics & Movement: 

• Fun, active and safe gymnastics exercises will get children moving and make them healthier and happier. 
• Each class focuses on building physical literacy through the fundamental skills of gymnastics in a positive environment. 
• Children develop flexibility, coordination and strength. 

• Providing learning experiences which help to develop early literacy and numeracy skills in a developmentally-appropriate environment
• Providing a positive introduction to school, by learning with fun and enthusiasm
• Providing programming in all areas of child development including communication, social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills

Registration: 

• Registration for the LLG 2024-25 school year remains open. Registration for the 2025-26 school year will open on FEBRUARY 1, 2025.  
• Click HERE to register. 

Program Schedule:

• 2 days/week – Tuesday and Thursday 
  
• 3 days/week – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 
• 5 days/week* – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday       
• *children must be 4 years old to attend 5 days/week 

Class Times:

• All programs (2, 3 and 5 days/week) are available in the AM (9:00am – 11:30am) or PM (12:15 to 2:45) 

Program Fees: 

* Parent’s monthly Cost takes into account the Minister’s Contribution and will be adjusted accordingly if any changes occur but does not include any additional Grants/Subsidies as announced/available *
*Please note that a membership is required for this program and will be charged in September 2025 prior to the first class. For reference, the 2024-25 membership fee was $64.75 and is subject to change annually*   

 Government Announcements:     

• On April 1, 2025, Alberta is introducing three unique Affordability Funding approaches for daycare providers, preschools, and family day homes to enable the continued delivery of high-quality child care across the province and further implement the Canada-Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CACWELCC) Agreement. These changes ensure that high-quality child care remains affordable and sustainable for families across Alberta.
• Subsidy: 

  The Child Care Subsidy Program is ending March 31, 2025 for daycares, family day homes and preschools for children up to kindergarten age (attending child care during school hours). New applications for Child Care Subsidy taking effect on or after February 1, 2025 will not be processed for children attending part[1]time kindergarten and younger. This means subsidy applications will only be processed for children registered to start child care on or before January 31, 2025. Renewals will continue to be accepted for children that already received Child Care Subsidy. All payments for preschool subsidy will end by March 31, 2025.