1.5 Years - 6 Years
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Centennial Campus
Gym and Outdoor Play Area
The campus has two indoor gymnasiums to safely develop gross motor skills. The children benefit from Kids U’s movement program through its unique blend of right brain and left brain values and a traditional gym setting. While the children are having fun and being active, they are also building healthy bodies and healthy brains.
Multi Curriculum Environments
Our Montessori-based left brain curriculum uses materials and activities to teach our children mathematics, science, reading, writing and comprehension skills while teaching them practical life skills at the same time. Complemented by the social-emotional Right Brain classroom, children refine their skills through Reggio-Emilia inspired learning practices. Our learning system is further supported by the Movement program, giving children the chance to stay active and make mind-body connections.
Nutritious Homestyle Meals
At Kids U, we understand how important nutrition is for a child’s mental and physical development. This is the reason why we searched for ways to innovate and offer a meal program that provides healthy, balanced, and nutritious meals for our children. The daily meals we provide to our students are made with natural, fresh ingredients, with a focus on fruits, vegetables and products locally grown and sustainable and organically produced whenever possible.
Sensory Development Experiences
Our campus provides custom-built light and shadow rooms and sensory water tables to aid in sensory development exercises. Our Montessori-trained (Left Brain) and Reggio- inspired (Right Brain) teachers propagate awareness of sensitive periods, encourage learning through play and exploration, and respect the natural development of the child.
the team
Campus Leadership
Zara Somji
Program Supervisor
Zara Somji has over a decade of experience working in the field of early childhood education, teaching various age groups from infants all the way to kindergarten. Zara brings 5 years of experience as a director to her role as Kids U Centennial’s Program Supervisor, where she relishes in the opportunity to help children reach milestones and build special bonds with their educators.
Ruchicka Sharma
Senior Preschool Left Brain Lead Teacher
Although she has worked with children of many different age groups, Ruchika Sharma loves working with preschool-aged children best, because of their innocence “energizes and provides so much optimism” to her. Ruchika is the Left Brain Lead Teacher at Kids U Kids U Centennial. With a background as a Math and Computer Science teacher in India, Ruchika holds Bachelors of Education and Science in Mathematics, as well as a Montessori Early Childhood Certificate.
Jonny Petti
Senior Preschool Movement Lead Teacher
A favourite in whichever classroom he’s teaching in, Jonny Petti has always been great working with children. With a diverse background in many different fields, Jonny began his child care career in 2017, where his love of sports and outdoor activities led him to become a Lead Movement Teacher at Kids U. Jonny is currently a co-lead in the Senior Preschool Movement room at Kids U Centennial.
Pavneet Chahal
Senior Preschool Movement Lead Teacher
With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from her home country, India, Pavneet Chahal has always had an interest in the growth and development of children. Upon moving to Canada, Pavneet then obtained an Early Childhood Education diploma from Durham College in Ontario. As a co-lead in the Senior Preschool Movement program at Kids U Centennial, Pavneet incorporates her love of exploring nature into the physical literacy curriculum.
Sean Macallum
Junior Preschool Right Brain Lead Teacher
When he was younger, Sean Macallum’s mother told him “Find a career that lets you play every day.” And as the Lead Teacher in the Junior Preschool Right Brain classroom, Sean has found just that. Starting out in the child care field with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance, and currently obtaining a diploma in Early Childhood Education, Sean has worked with toddlers and preschoolers for six years. In the Right Brain classrooms, Sean is known to break out his ukulele, making every learning opportunity a musical adventure.
Kiran Shivji
Senior Preschool Right Brain Lead Teacher
From midwifery to a Bachelor of Arts to early childhood education, Kiran Shivji has a wide range of expertise that brings a unique perspective to her teaching as the Right Brain Lead Teacher in Kids U Centennial’s Preschool program. As a firm believer in the concept of a lifelong learner, Kiran embodies all of the values of the Kids U teaching family.
Anika Rughani
Junior Preschool Left Brain Lead Teacher
Anika Rughani was born and raised in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. In 2016, she moved to Toronto and completed the Early Childhood Education course, subsequently working as a teacher for about 6 years since graduating. She is in the process of completing her Montessori diploma certification. Anika speaks over 5 languages like Hindi, Urdu, Swahili, which brings a unique multicultural element to her role teaching the toddlers in the Junior Left Brain program at Kids U Centennial.
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- Monday / May 24, 2021
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Victoria Day Campus Closed
- Saturday / June 5, 2021
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Graduation Presentation (Preschool and Kindergarten only) More info to come later. Additional days may be added
- Thursday / July 1, 2021
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Canada Day Campus Closed
- Friday / July 9, 2021
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Stampede Parade Campus opens at 1:00pm
- Sunday / July 18, 2021
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Alumni Event More details to come
- Monday / August 2, 2021
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Heritage Day Campus Closed
- Friday / August 20, 2021
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Professional Development Day (all campuses) Campus Closed
