Preschool Programs

• Program capacities have been restricted so participants can maintain physical distance.
• Physical distancing will be enforced at all times.
• Activity tables, stations or program equipment will be set up prior to program to ensure physical distancing is maintained at all times.
• Porous equipment and toys have been removed.
• Carpets have been removed.
• Where possible, equipment and material will be divided into kits/bins to ensure items are used exclusively by one individual or household.
• Staff will limit the number of participants/caregivers at each station to ensure physical distancing at all times.
• After each program all equipment, tables and activity stations will be cleaned/disinfected before next use.

• Access to all Town of Aurora Facilities is limited to those who have pre-registered for a program or drop-in.

• Only 1 parent/guardian may participate in the program per participant. No additional spectators may access the facility or program (this includes younger siblings).

• Registration for Spring Programs and Drop-Ins will begin on Monday, March 29 for residents. Non-resident registration will begin on Thursday, April 1. Visit e-PLAY to register online.
• As a part of registration, participants will be asked a series of screening questions. If participants answer “yes” to any of the questions, they will not be permitted to enter a Town Facility.
• Participants are asked to come dressed for their program as the use of change rooms is not permitted at this time.
• Upon arrival to the facility for your scheduled program/drop in activity you will be met at the front entrance by a Facility Greeter. They will confirm your registration and ask the participant 1 affirmation screening question “When registering for the program, you answered screening questions in relation to COVID-19 symptoms and exposure. Have any of your responses to those questions changed?” At this time, the participant’s parent/guardian accompanying them to the program will also be asked the same screening questions the participant was asked at registration. If the participant or parent/guardian answer “yes” to any question, they will not be granted access to the facility. The participant must exit the building and contact their local health unit for next steps.
• All Staff will also be pre-screening before entering any Town Facility each day. 

• The Town of Aurora will follow all York Region guidelines for mandatory masks as outlined in The Regional Municipality of York Medical Officer of Health Instructions to Businesses and Organizations Currently Operating (under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA), R.S.O. 1990 and related Regulations).
• Note: York Region Public Health lists children under the age of 2 as an exemption, therefore it is not mandatory for them to wear a mask when participating in any Preschool Programs. To review this guideline in addition to suitable exemptions and additional information regarding the use of masks and face coverings, visit the York Region Public Health website.

• Participants will be required to maintain physical distancing at all times.
• There will be floor markings and signage throughout each facility to promote and maintain physical distancing.
• Program capacities have been restricted so participants can maintain physical distance.
• Programming is modified and limited, to allow for staggered start and end times.
• There will be one-way directional flow throughout the facility.
• Participants are asked to arrive for their program no earlier than 15 minutes before their program start time and must leave the facility within 15 minutes of their program or activity ending.

• High touch surface areas will be cleaned and sanitized between programs and activities throughout the day.
• Program supplies and equipment will be cleaned and sanitized after each program.
• Individual program supplies will be provided when possible.

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.

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 at this time require parent or guardian participation or a parent or guardian to remain on-site.

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.

Note: All Preschool programs require a parent or guardian to actively participate alongside the participant or remain on-site for the duration of the program.

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 a number of experienced, professional service agreement contractors who are specialists in their respective fields.

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.

Pre-registration is required for all Preschool Drop-In programs. Visit e-PLAY to register online.

Age: Newborn to 5 years

Location: S.A.R.C.

Fee: $3 per child, supervising adults are free

Note: Caregivers must supervise children at all times.

Registration
To ensure more equitable access to drop-in activities, we will be opening one week at a time for registration rather than opening the entire season at once. Each Saturday at 9 a.m., registration will open for drop-in activities that are running the following Saturday to Friday.

Please see schedule below.

Pre-registration is required. Register online at e-PLAY

• Drop-In Cancellation Policy