Early Learning Program
Early learning is a crucial stage in a child's development, and our program is dedicated to laying a strong foundation for future education and personal growth. During these formative years, children are naturally curious and eager to explore the world around them. Inspired by Christian values and learning about Jesus, who exemplified teaching and nurturing others with love and compassion, our program strives to create an environment where learning is both engaging and enjoyable. By incorporating fun and interactive activities, we encourage children to explore new concepts and ideas in a way that resonates with their innate sense of wonder. This approach not only fosters cognitive development but also instills a lifelong love of learning while reinforcing values such as kindness, patience, and empathy.
A Day in Our Early Learning Program
Welcome & Free Play
Confidence, independence, and connection
Play-Based Exploration
Early literacy, numbers, creativity, problem-solving
Circle Time & Small Groups
Listening skills, communication, classroom readiness
Snack & Daily Routines
Responsibility, independence, following directions
Outdoor Play & Movement
Physical development, teamwork, care for God’s creation
Quiet Time
Self-regulation, focus, emotional readiness
How Exploration Builds School Skills
Building & Creating → Early numbers, planning, perseverance
Pretend Play → Language, storytelling, social skills
Art & Fine Motor Play → Strength for writing and printing
Guided Play → Cooperation, problem-solving, confidence
At Sudbury Christian Academy, children learn through exploration today so they are ready for structured learning tomorrow.
Sudbury Christian Academy’s Early Learning Program is fully licensed by the Province of Ontario and operates in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA). We participate in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) initiative and meet all provincial requirements, including staff-to-child ratios and staffing by qualified Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs). Families can trust that our program provides a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment for every child.
Growing in Faith, Learning with Love
Sending your child to an early learning centre can be emotional as they step into a new community beyond home. It’s normal to feel both anticipation and concern about their adjustment and friendships. These early days are vital, fostering confidence, exploration, and independence in a nurturing environment. At Sudbury Christian Academy, dedicated educators support each child's unique journey, ensuring they, learn, and feel loved in trusted hands.
Christ-Centered Atmosphere
Sudbury Christian Academy is dedicated to nurturing a Christ-centered environment where every aspect of learning is grounded in biblical truth. SCA integrates faith into daily routines, lessons, and interactions, ensuring that even the youngest learners are immersed in God’s love and wisdom. Through prayer, scripture memorization, age-appropriate biblical teaching and songs, children are encouraged to see the world through the lens of God’s truth. This intentional approach lays a strong spiritual foundation, fostering character, compassion, and a lifelong love for Christ in every child.
A Rewarding Experience
As a parent, you know how important it is for your child’s first learning experience plays a crucial role in shaping their attitude towards education. It’s essential that this experience is positive and fulfilling, offering children the chance to make friends and feel truly cared for by dedicated educators. At Sudbury Christian Academy, we provide just such an environment—one where children are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to grow academically and socially. Our nurturing community ensures each child’s first steps into learning are joyful, meaningful, and full of opportunities for lifelong friendships and discovery.
"Our time at Sudbury Christian Academy’s Early Learning Centre was truly a blessing. As an only child who grew up through the isolation of COVID, Berenger had very little exposure to groups of children or being cared for by adults outside our home. The loving and caring environment at the Centre helped ease that transition in the most beautiful way. The staff was always smiling, quick to welcome him—often with literal open arms—and they kept in constant, reassuring contact with us as parents. It gave us such peace knowing he was in a place where he was genuinely known and loved. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to his school journey."