Is your child ready for their first school adventure?
Help them get ready to start school with joy and confidence! Our Smart Start Prep Program is built for small groups of 3–4 children aged 4–5 — so every child gets the personal attention they need to thrive. Our school readiness program focuses on fostering essential skills while providing a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
Our School Readiness Program is designed specifically for children aged 4–5 years who are preparing to enter kindergarten. This part-time, intensive program focuses on academic skills, language development, communication, and social competence, helping children gain the confidence and abilities they need to thrive in a classroom environment.
The program runs 6 hours per week, delivered in flexible time slots of 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, or 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, allowing families to choose a schedule that fits their needs. Despite being part-time, the program is intensive and highly focused, ensuring that each child makes measurable progress in their early learning skills.
Children learn in small groups of 3-4 students, allowing for individualized attention and personalized support. The small group setting encourages active participation, hands-on learning, and positive social interactions, while giving educators the ability to closely monitor progress and adapt instruction to each child’s unique needs.
The program is designed to help children transition smoothly into kindergarten. Students develop skills such as:
By focusing on these foundational skills, children become confident and prepared for full-time school.
Our curriculum emphasizes early academic skills appropriate for 4–5-year-olds, including:
Through ABA-based strategies, instruction is structured, measurable, and tailored to each child’s abilities, ensuring steady progress in a short amount of weekly hours.
Through interactive activities and games, children will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
We guide children to think independently and tackle challenges with curiosity:
Puzzles, brain teasers, and collaborative challenges are incorporated to encourage exploration and experimentation.
Children will learn essential routines and classroom behaviors, such as following directions, taking turns, and completing tasks independently.
Children learn to navigate classroom life with ease:
Classroom jobs and responsibilities will be assigned to promote a sense of responsibility and routine.
Language and communication are at the core of the program. Our program emphasizes the development of social skills, including cooperation, and conflict resolution. Children:
Social skills are integrated into all activities, helping children cooperate, interact positively, and feel confident in a group setting.
Reading activities are incorporated to foster a love for literacy and develop early reading skills.
From listening to expressing — we develop confident communicators:
Storytime sessions, phonics activities, and writing practice will engage children in language-rich experiences.
Math concepts are introduced through hands-on activities and games to build numeracy skills.
Math is hands-on, joyful, and connected to everyday life:
Counting games, shape recognition, and basic math problems are incorporated to support mathematical understanding.
School readiness activities for preschoolers are tailored to how they think, move, and feel:
Our ABA-based School Readiness Program helps children aged 4–5 develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed for a successful transition into kindergarten. By combining small group instruction, intensive ABA-based learning, and early literacy, language, and social skill development, we prepare children to enter school ready to learn, interact, and thrive.
We combine the structure of a high-quality preschool with the warmth of a close-knit community. Our small group sizes mean your child is never just a number — they’re known, supported, and celebrated.
Our team of certified teachers and ABA professionals ensures that each child receives individualized, high-quality instruction. Educators use evidence-based ABA methods to reinforce skill acquisition and encourage positive behavior, making learning both effective and enjoyable.
We believe children learn best when they feel safe, seen, and celebrated. That’s why we’ve created a cozy, child-led learning space that feels like a second home — where curiosity grows every day.
Our experienced teachers/therapists facilitate learning through intentional planning, observation, and responsive interactions. They provide guidance, encouragement, and scaffolding to support each child's individual growth and development.
Your voice matters. You know your child best — we’re here to partner with you:
By the end of the program, most of our students show measurable growth in self-regulation, expressive language, and group participation — preparing them to transition into kindergarten classrooms with confidence and joy.
We are conveniently located in Thornhill and welcome students from across the Greater Toronto Area: North York, Vaughan, Toronto, Richmond Hill, and Markham.
We accept applications throughout the year. Spots are filling fast – enroll today!
For children with autism, school readiness means more than ABCs. It includes the ability to follow structured routines, manage transitions, express needs effectively, and build positive peer relationships — all in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Our program prepares children for kindergarten with a balanced mix of academic, social, and emotional skills. From learning how to hold a pencil to taking turns in group activities, we make sure they’re developmentally ready and excited to learn.view all the services we offer that are covered by the Ontario Autism Program on
Yes, the school readiness program we offer is eligible for OAP funding. You can view all the services we offer that are covered by the Ontario Autism Program on this page.
with 6 hours per week
9–12, 12–3, or 3–6 pm
3-4 students for personalized support
in early academics, language, and social skills
and classroom readiness
and ABA specialists providing individualized guidance
to track skill development
