Parksites Preschool

We love to be in the kitchen and we are looking forward to soooooo much more cooking this upcoming year! Last year we loved rainbow toast, made our own pasta sauce and noodles, practiced chopsticks with rice, made heart shaped pizza, combined our efforts for vegetable soup, mashed soooo many potatoes and of course made our famous BREAD (more than a few times!). Quesadillas, oliebollen, nachos, crackers, homemade butter (shaken to perfection by over a dozen kiddos!), homemade ice cream, smoothies, pizelles, chili and much, much more. We also got to sample so many dishes from around the world thanks to our wonderful and diverse families!

From simple to complex, we love to cook with our littles to inspire confidence, foster connection, learn science, work on our fine motor skills, try new things and of course... EAT! I wonder what we will make this year? :)

Class starts September 1st, but you can register anytime (spots are limited). For more information, email us at [email protected] and let us give you a call back. No questions too small! You can also visit www.parksites.ca for more information.

So excited to be back in the kitchen this fall!

Benjamin Bear gets around in the summer too! He is looking forward to meeting our new kiddos in September.... before he hibernates for the winter. :)

One of our favorite traditions will be back this spring as Benjamin visits with all the children for a night they will remember for YEARS (ask anyone!). If you know, you know! He is out and about getting a bath this weekend and a brand spanking new upgraded suitcase!

If you have fond memories of Benjamin, let us know! We have journals going back DECADES. Should we post a few entries? :)

We start September 1st, but it is never too late! Registration is open until spots are filled. Here are some pics from our Open House last spring. Our parent meeting is end of August if you would like to join, learn more and meet our teachers and families. We are happy to hop on a phone call ANYTIME to discuss details or answer questions.

No questions are too small, silly or unimportant: we want you to be informed and make the right decisions for your family (and we are happy to recommend options that might suit you better!). Email [email protected] for a call back. :)

Have a great weekend! Looking forward to greeting our new group of big little kids!

Flexible, play based learning at your kids pace! 🌿2, 3 or 4 day a week options for children aged 3 to 5 years old. Spots available this September for our 2026-2027 school year!

Email [email protected] or send us a message for a call back this week. :) Childare tax credits offered, and optional lunch program available. :)

School starts Sept. 1st, spots limited.

Apprentissage flexible basé sur le jeu, au rythme de votre enfant!
Options de 2, 3 ou 4 jours par semaine pour les enfants de 3 à 5 ans.

Des places sont disponibles dès septembre pour notre année scolaire 2026-2027! ✨Écrivez-nous à [email protected] ou envoyez-nous un message pour recevoir un appel cette semaine. :)

L’école commence le 1er septembre — places limitées!

We adore our friends at PACE Farm and their philosophy! Our children have observed and adored their animals for years and years. Littles under 2 are free! We are looking forward to going with our whole class this year, we highly recommend a visit all seasons!

There's something that we've been wanting to say for a long time...

We've finally put into words what we've been thinking, feeling and living since day one at PACE Farm. Our philosophy. Our manifesto. The beliefs that shape every decision we make — how we care for our animals, how we work the land, and how we sit with the hard parts.

A few things you'll find in it:

💚 We see life and death not as opposites, but as partners. Death on a farm is real. We don't hide from it — we try to honour it.

🐽 We don't castrate or sterilize our animals. We believe every animal has the right to live its full biological life.

🐓 Most of our animals roam freely — they come in every evening on their own, because they want to, not because they're forced to.

🌍 Everything we do is rooted in permaculture ethics: Care for the Earth. Care for People. Share fairly.

This isn't a perfect farm. But it's an intentional one.

🔗 Read the full philosophy on our website — projectpace.ca/philosophy

Photo by Baran Asghari ()

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Quelque chose qu'on voulait dire depuis longtemps...

On a enfin mis en mots ce qu'on pense, ressent et vit depuis le premier jour à la Ferme PACE. Notre philosophie. Notre manifeste. Les convictions qui guident chacune de nos décisions.

Quelques extraits :

💚 La vie et la mort sont des partenaires, pas des opposés. La mort fait partie de la ferme. On ne la cache pas — on essaie de l'honorer.

🐽 On ne castre pas et on ne stérilise pas nos animaux. On croit que chaque animal a le droit de vivre pleinement sa vie biologique.

🐓 La plupart de nos animaux errent librement. Ils rentrent chaque soir d'eux-mêmes — parce qu'ils le veulent.

🌍 Tout ce qu'on fait est ancré dans l'éthique de la permaculture : Prendre soin de la Terre. Prendre soin de l'Humain. Partager équitablement.

Ce n'est pas une ferme parfaite. Mais c'est une ferme intentionnelle.

🔗 Lisez notre philosophie complète sur notre site web — projectpace.ca/philosophie

Photo par Baran Asghari ()

We are halfway through summer and spots are filling up fast! Register now to save a spot for your little one in September! Ages 3-5, Monday to Thursday mornings 8:30-11:45, with an option to stay until after lunch. Questions or want to arrange a phone call? Email us at [email protected].

PARKSITES FAQ's FOR THE 2026-2027 school year! New musical offerings and more!

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-11:45am. We begin the day with important free play and families can drop off flexibly during this time. Choose between 2, 3 and 4 day a week options. We also do a gradual entry, perfect for children who are taking their first steps into school. Bilingual program.

Karate: Weekly karate classes offered starting in October! The children develop fine and gross motor skills, emotional regulation and huge bursts of confidence in our weekly class with our local karate star!

New! Music and Movement: 10 weeks of fun classical music with props, designed to encourage rhythm, creativity and enhance motor skills. We have a show at the end of the session! So fun!

Fresh Air Fun: Outdoor play is so important! This year we will be exploring the world around us with field trips to the farm, Terra Cotta, special animal guests, gardening, mud play, forest school adventures, park visits, butterfly gardens and more!

Lunch Bunch: Need a little more time? Families can extend their day for a small monthly fee (drop in available). Children can bring their lunches, socialize and play while learning life skills for school. (spots limited)

We learn through play and the children engage in daily art, circle time, reading, sensory play, science, cooking, outdoor time and gym both indoors and outdoors. Our families are very involved in the running of the school, making it a family experience and building community.

Spots are limited for September! For more information, email [email protected]

Some of these wee faces are parents now, sending their children to Parksites! . We have decades of class pictures with hundreds of students who have thrived in our program.

Registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year, spots are increasingly limited. Choose from 2, 3 or 4 day a week options, Monday to Thursday, 8:30-11:45. Email [email protected] for details or to request a call back. :)

Part time: In search of an assistant bilingual early childhood educator. Contract from September 2026 to May 2027.

- Be able to plan and implement activities, crafts, games and - experiences for children aged 3 to 5.
- Available Monday to Thursday mornings 8:15-12:00.
- CPR and first aid certifications up to date (we would be able to supplement the certification or recertification fee for the right candidate).
- Minimum 2 years experience and qualified educators preferred. But if you love children and planning play based educational experiences please apply.
- Bilingual, specifically comfortable in French, preferred.

We follow the LBPSB academic calendar: friendly for candidates with children in school. Summers and school breaks off.
Recent ECE graduates and students welcome to apply.
Pay: $18-$20 based on experience, qualifications and abilities. Room to grow.

Contacted candidates must submit a weekly activity plan based on a common preschool theme as an example. (spring, community helpers, dinosaurs, space, artists etc). Creativity encouraged.
Email questions or CV to [email protected] .

We were so lucky to be visited by PACE Farm Mobile Farm today! The children loved petting and feeding the animals in our grassy area: the goats loved it too! 😀