Viva Kids

08/06/2022

Fall is in the air 🍎 Sign up to begin our program in September! Limited spots are available in our infant, toddler and preschool programs.

Click on the link to book a tour today!

Reggio Emilia inspired Child Care | Viva Kids is your family’s home away from home.

01/03/2022

The Reggio Emilia Approach was founded by Loris Malaguzzi and emerged from a city-sponsored education system in Reggio Emilia, a town located in Northern Italy.

Since its inception, the Reggio Emilia Approach has earned worldwide recognition. At Viva Kids, we consider ourselves “Reggio-Emilia Inspired,” joining the many classrooms around the globe that have adopted its core values and beliefs.

Visit us at www.vivakids.ca to learn more about how we integrate the Reggio Emilia-approach at Viva Kids.

12/24/2021

Happy Holidays from all of us at Viva Kids! Whatever you’re celebrating, the team at Viva Kids wishes you and your little learners a fun-filled holiday and a wonderful New Year. ✨

A reminder that we will be returning to the classroom on January 4th, 2022. We can’t wait to see you!

12/21/2021

Limited spaces available for January!

Viva Kids Academy is a licensed early learning centre that offers programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We follow a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum that encourages children to learn through play, observation and exploration.

We are currently registering for all our programs. Book an in-person or virtual tour of our centre today! Visit us at vivakids.ca to save your seat!

12/17/2021

At Viva Kids we employ process vs. product focused art. This means there are no step-by-step instructions or samples for children to follow. The art is focused on the exploration of different tools, materials and techniques, not on the end product.

The result? Children who feel engaged, relaxed and empowered to trust their own artistic instincts.

Visit vivakids.ca to learn more!

10/08/2021

Fall is in the air, class is back in session, and it’s feeling great! 🍎

In case you missed it, we’re back to school as Viva Kids! Find out more on our website, www.vivakids.ca.

10/04/2021

This autumn we're kicking off a series on the guiding principles of Reggio Emilia! ✨ Up first: The Image of the Child.

Every child is strong, capable, independent, curious, and full of imagination. Our program creates an environment to allow children to think, question, investigate, explore, and help navigate the journey of learning.

We can practice this by releasing expectations and taking a step back. We want to give children an opportunity to experiment, succeed, or fail, and try again. We can let preschoolers dress themselves, even if the clothes are backwards. We can let the water spill or the block tower tumble over. We can model good listening and be mindful not to interrupt young people. ⭐️

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09/30/2021

We’ve got a little extra pep in our step because our new temporary signage is up!
Give us a honk or a wave if you drive by and notice the new signs! 👋

Did you hear the news? Kidville is back to school with a new name. Introducing Viva Kids! Visit us at www.vivakids.ca to learn more about this exciting change!

09/24/2021

We use a variety of natural and manufactured loose parts to create open-ended activities we call “provocations” for our students. They are an opportunity for deep, imaginative learning and expression.

Our students light up when they see new provocations set up for them in the classroom and our educators find a lot of joy in curating fun and interesting offerings for the students to explore.

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09/23/2021

Meet our founder! ✨

Cathy’s favourite moment of the day: Hearing the happy chatter of children filing into the building each morning!

Learn more about Viva Kids and our Reggio Emilia-inspired learning philosophy on our website: www.vivakids.ca.

09/22/2021

We’re open for enrollment!

Viva Kids Academy is a licensed early learning centre that offers programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We follow a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum that encourages children to learn through play, observation and exploration.

We are currently registering for all our programs. Book an in-person or virtual tour of our centre today!

www.vivakidsacademy.ca

09/21/2021

Over the next few weeks we’ll highlight the core principles of the Reggio Emilia approach and show you what Reggio looks like in the classroom. (Spoiler alert - it’s fun!)

Learn more about our engaging programming for fall at vivakidsacademy.ca!