Is your preschooler ready for kindergarten?
Are you looking ahead to prepare your child for kindergarten but not sure where to start? The City of Vaughan is here to help! Vaughan Playschool is a positive play-based learning environment where your kids can develop a strong foundation before heading to school!
About Vaughan Playschool
Big learning starts with little moments! At Vaughan Playschool, we believe in the power of play to spark curiosity. Our programs focus on building a love for learning through play-based activities like arts, crafts, music and outdoor exploration. We’re here to set your child on the path to success, with a strong foundation in both social and academic skills. Give your child the best start to their educational journey, one playful step at a time.
What makes Vaughan Playschool unique?
Vaughan Playschool combines structured learning with playful exploration in a way that excites children about education. Our small class sizes, 2.5-hour sessions, and warm, school-like environment help children transition smoothly into kindergarten. We embrace cultural diversity, offer flexible programs, and work closely with families to support each child. Plus, our classrooms are designed to inspire creativity and provide a safe, welcoming space for little learners to thrive.
How will my child benefit?
At Vaughan Playschool, learning feels like play, but the benefits last a lifetime! Your child will build essential skills in areas like math, reading, science, and languages, all within a supportive and interactive environment. Our small class sizes ensure that each child gets the attention they need to grow with confidence. By balancing structured learning with free plan, your child will develop problem-solving, academic and social skills.
Why join Vaughan Playschool?
Playing + learning = FUN!
Our programs create a positive, play-based learning environment that prepares preschoolers for kindergarten.
Close and convenient locations
We’re accessible! Choose from 7 community centres across Vaughan, which have fun amenities like outdoor playgrounds, waterparks and libraries. Each preschool room is welcoming, safe and inclusive, with age-appropriate sensory tools and learning stations.
Caring, qualified instructors
Our passionate preschool instructors are experienced, certified in First Aid and CPR and undergo Vulnerable Sector Screening. Small classroom ratios and standards are guided by provincial safety legislation.
A little "me time" for you
Drop your child off and take a well-deserved break. Enjoy a swim, hit the gym or simply unwind at our community centres, which are also nearby libraries, parks and trails. View our drop-in program schedules.
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School Readiness
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Vaughan Playschool: Junior (2.5-3.5 years)
Designed for your little one as they start their journey towards school readiness, this program creates independence from parents and develops age-appropriate social, emotional and fine and gross motor skills. Through singing and playing, children learn about sharing, taking turns, washing-up, following directions, and communicating with words — all while having fun and making new friends!
Vaughan Playschool: Senior (3-5 years)
Designed for the older preschooler, this program offers a more enriched, structured classroom experience that encourages independence and confidence. Preschoolers build on their cognitive, gross and fine motor skills while learning age-appropriate math, reading, writing, and science—helping them become great learners! Spring session features a graduation ceremony.
Reading & Writing
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Vaughan Playschool: Reading & Writing (3-5 years)
We inspire imagination. This program builds simple literacy skills through story time, drama, rhymes, verbal and written activities. Preschoolers learn phonetics, use simple vocabulary to describe objects, ask and respond to questions, listen to stories and tell their own ones.
Languages
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Vaughan Playschool: French (3-5 years)
Bonjour mes amis! This program introduces basic French vocabulary through story time, rhymes, verbal and written activities. Preschoolers learn phonetics, use simple vocabulary to describe objects, respond to questions, learn to count, write and sing - all in French.
Vaughan Playschool: Italian (3-5 years)
Uno, due, tre! This program introduces basic Italian vocabulary through story time, rhymes, and verbal and written activities. Preschoolers practice phonetics, use simple vocabulary to describe objects, respond to questions, and learn to count, write and sing – all in Italian.
Vaughan Playschool: Mandarin (3-5 years)
Nǐ hǎo! In this playful introduction to Mandarin Chinese, preschoolers explore basic vocabulary through lively songs, imaginative stories and fun verbal and written activities. They’ll learn to recognize everyday words, count, describe objects and respond to simple questions — all in Mandarin.
Math
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Vaughan Playschool: Math (3-5 years)
We make math fun! This program introduces mathematic vocabulary and concepts using sensory activities and games. Preschoolers learn to count and sequence numbers, name shapes, repeat patterns, solve problems and measure, compare and sort objects.
Science
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Vaughan Playschool: Science (3-5 years)
We pique curiosity. This program explores the natural world with observations and experiments that use all five senses. Preschoolers learn to ask questions, tell stories, test theories, solve problems, and think creatively and critically about the world around them. Topics are based on group interest and may include animals, plants, dinosaurs, earth, space, and/or the weather.
Summer
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Vaughan Playschool: Summer (3-5 years)
Designed to provide your older preschooler with a summertime, structured classroom experience that encourages independence and confidence. Your young one will build on their cognitive, gross and fine motor skills while learning age-appropriate math, reading, writing and science – helping them prepare for the classroom! Outdoor play (just like big kid school!) complements the learning.
What parents say about Vaughan Playschool
Vaughan Playschool Junior was absolutely amazing!
Our child enjoyed going and her speech and vocabulary have improved significantly. We were impressed with the care of the teachers and the quality of work put into the program.
Love this program!
We absolutely love this program, our daughter has had so much fun!
They're fantastic!
They're fantastic, they treat her very well she seems happy, she comes back happy, she doesn't want to come home when I pick her up!
Ready for Kindergarten!
He became much more independent and is ready for big kid school!
Locations
Al Palladini Community Centre
9201 Islington Ave, Woodbridge
Garnet A. Williams Community Centre
501 Clark Ave W, Thornhill
Carrville Community Centre
655 Thomas Cook Ave, Maple
Maple Community Centre
10190 Keele St, Maple
Chancellor Community Centre
350 Ansley Grove Rd, Woodbridge,
North Thornhill Community Centre
300 Pleasant Ridge Ave, Vaughan
Father E. Bulfon Community Centre
8141 Martin Grove Rd, Woodbridge
Vellore Village Community Centre
1 Villa Royale Ave, Woodbridge
Frequently Asked Questions
CONTACT US
Recreation Services
Vaughan City Hall, Level 300
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
Phone: 905-832-2281
Email: rec@vaughan.ca