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From Home to School: A Personalized Early Childhood Roadmap

From day one, set your child on the path to success. KEY combines expert parenting guidance with admissions planning to give your child the strongest possible start.
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Parents of Children Aged 0–30 Months

What We Do For Parents of Children Aged 0–30 Months

  • Choosing the Right Early Learning Path

    We help you navigate daycare and preschool options with confidence, map out a clear admissions timeline, and secure every key opportunity for your child’s start.

  • Building a Strong Parenting Foundation

    Our experts guide you through each developmental milestone, teaching practical parenting strategies that support language, social-emotional, cognitive, and motor skill growth.

  • Aligning All Caregivers

    We help unify parenting approaches across parents, grandparents, and other caregivers, preventing inconsistent discipline or overindulgence.

  • Creating Effective Routines & Environments

    We work with you to design healthy daily schedules, organize family time, and create a home environment that fosters independence and resilience.

  • Selecting the Right Activities for Growth

    We help you choose extracurricular and at-home activities that nurture your child’s development, align with private school goals, and make every moment count.

Proven Track Record of Success

Our Results

Every year, KEY students receive offers from top private schools and universities across Canada, the United States, and abroad. Our results reflect the strength of our personalized guidance, academic preparation, and strategic application planning that help families turn their educational goals into reality.
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Programs Overview

Your One-Stop Solution for Early Childhood Education

KEY guides families with children aged 0–7 through every step of growth and admissions, from early parenting and school readiness to JK and K private school applications, ensuring every stage contributes to future success.
Parents of 0-30 Months Old

Early Years Private School Admissions Planning

We have developed an integrated planning service for families aiming at private school pathways, aligning parenting practice, developmental targets, and admissions execution so every early step contributes to future success.
  • Stage-by-Stage Admissions Roadmap: A clear timeline from Daycare → Preschool → Private School, plus school-matching advice and application execution (forms, documents, and school communication).
  • Parenting & Development Coaching: Monthly 1:1 coaching, online course modules, and Parent & Me classes to help parents cultivate language, social-emotional, and cognitive skills at home.
  • Family Profile & Activity Planning: Customized family profile strategies and activity plans that document meaningful experiences and strengthen your admissions narrative.
Programs for Parents of Children age 2.5 - 7

LaunchPad Academy Preschool

Our preschool program is designed specifically to prepare children for private elementary school admissions. Our curriculum blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and inquiry-based learning to develop language, logical thinking, motor coordination, and social-emotional skills. Every lesson is aligned with private school evaluation standards, ensuring students are fully prepared for entrance assessments and interviews, and a smooth school transition:
  • Co-designed by former private school assessment teachers, principals, and admissions staff for precise alignment with admissions expectations.
  • Targets 80 key private school assessment points to strengthen core competencies.
  • Includes a parallel parent education program to foster strong home–school collaboration for greater learning impact.
PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGE 2.5 - 7

Little Scholars After-School Enrichment Program

A leveled program built around early-years private school admissions criteria, with a focus on strengthening three key areas: language expression, academic foundations, and social-emotional development. The program also simulates real admissions assessments to prepare students for every challenge:
  • Initial assessment and personalized development plan based on each child’s abilities.
  • Leveled classes to efficiently address learning gaps and meet private school entry requirements.
  • Access to our extensive admissions question bank, built over 15 years, to recreate authentic assessment scenarios.
PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGE 2.5 - 7

Early Years Private School Admissions Guidance

Comprehensive admissions consulting for younger applicants, from school selection and application strategy to document preparation (parent statements and recommendation letters) and interview coaching. We guide families through every step of the process:
  • Led by a former St. George’s School admissions and scholarship interviewer, our team offers insider insights and strategic guidance.
  • We build a fully customized admissions strategy based on each family’s unique strengths.
  • We provide one-stop, end-to-end service covering assessment, preparation, and admissions support for a seamless experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Is it too early to start if my child is under 1 year old?

    Starting early is a smart move. Building strong habits and a nurturing environment from infancy lays the foundation for language, social, and emotional development. Top private schools often look for families with long-term educational vision.

  • How is what you offer different from a typical parent-child class or daycare?

    Our program combines parenting coaching and admissions planning. Unlike daycare or playgroups, we focus on long-term development goals and school readiness, offering structured support based on your child’s age and future aspirations.

  • We don’t have a specific school in mind yet, can we still join?

    Absolutely. We guide families to understand private school options, clarify educational goals, and create a step-by-step admissions roadmap based on your values and your child’s unique strengths.

  • If we enroll KEY’s LaunchPad preschool later, do we still need this program?

    Yes. This program lays the foundation for LaunchPad and beyond, helping families establish parenting routines and developmental readiness so children can thrive once they enter preschool.

KEY INSIGHTS

Admissions & Learning Resources

Get the resources you need to navigate school choices with confidence. Explore our curated guides, checklists, and expert tips designed for parents at every stage.

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