Small World has been offering programs for young children in Bridgewater since 1978. Today we offer several different programs of care and education based on Reggio-inspired principles for children between the ages of 18 months to 12 years.

Location: 352 York Street, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Full Day Programs:
For children aged 18 months to 5 years. This program operates year round from 7:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Full-time and part-time spaces are offered.

Part-Day Preschool Programs:
For children 2 1/2 years to 5 years. It is offered each weekday morning from 9 a.m. to noon. Your child can attend on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; Tuesdays and Thursdays; or all five days. This program runs during the school year and usually begins the second Thursday and Friday after public school officially opens in September.

School Age Programs:
for children between the ages of 5 and 12. It is offered every week day during the school year. Full-time and part-time spaces are offered.

School Age Program Options:

• Before School Program: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Full and part-time spaces are offered.
• After School Program: 2:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The children are met and walked back to the centre by our ECEs.  Full and part-time spaces are offered.
• Full-Day Program: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Programs are held during Bridgewater Elementary’s  In-service and Early Dismissal Days, storm days, Christmas and March Break.
• Summer Day Camp Program: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July for children who have finished Primary to age 12; August for children entering Primary to age 12 years. Flexible programs and you can book in the days, weeks and/or months that you want.