a peek inside the fishbowl

Once upon a time, I used to work out of home. (!) It was tough. We had one car, two jobs (one each for Mark and I), and two kids in two different preschools at one point. We had departures and arrivals down to a science, but heaven forbid something happen that messed up our carefully calculated schedules. Pinkeye, or dental appointments, or illness …. sometimes one of us had to work late. Oh man. Those were crazy times. I don’t have many happy memories of white-knuckle drives up and down Merivale Road either.

It’s tough to be a working parent. It’s go go go go go … all the time, isn’t it? You know what makes the rat race easier? Finding a preschool you love where your kids can thrive is a huge bonus. Knowing your kids are getting amazing care in a happy environment is one less thing you have to worry about.

I’d like to welcome the newest Fishbowl patron, The Soloway JCC Ganon Preschool. It’s a place where the teachers truly care and the children feel loved. All of the teachers at the Ganon Preschool are either trained in Early Childhood Education, have a degree in a related field, or have significant experience working with young children.

The Ganon Preschool is open to everyone. They have licensed morning programs for 2 and 3-year olds, and their junior kindergarten program includes French as well as free swims at the Soloway JCC indoor saltwater pool and gym. (I think that’s pretty awesome.)

The Ganon Afternoon Enrichment Programs run from 12:30-3:30 and are open to everyone. You don’t have to attend the morning preschool to join in on the afternoon fun. Parents can choose any combination of the following days and activities:

Monday – Creative Kids (Multimedia Arts) or Small Samurai (Karate)
Tuesday – Fit Kids (Sports) or Funky Feet (Dance)
Wednesday – Monkey Rock Music
Thursday – Splish Splash (Instructional swim)
Friday – Discovery Kids (Science)

Check out their website. They have a wonderful program that emphasizes learning through play and encourages a lifelong love of learning. Ganon comes recommended to me, and I’m recommending it to you.

The Ganon Preschool is located inside the Soloway JCC at 21 Nadolny Sachs Private (one block south of Carling and Broadview). Please note, the preschool will be having an open house on Monday February 7 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. I urge you to attend, meet the teachers and see it all for yourself.

For more information about the program, please contact Preschool Director Jenny Shinder at (613) 798-9818 ext. 280, or vial email at ganon@jccottawa.com.

Thank you Ganon Preschool!

I would also like to take a moment to thank all of my other Fishbowl patrons. Did you know that they are the reason I’m able to keep this site going? It’s true. They are wonderful people. Please take a few minutes to click on the images on the right and poke around their websites. This quiet show of thanks would be much appreciated! Thank you!!