Toronto, Canada
1043 Bathurst St
N/A
+1 6472165697
Gender-neutral toilets
Gathering Wild is a wonderful place for children to express themselves, find their interests and THRIVE -- all while having fun! My son was able to explore his interests each day as the school is play-based. Kylie and Tennyson know how to nurture the children and bring out the very best in them. The children are confident, self-expressive and really care for each other. It has been such a joy to be able to send my son to Gathering Wild each day!
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Our son has been attending this preschool program for close to a year now and I can tell from his big smile and the excitement that he shows each and every day that he truly loves The Gathering Wild and his teachers Kylie and Tennyson. When he first began he had a bit of a hard time adjusting to sharing and interacting with other children. Kylie and Tennyson have worked with him patiently and I have seen such a positive change in how he interacts with other children. He has become more patient, co operative, confident and emphatic. Kylie and Tennyson share pictures and videos of the daily happenings and keep you informed of your child's progress and development. Throughout Covid they have been transparent and diligent in their screening process and have worked to keep the catchment small to reduce risk. Kylie and Tennyson have thought hard about each item and its placement within their school. They focus on the use of raw materials to stimulate imagination and critical thinking. The Gathering Wild is what I would imagine to be on the other side of that log Fred Penner was always climbing through; a magical place that makes kids feel comfortable learning new skills and above all having fun.
This is the first place where on a daily basis my son was running inside excited to start his day and happily leaving excited to tell me about his day. I asked him on the first day of camp if the teachers were nice and his response was "Mom, they are so so so so so so so so so so so NICE!!!" My heart melted. We had such a great experience that without hesitation we signed up for the Kindergarten program. Today was the first day and it was the first time my son was trying to stay longer. It really is an amazing place for children to have fun, learn and be themselves. I left this for the end of this review but take it as I am ending it with a bang. Kylie and Tennyson are AMAZING!!
My son spent a week at camp at Gathering Wild this summer and it was such a positive experience for all of us. I knew he was safe and well cared for while he was there, and I appreciated the daily updates from Kylie and Tennyson. I love that he was encouraged to take some risks and that he came home covered in paint every day. Kylie and Tennyson are lovely: kind, encouraging, nurturing, and playful. Exactly what I wanted for my child in his first week away from us in five months!
Kylie and Tennyson are amazing. Our daughter loved every day of camp. She talked about cicadas in the garden and brought home art every day. We felt very safe about their covid-19 protocols and we were happy to get her back into the swing of things and play with other kids her age.
My 5 year old son has attended a few weeks of camp at Gathering Wild... and he loves it! He's looking forward to returning for another couple of weeks this month. The space is fantastic - particularly the well thought-out outdoor space, which has a movable obstacle course, a "dinosaur" dig, and other fun! I cannot say enough about the quality of the caregivers. Both are warm, caring, and child-focused. Thank you!
It was increasingly difficult to motivate our five-year-old son during the months of social isolation due to the pandemic. But after the first day at Gathering Wild, he came home reinvigorated and I was thrilled to see his creative spark and curiosity back in full force. Kylie and Tennyson are welcoming and energetic, creating a wonderful environment for kids and parents alike. We hope to return to Gathering Wild next year! Thank you for everything!
I can't recommend Gathering Wild enough. This is a gem of a place for children. My daughter attended four weeks of their summer camp and had a wonderful time. I only wish their kindergarten program was available when she was in kindergarten. Kylie and Tennyson are warm, welcoming, inclusive, thoughtful and highly-skilled early childhood educators and artists.
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