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School Readiness Program

Setting children up to succeed from day one in the classroom — academically, socially, and emotionally.

Bridging the Gap Between Therapy and School

Starting school is one of the biggest milestones in a child's life — and for children with autism, it can also be one of the most challenging. Our School Readiness Program is a structured 12-week intensive designed for children aged 3–5 who are preparing to enter Junior or Senior Kindergarten.

Run by a team combining early childhood educators and behaviour therapists, the program builds the exact skills children need to thrive in a classroom setting. We focus on real classroom demands: following multi-step instructions, participating in group routines, and building the independence that sets children up for a confident school start.

School readiness program activities at New Horizons

What the Program Covers

  • Following 1-, 2-, and 3-step classroom instructions
  • Participating in circle time routines
  • Sitting and attending for increasing durations
  • Pre-literacy: letter recognition and phonological awareness
  • Pre-numeracy: counting, shapes, colours, and patterns
  • Lunchroom independence: opening containers and cleaning up
  • Bathroom independence
  • Peer play and sharing
  • Transitioning between activities
  • Waiting and turn-taking in group settings

Program Highlights

Small Groups

3–4 children per group, with a 1:2 staff-to-child ratio throughout.

Expert Team

Led by registered early childhood educators and supervised by BCBAs.

12-Week Structure

A clear curriculum with weekly themes, assessments, and family progress updates.

Ontario Aligned

Goals aligned with the Ontario Full-Day Kindergarten curriculum expectations.

Program runs in rotating 12-week cohorts. Spaces are limited — contact us to find out when the next cohort begins.

Who Is This Program For?

Ages 3–5 Starting JK or SK Post-ABA Therapy Graduates Children with Classroom Skill Gaps OAP Funded Newly Diagnosed Children with IEPs

Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend starting 6–12 months before your child's anticipated JK entry date. This gives us time to build foundational skills and give your child a confident start.

Our program features a lower staff-to-child ratio, individualized goal-tracking, evidence-based behaviour strategies, and a calm, structured environment specifically designed for children with autism.

Yes. The School Readiness Program can be funded through Ontario's Ontario Autism Program (OAP). We accept OAP direct funding and can help with documentation.

Yes. With your permission, our team can connect with your child's school or resource teacher to ensure a smooth transition and share relevant strategies.

Give Your Child a Head Start

Book an intake call to learn when the next School Readiness cohort begins.

Book Intake → Call 905 556 0352