Sprouts
Building Strong Foundations for Lifelong Success
A Play-based social-emotional learning program designed to help children ages 4–6 develop the confidence, communication, regulation and everyday skills needed to thrive.
What is The Sprouts Program
A play-based social-emotional learning group for young children who benefit from extra support with confidence, emotional regulation, friendships, communication, and school readiness.
Neurodivergent children, including those with ADHD, autism, learning differences, and anxiety, are welcome.
Children will have opportunities to:
Build confidence and independence
Practice friendship and communication skills
Develop emotional awareness and coping strategies
Strengthen flexibility during transitions and changes
Learn through play, exploration, and connection
Build school readiness and group learning skills
Practice cooperation, problem-solving, and self-advocacy
Groups are small (6-8 children), space is limited!
Learn More Below
Why Play-Based Learning?
Play is how young children learn best.
Through games, imaginative play, movement, art, sensory experiences, and guided social interactions, children naturally develop the skills needed for emotional regulation, communication, confidence, and learning.
Our team intentionally embeds evidence-based social-emotional learning goals into engaging play experiences, helping children learn without feeling like they are in a classroom.
Therapist-Supervised & Purposefully Designed
While sessions are fun and engaging, every activity is designed with a purpose.
Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches from child development, social-emotional learning, play therapy, developmental psychology, and neurodiversity-affirming practice to support each child's growth.
Activities are carefully selected to build skills while preserving what matters most—joy, curiosity, and connection.
Program Term Details
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Sept 19th - Dec 19th (12 weeks)
Cohort A: Saturday AM 10:30am-12:30pm
Cohort B: Saturday PM 1:30-3:30pm
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Jan 9th - March 27th (12 weeks)
Cohort A: Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm
Cohort B: Saturdays 1:30-3:30pm
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April 10th - June 26th (12 weeks)
Cohort A: Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm
Cohort B: Saturdays 1:30-3:30pm
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Summer Program Term: August 24th - 28th
(1 week intensive)Kindergarten Readiness Intensive
Mon-Fri 10am-12pm (5 days)
Click here See our back to school readiness programs for details
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4-6 years old that are experiencing social, emotional or learning exceptionalities. Children that may have ADHD or ASD are welcome!
Our Summer Kindergarten Readiness program accepts 3 year olds entering kindergarten! -
Sessions will be hosted at Willow Tree Mind & Wellness Centre
145 Main Street, Toronto
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This is a drop off based program
Sessions are a combination of rotating Adult led and child led activities to ensure a fun and balanced learning experience. Some activities include:Circle Time
Structured Natural environment Teaching
Play Stations
Experiments
Gross Motor Time
Group Social Games
Music and Art
Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness
And more!
Our staff provide a 4:1 ratio of support with 1:1 time built into every session.
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Our Group Therapy rate is $60 an hour.
Each 2 hour session being $120.00.OAP funding is accepted.
Extended health benefits for Social work may apply.
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Our groups are facilitated by Child and Youth Therapists and/or social workers with expertise in child development! We always have 1 lead and 1 supporting staff member in each group.
All of our group programs are supervised by a registered social worker.
FAQ
Limited spots in each group available, spaces fill fast!
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Registration
Select your desired program term below (School year or Specific Term) and click Register Now.
Complete the Program Registration Form.
Once submitted, the program will automatically be added to your shopping cart.
Proceed to Checkout to complete your first session payment and reserve your child's spot.
Once we receive your registration form and first session payment, our Intake Team will contact you to complete the remaining intake documentation and onboarding process.
If you have any questions or need assistance at any point, please contact us at intake@willowtree-mindwellness.ca.
Choose Your Registration Options
Please note: The prices displayed below represent the first session payment only, which secures your child's spot in the program.
The Remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
School year and Term Based Enrolment available Below
School Year Registration
(September 2026 – June 2027)
Saturdays • 10:30am-12:30pm OR 1:30-3:30pm September 19, 2026 – June 26, 2027 (36 weeks) • Ages 4-6
Includes: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 & Spring 2027 Terms.
A therapist-led play-based early intervention group for children ages 4–6 designed to build communication, social-emotional development, confidence, emotional regulation, and school readiness through fun, engaging play experiences.
Annual Registration Benefits
✔ Guaranteed place in all three program terms
✔ Consistent routines and familiar peers
✔ Progressive curriculum that builds across the school year
✔ Greater opportunities to strengthen and generalize new skills
✔ Ongoing support throughout the school year
✔ Lowest session rate of $115 per session
✔ Fewer registration deadlines and no need to re-enrol each term
Please note: This payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining balance will be invoiced after each of your child’s sessions.
Select this option if you would like to enrol in 3 consecutive term of the sprouts group from September 2026 - June 2027.
A therapist-led play-based early intervention group for children ages 4–6 designed to build communication, social-emotional development, confidence, emotional regulation, and school readiness through fun, engaging play experiences.
Fall 2026, Winter 2027 & Spring 2027
A) AM group 10:30am-12:30pm
B) PM group 1:30-3:30pm
Please note: This payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining balance will be invoiced after each of your child’s sessions.
Term Based Registration
First Session Fit Guarantee
We want every child to feel comfortable and supported. If, after attending the first session, you don't feel the program is the right fit for your child, you are under no obligation to continue with the remainder of the term.
Enrol for the Fall 2026 Term
Weekly on Saturdays AM or PM
September 19th - December 19th (12 weeks)
A therapist-led play-based early intervention group for children ages 4–6 designed to build communication, social-emotional development, confidence, emotional regulation, and school readiness through fun, engaging play experiences.
Fall 2026 - Saturdays from September 19th - December 19th
A) AM group 10:30am-12:30pm
B) PM group 1:30-3:30pm
Please note: This payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining balance will be invoiced after each of your child’s sessions.
Enrol for the Winter 2027 Term
Weekly on Saturdays AM or PM
Jan 9th - March 27th 2027 (12 weeks)
Enrol for the Spring 2027 Term
Weekly on Saturdays AM or PM
April 10th - June 27th 2027 (12 weeks)
A therapist-led play-based early intervention group for children ages 4–6 designed to build communication, social-emotional development, confidence, emotional regulation, and school readiness through fun, engaging play experiences.
Winter 2027 - Saturdays from Jan 9th - March 27th 2027
A) AM group 10:30am-12:30pm
B) PM group 1:30-3:30pm
Please note: This payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining balance will be invoiced after each of your child’s sessions.
A therapist-led play-based early intervention group for children ages 4–6 designed to build communication, social-emotional development, confidence, emotional regulation, and school readiness through fun, engaging play experiences.
Spring 2027 - Saturdays from April 10th - June 26th 2027
A) AM group 10:30am-12:30pm
B) PM group 1:30-3:30pm
Please note: This payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining balance will be invoiced after each of your child’s sessions.
Not sure which option is best or have additional questions?
Contact our intake team: intake@willowtree-mindwellness.ca
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