Welcome to the Lasteaed website! The Toronto Estonian Association Kindergarten – TES Lasteaed – brings children of Estonian heritage, ages one to seven, together to discover our language and culture through song, art, reading, dance and play. We meet on alternating Saturday mornings between September and May, a tradition of more than 50 years.

This year Lasteaed is moving to its new home at KESKUS. Sessions begin at Tartu College while the finishing touches at KESKUS are completed. Every child is welcome, whatever their Estonian language ability – Lasteaed is as much about culture, heritage and community as it is about language. Schedule and registration »

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Programs

Two programs: a drop-off program for children aged 3 to 6 as of January 1 (born 2020–2023), and Mudilased / Parent and Tot for children born in 2024 or later, who attend with a parent. The curriculum covers Estonian language and games, music and singing, arts and crafts, story and book exchange, and specialty teachers.

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Calendar

Classes run roughly every other Saturday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, starting at Tartu College and moving to KESKUS when it is ready. Dates run from October 2026 through Graduation on May 8, 2027. Registration for 2026–27 is still open – late registrations are welcome.

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