Parent Participation Prep Class – The Introduction & Development of Skills

(90 minutes, Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 10:30am, for children 20 – 30 months old)

We look forward to gently introducing you and your toddler to the classroom experience. In this class, you will attend with your child and stay with them the whole time, guiding them to notice their Teacher’s instructions and to engage peacefully with their peers and classroom materials.

Our Goals: To lay a strong social foundation based in kindness and trust while learning basic school social skills such as waiting, listening, asking the Teacher for help, taking pride in cleaning up, turn-taking, and more.

Junior Preschool – Independence Building Towards On-My-Own Participation

(2 hours, Monday – Thursday, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, for children 2½ – 3½ years old)

Our licensed Jr Preschool Program supports your child’s emerging sense of autonomy and independence.  We continue the ‘Transfer of Trust and Authority’ from Parent to Teacher by asking parents to remain seated at the side of the room or in our lobby, throughout class. Your child may come to you for reassurance and connection at any time, while also having the opportunity to practice ‘on-my-own’ participation and develop the confidence to ‘go to school’.  All while still enjoying the closeness and security that having you near provides them.

Our Goals: To support the emerging autonomy of each child and begin healthy separation from their caregiver for most, if not all, classroom activities.  To expand your child’s vocabulary for receiving help, changing social interactions for the better, and sharing feelings.  

Multidisciplinary Preschool – Who am I? Where are we? What is school all about?

(3 hours, Mon – Friday, 9:00am – 12:00am, for children 3 – 4 years old)

Let the questions begin! Our Multidisciplinary Preschool Program offers a unique curriculum that blends the pedagogies of Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf, and the BC Early Learning Framework. We encourage your child to use their natural learning style to complete daily activities while being inspired to become lifelong learners who are self-sufficient, confident members of society.  Our bright and engaging classroom is arranged into thematic stations with quality materials for every curiosity and interest your child may have.

Our Goals: To inspire your child to be curious, empathetic, mindful, and confident while out in the world and at school.  To prepare your child for successful entry into Jr Kindergarten.

Multidisciplinary Junior Kindergarten – Everything I Need to Know for Kindergarten!

(3.5 hours, Monday – Friday, 1:00 -4:30 pm, for children 4 – 5 years old)

Time to Level Up!  Our Multidisciplinary Junior Kindergarten Program offers a unique curriculum that blends the pedagogies of Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf, and the BC Early Learning Framework. We encourage your child to use their natural learning style to complete daily activities while being inspired to become lifelong learners who are self-sufficient, confident members of society.  Our bright and engaging classroom is arranged into thematic stations with quality materials for every curiousity and interest your child may have.

Our Goals: To prepare your child socially, emotionally, mentally, and physically for the rigours of elementary school and life in general while nurturing their confidence and self-image as a kind member of society.

Highly Interested Learners (HIL) Junior Kindergarten Program – Teach me EVERYTHING!

(3.5 hours, Monday – Friday, 1:00 -4:30 pm, for children 4 – 6 years old)

Calling All Lovers of Knowledge!  Do you have a child with an unquenchable thirst for answers?  A child who loves to learn?  This is a special program just for them!  Our HIL Junior Kindergarten Program offers an enriched version of our unique multidisciplinary curriculum to engage your child’s innate love of learning while helping them develop into self-sufficient, confident members of society.  Our bright and engaging classrooms are arranged into thematic stations with quality materials for every curiousity and interest and we go out on Field Trips, too!

Our Goals: To encourage and expand upon your child’s strong interest in knowledge while nurturing their confidence and self-image as a kind member of society.   (Interview required for admission)

Literacy Development – Songs, Stories & Snacks

(1 hour, Monday – Friday, 12:00 -1:00 pm, for children 3 – 5 years old)

Our Special Literacy Lunch Program supports your child’s emerging reading, writing, and storytelling skills, all while sharing our lunch! English vocabulary, rhyming skills, and letter recognition are all part of the fun in this engaging class. Together we will read stories and listen to songs. Then, we will discuss the sequence of events and explore what happened to the characters. Once we have a good grasp of plot concepts, we will start writing our own stories and songs to explore our feelings, school situations, and imaginary adventures.

Our Goals: To expand your child’s vocabulary, emerging literacy skills, and capacity to express their inner thoughts and dreams.

STEM Development – Lego™, Snap Circuits™, & Basic Electronics

(1 hour, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4:30 -5:30 pm, for children 4 – 6 years old)

Let’s learn about basic coding, electronics, and the scientific model. A fun afterschool hour of exploring various science and electronics kits while developing a ‘can-do’ attitude toward experiments and exploration.

Every month the children will pick a DIY project and experiment to make it happen!

Our Goals: To expand your child’s technological ability, vocabulary, and comprehension.