Preschools on the Sunshine Coast

Little Flower Child Development Centre

School Philosophy – Little Flower Child Development Centre is dedicated to providing a program that focuses on the intellectual , physical , social , emotional , language and spiritual development of each child. Our belief is children lean best through play .While staff facilitates and enrich each child’s activities, learning is continually developed and extended. The children experience the joy of discovery based learning as they explore our enriched environment. Our staff also strives to build a nurturing attachment with the children so that each feels valued and loved.

Preschool Hours 9-1             

Daycare Hours 7:30-5:30

Fees    23.00 per day preschool  40.75 per day daycare

Curriculum -Flexible daily schedule that encourages learning through play

Religious Affiliation -Catholic, the centre is named after St. Theres, the Little Flower. Our centre’s staff model the “little way” of St.Theres, which encourages doing little things out of great love for others.

Teacher Qualifications –Qualified, licensed and caring Early Childhood Educators

Contact Information – 5700 Nickerson Road, Sechelt  604-740-0778 Email   lori-anncasey@hotmail.com

Enrolment – 21/2 years to 5 years

Bethel Preschool

School’s Philosophy: Bethel Preschool is dedicated to partnering with families by providing an inclusive Christian-based program that is rich in early learning experiences and inclusive for all preschoolers.  Bethel Preschool strives to encourage the emergence and development of children’s physical, academic, emotional, social and spiritual capacities.  We also provide a basic introduction to sign language as a means to stimulate language development and visual attention. 

Pre-school Hours:  9:15 am to 1:15 pm Tuesday through Friday

Enrolment:  Preschool aged child accepted for September classes. (children born in 2005 and 2006)

Fees:  Families can choose from one to four days/week and can pick the day/s that best suit them.  Fees range from $85 to $320 per month depending on the number of days enrolled. 

Teachers:  Bethel Preschool is staffed by dedicated, caring, and qualified teachers.  Laurie Barker (Early Childhood Educator and Special Needs Educator) and Sonya Mackill (Early Childhood Educator).

Contact Information: (604) 885-7671 http://www.bethelsechelt.org/bethel/preschool.php

Location: 5547 Trail Avenue (at the corner of Trail and Mermaid, in downtown Sechelt, just across from the Fire Hall.)

 Jack and Jill Preschool

School Philosophy: The philosophy of our school and the Council of Parent Participation Preschools is that “play is the basic medium for learning in the early years”. Through meaningful play, children learn to express themselves, to develop a healthy self-concept, to cope with feelings and to solve problems.  Basic social skills such as listening, communication, taking turns, sharing, negotiating and compromising are learned as children interact and play. Our purpose is to provide a high standard of play-based education for our children, as well as offering parent education opportunities. Our curriculum is presented in a play-based way. Daily activities include:  welcome circle, free play and exploration, circle time with teachers (stories, songs, discussion), snack time and active play – usually outside.

Pre-school Hours: Tue Thurs 9 - 11 am (three year old class) Tue Wed Thurs 12:30 - 2:45 (four year old class)In the process of adding an extra four year old class, Mon Wed 9-11am

Enrolment: 3 and 4 year olds

Fees: 2 days per week $100, $115 partial participation (no duty days)

3 days per week $125, $140 partial participation (no duty days)

Religious Affiliation: none

Teachers: We employ only highly qualified and enthusiastic Early Childhood Education Instructors. As part of the Council of PPP, our teachers attend monthly professional development seminars to share ideas, to learn and gain new information. Our Supervising Teacher is in her 15th year teaching at J&J; our Assistant Teacher now there for 6 years.

Contact Information: 604-886-9417

Location: 690 Harmony Lane, Gibsons

 

Sun Haven School –Tidings Newsletter-April 2009

 

School Philosophy: Sun Haven Waldorf School endeavors to meet each child at their particular stage of development.  The school seeks to awaken, nurture and strengthen the child's imagination, intellect, and physical well-being.  It also seeks to cultivate a reverence for life and a love of learning. Our Parent-Child program is for parents and their young children and is held in the pre-school room once a week. This Program is led by an experienced pre-school teacher and provides parents with insight and practical tools for the task of raising children. Parents accompany their children to a morning session filled with activities of creative play, song, verses, movement games, stories and puppet plays, baking, painting, and snack. Activities are presented in a rhythmical way to ensure that children feel comfortable and secure. Working together, parents have an opportunity to discuss topics that relate to parenting and education. Often, articles on Waldorf education are sent home so that families can learn more, complementing their experience.

Curriculum: Children learn about life, first by seeing and then by imitating what they see. In our Pre-School Program, great care is taken to surround the children with as many life-filled experiences as possible. The teacher and assistant engage in domestic, practical and artistic activities which the children imitate readily: baking, painting, crafts, singing, dancing, outdoor play and celebrating festivals to mark the change of seasons. Purposeful tasks such as preparing snacks, caring for the room and gardening help the children develop an awareness of working in a group. Our teachers take care to establish a rhythmic flow and creativity in the Pre-School so as to enhance the young child’s mental, physical and emotional development

Pre-school Hours:  Monday-Thurs mornings 8:45-11:45

Parent-Child Program:  Friday mornings 9:30am-11:30am 

Enrolment: Parent-Child: ages 0-3 Pre-school: ages 3-4

Fees: Parent-Child Program is $60 for 5 weeks

Annual Fees: 2 days $1250, 3 days $1875, 4 days $2500 (subsidies available)

Teacher’s Qualifications:  ECE certified

Religious Affiliation: None

Contact: 604.741.0949 office@sunhavenschool.ca   www.sunhavenschool.ca

Location: 1341 Margaret Rd. (corner Beach Ave.) Roberts Creek, BC

Roberts Creek Child Care Society- Rainbow Pre- School, Kindercare, Treehouse After School Care, Summer Camps

School Philosophy/Mandate:

The Roberts Creek Childcare Society is a registered charity and non profit society located in Roberts Creek, BC adjacent to RobertsCreekElementary School. Our centre is nestled in the forest and is surrounded by local wildlife, animals and birds, and a peek a boo view of the ocean as well. Our preschool classes are taught by certified Early Childhood Educators who have trained in Emergent curriculum based on the Emilio Reggio ideology which encourages exploration and creativity while learning a sense of community and encouraging social involvement.

Curriculum: Emergent, Reggio

Pre-school Hours: Daily

Enrolment:  2.5 – 12 years

Fees: Please contact 

Teacher’s Qualifications: ECE, Cert. teachers, elementary school, Masters in Education.

Languages Spoken (if other then English) Spanish

Contact Information: Tessa Carter Roberts Creek, at the Elementary School, 604-885-9229 rcccs@telus.nethttp://www.robertscreekchildcaresociety.com/index.html

Location: Roberts Creek

Articles

Signs of a Good Pre-School