Pre-Kindergarten Educational Services
(403)451-2733
Opening Doors to Learning
A program for 3-5 year olds combining Play with Learning
(program originally developed for Chinook Learning Services, a division of the CBE)
Sunnyside School Pre-Kindergarten
211 - 7 Street N.W.
Captain John Palliser School Pre-Kindergarten
1484 Northmount Dr. N.W.
Elboya School Pre-Kindergarten
4804 - 6 Street S.W.
Woodbine School Pre-Kindergarten
27 Woodfield Way S.W.
Vista Heights School Pre-Kindergarten
2411 Vermillion Street N.E.
PRE-K NEWS
Why Pre-Kindergarten?
Play: Explore our child-centered room environment
Learn: Nurture emergent literacy by encouraging interest in reading and writing
Pre-Kindergarten provides many opportunities for children to gain the skills necessary for a smooth transition to Kindergarten. While adhering to the philosophy of Learning Through Play, we are also strong supporters of the importance of Early Literacy. Our program will stimulate your child in the areas of social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and creative growth. We have a specific educational focus that meets the young learner's developmental needs. Ample opportunities for interaction with peers and teachers help to develop positive relationships. Our classrooms have wonderfully equipped centers that the children may rotate through as they choose during "Center Time".
Admission
Registration is ongoing throughout the year. The minimum age of enrollment in the Pre-Kindergarten program is 3 years of age. A child may enroll prior to the age of three, but may not begin classes until reaching his/her third birthday. Children must be potty trained in order to attend.
Staff
Pre-Kindergarten curriculum is introduced through thematic units of study. Children learn through a variety of activity centers, circle time, and learning opportunities that integrate the following.
Reading Readiness
Math Readiness
Social Studies and Science
Social Skills
Our well equipped classroom includes the following activity centers: puppet play, playdough, large and small blocks, craft center, house, computer station, sand, water, paint easel, manipulatives, puzzles and toy shelves. "Learning Through Play" is an important part of our philosophy, but it is enhanced with a strong educational component as we prepare children for the next step of their educational journey.
Field trips, gym class and special in-class visitors are also part of the programming.