Daily rhythm (30 months – school-age): 8:00 drop-off + free play · 9:00 AM circle (story + sing-along) · 9:30 AM snack · 10:00 small-group activity (literacy / numeracy / fine motor, rotating) · 11:00 outdoor (fenced yard at Big Kids House; rain gear required) · 12:00 lunch (parent-packed; we warm, supervise table manners) · 13:00 quiet time (rest mat; books for non-nappers) · 14:30 PM snack · 15:00 project-based learning (art, nature, building) · 16:00 outdoor again · 17:00-17:30 pickup with daily-update handoff via PixelCare app.
Kindergarten readiness focus: Last 12 months with us include letter recognition, name-writing practice, number sense to 20, scissor skills, listening-to-instructions stamina, group routines (lining up, taking turns, raising hand). We share a K-readiness review in your child's final 3 months — strengths + watch-areas you can practice over summer.
Safety & policy highlights: Licensed by Fraser Health (Group Care for Children 30 Months to School Age). All educators hold valid First Aid + CPR + Criminal Record Check (renewed annually). Fire drill monthly, earthquake drill quarterly. Allergy-aware kitchen (nut-restricted environment). Illness exclusion follows Fraser Health guidance (fever 38°C+ → 24-hour fever-free before return).
What we don't do: We don't provide diapers (children should be toilet-trained or close to it by enrollment), formula, or lunch — parents pack. We don't accept drop-in or part-time enrollments — our spots are full-time (Mon-Fri).
Tours: By appointment Tuesdays & Thursdays. Email [email protected] or visit pwacademy.ca/admissions. Bring your child; we want them to meet the educators they may join. Preschool spots typically open up more often than infant/toddler — inquire today.
