
FAQ
The Answers You Need
What are the class times?
2021/2022 School Year:
Class A AM (4 year olds) M/W/F 8:45 am ‒ 11:15 am
Class C AM (3 year olds) T/TH 8:45 am ‒ 11:15 am
Class B PM (4 year olds) M/W/F 12:30-3:00 pm
Class D PM (3 year olds) T/TH 12:30-3:00 pm
Class B & D Flex PM(3/4 year olds Combined) M/T/W/TH/F 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
What is a typical day routine?
8:45-9:05/ Welcome
12:30-12:50 Let us Read our Little Book Together
Greeting Song
Attendance
Letter/Colour/Shape
9:05-9:20/ Music or movement
12:50-1:05 Show and Tell
9:20-10:10/ Craft, Free Play & Calendar
1:05-1:55
10:10-10:40/ Handwashing & Snack Time
1:55-2:25 Wrting/Counting/Reading/Puzzles
10:40-10:55/ Weather
2:25- 2:40 Confident Communicators
Story
10:55-11:15/ Phonics Fun
2:40-3:00 Rhyme Time
Mindfullness
Good By
Do children need to be toilet trained?
YES. Toilet trained means that the child is able to communicate to others when he/she needs to go to the bathroom (no pull-ups or diapers). However, accidents are understandable once in a while.
What is your discipline or guidance policy?
The Preschool maintains a positive approach in problem solving.
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A. Set Clear Expectations:
- The teachers will develop and share with the chidren positive expectations that are age and developmentally appropriate, ensuring the safety of all children, adults and materials in the program. -
B. Redirection:
- If the teachers see a potential problem they will try engaging one or more of the children in another activity. -
C. Giving Choices:
- When difficulties arise children will be given choices for alternative activities. -
D. Problem Solving:
- The teachers will apply problem solving approaches, which
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E. Time Outs:
- If the actions of a child put themselves or others at risk of injury the child will leave the play area with an adult for a short time to calm down. When the child is ready he/she will return to play.
What is required by parents?
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There are no in-class parent duties required.
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Fundraising is required in order to cover the operational costs of the preschool.
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A sign up sheet is available during the month of September for any parent who wishes to volunteer for a listed duty (craft preparation, laundry, Scholastic Book orders, play dough preparation).
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A sign up sheet is available each month starting in October for parents to fill in if they would like to volunteer in the classroom.
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Parent involvement is an essential component to a successful preschool program and the teachers encourage your participation.
What amount of fundraising is expected?
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Fundraising is a key component to the success of the preschool. Each parent is expected to participate in fundraising activities. Details of these activities will be outlined throughout the year.
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Every second year we hold a casino that requires each family to volunteer. The next casino date will be in the 2022/2023 school year.
How many cleaning bees are required per parent per school year?
No Cleaning Bees! We have hired a professional company to come and clean once a month as required by the licencing board. This change has been a very positive one for our parents.
What are the chances of my child attending the preschool?
The preschool determines enrolment through the following process:
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Alumni students have first choice
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Siblings of alumni students have second choice
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The remaining spaces are divided as follows:
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1/2 of the spaces are designated to Brookview Community League residents
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1/2 of the spaces are designate to non-Brookview Community League residents.
Do you take field trips?
No. We do not go on out of school trips. However have a "special themed day" once per month and we have "in house" guests at various times throughout the year.
What is your teacher/child ratio?Question
Each class has 2 teachers present. Class A has space for 18 students and therefore the ratio is 9:1. Classes B/C have space for 15 students and therefore the ratio is 7.5:1.
Is there a difference between the 3 year old class and the 4 year old class?
The programs run very closely to each other in both the 3 year old class and the 4 year old class. The 4 year old classes have a strong focus of independence and preparing students for kindergarten.
Are snacks provided by the school?
No. Each student is responsible to bring his or her own nutritious, "nut-free" snack including a drink in a re-sealable container.
What Covid - 19 protocols are in place?
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