Welcome to Varsity Pre-School
3 and 4 years old
Varsity Pre-School Registration for 2017-2018
Age Requirement
3 year old by end of October 2017
4 year old by end of February 2018
Children must be toilet trained to attend our Pre-School. No pull ups.
We Offer
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00am – 11:45am
Tuesday & Thursday classes 9:00am – 11:45am
Five days a week pending space.
Registration
Registration is ongoing by appointment.
Limited spaces available.
Please read the All About Us Handout before you register your child in our program.
Download the All About Us Handout
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What to look for in a Great Pre-School
A well-planned environment can prevent classroom conflicts. As you observe a class, note whether toys and art materials are age appropriate and within easy reach of the children, they should be able to act independently without constantly having to ask for teacher’s help.
Children should be gently guided to build self-control and confidence by creating a positive atmosphere of which they can explore and create within. Teachers should communicate, teach and model appropriate behaviour with plenty of positive reinforcement, praises and smiles.
Getting Ready for Pre-School
Remember, things that best prepare children for school success are the very things that are involved in family life such as going to post office, grocery store, setting the table for supper, etc. Please keep in mind that getting a child ready for pre-school is an ongoing process.
An experienced teacher expects to encounter certain challenges in a preschool resulting from normal behaviours for the particular developmental stage of a preschooler. Sitting for a group time, sharing a teacher’s attention, waiting for a turn, and understanding what teacher’s expect all take time to learn.
Features
- Excellent, qualified teachers
- Low child/adult ratios with individual attention
- Reasonable rates
- Peanut free snacks and crafts
- Well-equipped classrooms with indoor gyms and outdoor playgrounds
- Plenty of creative, open ended, fun projects including arts, crafts and science
We believe that a valuable part of learning occurs through unstructured play and within this atmosphere a variety of art material, toys and play centers (i.e. blocks, sand, water, etc.) are presented to the children each day during supervised play periods.
We want to emphasize that learning is fun through play.
As professionals, we promote the overall development of our children, including physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs. We recognize that each child is an individual with distinct needs and interests, and endeavor to meet the needs of each child.
Family Grouping is a mix of 3 and 4 year olds in a class. The learning is based on how a family works together. Family members are different ages yet they all learn from each and work together all the time. Age is not a factor, its knowing what you can do and helping someone else learn as well as knowing what you cannot do and asking for help.
About our Teachers
Our staff qualifications include a Bachelor of Education or an Early Childhood Diploma. Our teachers have years of experience and skills in bringing a quality program to our children.
Parent Volunteers
Are needed in the class every day in order to meet the child/adult ratios set by Social Services. Varsity Preschool requires parent participation in the classroom for each child registered to be shared on a rotational basis with all the parents in the class.
Parents are required to participate in some aspect of the program, and are also encouraged to volunteer in other capacities. We believe that parent involvement in school is an integral and ongoing part of a child’s education.
Parents who actively participate in their child’s education not only gain an understanding and appreciation of activities in the classroom, but also indicate to the child that the parent thinks schooling is important. We hope that this value will ultimately develop in the child as a result.
Download the Class Offerings & Fees 2017-2018 PDF
Download the Pre-School Enrollment Form 2017 PDF
Download the Pre-School Parent Handbook PDF
Download the Volunteer Pledge Form PDF
Download the Paying by Credit Card PDF
Contact us
Childcare Director: Joanne Nickerson
Asst. Childcare Director: Shelley Harrison
Phone: 403-247-1145
E-mail: Click to Email us!
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm
4303 Varsity Drive NW
Calgary, AB
T3A 0Z7
Phone: 403.247.1145
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