Before and After School

Overview

Willowbrae Academy offers a unique Before and After School Program with an emphasis on active play. Tailored to the interests and needs of school-age children, our program features a wide variety of engaging, age-appropriate activities. Willowbrae Academy curriculum offers three unique programs. Young Scholars is based on three key learning areas: literacy, mathematics, and science. Children are exposed to activities in these areas that will encourage; self-expression, listening, exploration & discovery, identification & recognition, and problem solving. To balance the academic portion of a child’s day the academy incorporates plenty of indoor and outdoor active play, including our BodyBreak KID FIT program. This combination of activities promotes the development of social skills, cooperation and problem-solving. Our Willowbrae Creative Kids program includes: visual arts, dramatic play, music, dance & creative movement and culture & heritage. Children are exposed to developmentally appropriate activities in these key areas to help support social, emotional and cognitive growth.

Homework Assistance

If your child chooses to complete their homework assignments during quiet time our teachers are there to assist. Completing their homework at Willowbrae allows for quality family time in the evening and a more enjoyable family experience.

Qualified Trained Educators

Employing knowledgeable and skilled Educators is essential to maintain our standards of excellence. Our qualified staff are passionate about their roles and respectful of the diversity and uniqueness of the families, children and communities they serve. All staff are certified in infant CPR and First-aid. At Willowbrae professional development is crucial and our Educators are committed to on-going training and education.

Typical Day at Willowbrae Academy

07:00 am - 08:30 am	Drop off and Willowbrae Creative Kids (arts, crafts, puzzles, reading and games)
08:35 am	Bus pickup
02:45 pm - 03:45 pm	Bus drop off and snack
03:45 pm - 04:30 pm	BodyBreak KID FIT
04:30 pm - 05:00 pm	Homework help and Willowbrae Young Scholars
05:00 pm - 06:00 pm	BodyBreak KID FIT (active free play)
06:00 pm	Academy closes, good night!

Parent Testimonials

Tracy M

I am writing to say how pleased we are with the childcare provided by Willowbrae Academy. We drop our children off in the morning and we are comforted in the knowledge that our children are receiving the best care. We use both the preschool and before school programs and both our children love to go there.

The preschool teachers have an excellent rapport with the children and the things that they are learning are amazing. I believe that this program is an excellent precursor to going to school and I recommend that other families put their trust in Willowbrae too. Thank you for your continued care and support for our family.

Heidi Z

From the moment they walked through the doors, on day 1 of your opening, they were welcomed with open arms. The care they receive is outstanding! We can see in their faces how much they enjoy it. The staff is wonderful and centre is clean, organized, and safe. We love being able to peek into the life of our toddler throughout the day, and see that he is being so well cared for. So not only has Willowbrae met our expectations, you have gone far beyond anything we could have hoped for! Thank you for making our days better,

Maria I

Fascinating centre, very clean, top notch security, caring and understanding team. Its not a cheap daycare, but totally worth it. Would recommend to a friend, cameras in every room are just amazing.

Erica S

I wanted to thank you again for everything and let you know once again that I am so impressed with the quality of the pre-primary education he has received from his teachers Ms. Shirley and Ms. Catherine, what a wonderful experience we have had at Willowbrae!

Sheri WF

The Willowbrae staff is genuinely in tune with the needs of children and parents. Morning drop-offs can be challenging when parents need to balance getting to work on time with ensuring your child is settled in for the day. When staff notices a child is upset, they promptly distract with an engaging activity that allows you to head to work knowing your child is happy and content. Their professional and personal touch makes all the difference! When I'm asking where my child attends daycare, I'm always proud to say Willowbrae. Why? Because it's much more than just a daycare. As the mother of a preschooler, I'm keenly interested in the learning that happens at this level. Willowbrae's Young Scholars program with its focus on developing the foundations of literacy and math gives me confidence that learning can be self-directed, intentional and also fun. The daily reports keeps parents involved in the day to day learning so skills may also be reinforced at home. There is no question in…

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Note: Schedules, times, age groups, and programs may vary at our Academies.