Pre-school Program

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Overview

Pre-school rooms are equipped with age and developmentally appropriate learning materials. Activities reflect the interests of the group and are often child directed. As children engage in the activities that interest them, their feedback allows staff to build meaningful learning opportunities based on each child’s individual needs. Willowbrae Academy curriculum has three unique programs. Our Young Scholars program 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. Willowbrae’s BodyBreak KID FIT focuses on activity and education. We provide physical activities and healthy lifestyle education while children are in our care. Our Willowbrae Creative Kids 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.


Typical Day at Willowbrae Academy

07:00 am - 08:00 am Good morning (arrival, free play)
08:00 am - 09:00 am Transition to individual classrooms and Willowbrae Young Scholars (table top, sensory)
09:00 am - 09:15 am Tidy up, washroom
09:15 am - 09:25 am BodyBreak KID FIT
09:25 am - 09:45 am Morning snack
09:45 am - 10:30 am Willowbrae Young Scholars (small groups, circle, language, music)
10:30 am - 11:00 am Willowbrae Creative Kids (art activity)
11:00 am - 11:45 am BodyBreak KID FIT (outside, gross motor play)
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Lunch, clean up
12:45 pm - 02:45 pm Nap time
02:45 pm - 02:55 pm Washroom
02:55 pm- 03:05 pm BodyBreak KID FIT
03:05 pm - 03:30 pm Snack and clean up
03:30 pm - 04:15 pm Willowbrae Creative Kids (circle, stories, music)
04:15 pm - 05:15 pm Clean up and BodyBreak KID FIT (outside, gross motor play)
05:15 pm - 06:00 pm Combine classes and Willowbrae Young Scholars (table top activities, free play)
06:00 pm Academy closes, good night!

Parent Testimonials


Jasmine S
Krista Z
Anika C
David C
Lynn B
Jasmine S

I love the great stuff Austin learns at preschool.  My other two children attended a prestigious preschool in the South End of Halifax and I never felt this satisfied with their learning in the years they went there.  Thank you!

Krista Z

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff for such a positive experience for Jenna, especially Miss Shirley. I truly feel this was the best decision we made to prepare her for school. I have no worries now. Thanks for running such a great Pre-School program. Everyone will be missed.

Anika C

You can tell the staff at Willowbrae love children. They are truly passionate about the kids and that shows in the care they provide. We can't thank you enough for everything you have done for our daughter.

David C

Willowbrae Academy had went far beyond my expectations as a childcare facility! There is Braeview which allowed me to view my child while at work, structured healthy meals, daily emails that let you know their daily activities, naps and meals. The knowledge and life lessons that my child has taken from Willowbrae into Public School is second to none! Thank you Willowbrae!

Lynn B

Our son is still going to Willowbrae in Hammonds Plains 2 days a week and loves it.  So do we! There are some wonderful staff in that location.


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

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