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


Cody B
Jamie H
Tracy M
John & Krista H
Mike B
Cody B

Willowbrae has been absolutely amazing for our children's growth. The staff is extremely caring and really took special interest in our children. I would like to specifically name a few teachers that had the greatest impact on my children. Tiana, Shelby, Kathleen, Emily; thank you all for your amazing work and love you have shown our family. My son would be lucky to have teachers like you in the future.

Jamie H

Excellent location and very safe for children. The staff take great pride and enjoy what they do here at Willowbrae. If you are looking for a daycare service for your children I highly recommend Willowbrae Academy.

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.

John & Krista H

As parents, you want the very best for your children; this is especially true when it comes to childcare. We couldn't have asked for better when our daughter enrolled at WB. In the years she was there, she thoroughly enjoyed the activities, playground and daily walks. She had fun and made friends. The staff are so attentive and committed to the children in their care. We only wish we'd enrolled her sooner!

Mike B

Two years ago our family was posted to Halifax. Far from our friends, family and support network back in Ontario my wife and I desperately searched for a daycare provider that we felt would take proper care of our children. We decided on Willowbrae in Hammonds Plains. Our children were embraced with open arms from both new friends and their professional and caring teachers. We will always be thankful for the wonderful start Willowbrae provided our children and the many friendships we have all made along the way!


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

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