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


Heidi D
Willowbrae Parent
Shelly B
Melanie D
Tessa G
Heidi D
The child monitors help you transition as a new parent, dropping your child off in the early years. They help you feel more at east when you have tough drop offs, knowing you can see them settle quickly when logging into their live feed. Very play-based, kids get lots of outdoor time whether on the playground or with their class walking on the trails. Love the binder full of daycare memories they get to take home with them when they graduate.
Willowbrae Parent

The staff have been truly wonderful to us over the last 2 1/2 years and have cared for our child with all their hearts. Every teacher we have interacted with is invested and truly enjoys being there with the kids each day. Never once have I walked in and had her teachers in bad moods or uninterested. They are professional and have always been engaged and supportive of both myself and my child during her journey. I have always felt that my child is safe, well cared for and her learning is a priority. The meals at Willowbrae are always healthy, cooked daily and enjoyed by the children. I can rest assured that she is eating very well and getting in lots of outdoor play time keeping her healthy and active. The environment is calm and the children are busy and happy. We highly recommend Willowbrae Academy

Shelly B

From day one I felt confident my child was in the best care. She loves going everyday and can not wait to see which adventure they will go on. Outdoor fun is big at the centre, from the amazing playground to the lake and the trails behind them where they have seen tadpoles and frogs.

Melanie D

My eldest son spent one year at Willowbrae before going off the 'big' school, then our youngest spent four very happy years here. The quality of care, the love and nurturing from every teacher they've had, and the growth and learning from this center are memories our family will treasure for life. Thank you for giving our boys the best head start to life.

Tessa G

Putting our child into Willowbrae, he learned so much and had so much fun going there. The teachers were excellent. I'm very glad he went to Willowbrae. Thank you for everything you've done for him.


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

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