School Ready Program

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Overview

Willowbrae Academy prepares your preschooler for public/private school. In our School Ready Program, students play an active role in their learning process. With teaching methods including Montessori, High Scope, and Emergent, children are encouraged to become independent, responsible, and confident learners, developing a solid foundation for future success in school.

Willowbrae Academy’s curriculum (Willowbrae Young Scholars, BodyBreak KID FIT and Willowbrae Creative Kids) is delivered through activities which include: free play, guided play, large and small group activities, and outdoor exploration. Willowbrae Academy’s curriculum (Willowbrae Young Scholars, BodyBreak KID FIT and Willowbrae Creative Kids) is delivered through activities which include: free play, guided play, large and small group activities, and outdoor exploration. We encourage and promote positive social interaction and develop the many tools necessary to ensure a positive transition to “big” school and a lifelong love of learning.


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


Samantha H
Cathy B
Kristine Q
Maxine L
Shelly B
Samantha H

The moment you walk into Willowbrae you know if your children can't be home with you this is where they should be.  From the aroma of freshly baked goods coming from the kitchen to watching your children run up to their care provider for a big good morning hug, you walk our the door feeling at ease.  Thank you to everyone at Willowbrae for enriching my boys lives!

Cathy B

Hi from Edmonton

We miss Willowbrae so so much!  Hope all is well there.  Say Hello to Deavon and Amy and Bernie (high five from Connor). If you ever decide to come out here, book me a spot!!!!

Kristine Q

Miss Shirley and Miss Kathryn, as well as Jessica and Jocelyn are amazing. They all go the extra mile every day to create a wonderful and learning environment for both of our girls.

Thank you!

Maxine L

We are extremely satisfied with the care our little one receives at Willowbrae. They genuinely care about her well being and development and are always accommodating to anything we need. The facility is excellent and all food provided is very healthy. It is a happy, nurturing environment and she loves it there. Highly recommended - 5 stars!

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.


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

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