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


Jodie H
Mike C
Mark P
Tessa G
Kristine Q
Jodie H

We had the pleasure of having both of our kids attend and now graduate from Willowbrae. The staff love them like their own and not a day went by where we worried about their wellbeing. Thank you for preparing our kids for big school!

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Mike C

I just wanted to thank you for your caring of and updating us on our son during this first week. Big thanks to Allison & Alex who seem like a really great team. I've been peaking in via your live stream occasionally and really enjoy having the chance to see our little man in their care.  I love all the updates.

Mark P

As a parents its essential to choose right daycare providers as they become crucial part of their development/safety. Our daughter loves going to willowbrae Academy- she started from infant room and had a seamless transition from infant to toddler room with equal caring of the teachers. Willowbrae Daycare is a safe, secure, supportive and stimulating environment where children are free to grow to their full potential.

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.

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!


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

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