Preschool

Welcome to Little Rascals Preschool on the Internet. Little Rascals, well known for it's academically enriched daycare programs, also operates preschool programs for ages 3 and 4 in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Little Rascals Preschool, now in it's 15th year of operation, is one of North Vancouver's more popular preschools due to it's unique and diverse approach to early childhood education and it's commitment to the children and families it serves.

If you are considering preschool for your child in North Vancouver, Little Rascals provides the following information to help you make an informed choice.

Telephone: 604-987-3168

Little Rascals offers a unique and exciting approach to Preschool Education that recognizes the need of today's parents to provide their children with a valuable head start on tomorrow's challenges. With the 21st century upon us, the importance of providing today's children with the advantage of a diverse education backed up by strong learning and social skills cannot be over emphasized. With this in mind, Little Rascals offers a program that incorporates the best in traditional early education approaches with a modern blend of academic enrichment, life skills and exposure to computers.

A DIVERSE and BALANCED APPROACH

At Little Rascals Preschool we strive to bring a balanced and diverse approach to preschool learning that is always fresh and fun. We do this by associating all aspects of the daily curriculum with play and fun while endeavouring to provide a broad range of subject matter and new experiences for children to enjoy. In the classroom, our teachers create a supportive and comfortable environment in which each child can excel socially, develop cognitively and grow as a unique individual. Within this ideal learning environment our teachers approach the task of teaching and learning from 3 distinct and complementing angles geared to appeal to the distinct individual learning styles of each child. Throughout the day, each child will be involved in directed group activities, undirected independent activities and directed one-on-one individualized activities. In directed group situations, children develop confidence while learning to participate and cooperate together with classmates during circle time, table activities and in groups at learning stations. During independent activities children, in very small groups or on their own, freely engage, with minimum direction from teachers, in various activities such as art, books, puzzles, dramatic play, design, free play, etc. In these unstructured situations children are free to explore their own creativity and imagination, discover their own learning styles, and strengthen critical thinking skills. And, during directed one-on-one individualized activities, each child will benefit by receiving the undivided attention of a teacher. One-on-one situations provide the perfect opportunity for a teacher and a child to develop a strong bond. Teachers familiarize themselves with and focus in on each child's unique natural learning style which presents the ideal opportunity for each child to excel academically.

The positive feedback of our parents and the popularity of our program continue to strengthen our belief that today's parents are more concerned than ever about their children's future and want to offer them a diverse early educational foundation with a modern theme. At Little Rascals we feel that we can help provide your child with an educational & social head start and help foster the learning and motivational skills required not only for a comfortable and successful entry into Elementary School but for future success in the evolving, technological world today's children will grow up in.

THE CLASSROOM

At Little Rascals, our classrooms are bright, spacious and fully equipped. The most prominent features of the classroom are the various Learning Centres. Learning Centres are topic oriented stations that children visit independently or in small groups to partake in subject oriented activities. Our classroom curriculum includes a diverse variety of subjects ranging from the ACADEMIC end of the spectrum (math, language, science & discovery, etc.) to ARTS & CRAFTS (music, painting, etc.) and LIFE SKILLS (dramatic play, etc.).

• Math
• Language
• Arts & Crafts
• Building Blocks
• Science & Discovery
• Puzzles & Games
• Dramatic Play
• Social Studies
• Cooking
• Music

In addition to the regular activities, children enjoy numerous special activities and occasions such as:

FIELD TRIPS Fire Hall, Veterinarian, Beach, Library, Parks, Zoo, Farm, etc..

SPECIAL VISITS Police Officer, Zookeeper with Animals, Letter Carrier, Elmer the Safety Elephant, etc..

THE PRESCHOOL TEAM

The Little Rascals Preschool team consists of a select group of dedicated professionals. Each of our teachers holds either a degree in elementary education or a diploma in early childhood education and brings with them a wealth of experience to Little Rascals. Four of our teachers have received supplemental training in Computer Enhanced Education and are directly involved in the computer program. The whole preschool program is overseen and directed by both the Preschool Director, who brings 30 years teaching and childcare experience to Little Rascals. While your child is enrolled at Little Rascals, you will find our staff is happy and eager to discuss your child's individual progress and that we will try to address any personal concerns that may arise.

OUR SCHEDULE

Little Rascals Preschool follows the same annual schedule as the public school system does, which includes being closed on the same days that the public schools are closed. The following dates and times apply to classes for both ages three and four.

DAILY PROGRAM

At Little Rascals we follow a comfortable yet structured daily schedule that revolves around 2 daily academic objectives. All preschool classes are in the morning.

• 9:15: Doors Open - Meet & Greet Children
• 9:30: Academic Activity
• 10:10: Tidy Up / Bathroom / Snack
• 10:25: Circle Time
• 10:40: Outdoor Play / Indoor Games
• 10:55: Academic Activity
• 11:35: Goodbye Circle
• 11:45: Dismissal