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Petits Pals Childcare

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Preschool in Chilliwack

Curiosity today. Confidence for kindergarten.

Our Preschool Program welcomes children aged 2.5–5 years. Through Reggio Emilia-inspired exploration, collaborative play and inquiry-based learning, children build the skills and confidence for their transition to kindergarten.

An educator sharing a tactile picture book with two young children
2.5–5

Years

1:8

Educator Ratio

Explore

Learn & Grow

1:8 Educator Ratio

Ratios and Staffing

The Preschool Program is staffed at one educator for every eight children.

A DAY OF DISCOVERY

Daily Schedule

A balanced routine combining learning, creativity, outdoor play, and social development.

6:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Arrival and Free Play

Arrival and free play, with open-ended materials like blocks, drawing, and building

8:30 to 9:00 a.m.

Morning Snack

Morning snack

9:00 to 9:30 a.m.

Circle Time

Circle time, with interactive group discussions, songs, and stories

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Project Work & Learning Activities

Project work or learning activities, including theme-based projects, art, and math games

10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Snack Time & Washroom

Snack time and washroom

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Learning Activities

Learning activities, including fine motor skills, cognitive games, and early writing

12:00 to 12:30 p.m.

Lunch and Washroom

Lunch and washroom

12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

Outdoor Play

Outdoor play

2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Creative Arts

Creative arts

5:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Free Play & Departures

Free play and departures

Key Developmental Focus Areas

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Language and literacy development.

Expanded vocabulary, storytelling, early writing, and reading activities.

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Cognitive and mathematical development.

Problem-solving activities, number recognition, shape identification, and early concepts of logic and cause-and-effect.

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Social skills.

Cooperation, empathy, and conflict resolution, with opportunities for group learning and collaborative projects.

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Physical development.

Fine and gross motor skill activities, such as drawing, cutting, and outdoor games.

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Creativity and expression.

Imagination through dramatic play, arts, crafts, and music.

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Kindergarten Readiness

Children are viewed as active participants in their own learning, with teachers guiding activities based on individual interests rather than a fixed lesson plan. The classroom environment changes throughout the year as children grow, so a classroom may look very different at the end of a term than it did at the start.

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The Preschool Program is offered at Petits Pals Childcare on Victoria Avenue in downtown Chilliwack. For fee and subsidies information, see our fees and subsidies page. To arrange a tour or ask about availability, contact us.

A Day in Petits Pals