1340 Balmoral Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1L7.

Tel: (250) 595-7544, Fax: (250) 595-9972

E-Mail: [email protected]

Aims of the School

Nightingale Preschool provides a caring, stimulating environment where your child will be given the time and opportunity to develop his/her physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills, with the guidance and help of Tronie, an experienced and qualified educator.

The preschool years are so important. It is during this time that the foundations of future learning are being laid. At this age, knowledge is gained through play. Your child will have fun exploring and experimenting with carefully selected games and play materials, increasing his/her self-awareness and that of the surrounding world. The children are able to play with paint, crayons and modeling material, sand and water, imaginative playthings (dolls, farm, zoo, garage, train set, dress-up clothes, domestic playthings), jigsaws, table games, bricks and construction toys.

Nightingale Preschool's unique curriculum-based programme incorporates themes and field trips on a term by term basis. The curriculum is planned carefully to ensure continuity and progression yet, also accounts for the wide range of abilities and backgrounds of each child. There are times for stories, music and movement and outdoor play. Specific pre-reading, writing and number skills can be taught at the pace of the individual child.

In this happy and comfortable atmosphere, you can be sure that your child is well cared for and helped to develop his/her full potential.

Parents are welcome to visit the preschool at any time. You are welcome and encouraged to visit with your child when looking for a prospective preschool.

Admission

The Preschool admits children from the age of two and a half until a child starts kindergarten.

Times

Morning Session: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Children may attend full time, morning or afternoon sessions and may attend any number of sessions/days per week on availability.

School Holidays

All Canadian national holidays
Christmas holiday 2 weeks
Spring Break 1 week only
Easter 2 days
Summer holiday 1 month (preschool open in July, closed for August)

Safety

The safety of the children is taken very seriously at the preschool. The building is equipped with smoke detectors and fire alarms. Practice fire drills for children and staff will be held regularly. The garden play area is completely enclosed by a high fence. All equipment, indoor and outdoor will receive constant safety checks.

Other Information

Snack is provided and included in the cost of fees. If your child has any special dietary requirements please inform the preschool in writing.

A registration fee of $25 (non-refundable) is required with your application to cover insurance and administration costs. Nightingale Preschool operates from September to July

Parents will be required, on registration, to give emergency phone numbers and doctors details and will be asked to give written permission for their child to receive emergency medical treatment should this be necessary. Medicines are administered only at the request of a parent.

The preschool must be informed if anyone other than a known person will be collecting your child. Children will NOT be released to an unknown person.

Nightingale Preschool is a licensed facility.

E-Mail: [email protected]