The Preschool’s philosophy is based on the desire to combine learning with play in a caring, supportive environment using a blended approach of Montessori and traditional methods.Children Its goal is to provide for each child an active and continually unfolding process of self-discovery that occurs in the present and helps prepare the child for the future.Its focus is to develop each child’s emotional, social, physical, linguistic, cognitive, intellectual, individual, and perceptual skills.The philosophy, goals, and focus are reflected daily in the Preschool’s learning environment which respects and recognizes the unique personality of each child. In responding to the spirit of the child, his/her development can be nurtured and enhanced through an educational process that provides freedom, choice, and discipline.
Chelsea House Preschool has been teaching three and four year olds in the West Vancouver community for over 40 years. Our warm, nurturing environment enables children to learn through being actively involved in a variety of activities and learning centres. In September 2010, we moved to a new location. Our building is on the grounds of the North Shore Unitarian Church at 370 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver. Our new space is very bright, clean, and was built specifically for preschool age children.
Tiddlycove Montessori School is a Preschool & Kindergarten based on the Montessori educational philosophy, located at an idyllic seaside. Our program is based on the Montessori educational philosophy developed by Maria Montessori in the early 1900's. Children are encouraged to explore their passions & interests in a loving, patient & nurturing environment, while their caregivers support their development of a solid foundation in the core academic areas of language, math & culture. Children are introduced to these core academic areas with engaging & interactive multi-sensory materials that harness their natural developmental needs to see, hear, touch & move. The Tiddlycove program also incorporates other educational styles that directly complement the Montessori philosophy, such as the Orton-Gillingham technique used to teach young children the phonetic foundations of the alphabet.
Barley's Place Family Childcare has been in operation for 24 years and have been licensed since 1994. We provide a smaller home setting which fosters a family and personal relationship for children and parents. We offer care for children between the ages of 1 month - 12 years old. We have incorporated a preschool program in English and French language with a strong emphasis on Science. We truly enjoy children and love to play and guide them. We enjoy the outdoors and teach good nutrition and physical exercise with the children.