This is my daughter's second year at Franklin Preschool and we love it there. Not only are the…read moreteachers fantastic with the children, they are also excellent at maintaining communication with the families via in-person chat or email.

My son has attended Franklin Preschool for the past 2 years and he has learned so much! He would…read morecome home singing the songs he learned and would not stop mentioning the fun things that happened in class. The teachers are so warm and loving and they even assist with him being fully potty trained. We love it there. My second will be attending Franklin in the following year as well!

Tom Thumb Preschool is a wonderful community preschool! The teachers are warm, caring, and creative…read moregoing the extra mile to connect with each child, meet them where they're at, and tailor activities to their interests. They work with parents to provide each kid just what they need to learn and grow in a safe, engaging environment. The classroom is a lovely bright space with novel activities set up to capture the kids interests every day. They also have access to a great outdoor space and playground, a fun gym, and an extra playroom across the hall. My kid loves going to preschool and he's usually a tough sell!

Tianna is a wonderful teacher! She's kind, patient and full of positive energy. My daughter looks…read moreforward to school everyday, wondering what activities the teachers have prepared for them. She went from wanting to go home early to not wanting to leave school!

This school has been around for over 30 years. The staff care deeply about the children and provide…read moreflexible scheduling to meet the needs of each family.

Now that our first year at St Giles is coming to a close, I am so happy to be a part of the…read moresupportive community of teachers and families. The school offers relevant parent education and so many great learning experiences for the kids. Greatly looking forward to coming back in September.

We are on our third year at this amazing preschool. It is a great community of parents and children…read moreall working together to support healthy development of our kids.

I have twins who are graduating from Wesbrook preschool tomorrow. I am so sad this day is finally…read morehere! Sad to leave this wonderful and special place, it's like parting with your extended family. This is the BEST preschool we could have ever hoped for our kids to have their start in life. My kids didn't just do well, they thrived here and looked forward to preschool each day. They love teacher Jasmina and teacher Elizabeth. My kids have shown tremendous growth emotionally and developmentally over the last two years thanks to Wesbrook. I loved the parent participation (now become 'parent involvement' for next year) aspect of it since it allowed me to be present in the classroom and get to learn a few parenting tips from teacher Jasmina, basically how to become a better parent, and get to know all the kids and families. I loved all the social events which enabled us to get to know other families in the preschool better, like potluck picnics, Halloween pumpkin carving, holiday party, the bi-monthly meetings, fundraiser gala, Easter eggs decorating, Mother's day and Father's day teas, Fiesta Day parade, etc. School trips this year included the planetarium, pumpkin patch and UBC farm, and differed from year to year. Teacher Jasmina is the best preschool teacher, is wise and experienced and always on top of everything while the kids are under her care. No words can fully describe what an amazing teacher she is, loving, patient, calming, has a way with getting kids to listen, knowledgeable, inspiring, motivating, caring... everything a parent can only hope for in a preschool teacher for your child's first classroom experience. Within the huge classroom, I loved all the different activity stations (most I've seen in any preschool) and activities they did during their day. The painting easel always had paint jars with paint anytime kids felt like painting. Their daily routine included circle time, free play, art activity of the day, tidy-up time, snack time, outdoor time, and weekly music session. There's even an indoor playground apparatus for those rainy days, and a performance stage for special occasions. They learn through play and circle time about topics on different themes throughout the year, like dinosaurs, astronomy & space, the seasons, bugs, etc. Each year there were caterpillars in a terrarium that turn into larvae and eventually butterflies that children would help release outside. This year there were also a terrarium of stick bugs where they got to see them grow. Since I'm a bit of a clean freak myself, I loved how clean the space was kept, surfaces are wiped down after each the morning and afternoon sessions, washrooms included, and floors swept and area rugs vacuumed daily, the floors are mopped weekly. I'm sure it helped keep germs away and reduce illnesses with the kids. I love how they go outside every day (except if it's pouring rain), to the playground across the street where teacher often bring toys out like tricycles, shovels, monster trucks, wagon, etc. Dino Dig is always a fun event for everyone, Jasmina does it so well, the 'dino' bones the kids dig up are quite impressive! Sometimes they will go on a neighbourhood nature walk and learn about the things Jasmina would point out along the way. We loved the weekly beach days once the warm weather has arrived in spring time where they may go on nature walks down at the beach and parkland, or partake in a beach clean up day. I wish every family with a preschool age child could have a chance to experience Wesbrook, it has been the most wonderful two years for us and I really can't say enough good things about it!

My 3 year old started at Wesbrook this year and has absolutely loved it. He is a very high energy…read morekid, but they have never made him feel bad about that. They go above and beyond to get to know each individual child and help encourage their strengths. The program is so well planned with trips to the farm, a music teacher who visits, beach days, etc. Jasmina and Elizabeth have been a gift to our family!

My daughter attends this preschool. I have been to another similar preschool in the area for my…read moreolder child and have to say that I like this preschool better. Firstly and most importantly, the teachers have an unbelievable amount of enthusiasm for the children in their care and the learning process. It seems to be not just a job but a passion for them. Secondly, the unique way that these teachers approach experiential based learning allows the children to feel enthusiastic while developing the key science, math, language and social skills. In this model, the process of learning occurs while experiencing and experimenting in the world around them. The Crown teachers really set up the environment for that to happen. The children love to go to school. The children go on many field trips and have many special experiences at this school both indoors and out. Among many others, they go to the airport, have pumpkin carving days, cooking days, pajama party days, grocery store field trips and impromptu trips around the neighbourhood. There are two main teachers. One teacher has been there for a long time and has created a very special experience for the children. She has quite a reputation in the community. She mesmerizes the children with her unique and playful way through singing, puppetry, story telling while imparting key lessons. That was why we chose this preschool (after hearing this from a friend). The other teacher is new this year and, after initial orientation into the school, is fostering good relationships and is becoming a key part of the teaching team and benefit to programming. I think the key ingredients are the teachers and the involvement of the parents who, because they are more involved in their child's experience and education, create a more supportive and intimate school community and, as a result, an enriched child experience.

When it comes to parent participation schools, Crown is one of the best around. And oddly enough,…read moreit has a lot to do with the parents but even more to do with the teachers! The teachers are highly experienced and go the extra mile to make play-based learning fun and effective. They excel at teaching social skills and the activities range from the usual crafts, dress up, sand and water tables, to outdoor stuff like walks to local parks and the endowment lands. The kids have access to a gym if its raining and there are tons of examples of going the extra mile such as "Pumpkin-Carving Day", which takes place on a Saturday (day off) with children's fathers or grandfathers! The parents are involved obviously, because its parent participation and so you get a level of caring that might not be in evidence at the "drop-off" spots. Its a lovely place and its the people that make it that way.

Montessori school at its finest - best teacher, world-class classroom where teachers in AMI…read moretraining observe. I've researched many in lower mainland, and it was between MCC and NorthStar. The infant-toddler program at NorthStar is awesome and my oldest kid attended that program and my near 2 year old is there now. My 5 yr old is in his 3rd year at MCC and has had excellent education. The family community is supportive and loving, lifelong friendships have been made.

Have had a wonderful experience with my two daughters at this preschool and will be sending my son…read morethere as well. Teacher Murvely (the owner) is the perfect combination of caring and loving with the children, while also teaching manners, and schoolwork with authority. My girls are always excited to go to school, and have so much fun while learning there. Both of my daughters were accepted into York House School while attending Westbridge Montessori, and I think what they learned here was a big part of that. Highly recommend this preschool!