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Happy Hours Preschool adheres to a learning through play philosophy. We provide stimulating activities in a safe learning environment that encourages your child's development at their own pace.We promote the importance of family and community, and offer parents the unique opportunity to be actively involved in their childs first schooling experience. Happy Hours Preschool is a parent participation pre-school that has been in the community of Fort Langley for over 40 years.Located in Fort Langley, an easy drive from the communities of Langley and Aldergrove, we hope you join us in discovering the magic of childhood learning and, like us, find a home at Happy Hours Preschool.
Happy Hours Preschool adheres to a learning through play philosophy. We provide stimulating activities in a safe learning environment that encourages your child's development at their own pace.
We promote the importance of family and community, and offer parents the unique opportunity to be actively involved in their childs first schooling experience.
Happy Hours Preschool is a parent participation pre-school that has been in the community of Fort Langley for over 40 years.
Located in Fort Langley, an easy drive from the communities of Langley and Aldergrove, we hope you join us in discovering the magic of childhood learning and, like us, find a home at Happy Hours Preschool.
9.30am - 11am
Call: 604 888 8555
2010
Now Registering September
Our preschool philosophy is about letting children develop at their own pace and to the fullest of their ability. We believe that by having choice in play, they learn and grow in their own unique way. Through play children are developing important skills, which lay the foundations for reading, writing and mathematics, problem-solving and decision-making, social and emotional growth and many other skills needed throughout their lives.We believe that parent involvement in preschool fosters a childs sense of self-worth and security, and strengthens parenting skills. As the parents and supervisor work together to build trust and confidence in the children, a strong future is gained for your child and our community at large.
Our preschool philosophy is about letting children develop at their own pace and to the fullest of their ability. We believe that by having choice in play, they learn and grow in their own unique way. Through play children are developing important skills, which lay the foundations for reading, writing and mathematics, problem-solving and decision-making, social and emotional growth and many other skills needed throughout their lives.
We believe that parent involvement in preschool fosters a childs sense of self-worth and security, and strengthens parenting skills. As the parents and supervisor work together to build trust and confidence in the children, a strong future is gained for your child and our community at large.
Our preschool curriculum is developed by the Preschool ECE Teacher with regular input and feedback from the parent team. The curriculum is a child-centered program that focuses on preschool activities, such as pre-literacy skills, science, mathematics, music, art, movement, story-telling, cooking, nature, dramatic play and monthly field trips. Our program emphasizes individual and small group learning experiences, which build the foundation skills and knowledge needed by our children to make a successful transition into the school system. We offer 3 Year Old and 4 Year Old classes that ensure age appropriate learning focus on physical, emotional, social and intellectual development. The Happy Hours Preschool program strongly emphasizes outdoor play, the importance of family, and interaction in the community. Monthly field trips, family days and activities that include siblings, and participation in community events are a few of the ways that we make this part of our program a reality for our children.
Our preschool curriculum is developed by the Preschool ECE Teacher with regular input and feedback from the parent team. The curriculum is a child-centered program that focuses on preschool activities, such as pre-literacy skills, science, mathematics, music, art, movement, story-telling, cooking, nature, dramatic play and monthly field trips.
Our program emphasizes individual and small group learning experiences, which build the foundation skills and knowledge needed by our children to make a successful transition into the school system. We offer 3 Year Old and 4 Year Old classes that ensure age appropriate learning focus on physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
The Happy Hours Preschool program strongly emphasizes outdoor play, the importance of family, and interaction in the community. Monthly field trips, family days and activities that include siblings, and participation in community events are a few of the ways that we make this part of our program a reality for our children.
Free Play Centres around one of our core philosophies that children develop socially, emotionally and academically through play. Each month has a new theme, colour, number, shape and toys. Art activities and cooking experiences for that month all are tailored to open up each of the themes for the children to explore. Each day has a balance of unstructured and structured activities allowing the children to express themselves individually as well as learn to contribute to their classroom community. Snack Time Children bring their snacks from home and share them with their friends this help's with their social development. We encourage them to bring nutritious food. Circle Time We have a 20 - 25 minute circle time. This includes stories, rhymes, finger plays, and music.Outdoor Play We are fortunate to have a beautiful outdoor play space. We have a large playground and the children can also play games on the large grass field.
Free Play Centres around one of our core philosophies that children develop socially, emotionally and academically
through play. Each month has a new theme, colour, number, shape and toys. Art activities and cooking experiences for that month all are tailored to open up each of the themes for the children to explore. Each day has a balance of unstructured and structured activities allowing the children to express themselves individually as well as learn to contribute to their classroom community.
Snack Time Children bring their snacks from home and share them with their friends this help's with their social development. We encourage them to bring nutritious food.
Circle Time We have a 20 - 25 minute circle time. This includes stories, rhymes, finger plays, and music.
Outdoor Play We are fortunate to have a beautiful outdoor play space. We have a large playground and the children can also play games on the large grass field.
Parent's Role
At a parent participation preschool such as Happy Hours Preschool, the parents get involved in the business of running the preschool. For example, each parent participates in monthly parent education sessions and in duty days once or twice a month. As well, each parent is assigned a job in order to assist with the operation of the preschool. There are fundraising activities throughout the year and monthly field trips. Contact Happy Hours to receive a complete package of information about how parents get involved in the schools operations.
At a parent participation preschool such as Happy Hours Preschool, the parents get involved in the business of running
the preschool.
For example, each parent participates in monthly parent education sessions and in duty days once or twice a month.
As well, each parent is assigned a job in order to assist with the operation of the preschool.
There are fundraising activities throughout the year and monthly field trips.
Contact Happy Hours to receive a complete package of information about how parents get involved in the schools operations.
Our classes are small and comfortable, with a maximum of 15 in the 3s and 18 in the 4s accepted into the preschool program. Contact Happy Hours for more info.3 Year Old Class Child to Adult Ratio of 1:54 Year Old Class Child to Adult Ratio of 1:63 Year Old Program2 Days per week Tuesday & Thursday 9:15am - 11:30am Cost: $90.00 per month4 Year Old Program3 Days per weekTue, Wed & Thurs 12:30pm - 3pmCost: $125.00 per monthFeesAll families pay a non-refundable registration fee of $70.00 each year. This fee reserves a place for your child and covers the familys council membership, insurance and administration costs.3 Year Old Program $90.00 per month $115.00 for partial participants4 Year Old Program $125.00 per month $150.00 for partial participantsMethod of Payment - Registration Fees and Monthly Payments may be made by cash or cheque.EligibilityA child must be 3 years of age on or before December 31st of the year he or she is enrolling to be considered for the 3 year Old Class. Same for the 4 yr old class. late enrollment in Jan the child must turn age of class before end of school year. Class Room Observation A great way to discover if Happy Hours Preschool is right for you and your child is to watch a class in action. We encourage parents to contact us to set up an appointment to observe a typical day at our preschool. You are welcome to bring your child or to come on your own so that you can concentrate on observing the classroom interaction and preschool education program.We also believe in gradual entry and encourage you to stay with you child as long as necessary for them to be comfortable on their own.Call: 604 888.8555 or info_happyhourspreschool.bc.caClosuresThe preschool is open during the regular school year, which runs September to June. It will be closed on weekends and statutory holidays, winter and spring breaks and over the summer.
Our classes are small and comfortable, with a maximum of 15 in the 3s and 18 in the 4s accepted into the preschool program.
Contact Happy Hours for more info.
3 Year Old Class Child to Adult Ratio of 1:5
4 Year Old Class Child to Adult Ratio of 1:6
3 Year Old Program
2 Days per week
Tuesday & Thursday 9:15am - 11:30am
Cost: $90.00 per month
4 Year Old Program
3 Days per week
Tue, Wed & Thurs 12:30pm - 3pm
Cost: $125.00 per month
Fees
All families pay a non-refundable registration fee of $70.00 each year. This fee reserves a place for your child and covers the familys council membership, insurance and administration costs.
$90.00 per month
$115.00 for partial participants
$125.00 per month
$150.00 for partial participants
Method of Payment - Registration Fees and Monthly Payments may be made by cash or cheque.
Eligibility
A child must be 3 years of age on or before December 31st
of the year he or she is enrolling to be considered for the
3 year Old Class. Same for the 4 yr old class. late enrollment in Jan the child must turn age of class before end of school year.
Class Room Observation
A great way to discover if Happy Hours Preschool is right
for you and your child is to watch a class in action.
We encourage parents to contact us to set up an
appointment to observe a typical day at our preschool.
You are welcome to bring your child or to come on your own so that you can concentrate on observing the classroom interaction and preschool education program.
We also believe in gradual entry and encourage you to stay with you child as long as necessary for them to be comfortable on their own.
Call: 604 888.8555 or info_happyhourspreschool.bc.ca
Closures
The preschool is open during the regular school year, which runs September to June. It will be closed on weekends and statutory holidays, winter and spring breaks and over the summer.
www.cpppreschools.bc.ca
www.hls.gov.bc.ca/ccf
www.cccf-fcsge.ca/publications/resourcesheetsen.html
www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/kindergarten/kindplay.html
www.movingandlearning.com/Resources/Articles26.htm
www.ccl-cca.ca/CCL/Reports/LessonsInLearning/LinL20061010LearninPlay.htm
Contact Us
Call: 604 888 8555Address:Happy Hours PreschoolP.O Box 3022302288th Ave Glover RdFort LangleyBCV1M 2R7
Address:
Happy Hours Preschool
P.O Box 302
23022
88th Ave
Glover Rd
Fort Langley
BC
V1M 2R7
