Preschools
Layer name:
Preschools
Group name:
Community Resources
Sub-group name:
Scale:
Always
Data Currency Status:
Updated annually by Social Planning Staff from information collected from Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre.
Dept/branch:
Definition:
Preschools
Preschools serve children from 30 months (at least 3 years old by Dec. 31) to school entry. Some provide separate sessions for 3- and 4-year-olds, while others serve mixed age groups. Preschools are part-day programs (four hours maximum). Program schedules vary widely. Most preschools operate on the school-year, Sept. to June. Some preschools require that parents participate in the program some of the time.
Maximum group size:
- 20 children
Staff/child ratio:
- 1 Early Childhood Educator and 1 assistant for 20 children
Staff qualifications:
- Staff qualified in Early Childhood Education. First Aid Certificate required
- First Aid Certificate required