What is "Parent Participation"?
"Parent Participation Preschools are different than other preschools because our parents are directly involved. Parents have the opportunity to be with their child one or twice a month in the classroom, to have a say in the administration of their child’s school and to attend monthly evening meetings. Membership also provides access to free parenting education and resources. Parent Participation Preschools are a great place for both children and parents to learn new skills, meet new friends and take the first steps together in a school setting."
Council of Parent Participation Preschools – British Columbia (BC) (cpppreschools.bc.ca)
Is It Hard?
This is our top question, the answer is NO!
Learning to interact, play and teach your child is easy in our program because we teach you both HOW to learn. With Teacher Kristel's 20 years of experience in early childhood education and inventive ideas on how to make learning fun, it doesn't even feel like work!
What Do I Need To Start?
1. Complete a criminal record check at
Criminal Record Check (gov.bc.ca)
using the code: PR8ZNAUX3R
2. Provide a copy of your vaccination records
(vaccines are not required, however a record or declaration of status is needed.)
If you want the duty day discount:
3. 20 hour (online, free, on your own timeline) Brain Story child development education
What If I Can't Participate?
No problem!!
Parent Participation is completely optional and doesn't impact your enrolment. It is simply a way we can keep costs lower while providing excellent education to all of our students. There will always be a parent in the room with Teacher Kristel, but if your schedule doesn't allow for it to be you, we have several community days / parent roles / other ways to get involved.
What are the benefits?
PPPs are so unique, here are some of the amazing perks:
Lower Cost!
Keeps our running cost low, to make early education accessible to all familes
Parent Led
Parents become an integral part of our program's function, so this community adapts to your needs as family
Slow Start
Allows children whom may not have experience listening to new trusted adults learn to be in the classroom with a parent close by
Safety
All adults in the room are screened for criminal records and supervised by Teacher Kristel at all times
Resource Library
Allows families access to various play mediums, toys, learning devices, and other supports for individual learning styles & developmental ages
Builds Skills
Teaches parents how to play with their kids in a way that encourages independence and personal growth
Grows Community
Promotes Confidence
Involves parents in the classroom, encouraging connection in and out of the class to foster a community of care & kinship
Children who attend early education feel able to learn and know how to participate in the next learning grades, promoting a love of learning and being a kind community member