LITTLE RASCALS
PRESCHOOL

Welcome to Little Rascals Preschool on the Internet. Little Rascals, well known for it's academically enriched daycare programs, also operates preschool programs for ages 3 and 4 in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Little Rascals Preschool, now in it's eighth year of operation, has quickly become one of North Vancouver's more popular preschools due to it's unique and diverse approach to early childhood education and it's commitment to the children and families it serves.

If you are considering preschool for your child in North Vancouver, Little Rascals provides the following information to help you make an informed choice.

Telephone: 604-987-3168

Little Rascals offers a unique and exciting approach to Preschool Education that recognises the need of today's parents to provide their children with a valuable head start on tomorrow's challenges. With the 21st century upon us, the importance of providing today's children with the advantage of a diverse education backed up by strong learning and social skills cannot be over emphasized. With this in mind, Little Rascals offers a program that incorporates the best in traditional early education approaches with a modern blend of academic enrichment, life skills and exposure to computers.

Children Learning Together

A DIVERSE and BALANCED APPROACH

At Little Rascals Preschool we strive to bring a balanced and diverse approach to preschool learning that is always fresh and fun. We do this by associating all aspects of the daily curriculum with play and fun while endeavouring to provide a broad range of subject matter and new experiences for children to enjoy. In the classroom, our teachers create a supportive and comfortable environment in which each child can excel socially, develop cognitively and grow as a unique individual. Within this ideal learning environment our teachers approach the task of teaching and learning from 3 distinct and complementing angles geared to appeal to the distinct individual learning styles of each child. Throughout the day, each child will be involved in directed group activities, undirected independent activities and directed one-on-one individualized activities. In directed group situations, children develop confidence while learning to participate and cooperate together with classmates during circle time, table activities and in groups at learning stations. During independent activities children, in very small groups or on their own, freely engage, with minimum direction from teachers, in various activities Arlene and Matthew

such as art, books, puzzles, dramatic play, design, free play, etc. In these unstructured situations children are free to explore their own creativity and imagination, discover their own learning styles, and strengthen critical thinking skills. And, during directed one-on-one individualized activities, each child will benefit by receiving the undivided attention of a teacher. One-on-one situations provide the perfect opportunity for a teacher and a child to develop a strong bond. Teachers familiarize themselves with and focus in on each child's unique natural learning style which presents the ideal opportunity for each child to excel academically. In the Computer Learning Centre and during specific academic exercises children will experience this individualized, tailored approach.

The World

The positive feedback of our parents and the popularity of our program continue to strengthen our belief that today's parents are more concerned than ever about their children's future and want to offer them a diverse early educational foundation with a modern theme. At Little Rascals we feel that we can help provide your child with an educational & social head start and help foster the learning and motivational skills required not only for a comfortable and successful entry into Elementary School but for future success in the evolving, technological world today's children will grow up in.

THE CLASSROOM

At Little Rascals, our classrooms are bright, spacious and fully equipped. The most prominent features of the classroom are the various Learning Centres. Learning Centres are topic oriented stations that children visit independently or in small groups to partake in subject oriented activities. Our classroom curriculum includes a diverse variety of subjects ranging from the ACADEMIC end of the spectrum (math, language, science & discovery, etc.) to ARTS & CRAFTS (music, painting, etc.) and LIFE SKILLS (dramatic play, etc.).

	Math Language Arts & Crafts Computer Lab Building Blocks Science & Discovery Puzzles & Games Dramatic Play Social Studies Cooking Music

In addition to the regular activities, children enjoy numerous special activities and occasions such as:

FIELD TRIPS	Fire Hall, Veterinarian, Beach, Library, Parks, Zoo, Farm, etc..
SPECIAL VISITS	Police Officer, Zookeeper with Animals, Letter Carrier, Elmer the Safety Elephant, etc..

THE COMPUTER LEARNING CENTRE

In pairs, children visit our specially designed multimedia computer learning centres 1 or 2 times each week. Computer sessions are 15 to 20 minutes in duration, directed by specially trained teachers. Children quickly master the computer interface and then confidently use this powerful new tool to satisfy their innate desire to learn in a way that is intriguing and fun. Little Rascals was the first to recognise the unlimited diversity and value of the modern computer as a learning tool in early childhood education and the first to successfully integrate computers into the preschool environment. Our own Computer Enhanced Learning Program for Preschool succeeds by providing a teaching framework in which each individual's learning styles, needs, and knowledge dictate the teaching approach and curriculum content. In essence, each child tailors their own program and tackles it at a rate that he/she is comfortable with. But of course the proof lies in the results and the opinions of our preschoolers. After 8 years the results continue to be fantastic and the the computer lab continues to be one of the favourite parts of each child's day.

THE PRESCHOOL TEAM

The Little Rascals Preschool team consists of a select group of dedicated professionals. Each of our teachers holds either a degree in elementary education or a diploma in early childhood education and brings with them a wealth of experience to Little Rascals. Four of our teachers have received supplemental training in Computer Enhanced Education and are directly involved in the computer program. The whole preschool program is overseen and directed by both the Preschool Director, who brings 22 years teaching and childcare experience to Little Rascals, and the Computer Program Coordinator, who brings a diverse technical, software, and teaching background to Little Rascals. While your child is enrolled at Little Rascals, you will find our staff is happy and eager to discuss your child's individual progress and that we will try to address any personal concerns that may arise.

OUR SCHEDULE

Little Rascals Preschool follows the same annual schedule as the public school system does, which includes being closed on the same days that the public schools are closed. The following dates and times apply to classes for both ages three and four.

September 2008 - 2008/2009 Preschool Programs Commence

AGE	DAYS OF CLASS	TIME	MONTHLY FEE
3	Tuesday & Thursday	9:15 - 11:45 am	$140
4	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	9:15 - 11:45 am	$190

DAILY PROGRAM

At Little Rascals we follow a comfortable yet structured daily schedule that revolves around 2 daily academic objectives. All preschool classes are in the morning.

*The Daily program may occasionally be modified to accommodate Special Activities.
TIME	ACTIVITY*
9:15	Doors Open - Meet & Greet Children
9:30	Academic Activity / Computer Lab
10:10	Tidy Up / Bathroom / Snack
10:25	Circle Time
10:40	Outdoor Play / Indoor Games
10:55	Academic Activity / Computer Lab
11:35	Goodbye Circle
11:45	Dismissal

Little Rascals Preschool - North Vancouver, BC - CANADA - Tel. 604-987-3168

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