Question 1

How old does my child have to be to attend Scarboro Preschool?

Accepted Answer

To attend the 3-year-old classes children must be 3 by December 31 of the school year.
To attend the 4-year-old classes children must be 4 by December 31 of the school year.

Question 2

Does my child have to be toilet-trained to attend Scarboro Preschool?

Accepted Answer

Your child must be toilet-trained to enrol in any of the programs offered. Children who have infrequent accidents should wear Pull-Ups.

Question 3

Do you offer full-time preschool?

Accepted Answer

We do not offer full-time preschool. The childcare licensing act does not allow for Preschool to be offered full-time in Alberta. Preschool cannot exceed more than four hours per day per child.

Question 4

What is the volunteering commitment inside and outside the classroom?

Accepted Answer

At Scarboro Preschool we do not require you to volunteer in the classroom.  Our qualified teachers meet the provincial licensing requirements for ratio.  We do welcome parents who wish to volunteer in the classroom.  Please arrange with the classroom teacher. Each parent has a manageable volunteer role outside the classroom.  Please see preschool information page for a list of roles.

Question 5

When is my child too sick to send to school?

Accepted Answer

Children should not attend preschool if they are not well. Health concerns include, but are not limited to, fever, chills, runny nose, a persistent cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, diarrhea, vomit(24hours symptom free before they can come to school) or your child just feeling ‘a bit off’. If your child has needed Tylenol or cough/cold medication within 48 hours of a preschool day, they should not go to school. If you are unsure, please keep your child home until he/she is symptom free and eager to participate in all activities.

Question 6

My child is nervous about starting preschool and might not want to leave me. What can I do to help him/her?

Accepted Answer

Scarboro Preschool uses a staggered start approach to help ease children into preschool. Our teachers understand separation anxiety, and have nurturing strategies which help children feel calm and encourage them to start playing after their caregivers leave. Tell your child you love them, to have fun and that you will be back soon to pick him/her up. Give a hug and kiss goodbye and leave your child with his/her teacher. If your child is very upset and cannot be distracted and engaged in play, you will be called. You will not be the only ones to have this experience, please know that the teachers are prepared for some of the children and caregivers to be nervous to separate.

Question 7

Should my child bring a snack everyday?

Accepted Answer

Our snack program at Scarboro Preschool is a cooperative group snack.  We have a rotating snack schedule set up by the Program director.  PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT OUR CLASS IS A PEANUT FREE ZONE.  In consideration of student allergies, there is a set menu for snacks.

Question 8

What does my child need to bring to Preschool?

Accepted Answer

1. A clean indoor pair of runners that stay at school
2. A water bottle labeled with your child’s name
3. A backpack with a change of clothes: a shirt, pants, underwear and socks

Question 9

Do I need to live in the Community of Scarboro or Westgate to attend the Scarboro Preschool?

Accepted Answer

No, we accept children from any community.

Question 10

Are you an all-inclusive Preschool classroom?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Scarboro Preschool is a fully inclusive classroom.  Please contact the Program director for more information 403-560-4881.

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