Early Learners Playschool is a play-based program where children are inspired and supported to learn through their play. We facilitate an environment where your child has the opportunity to grow and develop their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being. For children ages 3 and 4 years old, this program is offered out of two different recreation facilities in the City, Rocky Point Pavilion and Glenayre Centre.

  • 3-Year-Old Program: Tues & Thurs, 9:15am-11:15am
  • 4-Year-Old Program: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:15am-11:30am
  • 3 + 4 Combined Program: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 12:15pm-2:15pm

Registration for the 2025-2026 Early Learner programs starts for Port Moody residents on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 8am and on Thursday, February 13 for non-residents.  

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Early Learners Outdoor Playschool
Early Learners Playschool
Early Learners Outdoor Playschool

About our Playschool

Benefits of Play-based Learning

  • Improved confidence, social skills, communication, motivation, and concentration
  • Improved physical stamina, fine and gross motor skills.
  • Positive identity formation for individuals and communities
  • Increased knowledge of environment, increased frequency of visiting nature within families 
  • Healthy and safe risk taking 
  • Improved creativity and resilience 
  • Improved academic achievement and self-regulation.
  • Reduced stress and increased patience, self-discipline, capacity for attention and recovery from mental fatigue.
  • Improved higher level cognitive skills.
  • The process of thinking and learning that happen as children, educators, materials, and ideas interconnect

 

A Day in Our Early Learners Playschool

Imagine your little one arriving on a cozy, rainy October morning. The classroom is warm and welcoming, filled with the hum of children’s laughter and the excitement of discovery.

The day begins with a hands-on activity: sorting colorful autumn leaves. Children explore their shapes, sizes, and colors, noticing patterns and sharing their observations. This curiosity blossoms into a story time adventure about trees, birds, and butterflies, sparking imaginations and deeper connections to the world around them.

At the science table, magnifying glasses bring leaves to life as children watch them transform, noticing their textures and changes. Art follows, where leaves become vibrant prints, blending creativity with nature's beauty.

Snack time offers a chance to share discoveries. One child marvels at a leaf shaped like a butterfly, while another chats about tree colors. These moments of connection and reflection deepen friendships and encourage self-expression.

Later, the classroom buzzes with creativity as children craft "stick butterflies" from twigs and leaves, pretending they’re fluttering through the room. Teachers guide and observe, noting each child's growth and interests, ensuring future activities build on their unique ideas.

As the day winds down, the children gather to reflect, sharing their favorite moments. They leave with smiles, stories to share, and anticipation for the next day's adventures.

What to Bring to Playschool

Daily Supply List:

  • Small backpack to carry with chest strap
  • Refillable easy flip top lid water bottle, half-filled for easier carrying
  • Nut-free, nutritious  snack
  • A complete change of clothes, including socks and underwear (in a large Ziploc)
  • Indoor shoes

In colder weather, every child must bring daily:

  • Waterproof boots, coat, pants or muddy buddy
  • Warm layers such as fleece or wool, no cotton
  • Gloves/mittens and well fitted toque

Warm Weather Essentials:

  • Brimmed hat
  • Sunscreen either already applied or in the backpack
  • Close toed shoes (no sandals please)
  • Long sleeved shirt
  • Extra sweater
  • Raincoat tied to their backpack if necessary
Playschool Calendar

Early Learners Playschool Program follows the School District closure calendar including provincial and district-wide professional days, as well as spring and winter breaks. Playschool is in session on school-based non-instructional days. We are closed on statutory holidays.

 

2024-2025 Calendar

Date 
Tuesday, September 3 Playschool OPEN for the school year
Friday, September 20 Playschool CLOSED for a Professional Development Day
Monday, September 30 Playschool CLOSED for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Monday, October 14 Playschool CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day
Friday, October 25 Playschool CLOSED for a Professional Development Day
Monday, November 11 Playschool CLOSED for Remembrance Day

Friday, December 20 - Friday, January 3

Playschool CLOSED for Winter Break
Monday, January 6 Playschool OPEN after Winter Break
Monday, February 17 Playschool CLOSED for Family Day
Friday, February 28 Playschool CLOSED for a Professional Development Day

Monday March 17 - Friday March 28

Playschool CLOSED for Spring Break  
Friday, April 18 Good Friday
Monday, April 21 Easter Monday
Friday, April 25 Playschool CLOSED for a Professional Development Day
Monday, May 19 Playschool CLOSED for Victoria Day

 

Contact Details

Program Email: earlylearners@portmoody.ca

Main office Phone: 604-469-4556

Fees & Schedules

The preschool term is September through June and follows the School District 43 closure calendar including provincial and district-wide professional days as well as spring and winter breaks. Playschools are closed on statutory holidays. 

 Rocky Point Pavilion

3 year old program

  • Tuesday and Thursday
  • 9:15am to 11:15am
  • Child must be three years old prior to December 31– no exceptions
  • $1425.00 (75 sessions)

4 year old program

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • 9:15am to 11:30am
  • Child must be four years old prior to December 31 – no exceptions
  • $2293.84 (106 sessions)

3 & 4 year old program

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • 12:15pm to 2:15pm
  • Child must be three years old prior to December 31– no exceptions
  • $2166.00 (114 sessions)
 Glenayre Centre

3 year old program

  • Tuesday and Thursday
  • 9:15am to 11:15am
  • Child must be three years old prior to December 31– no exceptions
  • $1425.00 (75 sessions)

4 year old program

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • 9:15am to 11:30am
  • Child must be four years old prior to December 31 – no exceptions 
  • $2293.84 (106 sessions)

3 & 4 year old program

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • 12:15pm to 2:15pm
  • Child must be three years old prior to December 31– no exceptions
  • $2166.00 (114 sessions)

Registration, Payment and Withdrawal

 Registration

Registration for the 2025-2026 Early Learner programs starts for residents on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 8am and on Thursday, February 13 at 8am for non-residents.

Students must be three or four years old prior to December 31. The first months payment is non-refundable and due at the time of registration.

We will accept new students up until March 1 of the current school year. 

Children who are registered and complete the 3-year-old program are guaranteed a spot at the same location and time for the 4-year-old program. Registration is still required for the reserved space.

Once registration has been completed, you will have seven working days to provide us with:

  • digitally signed payment plan paperwork
  • a Birth Certificate or BC Services Card for age verification
 Payment

Fees can be paid in full or a monthly payment plan is available. Monthly payment plan can be made by credit card or Debit Mastercard and VISA Debit.

Fees are divided into ten equal payments; therefore fees are the same each month and not prorated regardless of the number of holidays/professional days observed or date of registration.

Your pre-authorized payment will be deducted on the first of each month.

If the fee has not been authorized by the third working day of the month, this may cause your child's participation to be suspended until full payment is received.

Additional nominal fees may be required for fieldtrips throughout the year.

 Withdrawal

We require a 30-day, at first of the month, withdrawal notice up until February 1. There is no refund for partial months or for the months of March, April, May and June.  

Withdrawal requests must be made directly to earlylearners@portmoody.ca

September payment is non-refundable.