Children's Educational Programs in Vancouver
Learning Centres provide a variety of fun and caring programmes, like preschool, summer camps, and full-day care (coming soon), in Vancouver/Richmond. V6X1L4, Canada. Play-based programmes aid in the transition to kindergarten. At Extra Steps, clients become acquainted with their children. Each activity is customized to their unique features, temperament, and interests.
Ways of Learning
Preschool programmes are play-based and led by educated and experienced staff. To be safe, young children require a secure indoor and outdoor setting to create, explore, discover, grow, and study. The core of our programme is to help your child develop intellectually, physically, and socially.
Do not fear a challenge when it comes to your child.
When asked by the parent, with the child does not like crafts, the staff informs them that for the children who like dinosaurs, they set up a table and predesigned to make dinosaur footprints, or have the child make a dinosaur nest. Children will never be able to resist the temptation to create unique and fascinating crafts such as this, so this is a slow and interesting way to catch their attention, loving their crafts.
Reviews Summary
Extra Steps consistently receives positive feedback. Its children and parents adore the caring and devoted staff and supportive community. The school's joyfulness and proactive feedback inform its environment, with timely updates enabling positive communication. Its engaging, friendly atmosphere helps children learn and prepare for kindergarten while building relationships and independence. The school also offers educational excursions. Many parents have been so pleased with their children's experience that they have enrolled their second or third child too. One reviewer did offer feedback that the tuition was on the high end. But it gives high praise to Extra Steps.'s excellent quality and loving culture, which the other reviewers agree Still, the preschoolers that have gone there.
Frequently asked questions
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What do Extra Steps Preschool clients say about the work?
Multiple reviewers highlight the caring and engaging teachers, the fun and friendly environment, and the effective communication with parents. They appreciate the tailored approach to each child's needs and the positive development seen in their children.
What services does Extra Steps Preschool offer for child development?
They provide Learning Support, Social Skills Development, and Parental Engagement Activities as part of their Child Development Programs. Additionally, they offer Preschool Education, Extracurricular Activities, and Communication and Feedback services.
What are the operating hours for Extra Steps Preschool?
Their hours are as follows: Monday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:30 PM; Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:30 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:30 PM; Thursday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:30 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:30 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed.
How does Extra Steps Preschool support children's social skills development?
They offer Social Skills Development programs that encourage children to interact and build relationships, fostering a supportive environment. Reviewers note that children thrive socially, becoming kinder and more open-minded through these activities.
Can I enroll my child in an outdoor program at Extra Steps Preschool?
Yes, they offer an Outdoor Program as part of their Preschool Education services, allowing children to explore and learn in a natural setting, which is highly valued by parents.
Does Extra Steps Preschool provide regular updates to parents?
Yes, they offer Monthly Progress Reports, Parent-Teacher Meetings, and Daily Updates to ensure parents are well-informed about their child's development and activities.
We have been lucky enough to put our 3 children through Extra Steps, first discovering this gem over 10 years ago. Teacher Robb made our eldest, and us, feel comfortable leaving him for the first time. Our son took a few days to get adjusted, then didn’t want to leave. The 3.5 hour duration and choice between am or pm classes are such a benefit. Our daughter attended a year later and loved teacher Christa. Our youngest is now in his final year of preschool and he loves Larry and Nicole (and Christa too!).
The preschool space is bright and fun, teachers take the kids to the nearby parks and/or senior centre everyday and our kids always tell us how much they enjoy/ed the school. The teachers support each child’s development, offer to assist with any learning requests and instil the confidence and love of school which led to our older 2 thriving in private school kindergarten. We have recommended Extra Steps to numerous families over the years, even those who have been hesitant due to poor experiences at other schools, and they have all been so grateful for sharing this wonderful preschool with them. Kids are all treated with kindness and respect, which allows for personal development.
As our time with Extra Steps will end at the close of this year, we wish to express our appreciation to the teachers for the love and support our kids have enjoyed- we really can’t recommend this preschool enough. Larry and Nicole also run the most fabulous outdoor program on Saturdays, which our youngest loves and will continue to do next year.