La Prématernelle Appletree Preschool

A Licensed Childcare Centre in Victoria, B.C. offering a French Immersion Program

Registration Information

All families should have access to an environment where their children can learn and speak French, regardless of where they live in Canada.

Classroom
La Prématernelle Appletree Preschool

ABOUT US

Key features of our centre

  • We are a christian faith based childcare centre.
  • We offer group care and preschool programs for 14 children, 30 months to school age.
  • We make French the language of communication.
  • We participate in the CCFRI and the ACCB programs of the province.
  • We provide a nut free environment.
  • We do not potty train.

Licensed Preschool Centre

  • A safe and fun environment where children thrive.
  • A place to share quality learning experiences.
  • A small community that promotes inclusiveness, flexibility and good leadership.
  • A learning through play centre where curious children and adults learn in harmony.
Licensed Preschool Centre

French Immersion Program

  • We facilitate all activities en français.
  • All routines, clue sentences, and songs are en français.
  • Gradual learning of French is based on auditory comprehension and oral expression.
Licensed Preschool Centre

Activities

  • From outdoors and in class age appropriate experiences, and occasional fieldtrips, children examine and enquire about how everything is made and works.
  • They develop self-confidence, gain appropriate social skills, discover for themselves how unique they are and how important it is that we have each other too.
  • But most of all they realize that learning is fun!
Licensed Preschool Centre
La Prématernelle Appletree Preschool

Registration Information

  • There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee.
  • The monthly fees are regulated through the CCFRI program.
  • When you come for a tour, you receive the registration package and we confirm the current fees to be paid.
  • When the forms are completed and the payment done, your child's space is secured.
  • 2 programs to choose from:
    • Group Care 7:30-5:00, Monday to Friday
    • Preschool 9:00-12:00, Monday to Friday
  • We operate from September to the end of June.
  • Closures are according to the School District #61 for Stat Days, Christmas Vacation, and Spring Break.

Contact us for further registration information

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2024-2025 YEAR CALENDAR

Tuesday 3 September 2024
Opening Day
Monday 30 September 2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation CLOSED
Monday 14 October 2024
Thanksgiving CLOSED
Monday 11 November 2024
Remembrance Day CLOSED
Friday 20 December 2024
Last day before Christmas vacation for all children
Monday 6 January 2025
First day after Christmas vacation for all children
Monday 17 February 2025
Family Day CLOSED
Friday 14 March 2025
Last day before spring vacation for all children
Monday 31 March 2025
First day after spring vacation for all children
Friday 18 April 2025
Good Friday CLOSED
Monday 21 April 2025
Easter Monday CLOSED
Monday 19 May 2025
Victoria Day CLOSED
Friday 20 June 2025
Last day of preschool
Friday 27 June 2025
Last day of group child care
La Prématernelle Appletree Preschool

Educators

We wish for each child to develop a positive and accurate perception of self and achieve their best.

The personnel of the preschool agrees with the principles of the Early Childhood Educators (ECE) of BC Code of Ethics.

Caring, detail oriented, passionate education! – D.S.

Madame Carole

Early Childhood Educator

Madame Carole

Madame Carole is our seasoned ECE francophone from Montréal. She has 4 children and 5 grandchildren. She enjoys nature and a good laugh.

Owner, Licensee

Madame Frédérique

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Madame Frédérique

Madame Frédérique moved from the French part of Switzerland 20 years ago. She is married and has 2 daughters.

Madame Michèle

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Madame Michèle

Madame Michèle has come to Victoria from France on a three years working visa. She has 2 children and is so happy to explore the island.

Easel
La Prématernelle Appletree Preschool

CONTACT

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  • 500 Admirals Rd, Victoria, BC, V9A 2N4, Canada
  • Tel#: 250-479-0292LandlineCall to schedule a tour!
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