When choosing a pre-K program, look for signs that the school is employing best practices:

• Kids have ample time to explore, play and be creative using a variety of materials
  
• Teachers are warm and responsive & encourage conversation and participation
  
• Kids feel safe and secure
  
• Teachers set limits about acceptable behaviour, but also work with students to help them label, understand and cope with emotions
  

"Whatever happens in children's first educational experiences sets the stage for receptivity for what comes later - so if you inherit a nurturing and interesting environment in preschool, that's what school becomes for you"

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Wenner Moyer, Melinda. "Getting Preschool Right." Scientific American Mind (March/April 2017: 26-24) 

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Dear Parents,

As part of our efforts to meet our children's education needs, we have partnered with Maximize Early Childhood Services (MaxECS), which provides opportunities for free Early Childhood Screening and Assessments. MaxECS will provide a Certified Teacher, a Speech-Language Pathologist, and, in some cases, an Occupational Therapist to screen and assess young children ages 3-5 years to identify possible areas of focus in both speech and language and fine or gross motor and sensory development.

If the team identifies any needs, your child might be eligible for assistance that Alberta Education funds. This funding is designed to get children ready for grade school. Parents must provide consent for screening. Parents will be contacted regarding any findings from the screening and assessment. Once identified, programming may include therapy for speech and language concerns, support for regulation and kindergarten readiness skills. 

Consent to the Speech-Language/Occupational Therapy screening and assessment provides permission for our therapists to screen and assess your child at Glenbrook Community Preschool in early September.  Please return all consent forms as soon as possible using the link below.

https://maxecs.org/consent-for-speech-language-screening-assessment-therapy-3-5-yr-olds/

​If you have any questions or concerns or want to discuss your child’s specific needs, please contact the classroom teacher, Brenda Miller. 

If you have any specific questions in regards to the Alberta Education funding, please contact Education Director Lauree@maxecs.org, or visit https://maxecs.org/about-us/

This is an un-parented program providing a supportive and nurturing environment for children to grow socially, intellectually, and emotionally at their own pace.  Children must be three years old before their first day of school AND turn three on or before December 31 of the preschool year.

Tues/Thurs 9:15-11:30am            
Three Year Old Program Information Sheet (PDF)​

Four Year Old Program

This program provides opportunities for learning and growth that are developmentally appropriate for four-year-olds. With the same play-based learning environment as the three year old program, it introduces new activities for creativity, fine motor skills for handwriting, and additional opportunities for independence and leadership. Children must turn four on or before December 31st of the preschool year. 

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Mon/Wed/Fri 9:15-11:30 OR 1:00-3:15pm      
​Four-Year Old Program Information Sheet (PDF)

There is also On-site additional support in ELL, SLP, OT, and BT, with Certified Therapists.