Changes to JustB4 Early Child Care Program for 2026-27 School Year
School District No. 67 wishes to inform families and the community that the Just B4 Preschool program at Columbia Elementary will not continue in the 2026-27 school year. The district has appreciated the support from the Ministry of Education and Child Care to run this pilot program.
As this pilot is scheduled to end at the end of this school year, the district has worked with community partners to create a transition plan to continue to support these childcare spaces.
Transition Plan for Fall 2026
We are committed to a smooth transition for all affected families. As part of our plan, we are pleased to announce a new partnership with Leapin Lizards Daycares.
Leapin Lizards Daycares is very excited to announce that they will be opening the Sherwood Forest Preschool at Columbia Elementary in the fall of 2026. This new preschool program will provide high-quality early learning experiences for children in a nurturing and engaging environment, continuing the tradition of excellence families have come to expect.
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SD67 is excited to be able to offer another year of our Just B4 preschool program.
The Early Years are a very important time for development and preparing for future education. We believe children learn and develop when exposed to a positive, happy, engaging and stimulating environment. We provide a child centered curriculum, and developmentally appropriate educational materials and equipment. A quality preschool education provides activities that encourage children to learn through a balance of pre-literacy and numeracy activities, structured free choice, and hands-on experiences.
For more information about the Just B4 Program at Columbia Elementary School, please see the Family Handbook below. For more information, please contact the Education Secretary at [email protected] or 250-770-7700.