Early Learning

Supporting Lifelong Learning Through Early Childhood Programs

The early years—from birth to age 8—are a critical time in a child’s development, laying the foundation for lifelong learning, health, and well-being. During this formative period, children benefit immensely from rich, engaging experiences that nurture their physical, social, intellectual, and emotional growth.

School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) is proud to offer a variety of early learning programs designed to support families and children in these important years. Together, these programs reflect School District 67’s commitment to creating inclusive, high-quality early learning experiences that help every child thrive.

Ready, Set, Learn: Helping Your Preschooler Prepare for Kindergarten

Ready, Set, Learn is a welcoming program designed to support families as they help their preschoolers get ready for school. As a parent or caregiver, you play a vital role in your child’s early learning journey. A positive start to Kindergarten can have a lasting impact on your child’s educational success and personal development.

Key areas that support school readiness include:

Building confidence and friendships
Developing language and communication skills
Learning to follow instructions and routines
Encouraging creativity, motivation, cooperation, and persistence

Elementary schools invite you and your child to visit and learn more about the program, including StrongStart opportunities. Please contact your local school to confirm your attendance at their Ready, Set, Learn presentation.

Early Learning Program: Supporting Families and Young Children

The Early Learning program partners with families, Early Childhood Educators, and community agencies to support children from birth to age 5. Funded by the Ministry of Education and Child Care and sponsored by School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha), the program fosters early development through collaboration with schools and services such as Child Care Resource and Referral, Interior Health, Speech and Language, and Supported Child Development.

Participating schools include KVR Elementary, Columbia Elementary, Queen’s Park Elementary, and Summerland Elementary. School District No. 67 gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Just B4 Preschool Program

School District No. 67 is proud to offer the Just B4 preschool program, supporting early childhood development in a positive, engaging, and nurturing environment. The program features a child-centered curriculum with developmentally appropriate materials that promote learning through play, pre-literacy and numeracy activities, and hands-on experiences.

Just B4 helps children build a strong foundation for future learning by fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence during the important early years.

Seamless Day Kindergarten

School District No. 67 is proud to offer the Seamless Day Program at Queen’s Park Elementary—a unique model that provides consistent care and learning throughout your child’s day. Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) support children during before-school care, throughout the Kindergarten classroom experience, and in after-school care, all within familiar school environments.

Using BC’s Early Learning Framework, ECEs and Kindergarten teachers collaborate to create engaging, play-based activities that foster meaningful relationships, a sense of belonging, and smooth transitions. Children benefit from spending their day with the same caring adults in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate setting.