Vancouver Start Smart Preschool operates on the same schedule as the public school system. We are closed for all statutory and public school holidays, as well as professional development days.

September 3	First Day for Tuesday/Thursday 3 year old classes– gradual entry in effect
September 4	First Day for Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4 year old classes–gradual entry in effect
September 9	First Full Day for  Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4 year old classes
September 10	First Full Day for Tuesday/Thursday 3 year old classes
September 23	No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
October 14	Thanksgiving Day – No  Preschool
October 25	No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
November 8	No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
November 11	Remembrance Day — No Preschool
December 18,19	Last Day of classes before Winter Vacation
December 20	Winter vacation period starts:  Christmas Break — No Preschool
January 6	Schools reopen after Winter vacation
January 20	No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
February 14	No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
February 17	BC Family Day – No  Preschool
March 14–29	Spring vacation– No  Preschool
March 30	Schools reopen after Spring vacation
April 10-13	Easter—No Preschool
May 15	No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
May 18	Victoria Day – No  Preschool
June 18	Last Day for Tuesday/Thursday 3 year old classes
June 19	Last Day for Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4 year old classes

Vancouver Start Smart Preschool has special events and traditions which are important community building opportunities for preschool families.  Most importantly, these events give parents an opportunity to observe their children at preschool and participate in their accomplishments.  Here is an overview of calendar dates to enable your planning /work schedules as needed.  Throughout the year we will update and remind you of these events through the monthly newsletter and by email.

Note:  All dates are tentative and subject to change.  Should changes be required appropriate advance notice will be given.

October 21	Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes: Pumpkin Patch Day:  Parent/Caregiver Participation required
October 22	Tuesday/Thursday classes: Pumpkin Patch Day:  Parent/Caregiver Participation required
October 30	Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes: Halloween Costume Parade and mini-performance—      Parent Photo-op last half hour of class
October 31	Tuesday/Thursday classes: Halloween Costume Parade and mini-performance—      Parent Photo-op last half hour of class
December 12	Tuesday/Thursday classes: PJ and Stuffie Day
December 13	Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes: PJ and Stuffie Day
December 18	Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes: Christmas Concert and Community Potluck—Parents and Family invited
December 19	Tuesday/Thursday classes Christmas Concert and Community Potluck—Parents and Family invited
December 20	Preschool Closed for Winter Break
February 12	Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes: VALENTINES DAY:  Bring Valentines to exchange.  Treat will be provided!
February 13	Tuesday/Thursday classes: VALENTINES DAY:  Bring Valentines to exchange.  Treat will be provided!
March 14 – 29	Spring vacation — No Preschool
June 15	Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes: Year-end Show and Family Potluck—Parents and Family invited
June 16	Tuesday/Thursday classes: Year-end Show and Family Potluck—Parents and Family invited
June 20	Tuesday/Thursday classes:  Last Day of Preschool
June 21	Monday/Wednesday/Friday:  Last Day of Preschool