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 |