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 |