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.
Vancouver Start Smart Preschool has special events and traditions which are important community building opportunities for preschool families. This calendar includes these 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.
| September 8 | First Day for Tuesday/Thursday 3 year old classes– gradual entry in effect |
| September 9 | First Day for Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4 year old classes–gradual entry in effect |
| September 10,15,17 | TTH –Gradual Entry continues |
| September 11 | MWF –Gradual Entry |
| September 14 | First Full Day for Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4 year old classes—no gradual entry |
| September 21 | First Full Day for Tuesday/Thursday 3 year old classes—no gradual entry |
| September 25 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| October 12 | Thanksgiving Day – No Preschool |
| October 19, 20 | Pumpkin Festival |
| October 23 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| October 29, 30 | Halloween Parade |
| November 11 | Remembrance Day — No Preschool |
| November 27 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| December 10, 11 | PJ/Stuffie Day |
| December 16, 17 | Last Day of classes before Winter Vacation—Christmas Celebration |
| December 18 | Winter Vacation Starts: Christmas Break—No Preschool |
| January 4 | Preschool Reopens |
| January 18 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| February 1,2 | Chinese New Year |
| February 10,11 | Valentine’s Day |
| February 12 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| February 15 | BC Family Day – No Preschool |
| March 13-28 | March 13-28 Spring Break |
| March 29 | Preschool Reopens |
| April 2 – 5 | Easter—No Preschool |
| April 26 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| May 24 | Victoria Day – No Preschool |
| June 14, 15 | Year-End Celebration |
| June 17, 18 | Last day of Classes |