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 6 | First Day for Tuesday/Thursday 3 year old classes– Gradual Entry in effect |
| September 7 | First Day for Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4 year old classes– Gradual Entry in effect |
| September 8,13,15 | TTH –Gradual Entry continues |
| September 9 | MWF –Gradual Entry |
| September 12 | First Full Day for Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4 year old classes |
| September 20 | First Full Day for Tuesday/Thursday 3 year old classes |
| September 23 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| September 30 | National Day of Truth & Reconciliation—No Preschool |
| October 10 | Thanksgiving Day – No Preschool |
| October 17, 18 | Pumpkin Festival–Parent/Caregiver Participation may be required |
| October 21 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| October 27, 31 | Halloween Parade–Parent Photo-op last half hour of class |
| November 11 | Remembrance Day — No Preschool |
| November 25 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| December 8, 9 | Christmas Celebration—Parents and Family invited |
| December 14, 15 | Last Day of classes before Winter Vacation— PJ/Stuffie Day |
| December 16 | Winter Vacation Starts: Christmas Break—No Preschool |
| January 3 | Preschool Reopens |
| January 10 | Registration Day for 2022-23—No Preschool |
| January 16 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| February 2,3 | Chinese New Year |
| February 13,14 | Valentine’s Day—Bring Valentines to exchange. Treat will be provided! |
| February 17 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| February 20 | BC Family Day – No Preschool |
| March 11-26 | Spring Break |
| March 27 | Preschool Reopens |
| April 7 – 10 | Easter—No Preschool |
| April 24 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| May 22 | Victoria Day – No Preschool |
| May 23 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| June 8, 9 | Year-End Celebration—Parents and Family invited |
| June 15, 16 | Last day of Classes |