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 5	Gradual Entry –1st  Day for Tuesday/Thursday 3 year old classes and 5 day preschool
September 6	Gradual Entry – 1st    Day for M/W/F 4 year old classes and 2nd day for 5 day preschool
September  7	Gradual Entry  continues– TTH and 5 day preschool
September 8	Gradual Entry  continues – MWF  and 5 day preschool
September 11	Transition Week –  First Full Day for  M/W/F 4 year old classes and 5 day preschool
September 12	Transition Week –  First Full Day for T/TH 3 year old classes with 5 day preschool
September 15	Last Day of Full Day of Transition Week
September 18-21	Parents Drop-off “Kiss and Go”: Preschool for Preschoolers only
September 22	No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day.
October 2	National Day of Truth & Reconciliation—No Preschool
October 9	Thanksgiving Day – No  Preschool
October 20	No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
October 23, 24	Pumpkin Festival–Parent/Caregiver Participation may be required
October 30, 31	Halloween Parade–Parent Photo-op last half hour of class
November 11	Remembrance Day — No Preschool
November 24	No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
December 7, 8	Christmas Celebration—Parents and Family invited
December 13, 14	Last Day of classes before Winter Vacation— PJ/Stuffie Day
December 15	Winter Vacation Starts: Christmas Break—No Preschool
January 8	Preschool Reopens
January 16	Registration Day for 2022-23—No Preschool
January 17	No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
February 8, 9	Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Celebration
February 13,14	Valentine’s Day—Bring Valentines to exchange.  Treat will be provided!
February 16	No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
February 19	BC Family Day – No  Preschool
March 16-April 1	Spring Break/Easter
April 2, 3	Preschool Reopens
April 22	No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
May 20	Victoria Day – No  Preschool
May 21	No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
June 13, 14	Year-End  Celebration—Parents and Family invited
June 20, 21	Last day of Classes