2024-25:  Vancouver Start Smart Preschool Calendar

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 3Gradual Entry –1st  Day for Tuesday/Thursday 3 year old classes and 5 day preschool
September 4Gradual Entry – 1st    Day for M/W/F 4 year old classes and 2nd day for 5 day preschool
September  5Gradual Entry  continues– TTH and 5 day preschool
September 6Gradual Entry  continues – MWF  and 5 day preschool
September 9Transition Week  First Full Day for  M/W/F 4 year old classes and 5 day preschool
September 10Transition Week  First Full Day for T/TH 3 year old classes with 5 day preschool
September 13Last Day of Full Day of Transition Week  
September 16-19Parents Drop-off “Kiss and Go”: Preschool for Preschoolers only
September 20No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day.
September 30National Day of Truth & Reconciliation—No Preschool
October 14Thanksgiving Day – No  Preschool
October 21No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
October 22, 23Pumpkin Festival–Parent/Caregiver Participation may be required
October 30, 31Halloween Parade–Parent Photo-op last half hour of class
November 11Remembrance Day — No Preschool
November 22No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
December 12, 13Christmas Celebration—Parents and Family invited
December 16, 17Last Day of classes before Winter Vacation— PJ/Stuffie Day
December 18Winter Vacation Starts: Christmas Break—No Preschool
January 6Preschool Reopens
January 15No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
January 20Registration Day for 2025-26—No Preschool
February 6, 7Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Celebration
February 12, 13Valentine’s Day—Bring Valentines to exchange.  Treat will be provided!
February 14No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
February 17BC Family Day – No  Preschool
March 15-30Spring Break-Preschool Reopens March 31
April 18-21Easter Weekend
April 28No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
May 19Victoria Day – No  Preschool
May 20No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day
June 12, 13Year-End  Celebration—Parents and Family invited  
June 19, 20Last day of Classes