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 7 | First Day for Tuesday/Thursday 3 year old classes– Gradual Entry in effect |
| September 8 | First Day for Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4 year old classes– Gradual Entry in effect |
| September 9, 14, 16 | TTH –Gradual Entry continues |
| September 10 | MWF –Gradual Entry |
| September 13 | First Full Day for Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4 year old classes |
| September 21 | First Full Day for Tuesday/Thursday 3 year old classes |
| September 24 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| October 11 | Thanksgiving Day – No Preschool |
| October 18, 19 | Pumpkin Festival–Parent/Caregiver Participation may be required |
| October 22 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| October 28, 29 | Halloween Parade–Parent Photo-op last half hour of class |
| November 11 | Remembrance Day — No Preschool |
| November 26 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| December 9, 10 | Christmas Celebration/Community Potluck—Parents and Family invited |
| December 15, 16 | Last Day of classes before Winter Vacation— PJ/Stuffie Day |
| December 17 | Winter Vacation Starts: Christmas Break—No Preschool |
| January 4 | Preschool Reopens |
| January 11 | Registration Day for 2022-23—No Preschool |
| January 17 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| February 1,2 | Chinese New Year |
| February 14,15 | Valentine’s Day—Bring Valentines to exchange. Treat will be provided! |
| February 18 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| February 21 | BC Family Day – No Preschool |
| March 12-27 | Spring Break |
| March 28 | Preschool Reopens |
| April 15 – 18 | Easter—No Preschool |
| April 25 | No Preschool: Teacher Professional Development Day |
| May 23 | Victoria Day – No Preschool |
| June 9, 10 | Year-End Celebration—Parents and Family invited |
| June 16, 17 | Last day of Classes |