The teachers at Franklin Community Preschool are all Early Childhood Education certified, and also trained in Community Care First Aid. In addition, they have numerous years of experience working at a preschool setting, and have attended many workshops that enable them to employ a wide variety of approaches while working with the preschool children. To assist with transitions for children who speak English as a second language, and to help communicate with their families, our teachers speak a variety of languages in addition to English, including Tagalog, and Cantonese.
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In the classroom there is an emphasis on learning with natural materials. It is full of items and toys that are designed to spark the children’s natural curiosity and learn about the world through play and interacting with their peers. In addition to learning about colours, days of the week, basic alphabet and numeracy concepts, the children are taught important life lessons about sharing, compassion, empathy, and their own emotions.
During Free Play, the child is exploring independently or as part of a small group, at self selected activities. The teachers are there to help guide and support the children’s development through facilitated play and encourage positive peer relationships through verbal modeling, turn taking and positive feedback.
To enhance the children’s education, the preschool brings in guest speakers and performers, and organizes field trips to such locales as Maplewood Farm, Bowling, tours at Cobs Bread, Fire hall, PetSmart,
and Kensington Arena. Parents are strongly encouraged to join the class on fieldtrip days.
In addition to the playground, the preschool uses the gymnasium at the elementary school on a regular basis to develop the children’s gross motor skills.
At Franklin Preschool, we are lucky to have three dedicated teachers who care about all the students and work hard to create an inviting, warm, inspiring atmosphere for learning. One of the things that stood out for us when choosing this preschool for our daughter was the Emergent Curriculum. As a social worker and an expressive artist/group facilitator, I appreciate the way the teachers meet the students where they are and let their imaginations be the guides for what is learned in the classroom. This seems like a gift to give our children — that they are heard and honorred and allowed the freedom to explore ideas that excite them, without limitations. I also appreciate that the kids get out in the fresh air on Nature walks and learn from outside the classroom walls whenever possible. The teachers seem attuned to and caring about all the children, and work hard to keep us informed through check-ins, newsletters, and events. Thanks for making Franklin Preschool a positive experience for so many families! Jill B
Our daughter is a high energy and high spirited child, and going in and looking for a preschool we knew she wouldn’t be best served with a rigid form of learning, so we were happy to see that Franklin teaches through play and natural materials.
Her experience has been great. The teachers are fantastic. She’s made plenty of friends and she thoroughly enjoys going to school everyday.Erfan & Aliza
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A $65 NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE FOR NEW AND RETURNING FAMILIES FOLLOWED BY A $100/YEAR SUPPLIES FEE.
Fees must be paid in advance to the preschool by post dated cheques made payable to ‘Franklin Preschool Society’. You may either provide ten monthly cheques, two cheques (one for each term, Sept-Dec and June and Jan-May) or one cheque for the full year’s tuition. Cheques are made payable for the first day of the month to ‘Franklin Preschool Society’.
If you choose to withdraw your child during the school year, we ask that you provide at least one calendar month’s notice; otherwise we regret that we will be unable to return that month’s fee. Because it is difficult to find parents willing to enrol their children starting in May and June, the latest we will grant refunds for withdrawals is for notice given on March 31st stating you will be withdrawing on April 30th. Notice given later than March 31st will result in the preschool keeping your May and June fees.
There is a $20 charge for any NSF cheques. After two NSF cheques, this will result in us kindly asking for cash, certified cheques or bank drafts for the remainder of the school year.
Franklin Preschool is offering drop-in classes for enrolled students and new students. There will be a $20 registration fee for new families followed by a $35 drop-in fee per class. Payment is due on the day of drop-in. Registration package is still required for drop-in classes.
Subsidy
Government subsidies are available for full or a portion of preschool fees for families with lower incomes. These are granted based on parent income information. If you require assistance paying preschool fees, please speak to a teacher about applying for government subsidy.
Please note that for the months of December and March, due to the preschool being closed for two weeks for Winter break and one week for Spring break, the parent is responsible to cover the portion of the subsidy amount during the weeks when the preschool is closed. Please speak to a teacher for more information.
Fundraising
Franklin is a non-profit preschool that relies on parent fees, fundraising, private donations and grants to operate. Parent fees currently covers approximately 70% of operating costs, and as a result, we encourage all families to participate in the centre’s fundraising efforts or make a tax-deductible private donation. In past years, we have sold chocolates, blueberries, fleece socks and raffle tickets, and held wine tastings and donation drives. We thank you for your continuous support in helping to provide quality early childhood education.
Located in East Vancouver on the border of North Burnaby, Franklin Preschool services the surrounding neighborhoods of the Vancouver and Burnaby Heights. We are at the edge of East Vancouver at Pandora and Skeena on the border of North Burnaby.
Phone: 604.291.9310
Fax: 604.713.4711
Address: 250 South Skeena Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 4N8
eMail us directly at franklinpreschool@gmail.com
Franklin Community Preschool is located in the portable classroom on the grounds of Sir John Franklin Elementary School, located at 250 South Skeena Street in Vancouver. The closest cross streets to the preschool are Pandora Street and Kootenay Street. The school is in a quiet residential neighborhood north of Hastings, and between the PNE and Boundary Road.
If you have questions or comments, we encourage you to contact us. Keep in mind that teachers do not always answer the phone during class hours, but if it’s an emergency, phone twice and we will be alerted by the second set of rings.