As a parent child care is going to be one of the most important things to your family. Ensuring your children are in an environment that not only makes them feel comfortable and safe but also prepares them for when school begins. Getting those routines and systems down will be immensely helpful and make them feel at ease in the classroom. Kids in the Grove preschool and out of school care has wonderful programming and staff to give you peace of mind. We are so excited to share what they have to offer you and your children.
About Kids in the Grove
Kids in the Grove is a fully licensed, inclusive, and insured child care center for children ages 3-12. They are located in beautiful Langley BC operating out of Topham and West Langley elementary schools. Offering preschool, junior kindergarten, and school age childcare programs they have options to suit any family.
Creating a warm, safe environment where children are able to explore through education, play, and creativity is essential for development. Inclusivity is incredibly important to Kids in the Grove and their team. They work closely with the Langley Child Development Centre and The Ministry of Education to welcome families and their own personal assistance (B.I., SEA, B.A) to ensure every child has all of their needs met.
Kids in the Grove Programs
Kids in the Grove has been approved for the CCFRI (Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative). This means families with children ages 2 Years to Kindergarten attending their Daycare program at Topham over the summer months will receive up to $550 off their monthly fees! During the school year September to June, Kinder families will also receive this funding.
Preschool
Starting at the age of 3 children can enroll in the Kids in the Grove preschool program. Their daily schedule consists of circle time, free play, snack, outdoor play, and more depending on if they’re half day or full day. You can expect an in classroom ratio of 3 staff to 20 preschoolers!
Three key Preschool activities at Kids in the Grove :
Phonics Program
Learning to write, pronounce, and recognize letters of the alphabet using songs, stories, and sign language
Art
Self-taught or directed creativity
Physical Development
Use of school’s gym, equipment and music / movement activities in the classroom
Hours & Pricing
3 Year Olds: Half Day
Tue, Thu (2 days)
Topham 9:15am – 11:30am
West Langley 9:00am – 11:30am
$180.80/month (savings of $27.20)
*CCFRI pricing has been applied
3 Year Olds: Full Day
Tue, Thu (2 days)
Topham 9:15am – 1:00pm
West Langley 9:00am – 1:00pm
$280/month (savings of $38)
Jr Kindergarten
At the age of 4 children move into the Jr Kindergarten program! Preparing themselves for entering into kindergarten using the Ministry of BC Early Learning Framework in combination with fun, adventure, and creativity. By the end of this program their aim is to have your child be able to recognize colors, shapes, numbers, letters and the ability to write them on paper, write their own name, and use their own words to solve a problem, speak up more, talk to their peers, and ask questions.
Six key Jr Kindergarten activities at Kids in the Grove :
Phonics Programs
Students learn to write, pronounce & recognize letters of the alphabet using songs, stories and sign language
One on One Work/Mathematics
- Teachers work with students practicing their sequencing, basic adding & subtracting using toys, practicing their patterns with toys
- Teachers use flashcards to review number recognition
One on One Work/Phonics
- Teachers work with each student, reviewing letters using large phonics alphabet practice sheets
- Students pronounce/sound out the letter and the word/picture coinciding with the letter on the sheet
- Students draw the letter and color the picture
Field Trips
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Students will have opportunity to participate in seasonal group field trips for experiential learning:
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Location Based Tours: Eagle Acres Dairy Farm and Pumpkin Patch, Fire Hall, Honey Bee Center
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Activity Based: Ice Skating, Berry Picking, and more!
Physical Development
- Students have use of their school’s gym, equipment and playground
- Music & movement activities
Art/Creativity
Open-ended art and directed art are available to students all day
Hours & Pricing
4 Year Olds: Half Day
Mon, Wed, Fri (3 days)
Topham 9:15am – 11:45am
West Langley 9:00am – 11:30am
$276/month (savings of $57)
4 Year Olds: Full Day
Mon, Wed, Fri (3 days)
Topham 9:15am – 1:00pm
West Langley 9:00am – 1:00pm
$376/month (savings of $57)
*CCFRI pricing has been applied
4 Year Olds: Full Day
Mon – Fri (5 days)
Topham 9:15am – 1:00pm
West Langley 9:00am – 1:00pm
$605/month (savings of $95)
School Age Care
Once your child starts school they are still in need of care before and after. Having a safe, nurturing environment for your child to be in-between school and home can make a huge difference. They ensure that students are able to have some physical activity to get their bodies moving after sitting in their desks all day. Along with homework time so when your child comes home they’re able to spend quality time with you!
Three key School Age Care activities at Kids in the Grove :
Homework Assistance
Staff spend one-on-one time with the children to help assist them on their homework assignments
Art
Self-taught or directed creativity
Physical Development
Use of school’s gym, equipment and music / movement activities in the classroom
Hours & Pricing
Part-time
3 days per week
7-9:00am/2:00-6pm
$423/month (Savings $69)
Full-time
Mon – Fri (5 days)
7-9:00am/2:00-6pm
$510/month (Savings $115)
Kindergarten
Part-time
3 days per week
7-9:00am/2:00-6pm
$345/month (Savings $192)
Full-time
Mon – Fri (5 days)
7-9:00am/2:00-6pm
$329/month (Savings $320)
Summer, Winter & Spring Break
It truly seems like kids are spending less and less time at school with all of the breaks and PD days but KITG has you covered! Here is what fun things your little ones can expect.
Summer: Weekly themed curriculums for structured and fun summer experience.
Winter: Pjs, movies, crafts, arts, and Christmas activities
Spring: Special themes for each day (gardening, paint pots, planting, welcoming spring, St Patrick’s, etc.)
Kids in the Grove has their registration opened for new families! You can click the link here to inquire.
* Disclosure: I was compensated for this blog post. As always all my opinions are my own*