Kids in the Grove is a fully licensed and insured facility for children 3 - 12 years old, featuring arts, crafts, homework assistance and outdoor activities operating out of Topham and West Langley Elementary School.
History...
Kids in the Grove formerly known as (JK Kids Club) began at James Kennedy Elementary School in 2002. JK Kids Club moved to Topham Elementary School in the summer of 2004; changing its name to Kids in the Grove. In September 2007, Kids in the Grove expanded; opening another facility at West Langley Elementary School!! Our Child Care Facilities are licensed under the Community Care Facilities Act to care for children 3-12 years of age. We are proud to meet and exceed Licensing Requirements by providing trained and educated staff, appropriate child – staff ratios, and proper facility environment and equipment. Even though we are a separate entity and not part of the school curriculum; we still hold a strong & communicative relationship with our host schools. This is important to us as, we are caring for their students and families as well.
Program Curriculum...
Our main goal at Kids in the Grove is to provide a safe, fun, learning environment for all our students!
Preschool
Preschool is an important component to our center; it prepares your child/ren for Kindergarten! Our preschool classes use a wide variety of activities and key learning tools to aid in the learning process:
Language & Literacy - students learn how to write, pronounce and recognize letters of the alphabet by using songs & stories from a phonics program called Fun Family Phonics.
Physical Development - students use of their home schools playground for outdoor play.
Creativity - open ended art, dramatic play, and music is available to students throughout the day to help expand their minds, express their creative side, and use their imaginations!
Out of School Care
Out of School Care is not only about caring for your child but more! We have made it our goal to "make learning fun"! After school care activities:
Homework Assistance - students work on school homework (staff & their teachers work together and communicate to help improve their studies) Study sheets are also handed out to the students such as math equations, word puzzles, handwriting, story building.
Math Club - students work on math activities such as; math equations, counting single & double digits, telling time, and more.
Reading Chart - students write about their book and receive a "star" for every 10 books read! After "10" stars they receive a prize and certificate!
(Math Club & Reading Chart were created soley by the students themselves)
Indoor/Outdoor Play - students enjoy the outdoors after their hard work at studies!
*Of course, let's not forget...a healthy snack too! Visit our "Kids Corner" to see all these activities and more!
Business Hours
7:00 - 6:00
Preschool Curriculum
9:00 - 11:30
4 Year Old Care
9:00 - 2:00
Out of School Care
7:00 - 9:00
2:00 - 6:00
Major Holidays we are closed...
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Christmas Eve through New Years Day
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Good Friday
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Easter Monday
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Victoria Day
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Canada Day
- BC Day
- Labour Day
- Thanksgiving
- Remembrance Day
WEATHER ALERT!!!...
In case of Power Outages & Snow; both Facilities will be closed!
For local weather reports & school closures; please tune your radio to CKNW AM 980
OR visit www.sd35.bc.ca.
