SCHOOL DISTRICT5SOUTHEASTKOOTENAY

Parent-Child Preschool Program

Amber Trails Community School offers FREE preschool programs for parents/caregivers and their children from birth to age five who live in the Amber Trails School catchment area to enjoy together!  If you have preschoolers at home, we hope you will join us at our free preschool programs.  

WHAT is parent/child preschool programming?

Parent/child preschool programs are for you and your child (0-5 years) to be part of a learning environment together in our school.  In our programs,  the role of the parent/adult caregiver is to actively participate with their child during playtime, art activities, clean up and story time and to enjoy this time with their child.  It is a wonderful opportunity for parents/adult caregivers to play and learn together with their child and meet other families in our community!

HOW do I register my child for parent/child preschool programs?

Please check this page in September for updated information on when online registration will start for the Fall Session (October to December 2025). 

WHY are parent/child preschool programs right for your family?

  • Children and parents/caregivers have a fun time playing together and participating in quality learning activities.
  • Children may meet future classmates, become comfortable in their new school environment and share experiences that are similar to ones they will have in kindergarten.
  • Attending parent/child preschool programs strengthens the school/family partnership by giving children the opportunity to be a part of the school community before they attend kindergarten.
  • The transition to kindergarten is eased as school is already a familiar and welcoming place. Please Remember:
  • Parking: Please park along Templeton Avenue or a surrounding street.  Parking is not available in the parking lot.
  • Shoes: Please bring indoor shoes.  Adults and children must have footwear on at all times, in case of a fire drill.

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