PROGRAMS
INFANT/TODDLER (0-3 y)
We believe in the importance of communication between the baby and his/her primary caregiver in the aspect of language development. This Parent&Tod class is not only for children to be exposed to Japanese but also for the caregivers to learn how to play in Japanese with their children.
Please visit REGISTRATION for class schedule.
Japanese Bilingual Play (at Gorge Pavilion)
This Parent&Tod Prep class will be operated mainly in JAPANESE but also English support is available and Japanese knowledge is not required. This class provide you and your child the Japanese immersion environment, familiarizing Japanese language, songs, finger plays, stories, and culture!
Japanese Preschool Experiencing Summer Class
(at Craigflower Schoolhouse)
This special summer class is for classroom experience at the actual preschool class room at the Schoolhouse. We have free-play, snack time, neighbourhood walk, outdoor activities as well as usual songs, finger plays, story activities to have fun!
FREE Monthly Japanese Play Group
(at Craigflower Schoolhouse)
We have monthly play group for 0-4 at the schoolhouse. It is usually on the 2nd Saturdays at 9:30-11:00 in October thru June. (Registration is not required.)
2025/26 SCHEDULE
Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 13.
PRESCHOOL (3-5 y)
In our preschool program, with the Japanese Only environment, we value Holistic Education, Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum, Positive Behavioral Guidance, Multicultural Education, and Learning through Play.
We offer not only Japanese immersion environment, but also high quality childcare with experienced early childcare educators. Our preschool activities are planned along with Monthly Theme to expose children to different aspects of language. Our curriculum include;
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Child Initiated Play indoor & outdoor
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Monthly Theme Learning Activities, including Story time, Picture cards, Arts & Craft, Singing & Dancing, and more!
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Physical Exercise, including Neighbourhood walking, running & jumping, ball sports and more!
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Seasonal Events, such as Moon Festival, Halloween, Christmas, New Year, Doll Festival, and more!
8:30am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday
Full Day 3, 4 or 5 days/week
(Half Day & 2 days/w options may be available.)
15 students/class with 2-3 educators
Please visit REGISTRATION for more details.
AFTER SCHOOL(K-12 y)
NIHONGO CLUB, our after-school program, is the place where children of mixed age can play together in Japanese only environment. While keeping "JAPANESE ONLY" policy strict, we offer a lot of fun activities to LEARN Japanese language & culture through PLAY. To support our student continuously, we use "Monthly Theme" throughout the year and deepen the contents with age.
3:30pm to 5:30pm,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
1 or 2 days/week
15 students/class with 2 educators
SPRING/SUMMER CAMP
During Spring Break & Summer Break along with School District 61, there will be camp programs for both Preschoolers and school age children.
Preschool Camp: 9:00 - 15:00, Mon-Fri
(Half-Day option may be available .)
School Age Full-Day Camp: 9:00 - 15:00, Mon-Fri
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Please visit REGISTRATION for the schedule.
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Please note that Camp's schedule differs from year to year and the Spring Camp may not be available every year.