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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why choose a home-based preschool?

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1. Home-based preschools offer a secure transition from home to school. Your child will experience interaction with other children but not get lost in the shuffle of a large preschool, which may be overwhelming, especially for children who have spent their first years at home. The setting is warm, open and inviting, usually more comfortable for the young child.

2. Home based preschools offer mixed-age classes. This allows students to learn from their older peers or mentor younger peers. When students are placed in a classroom environment with only students of the same age, it limits their socialization and can often result in conflict (since all children typically have the same skill set).

3. Home-based preschools have one teacher and smaller class sizes. (1:6 Teacher/Child Ratio). This allows for more one-on-one interaction, and the teacher has more freedom to teach to the individual skills and needs of the children in the class.

4. Home-based preschools allow the teacher to be flexible and flow with the needs of the children. The teacher can adapt each lesson to the skills of the students, in contrast to a larger center that may be required to follow a strict schedule or lesson plan. A teacher in a home-based preschool can spend more time on concepts that have proven more challenging for the students or move along more quickly when children have already grasped a concept. If the students show a particular interest in a lesson, the teacher has the flexibility to dive deeper into that subject.

5. Children in a home-based preschool have the opportunity for consistency with one teacher over multiple years. The teacher and student form a greater bond and the teacher can learn more about the individual needs of each student.

6. There is usually a higher level of supervision in home-based preschools, which results in fewer conflicts.

7. Children in home-based preschools typically get sick less as there are fewer children attending.

 

How old does my child have to be to attend Humble Beginnings Preschool?

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To attend our preschool program, your child must be at least 2 years and 10 months old. The Kindergarten enrichment program is for all children that are currently enrolled in Kindergarten.

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How many days do I sign up for?

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Humble Beginnings Preschool offers a variety of options from 2 to 5 days per week, and drop-in classes. We also offer options to extend your child’s day on a regular or as needed basis. Please discuss your individual needs with Humble Beginnings as we always do our best to accommodate everyone.

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Are you open PD Days, school holidays and statutory holidays?

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We follow the Calgary Board of Education Calendar and are closed on the system wide PD days, all statutory holidays and school holidays.

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How do fees work, and how do I pay?

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Program fees are based on the number of days you pick and due on the 1st of each month. We accept post dated cheques, cash and e-transfers. Drop-In Fees are payable before the child attends a drop-in class, and intermittent “extend your day” is invoiced at the end of the month and is due by the 5th of the following month.

 

Do you provide any snacks or meals?

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We do not provide any snacks or meals. All children should bring their own picnic style snack/lunch and water bottle to school.