Welcome to Smiles Academy Preschool
Location: Edgemont West Edmonton
smiles.acady@gmail.com
Our goal at Smiles Academy Preschool is to prepare children for the next stage of their lives through the development of motor abilities, thinking skills and healthy interactions with their peers.
What We’re All About
Hello Parents!
Welcome to Smiles Academy, a Montessori inspired and kindergarten curriculum preschool! I've had experience teaching Kindergarten for Edmonton Public school and now implementing that into my preschool. This center will be a mix of teacher led activities as well as student directed influences.
Alberta Learning Curriculum:
Your child will have one on one and small group time with a licensed teacher daily! At a time when learning the fundamentals is vital, implementing a majority of the kindergarten curriculum and experiencing a teacher led program gives your child a head start and prepares them for what is to come in kindergarten.
Montessori Inspired Preschool:
When the center is not teacher led, the students are transitioned into Montessori inspired experience which utilizes exercises and materials in the classroom that await each child’s “moment of discovery” in various areas. The materials are innately enticing, appealing to the child’s natural interests and instincts, and actively engaging each child in “academic discovery,” learning and work. They provide a progression from hands on learning to abstraction, involve physical movement, are aesthetically designed, isolate one skill problem, and allow for self-correction.
Practical Life
This area develops concentration, co-ordination, social skills,
and independence.
Language
Through the use of hands on materials, the children explore
vocabulary development, the preparation of the hand for
writing, and the introduction of the sounds of the letters of the
alphabet. This leads the child to reading and writing.
Mathematics
Beginning with materials to understand the concepts of 1 to 10,
the child is then able to move into all areas of mathematics
learning about larger numbers, teens, skip counting, and
fractions all in their concrete form.
Smiles Academy Preschool Mission
We believe that children thrive in an environment which values their own uniqueness, while providing support and opportunities to grow emotionally, socially and creatively. By building on each child’s strengths, interests and curiosities, we guide each child to explore the world around them as well as develop new abilities and form close relationships.
All activities are designed to adequately nurture the emotional and intellectual growth of our kids. Through stimulating situations and hands-on learning opportunities, young children are free to develop into bright young minds. Reach out to learn more, and enroll with us today!
Additional Information
Certified teacher taking care of your child with a special education minor.
Have your child be prepared for kindergarten with a former public school kindergarten teacher.
Enjoy a Montessori environment for your child at a fraction of the price.
Hours of operation 8AM - 4PM
Half Days, Part time and full time spots are available.
Full day students will receive 2 snacks and lunch throughout the day / Half day receive snack.
Children 2.5 - 5 years of age.
Full of fun learning and in a great friendly environment!
Great way for your child to develop independent and social skills!
Have further questions? Feel free to reach out!