About Us
Learning with love, growing with smiles!
Our Program
Our program is primarily based on the Emergent Curriculum approach. We prioritize children's interests when planning theme-based activities because we believe that children learn best when they are genuinely engaged in the topic. The fun topics at Precious Smiles Academy include Arctic Animals, Love and Kindness, Bugs and Insects, Weather and Seasons, Farm Animals, All About My Family, Transportation, Countries and Cultures Around the World, Seeds and Plants, All about Fall, Winter Animals and Hibernation, Community Workers and etc. By introducing different fun theme-based topics each month, children can learn in a variety of ways and explore their ideas during their formative years.
We also draw inspiration from the Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches, incorporating techniques and activities that promote independent problem-solving skills and self-directed exploration through touching, moving, listening and observing.
As part of our Emergent Curriculum, we adopt the "Fun Family Phonics" program to introduce young children to the alphabets and associated phonetic cues. This program is designed to prepare children to read basic words and phrases, laying a strong foundation for a smooth transition to elementary school.
Our Curriculum
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Fun Family Phonics
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Mathematics
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Language and Literacy
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Science
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Writing & Counting & Cutting
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Visual Art
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Park Day, Library Tour, Community Walk, Movie Day, Field Trip
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Montessori Activities
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Social Study
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Mandarin
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Dance
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Yoga
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Music and Movement
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Sign Languages
2 Days
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Tuesday & Thursday
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8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Hot lunch is provided with an additional fee
3 Days
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday
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8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Hot lunch is provided with an additional fee
Full-Time
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Monday - Friday
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8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Hot lunch is provided with an additional fee
Meet Our Team
Being an educator has always been my childhood dream, to be like my elementary teacher who I always remembered as nurturing and devoted to her students. But I never had the chance to pursue this dream as I moved to different countries during my school years. When my family finally settled in Canada, I spent many years working as an Educational Consultant, helping students achieve their dreams of furthering education in their desired schools and institutions. It was fulfilling to see that I could contribute to one’s growth and success with my experience and expertise.
This feeling of fulfillment and honor grew deeper when I became a mother and nurtured my own child’s growth. I realized that my passion for nurturing and supporting the growth and development of young children has never died and I was eager to commit myself into a lifetime career of Early Childhood Education. Thus, I joined Precious Smiles Academy where my partner shares the same vision with me, to make a positive impact on the lives of young children.
I believe in providing children with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they can develop at their own pace, and I am committed to ensure that every child in my care feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. I believe that working with young children is a privilege, and I feel incredibly grateful to be able to play a role in their early years of life.
Mrs. Winnie
Co-Founder / Manager - Richmond