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
Welcome to Precious Smiles Academy! My name is Kristina Wu, and I am the founder of Precious Smiles Academy. Working with children has always been my lifelong passion, and I created Precious Smiles Academy as a place to capture all the precious moments of childhood.
After working in the Early Childhood Education field for over 10 years, I am proud to say that our first facility opened its door in beautiful South Surrey, BC in September 2020. As of 2022, we have expanded to a second location in Richmond, BC, and we are excited to continue growing.
I am dedicated to providing a nurturing and safe environment for your children to learn and grow. Our team of experienced and dedicated educators are committed to fostering creativity, curiosity and love of learning in each child. Thank you for choosing Precious Smiles Academy as a place where your child can learn, grow, and create lasting memories.
Mrs. Kristina
Founder / Manager - South Surrey
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 Kristina 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
Welcome to Precious Smiles Academy! My name is Ayaka Dagher, I am the supervisor at the South Surrey location. I truly believe children's smiles are precious. There is no better feeling than knowing we have helped to brighten a child's day and seeing their faces smile while they experience and learn new things from our activities, circle times and play. We observe children very carefully and see what they are interested in at that moment, and plan activities that are super fun for them to learn and to discover something new. Each child is different, unique and very precious. My goal is embracing those differences and providing them opportunities to enhance their potential and learning experiences as much as possible.I believe those experiences will nurture children's self-esteem, self-awareness and confidence that will become fundamental qualities in their lives.I look forward to getting to know your little one and your family!
Mrs. Ayaka
Supervisor - South Surrey