Preschool Information

We are accepting registrations for the 2023/2024 school year .... if you would like to see the preschool or have any questions please contact the preschool teacher (Melissa) at 587-990-7222

Welcome to the 2023/2024 School Year!
Willowby Preschool believes in the Learn thru Play program. We believe that helping children to use their imagination provides them with daily opportunities for learning. We strive to give each child a wonderful pre-school experience that will prepare them for the next step of kindergarten.
My name is Melissa Archbold and I am the teacher for Willowby Pre School. I have been so fortunate to work with young children for the last 7 years. Before teaching play school I ran the Willowby play group, and worked for Michael A Kosteks lunch program. I have 3 children of my own in elementary and have worked alongside kindergarten teachers to ensure that our program will be a positive, and fun experience, which is so important in these years leading up to their transition into school.
I’m looking forward to meeting all of you and our journey together helping to set up our students for success.

Please Note .... Due to Covid 19 some of the information below has changed for this school year .... please read the Covid Handbook for updated information

We are a Parent Co-operative preschool and the success of our program depends on the involvement of all parents. Parents duties include:

1-2 Parent Helper days per month
1 Cleaning Night (3 hours) per school year
Volunteering for field trips when available

NOTE: These are per child enrolled in the program; siblings cannot be brought on parent helper days or field trips due to regulations. In addition, for the preschool to operate volunteers are needed to fill positions on the Executive. Your involvement through these volunteer positions ensures our program is a success for all our children!

The 3 year old program runs on Thursdays and Fridays from 9 – 11 a.m. Class size is limited to 12 children every school year and the children must be toilet trained (days and times may be different due to COVID)

The 4 year old program runs on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 - 11 a.m. Class size is limited to 16 children every school year and the children must be toilet trained (days and times may be different due to COVID)

Additional fees:

$50 non-refundable registration fee due upon registering your child
Cleaning night deposit cheque to be returned to you once you have completed your cleaning night
Note that we do not do any fundraising throughout the year
Please make cheques out to the Willowby Community League or we now accept E-transfers

First priority will be given to children already enrolled at Willowby and their siblings, siblings of alumni, and children enrolled in the playgroup at Willowby.

Please click here to view our Preschool Parent Handbook.

Please click here for our 2023/2024 Preschool Registration Form

Please click here for our COVID Handbook

Please click here for Covid Re-launch Guidelines

Please click here for Covid Questionnaire