Three small children learning with a teacher.

Just B4 Preschool Program

Just B4 is a new initiative of the Ministry of Education and Child Care to introduce preschool to 4-5 year-old children who are starting Kindergarten. Just B4 will provide opportunities for children to engage in lots of activities, spend time outdoors and socialize with peers. This program does not run during school breaks including Christmas, Spring Break, Summer Break or Professional Development Days. The students will be able to pre-register for camps offered by Abbotsford Community School. 

Location and Hours of Operation 

The Just B4 program is offered five days a week at Dormick Park.
Classes times:
 
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:30-11:00 am
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 12:00-2:30 pm
Tuesday/Thursday: 8:30-11:00 am
Tuesday/Thursday: 12:00-2:30 pm
 

Fees and Financial Help

The Abbotsford School District has been approved for the Childcare Fee Reduction initiative hence reducing caregivers' fees to the following starting September 1st, 2023:

$243.00 per month for Monday/Wednesday/Friday

$162.00 per month for Tuesday/Thursday

$50.00 non refundable registration fee per family

Registration Procedure

Parents pre-register for the Just B4 afternoon program and choose which location they would like their children to attend. Please contact the school you wish to attend to register your child and to receive the registration package. If interested, please inquire at StrongStart. Located in the portable behind the school between the hours of 8:30 and 11:30am or email: karen.hamhuisashton@abbyschools.ca