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Now Accepting Applications for

September 2025 - June 2026 School Year! 

Registration is now open for returning families and siblings!


At University Hill Preschool, we provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can explore, play, and grow. Our September-to-June programs welcome 3- and 4-year-old students, thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity and foster a love of learning. With experienced educators and engaging activities, we support every child’s journey of discovery and development. Join our vibrant community today—spots fill quickly! Find out more about each program.


 

3 year old program

Monday to Thursday

Mornings 9:10 to 11:10 AM

2-day and 4-day class options available

4 year old program

Monday to Thursday

Afternoons 12:30 to 3:30 PM

4-day class options available

 

Location

University Hill Preschool is conveniently located near the UBC campus at 5210 University Boulevard, within St. Anselm’s Church, directly across from the University Golf Club. Nestled in a scenic, natural setting away from the city’s hustle and bustle, our ground-level classroom features expansive windows on both the south and north sides, ensuring abundant natural light throughout the year. Outside, we offer a secure, fenced-in play area, a sandbox, and community garden beds, providing children with ample opportunities to play, explore, and connect with nature!

Our Program

University Hill Preschool offers a Reggio Emilia and Montessori-inspired program designed to build your child’s confidence and foster a healthy self-image through play and exploration. Our programs evolve each year to reflect the unique interests, ideas, and experiences that children bring to the classroom. This flexible, child-centered approach nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every student. Learn more about our programs.

Building practical skills

Growing and learning

Celebrating Diversity

Creating with nature

Fostering creative exploration

Exploring outdoor fun


Our Faculty

At University Hill Preschool, our experienced and passionate educators blend the Reggio Emilia approach and Montessori philosophy to create a nurturing, inclusive environment. Committed to inspiring curiosity, creativity, and confidence, our team fosters a love of learning in every child.

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Maria Rodrigues

Head Teacher

Maria, a Prime Minister’s Award recipient for Excellence in Early Childhood Education (2014, 2021, 2022), has been a dedicated educator at U-Hill since 1996. Read more

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Atoussa Kashani

Early Childhood Educator & Local Artist

Atoussa, a passionate advocate of the Reggio Emilia approach, has been teaching at U-Hill since 1991
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Feifei Gao

Early Childhood Educator

Feifei joined U-Hill with a dedication to enriching young minds through play and exploration.
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“Stand aside for a while and leave room for learning. Observe carefully what children do, and then, if you have understood well, perhaps teaching will be different from before.”
— Loris Malaguzzi (founder of the Reggio Emilia approach)