Early Learning & Care
Your Children – Our Culture!
The Little Owl Academy has a reputation for going above and beyond regulatory requirements and standards of care. Elowyn’s childcare programs are managed by Little Owl Academy Ltd and share the same leadership team. Little Owl Academy is a local company known for their award winning childcare programs offered in Kettle Valley, Glenmore & Lake Country. Our management agreement means that Elowyn families will benefit from the incorporation of this expertise, culture, operational decision-making, and integrity.
Specifically, we have created a culture of advocacy in recognition of Early Learning Teachers, tirelessly advocated for increased governmental funding for both families and Teachers and raised the bar for quality improvements across our sector. Our Teachers span multiple countries, are engaged, passionate and highly qualified. Many of our Educators hold additional qualifications in Education, Nutrition, Special Needs, Physical Education and Sign Language. Early learning and intervention screening are also provided through ASQ trained Teachers Click here. Our programs work closely with Interior Health to ensure we are achieving our target of operating above and beyond the minimum required by BC Child Care Licensing Regulations.
Our Programs
INFANT TODDLER | 0-36mo/3 Years.
We offer both full-time and part-time child care for infants and toddlers, ages birth to 36 months/3 years. Full-time care is offered Monday through Friday. Part-time care is offered on 2 fixed schedules including either Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday. Part-Time schedules are fixed and therefore not flexible. Hours of care are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Parents are asked to pick-up their children from our Educators by 5:00 P.M., to allow for collection of belongings, and our door closure at 5:30 P.M.
The program is eligible for the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, and if families are eligible, for the Affordable Child Care Benefit. Fees are based on a monthly schedule.
PRESCHOOL AGE | 36mo.- 5 Years
We offer both full-time and part-time child care for preschool age children, ages 36 months/3 years to School Age. Full-time care is offered Monday through Friday. Part-time care is offered on 2 fixed schedules including either Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday. Part-time schedules are fixed and therefore not flexible. Hours of care are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Parents are asked to pick-up their children from our Educators by 5:00 P.M., to allow for collection of belongings, and our door closure at 5:30 P.M.
The program is eligible for the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and if families are eligible, for the Affordable Child Care Benefit. Fees are based on a monthly schedule.
JR. KINDERGARTEN | 36mo.-5Yrs. | Operating September-June |
Our JR. K program is a second program available to children between 36 months/3 years and School-Age. The Jr. K program operates from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., September to June. Full-time care is offered Monday through Friday. Part-time care is offered on 2 fixed schedules including either Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday. Part-time schedules are fixed and therefore not flexible.
The JR. K program follows the School District 23 schedule and does not operate during school breaks or Professional Development Days.
The program is eligible for the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, and if families are eligible, for the Affordable Child Care Benefit. Fee’s are reflective of this abbreviated schedule. *We recommend this program to children who are able to attend the day without having a nap.
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL| K-11YRS.
We offer Before & After School care for school age children, Kindergarten to 11 years, on both a full-time and part-time basis. Full-time care is offered between 7:45 A.M. and 8:30 A.M, (before school) and between 2:30 P.M and 5:15 P.M. (after school) Monday through Friday. Part-time care is offered on 2 fixed schedules including either Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday. Part-time schedules are fixed and therefore not flexible.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up is only available at Peter Greer, Oyama Traditional, and Davidson Elementary. During Spring Break, Summer Break, Professional Development Days and some holidays we offer full-time care from 7:45 A.M. to 5:15 P.M, Monday through Friday. Fee’s are monthly based and include transportation to/from schools noted and an after school snack. Fees DO NOT include school early dismissals or school-specific closures due to varying schedules.
In this program, only kindergarten-age children are eligible for the Child Care Fee Reduction. However, if families are eligible, this program will accept the Affordable Child Care Benefit.
*Spring Break, Summer Break and Professional Development Days are included in this fee for families who are enrolled in year-around care.*