About cranberry eco preschool
Cranberry Preschool has been a part of Powell River children's development for many years. Inspired by Jean Pike, who was the founder of Inclusion Powell River (as it is known today), she motivated the community to include all children in inclusive programs. She was a dedicated advocate for children's learning, and inspired what today has become the Cranberry Eco Preschool.
Nestled in a field on the edge of a forest, Cranberry Eco Preschool provides an engaging predominantly outdoor curriculum that encourages children’s learning through curiosity and exploration of the natural environment surrounding them.
With many of the teachers born and raised in Powell River, they have taken their love for nature and their passion for enhancing the social-emotional development of children and built on the previously existing nature-based learning environment of Cranberry preschool to move the program to the next level. The staff have specialized training in early childhood education, special needs, outdoor based learning, positive behaviour support, and are influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach. The program will operate with an environmental lens using natural materials, teaching kids about gardening and composting, will have a zero-waste policy, and will operate under the philosophy that there is no bad weather because the best classrooms have no walls.
We are fortunate to be associated with Inclusion Powell River, who has a 60 year history of providing exceptional services to families in Powell River. We have the support and guidance of leaders in our community who sit on our board of directors, as well as the combined education and experience of those who lead and guide the organization. The values of the organization are based on honesty, openness, integrity, community development, mutual trust and confidence. The mission is to foster a safe inclusive community where everyone belongs and lives a good life.
We are proud to be part of the Cranberry Child and Family Resource Centre; a community hub for early intervention services for children and families. Our services include:
Cranberry Eco Preschool
Infant Development Program
Supported Child Development Program
Early Intervention Physiotherapy
Early Intervention Occupational Therapy
FASD/CDBC Key Worker Services
Family Support Program
We are also pleased to host the Child Care Resource and Referral program in our building.
Nestled in a field on the edge of a forest, Cranberry Eco Preschool provides an engaging predominantly outdoor curriculum that encourages children’s learning through curiosity and exploration of the natural environment surrounding them.
With many of the teachers born and raised in Powell River, they have taken their love for nature and their passion for enhancing the social-emotional development of children and built on the previously existing nature-based learning environment of Cranberry preschool to move the program to the next level. The staff have specialized training in early childhood education, special needs, outdoor based learning, positive behaviour support, and are influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach. The program will operate with an environmental lens using natural materials, teaching kids about gardening and composting, will have a zero-waste policy, and will operate under the philosophy that there is no bad weather because the best classrooms have no walls.
We are fortunate to be associated with Inclusion Powell River, who has a 60 year history of providing exceptional services to families in Powell River. We have the support and guidance of leaders in our community who sit on our board of directors, as well as the combined education and experience of those who lead and guide the organization. The values of the organization are based on honesty, openness, integrity, community development, mutual trust and confidence. The mission is to foster a safe inclusive community where everyone belongs and lives a good life.
We are proud to be part of the Cranberry Child and Family Resource Centre; a community hub for early intervention services for children and families. Our services include:
Cranberry Eco Preschool
Infant Development Program
Supported Child Development Program
Early Intervention Physiotherapy
Early Intervention Occupational Therapy
FASD/CDBC Key Worker Services
Family Support Program
We are also pleased to host the Child Care Resource and Referral program in our building.
