A Complete Pathway for Early Childhood Education and Private School Readiness
Early education planning is a crucial starting point in a child’s growth journey. We provide comprehensive support for young children and their families, from selecting the right daycare or preschool—allowing students to develop their skills while nurturing their interests—to offering parenting guidance to help children take their first successful step on the path to growth.
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Our Results
Every year, KEY students receive offers from top private schools and universities across Canada, the United States, and abroad. Our results reflect the strength of our personalized guidance, academic preparation, and strategic application planning that help families turn their educational goals into reality.
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Service Highlights
Programs Overview
Customized Blueprints,
Depending On Your Child’s Age
KEY’s Private School Admission Blueprint offers comprehensive support for young children and their families, from selecting the right daycare or preschool, allowing students to develop their skills while nurturing their interests and offering parenting guidance to help children take their first successful step on the path to growth.
Age 0 to 30 Months Programs
Early YearsAge 2.5 to 7 Years
PK3 to Grade 2
AGE 0 – 30 MONTHS PROGRAMS
Early Years Private School Admissions Planning
An integrated planning service for families aiming at private school pathways—aligning parenting practice, developmental targets, and admissions execution so every early step contributes to future success.
- Stage-by-Stage Admissions Roadmap: A clear timeline from Daycare → Preschool → Private School, plus school-matching advice and application execution (forms, documents, school communication).
- Parenting & Development Coaching: Monthly 1:1 coaching, online course modules, and Parent & Me classes to help parents cultivate language, social-emotional, and cognitive skills at home.
- Family Profile & Activity Planning: Customized family profile strategies and activity plans that document meaningful experiences and strengthen your admissions narrative.
Programs for 2.5 – 7 YEARS
LaunchPad Academy Preschool
A preschool program designed specifically to prepare children for private elementary school admissions, our curriculum blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and inquiry-based learning to develop language, logical thinking, motor coordination, and social-emotional skills. Every lesson is aligned with private school evaluation standards, ensuring students are fully prepared for entrance interviews and a smooth school transition.
- Co-designed by former private school assessment teachers, principals, and admissions officers for precise alignment with admissions expectations.
- Targets 80 key private school assessment points to strengthen core competencies.
- Includes a parallel parent education program to foster strong home–school collaboration for greater learning impact.
PROGRAMS FOR 2.5 – 7 YEARS
Little Scholars After School Enrichment Program
A leveled program built around early-years private school admissions criteria, with a focus on strengthening three key areas: language expression, academic foundations, and social-emotional development. The program also simulates real admissions assessments to prepare students for every challenge.
- Initial assessment and personalized development plan based on each child’s abilities.
- Leveled classes to efficiently address learning gaps and meet private school entry requirements.
- Access to our extensive admissions question bank, built over 10+ years, to recreate authentic assessment scenarios.
PROGRAMS FOR 2.5 – 7 YEARS
Early Years Private School Admissions Guidance
Comprehensive admissions consulting for younger applicants, from school selection and application strategy to document preparation (parent statements and recommendation letters) and interview coaching. We guide families through every step of the process.
- Led by a former St. George’s School admissions officer, our team offers insider insights and strategic guidance.
- Builds a fully customized admissions strategy based on each family’s unique strengths.
- One-stop, end-to-end service covering assessment, preparation, and admissions support for a seamless experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book a Free AssessmentIs it too early to start if my child is under 1 year old?
Starting early is a smart move. Building strong habits and a nurturing environment from infancy lays the foundation for language, social, and emotional development. Top private schools often look for families with a long-term educational vision.
What is the difference between daycare and preschool?
The core functions are different.
Daycare focuses on “care”, primarily providing full-day supervision services to support children’s healthy growth.
Preschool, on the other hand, aims to prepare children for future elementary school learning, with a complete curriculum and structured educational program.
How is LaunchPad different from other preschools?
We uniquely combine early childhood education with private school admissions guidance. LaunchPad is purpose-built to prepare children for top private elementary schools, with a curriculum fully aligned to over 80 admissions criteria, covering academics, character, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Why start applying to private schools from JK and K?
Most private schools in British Columbia begin enrollment at the JK and K grades,which means more available spots and a higher chance of admission. This stage is often considered an opportune window for applications.
For JK and K applicants, what assessments will private schools conduct?
Private schools have assessments for both children and parents.
Children are required to pass the school’s entrance exam, while parents need to submit parent statements, recommendation letters, and attend an interview with the school.
KEY will assist you in preparing thoroughly for each requirement.
Let’s Get StartedWith a Complimentary Consultation!
Take the first step toward your child’s admission success. In this free, no-obligation session, we’ll discuss your goals, answer your questions, and map out a personalized plan to guide your admissions journey.
