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LaunchPad Academy Private School Prep Preschool

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WHO IS IT FOR:​

Families with children aged 2.5 to 5 years old who:

  • Plan to apply to Junior Kindergarten (JK) or Kindergarten at private schools
  • Want to develop key skills in communication, social-emotional growth, academics, and problem-solving that are highly valued by private schools; and,
  • Believe in nurturing the whole child through early, balanced development.
Proven Track Record of Success

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.
2021-22 results

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Expertly Designed Curriculum

Developed by a team of former private school assessors, heads of school, and admissions staff to align with private schools’ expectations.

Targeted Skill Development

Curriculum mapped to 80+ private school evaluation criteria to build the core competencies for which private schools look for.

Parent Partnership & Education

Parenting workshops reinforce classroom learning at home, creating a 1+1>2 synergy between school and family. 
LaunchPad is more than just a preschool.
We provide an integrated early education model that ensures every environment — from classroom to home and beyond — contributes to your child’s readiness for private school. Our approach aligns learning experiences across academics, daily routines, and extracurricular moments, giving your child a holistic foundation for success.
Launchpad blueprint

    Inquiry-Based Learning

    Inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia, our program encourages children to ask questions, explore answers, and solve problems independently. Through monthly themes and hands-on discovery, students cultivate creativity, confidence, and critical thinking, which are essential traits for private school success.

    Character Education

    Our character development framework is grounded in Gordon Neufeld’s Attachment Theory and KEY’s proprietary Character Pyramid. Through classroom lessons and real-world activities, our students explore concepts like respect, responsibility, resilience, and empathy, preparing them to become compassionate and confident contributors to their future communities.

    Academic Skills

    We build foundational literacy and numeracy skills through structured lessons. Children learn pre-reading, pre-writing, counting, shape and color recognition, laying the academic groundwork for private school readiness.

    Communication & Language

    A strong focus on verbal expression, listening comprehension, and vocabulary building supports students in developing English proficiency and confidence. Activities like circle time, story time, and music help children communicate clearly and prepare for future classroom interaction and interviews.

    Healthy Lifestyles

    Through daily outdoor play and classroom routines, children develop gross motor coordination, practice table manners, and learn to make healthy food choices. Nutritious snacks and meals are provided, along with education on the importance of wellness habits, promoting physical and social well-being.

    Fine Motor Development

    Using Montessori materials and creative projects like drawing, tracing, and building, children strengthen dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and pencil control , which are critical skills for writing and academic tasks in kindergarten and beyond.

    Parent Education

    We partner with families through structured parent workshops, 1:1 coaching, and student progress meetings. These sessions equip caregivers to reinforce classroom learning at home, strengthen parenting confidence, and build consistency across school and home life.

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Come visit LaunchPad Academy and experience our joyful classrooms, meet our caring teachers, and see how we nurture every child’s curiosity, confidence, and early learning skills in a safe and inspiring environment.
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Answers to Parents’ Most Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • 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.

  • What ages do you accept?

    We welcome children aged 2.5 to 5, with tailored programs for each stage to ensure they are fully prepared for Junior Kindergarten (JK) or Kindergarten at private schools.

  • How do you make sure learning continues at home?

    Children spend only a few hours a day in school; the rest of their time is at home. Without consistent reinforcement, even great classroom learning can be lost (“one step forward, two steps back”). At LaunchPad, we partner with parents through workshops, 1:1 coaching, and progress meetings to extend learning beyond the classroom. This ensures skills learned at school are practiced and strengthened at home, creating a unified growth environment that accelerates your child’s development.

  • How is inquiry-based learning different from traditional Montessori?

    Montessori emphasizes independent, self-paced learning using carefully prepared materials. Our inquiry-based approach goes further by using thematic learning to spark curiosity, encouraging children to ask questions, seek answers, and connect knowledge across different areas. This process nurtures curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, which are skills private schools highly value in their assessments.

KEY INSIGHTS

Admissions & Learning Resources

Get the resources you need to navigate school choices with confidence. Explore our curated guides, checklists, and expert tips designed for parents at every stage.

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