Relationships first
Warm, trusting relationships with educators help children feel safe, secure and ready to participate away from home.
WELCOME TO LITTLE ME
Big days for
little learners.
A warm, play-based pre-kindergarten program where Fernie children build friendships, confidence and kindergarten-ready skills.
Learn. Play. Grow. Belong.
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Proudly serving Fernie families since 2016 with child-centred learning, outdoor adventure and a caring community.
☀ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
A place to feel known, capable and excited to learn.
At Little Me, meaningful learning grows from play, curiosity and connection. Our goal is to give every child experiences that build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Children have time to explore, create, move, make friends and practise the everyday independence that helps them step confidently into kindergarten.
FriendshipIndependenceConfidenceReadiness
Learning through discovery
Play, exploration, songs, stories and hands-on experiences keep children engaged while important social and learning skills grow.
Active in our community
Little Me is an active program. Walks, outings and everyday Fernie experiences help children connect learning to the world around them.
PRE-K, EXPLAINED
What makes Pre-K different from preschool?
Program names and schedules can vary. At Little Me, Pre-K means a complete day designed to give children the time, experiences and consistent routines that prepare them for kindergarten.
A complete day of learning, play and discovery
- Runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Includes outdoor time every day, music, art, circle time, calendar and morning meeting
- Offers more opportunities to practise independence, friendships and full-day kindergarten routines
- Extends learning into the community through experiences such as gymnastics and Fernie Public Library visits
OUR PROGRAMS
A happy rhythm for every little learner.
Two full-day class options make it easy to find the right fit for your family. All Little Me classes run from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; we do not offer half-day enrollment. Both classes enjoy visits to the Fernie Public Library.
MONDAY–FRIDAY · 4-YEAR-OLDS
Full Week Kindergarten Readiness Program
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
A five-day program exclusively for four-year-old children, designed to build the confidence, independence, friendships and skills that support a successful transition to kindergarten.
Enriching experience: The 4-Year-Old Class attends gymnastics lessons throughout the year.
Apply for this program →TUESDAY & THURSDAY
3 & 4 Split Program
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
A nurturing, play-based introduction to Pre-K where children build independence, confidence, friendships, classroom routines and early learning skills.
Fun Fridays: Participation may also be available to part-time students who can participate successfully and independently in the Friday program.
Apply for this program →FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS
Fun Fridays
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Fun Fridays follow the SD5 school calendar and offer a playful break from the regular kindergarten-readiness day. Children enjoy social time, fun themes and engaging activities in a relaxed setting.
Extra days: Additional Fun Friday days may be offered when staffing is available.
LIFE AT LITTLE ME
Learning happens in all kinds of wonderful ways.
Our days balance shared routines with hands-on discovery, movement, imagination and plenty of time to build friendships.
- Stories, Kindermusik and circle time
- Creative, sensory and hands-on activities
- Structured, play-based learning and cooperation
LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Fernie is part of our classroom.
Walks, parks, nature and community outings invite children to notice, wonder, move and feel connected to the place they call home.
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READY FOR WHAT COMES NEXT
Kindergarten readiness, built through play.
Readiness is more than letters and numbers. It grows as children learn to communicate, participate in a group, try new things, care for their belongings and trust their own abilities.
Our structured, play-based program combines hands-on discovery with consistent routines and teacher-guided group experiences. Children practise working together, following classroom rhythms and building the independent self-help skills that support a confident transition to kindergarten.
♥ Social confidence★ Everyday independence☀ Curiosity and language✓ Group routines
MEET OUR TEACHERS
Caring people at the heart of Little Me.
Warm guidance, genuine connection and a shared love of helping little learners thrive.
✓ Our entire teaching team is made up of Certified Early Childhood Educators.
OWNER · OPERATOR · DIRECTOR
Ms. Cheryl
Certified Early Childhood Educator · Director of Little Me Pre-Kindergarten · Classroom Teacher
Ms. Cheryl leads Little Me and teaches in the classroom, helping create the warm, playful and connected learning environment families know.
Born and raised in Fernie, BC, Ms. Cheryl now lives here with her husband, children and dogs. She is active in the community as a parent volunteer with EVGC, where her daughter competes, a coach for her son’s youth soccer team, and a volunteer with the Sunday School program at Mountainside Church.
♥ Learn. Play. Grow. Belong.●
4-YEAR CLASS
Ms. Lucie
Certified Early Childhood Educator · 4-Year Class Teacher
Ms. Anissa
Certified Early Childhood Educator · 4-Year Class Teacher
3/4 SPLIT · FUN FRIDAYS
Ms. Sam
Certified Early Childhood Educator · 3/4 Split & Fun Friday Teacher
Ms. Kate
Certified Early Childhood Educator · 3/4 Split & Fun Friday Teacher
FOR LITTLE ME FAMILIES
Parent information, all in one place.
Important documents and details will be easy to find as they become available.
FORMS & DOWNLOADS
Parent forms, ready when you need them.
Download and complete the forms requested by Little Me. If you are unsure which forms apply to your family, please contact us.
Child Information Form
Enrollment, health, dietary and support information.
Download PDF →Emergency Information & Contacts
Parent, guardian and emergency contact details.
Download PDF →Alternate Pickup & Emergency Contact
Authorize two trusted alternate pickup people.
Download PDF →Parent Handbook Agreement
Acknowledge the handbook and Little Me policies.
Download PDF →Health & Illness Policy Acknowledgement
Confirm illness and return-to-care requirements.
Download PDF →Photo & Media Consent
Choose the photo and media permissions that suit your family.
Download PDF →IF APPLICABLE
Immunization Waiver / Declination
For families declining some or all routine immunizations.
Download PDF →POLICIES & QUICK REFERENCE
The details families look for most.
These brief summaries are provided for convenience. The Parent Handbook is the official source for Little Me’s complete policies, procedures and requirements.
Download the Parent HandbookIllness & return to care
Children may return after being symptom-free for a full 48 hours without medication masking symptoms. When antibiotics are prescribed for a contagious bacterial illness, children must receive them for at least 48 hours and meet the symptom-free requirements unless Little Me provides different return conditions.
Arrival & dismissal
Staff receive children at 9:00 a.m.; children cannot be dropped off early or enter unattended. Regular dismissal times are 2:45 and 3:00 p.m. Please note the pickup time in your child’s agenda. Children are released only to a parent, guardian or authorized pickup person.
Late pick-up
Little Me dismisses at 3:00 p.m. If an unexpected delay occurs, contact staff immediately. A late pickup results in a written warning; continued late pickups may require a 2:45 p.m. pickup time and a meeting with management.
Toilet-training expectations
Children over age three must be fully toilet trained: able to recognize and communicate the need to go, manage clothing, use the toilet and complete basic hygiene with minimal help. Occasional accidents happen; repeated accidents may require enrollment to pause until the child is ready.
Attendance & punctuality
Arrival after 9:10 a.m. is considered late. A parent or guardian must accompany a late child inside, supervise and help them get ready, and deliver them directly to their teacher. If lateness becomes an ongoing concern, Little Me may invite the family to a supportive conversation so we can work together on a more consistent arrival plan. For same-day lateness or absence, text 250-423-1095.
Allergies & food safety
Little Me is nut-free. Families must share all allergies, asthma and medical needs and provide a current action plan when required. Children eat while seated and supervised; round foods must be cut lengthwise, and hard candy and throat lozenges should not be sent.
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays run from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on scheduled SD5 school days and focus on play, socializing, themes and activities. They are included for Full Week students; eligible part-time students may pre-book when space is available.
Need the complete policy?Please refer to the 2026–2027 Parent Handbook for full wording and requirements.Open Parent Handbook →
TUITION & FUNDING
Clear monthly fees for Little Me families.
The parent fees below reflect Little Me’s participation in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI).
FULL WEEK · 4-YEAR-OLDS
Kindergarten Readiness
Monthly tuition$831Operating funding− $545
Parent fee after funding$286 / month
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
3 & 4 Split Program
Monthly tuition$350Operating funding− $218
Parent fee after funding$132 / month
FUN FRIDAYS
Flexible Fridays for enrolled students.
Fun Fridays are included for Full Week students. Part-time students may attend when space is available.
Pre-booked rate$35Last-minute drop-in$40
Funding support for families
Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative: Little Me participates in this provincial funding initiative. Families do not need to apply or complete paperwork for this fee reduction—Little Me handles it through the program and passes the savings directly to families.
Affordable Child Care Benefit: Families may also apply for this separate provincial benefit for additional savings.
Learn about and apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit →KIND WORDS
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2026–2027 REGISTRATION
Start your Little Me application.
Little Me is currently accepting applications for the September 2026–June 2027 school year only. Submitting an application is the first step and does not guarantee placement. Little Me will contact your family about availability, acceptance and remaining enrollment documents.
1 Complete application2 Availability review3 Acceptance & paperwork
A note about privacy: this form includes optional questions about learning support and development. Your application is securely submitted directly to Little Me and is not opened in your email app.