About Us

OUR MISSION

Outlook & District Playschool provides children in Outlook and surrounding communities with a safe, welcoming and supportive play-based first school experience. Through play, exploration, meaningful relationships and hands-on experiences, we support children as they develop confidence, independence, social skills and a positive foundation for their next school experience.

VISION

We envision a Playschool where children feel safe, welcomed and valued as they learn, play, grow and develop at their own pace.

We want children to:

Develop confidence and independence
Feel comfortable trying new things and experiencing new situations
Build positive relationships with children and adults
Explore their interests and environment
Develop communication and social skills
Practice problem solving and cooperation
Develop foundational early learning skills
Develop a positive attitude toward future school experiences

We believe children should be encouraged to remain true to their individual nature and develop their own potential.

AIM

The aim of Outlook & District Playschool is to provide a positive, supportive and developmentally appropriate first school experience.

We aim to provide opportunities for children to:

Develop confidence in themselves and their ability to try new things
Develop independence and self-help skills
Participate in a wide variety of activities and experiences
Develop curiosity and a desire to explore
Increase their ability to focus their attention
Practice and improve communication skills
Develop social skills and positive relationships with children and adults
Learn to participate cooperatively in a group
Express their ideas, needs and feelings
Develop problem-solving and decision-making skills
Develop fine and gross motor skills
Explore their creativity and imagination
Become comfortable with routines and group expectations
Remain true to their individual nature and develop their own potential

We do not aim to rush children into formal academics. We aim to provide the foundational skills, confidence, independence and positive experiences that help children move successfully into their next school experience.

Our Story

A Long-Standing Part of Our Community

Outlook & District Playschool has been part of the Outlook community for nearly 40 years.

What began in a church basement has grown and evolved alongside generations of local families while staying true to the same core belief:

Young children learn best through play, connection, and belonging.

Today, our program is located in a spacious setting with access to outdoor play and is centrally located in the heart of Outlook.

Children enjoy both indoor and outdoor experiences, as well as simple walking field trips that help them feel connected to their community and confident exploring the world around them.

See The Classroom

Why Choose Us?

Families Choose Outlook & District Playschool because we are:

A gentle transition into kindergarten
For many children, kindergarten is their first experience being part of a larger group away from home.
Playschool gives children the opportunity to practice in a smaller, more familiar environment first.

A play-based approach
There are no worksheets, drills, or pressure to perform.
Children learn through:
Free playImaginative play
Creative activities
Group experiences
Hands-on learning
Everyday routines
Because at this age, play is how children learn.

A screen-free environment
Children spend their time interacting with other children, engaging with their educator, exploring, creating, and using their imaginations.

A predictable routine
Children attend on the same days each week, helping create familiarity and consistency.

A schedule that works with school life
Our school year runs from approximately mid-September to end of May and follows the Sun West School Division calendar, including school holidays and breaks.
This means that if you have older children in school, your playschooler generally follows the same school-year rhythm.
Our playschool year also begins shortly after older children return to school and finishes before the end of the elementary school year.

The Outlook and District Playschool Parent Committee

President:
Vice President: Samantha Eliason
Secretary: Katie Bell
Treasurer: Angelica Kielback

Co-Treasurer: Cindy Stevens
Fundraising / Grants / Sponsorships:

Advertising / Marketing: Samantha Eliason

Members at larger: Lydia Wanner

Current 2026-2027 Parent Committee

Even with our board members putting in maximum effort, the future of the Outlook & District Playschool lies in the communities hands.

If you are interested in helping out on the committee or with other events within the playschool please contact a parent committee member or our educator at the playschool.

Information about the Roles & Responsibilites of Parent Committee members can be obtained from any member.