Apply for Junior Kindergarten

Admissions Process:

Junior Kindergarten is designed for four-year-olds and offers a nurturing, play-based introduction to school life with a Christ-centred environment. The program focuses on social development, early learning foundations, and building confidence, independence, and curiosity. 

Applications for the 2027-2028 school year are now open. Please use the correct application for your family; see below.

* If you are applying for Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten, please ask your child’s preschool teacher or daycare to complete our confidential Junior/Kindergarten Questionnaire. Your preschool/daycare is welcome to complete this and submit this form to us by early January to allow more time for the teachers to get to know your child.

If you have other students to apply for from the same family in Kindergarten through Grade 8, please use the appropriate applications below:

Please note that these applications are best viewed using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader (get.adobe.com/reader). Please do not use Mac Preview, as it may not save your answers correctly.

For the Admissions Process, please review the Applications for K to Grade 8 page.

Program Details (subject to minor changes):

  • Program: Full-day Junior Kindergarten, Monday to Friday
  • Schedule:
    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
      • 8:37-8:45 AM to 2:45-2:55 PM
    • Wednesday:
      • 8:55-9:00 AM to 2:45-2:55 PM
  • Fees: Approximately $850 per month
    • Subject to government subsidies, final details will be confirmed and shared in early spring

The Junior Kindergarten program operates under a group childcare licence, making it a distinct program from the K-8 school. Under this licence, the program can serve a maximum of 16 children, supervised by two ECE-trained teachers.
Because the school does not receive individual grants for Junior Kindergarten students, the program is funded primarily through parent tuition, and sibling discounts will not apply.

Daily Routines, Care, and Morning Drop-off & Pick-Up

  • Drop-Off & Pick-Up: For the safety and supervision of our youngest learners, Junior Kindergarten students must be delivered to and picked up directly at the classroom door. Drop-off and pick-up in the Kiss-and-Go will not be available. Please note that the Richmond bus service is not available for Junior Kindergarten students. 
  • Recess Time & Outdoor Play: Junior Kindergarten students have their own dedicated recess time and outdoor play area separate from K-8 students.

Learning Environment and Enrichment

  • Learning Space: Junior Kindergarten students have a large, bright classroom space that includes a designated washroom.
  • Meals: Junior Kindergarten students enjoy access to our Daily Hot Meal Program.
  • Specialty Classes: Specialist teachers provide enriching experiences throughout the week in the areas of music and physical education. 
  • Uniforms: Junior Kindergarten students wear a uniform that is distinct from the K-8 program available through Cambridge Uniforms, with comfort and play-based learning in mind.

School Calendar Alignment

  • With respect to the school calendar, start and end dates, major holidays, and professional development days will align with the K-8 calendar, helping families maintain consistency across programs.

Enrollment

  • Acceptance into the program is based on our ability to support the individual needs of each learner.
  • Government K-Grade 8 special education funding does not apply to the Junior Kindergarten program. 
  • While priority consideration is given to current DCS families, siblings of DCS students are not guaranteed a space. Admission to Junior Kindergarten is determined on a student-by-student basis and is dependent on the program’s ability to support the needs of each learner.
  • Families admitted into Junior Kindergarten will continue through into the K–8 program.

Meet our Junior Kindergarten Manager and Teacher

Alanna Belding is a dedicated Early Childhood Educator with over sixteen years of experience supporting children and families in South Delta. She spent eight years serving as Manager of Kids in Paradise and joined us at Delta Christian School as our Junior Kindergarten Manager in 2026. Alanna holds an Early Childhood Education diploma with Special Needs and Infant & Toddler specialties from Douglas College.

Rooted in the Tsawwassen community, Alanna values faith, family, and meaningful connection. She and her husband of 13 years have two children who attend Delta Christian School, and they are active members of South Delta Baptist Church. Guided by her faith and passion for nurturing children, Alanna has created a loving, safe, exciting environment for our youngest learners.

Our Educational Philosophy
At Delta Christian School, we strive to create a warm, nurturing, and Christ-centred Junior Kindergarten environment where young children feel safe, loved, and confident as they begin their learning journey. At this early stage, we believe children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. Our approach is holistic, supporting each child’s spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and early cognitive development in developmentally appropriate ways. 

Social-emotional growth is a central focus in Junior Kindergarten. Through gentle guidance, consistent routines, and modelled kindness, children learn to understand their emotions, develop empathy, and build positive relationships grounded in respect and integrity. These foundational skills support healthy independence and readiness for future learning.

Play-based learning encourages curiosity, language development, creativity, and early problem-solving, while nurturing joy and wonder in the classroom. At DCS, we partner closely with families to help children discover their God-given gifts and to lay a strong foundation of faith, belonging, and a lifelong love of learning.

For more information about the program, including available space and how to apply, please contact our Admissions department at admissions@deltachristianschool.org.

For the Admissions Process, please review the Applications for K to Grade 8 page.