628 6th Ave #300
New Westminster, BC V3M 6Z1

Contact Info
Phone: (778) 398-4769
Email: royalcity@academicsprek.com

Academics PreKindergarten New Westminster Preschool

More than just Preschool or Daycare in New Westminster

 

Academics Royal City is located on the third floor of the RBC building in beautiful downtown New Westminster and close to Burnaby and Coquitlam. Our school includes several classrooms, a full kitchen, library, art studio, cozy parent room and lots of outdoor playground space on our rooftop.

Our early learning school provides more than just childcare, daycare, or preschool. Our Academics EDGE curriculum with prescribed learning outcomes allows for a tailored education that builds each year as your child develops and grows.

School Hours

SundayClosed
Monday7:15am – 6:30pm
Tuesday7:15am – 6:30pm
Wednesday7:15am – 6:30pm
Thursday7:15am – 6:30pm
Friday7:15am – 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed

School Uniforms

We are pleased to partner with Cambridge Uniforms. Cambridge Uniforms offers online shopping and direct shipping to homes. A sizing kit is available at school. The Academics PreKindergarten New Westminster Preschool Online Access Code for the Cambridge Uniform Website is: ICS159
One complete Cambridge uniform package is mandatory for your child. This package will include:
  • One shirt
  • One rain jacket
  • One sweatshirt
All other items will be optional.

New Westminster Preschool – Royal City Location

New Westminster has a lot to offer, with its waterside views and neighbourhoods filled with historic character. This former capital of British Columbia is a great place for families and for those with young children. Our New Westminster – Royal City location is ready to serve you. Whether your little one is just starting to walk and talk or almost ready for kindergarten, their preschool time at Academics PreKindergarten will prepare them for the road ahead, mixing fun with learning in a safe, engaging and secure environment.

An Introduction to Learning with enriched Preschool 

Many years of school and learning await your child. Laying the best possible preK foundation will help them get ready for kindergarten and everything that follows. Academics PreKindergarten introduces your child to structured learning environments where they will develop the ability to focus and interact with others through a licensed childcare facility that focuses on learning.

You may think of PreK in terms of slightly older children, your 10-month-old is learning every day and our Academics EDGE curriculum guides them on using their 5 senses to understand their environment. Our daycare facility offers baby programs through to preK education. A baby’s basics of communication are already developing, so proper words begin to be emphasized for familiarity to strengthen vocabulary.

Our New Westminster Preschool is fun and engaging

Everything around your child is new and fascinating as they learn to interact with people and objects. As your child grows, we focus on their social skills and emotional self-control, with activities in the classroom that help them learn about relationships and getting along with others. Language skills will continue to improve with their vocabulary expanding rapidly, allowing for the creation of more complex sentences and improved ability to express themselves in a conversational manner.

Creating a Love of Learning & Licensed Childcare in New Westminster

Your child is naturally curious and wants to learn. Helping them do so at this age not only provides them with what they want, it encourages a love of learning that can last a lifetime. Learning should be a rewarding experience, not one that involves stress or discomfort.

Our experienced Early Childhood Educators will use your child’s own interests to keep them engaged so that they will answer questions while asking questions of their own. Working on their own or with others, your child will become an active participant in their own education, through interactions with others, playtime, and more structured learning. As a licensed childcare provider we can tend to all your child’s unique needs and enrich their learning through engaging activities.

The Future Begins Now

Your child is naturally inclined to learn everything they can about the world around them. This curiosity must be encouraged and developed as it will help drive their future academic success. A child that hasn’t developed a solid foundation by the time they reach kindergarten may have some difficulty reaching their full potential.

At Academics PreKindergarten – a New Westminster Preschool, we are a licensed daycare and provide the highest quality of prekindergarten education available.  We are devoted to preparing your child by developing the necessary skills and lifelong learning mindset to excel today, and in the future.

Security Deposit

Security deposit is required for enrollment each school year and is the cost of one month tuition per
child. Our school year runs from July 1st to June 30th. The security deposit will be applied as tuition
payment for the last month (June) of enrollment of the school year enrolled.

Young-Sun Youn | Director

Hello, my name is Young. I hold a BA in Education from the UK and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Canada. I bring over 20 years of experience working with children from infancy to high school. I also have 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist and Humanitarian Aid worker, supporting children and families with emotional well-being and resilience. I am passionate about creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child can grow, learn, and flourish. I believe that children are our future – capable, curious, and full of potential. I feel truly privileged to play a role in their crucial early years, helping them build confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
I joined Academics PreKindergarrten North Vancouver in June, 2022 where I truly enjoyed my time as an educator and an administrator. I am excited to continue this journey at APK Royal City.

Outside of work, I love hiking, going for long walks, and enjoying water sports such as swimming and scuba diving. These activities help me stay grounded and remind me of the beauty of exploration, curiosity, and balance – values I also hope to inspire in the children I work with.

Divine Lorica| School Administrator

My name is Divine Lorica, I earned a Psychology degree back in my home country, Philippines and spent nearly 3 years working with children in Japan. I continued my passion for children when I finished my 2 years diploma in Early Childhood Education in Vancouver. Children keep me grounded and as much as they are learning from me, I am also learning from them everyday. They give so much light and inspiration to my life, it’s priceless.

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4.6
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Fatai Ligali
00:23 26 Nov 25
Academics PreKindergarten Royal City has been an amazing experience for our child. The teachers are warm and attentive. We have seen incredible progress in both his social skills and academic development.

Our little one usually takes a while to adjust to new environments, but since starting at Academics PreKindergarten, we have noticed remarkable improvements in his communication and independence. He is always excited to share what he did that day, and the daily reports from the school give us a great idea of what his day was like.

The school itself is clean, organized, and well ran. The healthy meals they provide each day are a huge relief for a busy family like ours. Overall, it has been a great early childhood experience, and we would highly recommend Academics PreKindergarten to any family considering PreK in the New Westminster area.
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Alex D
01:11 27 Jun 25
Excellent daycare! Great academic program and they really try hard on their events
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Colin C
16:30 17 Jun 25
Our child has been at this daycare for the past 3 years and we have had a positive experience. Our son is in PreK 3 with Ms. Lily and Ms. Joanne. They’ve built a great relationship with our son, he always has stories to tell when he gets home. They created a positive environment for the kids. I highly recommend this daycare to others.
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Elma Lin
18:37 15 Jun 25
We’ve been with this daycare for over two years, starting from the baby class all the way to Pre-K 2. During this time, our daughter has been cared for with so much love, patience, and attention. The teachers are incredibly kind and nurturing, and the curriculum is well-structured and engaging.

We also really appreciate the live camera access and the communication app, which help us stay connected and informed throughout the day. It’s been a wonderful experience watching our daughter grow, learn, and thrive here. Highly recommend this daycare to other families!
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allen hsieh
18:15 13 Jun 25
Everything about this Academics prek is A+. I wish I have more to say in the review but it’s absolutely perfect to me so I am just gonna leave it here. Flexible drop off pick up time, educational programs, in class camera parents can access all the time! Of course the daily report and photos are absolutely wonderful so i know exactly what my kid did at the day care!
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Jose Chatelet
17:47 13 Jun 25
Academics PreKindergarten Royal City has been an outstanding partner in my daughter’s early learning journey—professional staff, clear communication, and rigorous academic standards all around.

I can’t say enough good things about this daycare. From day one, the team demonstrated true professionalism: punctual drop-offs and pick-ups, well-organized classrooms, and teachers who are both warm and highly skilled. They’ve created a structured environment where my daughter has flourished academically while still feeling completely at home.

Communication is seamless. Weekly newsletters detail lesson plans, upcoming themes, and even snack menus, so you always know what’s happening and can reinforce learning at home. If there’s ever a question or concern, the directors and teachers respond promptly by email or phone, and I appreciate their proactive updates on my daughter’s milestones and social growth.

Academics PreKindergarten’s curriculum is top-notch. They blend hands-on science experiments, early literacy activities, and math explorations in a way that keeps kids engaged and curious. My daughter’s readiness for kindergarten is a direct result of their thoughtful lesson planning and individualized attention.

In short, five stars without hesitation. If you’re looking for a daycare that pairs true professionalism with heartfelt care and stellar academics, Academics PreKindergarten Royal City is the gold standard.
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Suane Brasil
01:48 08 May 25
We are really happy to have our kid enrolled at Academics. He started when he was 10 months old(he is 2 1/2 years now), and since then, he has been developing very fast. The variety of planned activities and the caring crew are key for his growth.
Additionally, my baby is always happy about going to the daycare and often mentions how much he likes his teachers (Thank you, ladies🩵).
Personally, I love that they offer a weekly menu detailing the meals and the fact that they have an indoor playground for our kids to play twice a day.

Thank you so much for all the effort of the Royal City team.🥰
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