- 1966 The Preschool Centre (PSC) opened its doors as the first inclusive childcare organization in the Maritime Provinces.
- 1968 Charitable status was awarded by the Federal Government.
- 1974 After many years of fundraising and support from the community, a donation of land from UNB, PSC opened the first, purpose-built childcare centre in New Brunswick with 126 licensed spaces on Windsor Street.
- With its opening, governance of the organization is passed from UNB to the families, establishing The Preschool Centre as the first, parent-directed childcare centre in New Brunswick.
- 1985 PSC launches a pilot project for children with exceptional needs unique to the province and is awarded a yearly grant of $35,000.00 per year for the program. This program offers modified programming, one-on-one intervention, as well as individual programs to meet their children’s individual developmental needs.
- 1987 The Preschool Centre is chosen as a model for School Districts 9, 24, 25, 26 and 27 for its exemplary inclusive practices in the early childhood years.
- 1992 PSC is recognized with an award from the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA) for its programs for children with hearing impairments. In the same year, the PSC was asked to be part of a video produced by APSEA for the IWK Children’s Hospital.
- 1993 PSC is chosen as the first off-site kindergarten program for the inception of Kindergarten under the Provincial Department of Education
- 1998 PSC is recognized by the Premiers’ Council for the Disabled of its outstanding achievements and advocacy on behalf of young children with disabilities.
- 1999 UPS awards PSC with a grant of $36,000 to support programs for inclusion of all children.
- 2002 PSC partners with the 2 Canada Post Unions, to offer its’ union members an option for not-for-profit childcare. The Canada Post Unions fund the creation of a Preschool Centre on the city’s northside. PSC receives their second provincial license and opens a 60-space childcare centre.
- 2003 Again with support from UPCE and CUPW, The Preschool Centre obtains its third license to attempt to satisfy the growing waiting list. This centre is approved for 42 spaces, creating a morning early learning program and school age program on the Northside.
- 2005 The Preschool Centre opens its’ first off site school age program at Barker’s Point Elementary School.
- 2007 The Preschool Centre opens another 2 satellite school age programs with a combined 30 new spaces; 15 at South Devon Elementary and 15 at Montgomery Street School.
- 2008 A 3-story building is purchased on Main St. With a $250,000.00 renovation budget from YCAP funding, The Preschool Centre opens a new centre on the city’s Northside. This centre holds 3 licenses adding 96 licensed spaces, doubling our number of infant and toddler spaces.
- 2009 The Preschool Centre is honoured with a distinguished recognition award for inclusive education from the New Brunswick Association for Community Living.
- 2009 PSC is honoured with a prestigious award for its outstanding contribution to inclusive education from the Canadian Association for Community Living.
- 2010 A 30-space centre on Melissa Street opens to replace the program at Barker’s Point School. This centre is 3,000 square ft. with a wonderful outdoor space.
- 2011 PSC’s afterschool program at Montgomery Street school moves into our newly renovated space in the old food bank on Grandame Street. This space accommodates 30 children.
- 2015 A large 2-story house just down the street from our Main St. location is purchased and renovated to serve as our “Senior” Afterschool program. This program will accommodate Grades 2 – 5 and its setup is designed collaboratively by the children.
- 2018 A letter of intent is submitted to EECD and DTI for the potential purchase of Nashwaaksis Memorial School in 2025 when the new elementary school is slated to be complete. With the purchase of this location, a possible 212 childcare spaces (60 infants) will be made available to families in the Fredericton area.
- 2023 A brand new 28 passenger bus is purchased to be used for school runs and excursions.
- 2024 PSC is awarded the operation of the Afterschool and Early Learning Childcare program at Cuffman Street Elementary School. Only the Afterschool program operates as there are no designated spaces available through EECD.
- 2025 PSC submits an application for 212 designated spaces and receives approval by EECD for the possibility of Nashwaaksis Memorial School conversion. Although an approval is received, no designated spaces are currently available through the Canada Wide Agreement until 2026.
- 2025 The Preschool Centre purchases a second brand new bus. This time, a large 71 passenger which will support multi class and multi centre excursions for the children.
- 2025 PSC launches a new Afterschool program from Sunset Acres Elementary School.
- 2026 Designated spaces are made transferable; this allows for 40 designated early learning spaces to be used for the 2 new early learning centres for Cuffman Street Elementary School and Sunset Acres School. Beginning September 2026, both ELCs will open for children born in 2022 who will start Kindergarten in September 2027.
Operating as a non-profit, we depend on both input and support from all parents/caregivers.