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Shambhala School Pre-Primary (The)
5450 Russell St., Halifax, NS B3K 1W8
Licensed by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
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- Website last read Aug 10, 2026.
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About
Shambhala School Pre-Primary (now listed on its website as Hydrostone Academy Pre-Primary) describes its approach as nurturing, play-based, and holistic, with an emphasis on arts, academics, mindfulness, outdoor education, community-building, and culturally sustaining learning. It serves 3- and 4-year-olds in a licensed pre-primary setting. Notable features include its small classes, a focus on children feeling safe and secure, and a broader five-pillar approach that includes mindfulness, outdoor education, community, arts education, and culturally sustaining academics. The school also offers camp programmes, and its site notes an after-school care option in the context of its pre-primary offering.
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Is Shambhala School Pre-Primary (The) licensed, and by whom?
Shambhala School Pre-Primary (The) is licensed by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. This listing repeats that register entry; it is not a MapleCub assessment.
Which ages does Shambhala School Pre-Primary (The) accept?
Shambhala School Pre-Primary (The) is listed for preschoolers.
How many children is Shambhala School Pre-Primary (The) licensed for?
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development lists a licensed capacity of 24 children at Shambhala School Pre-Primary (The). Licensed capacity is the maximum the licence allows, not the number of spaces free today.
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