Our History
Originally known as Carleton University Preschool, we first opened in 1967 within the Department of Psychology at Carleton University. At that time, we were designed as a research laboratory for scholars in child psychology. Our mandate was to facilitate and encourage research in child development and to provide the community-at-large with a model preschool.
In September of 1982, we moved to Lady Evelyn Alternative School and began operating autonomously as Carleton Preschool. This relocation introduced a “seamless day” for Lady Evelyn’s kindergarten and school-aged children. Children from other schools in the community also attended the program, as they do today.
In 1999, Carleton Preschool underwent a program name change and now operates under the name of Rainbow Kidschool. Carleton Preschool holds the licence for Rainbow Kidschool.