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A building that brings the little ones closer to nature

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The new Core Education and Fine Arts Early Learning site in Vancouver near the University of British Columbia is nestled among the trees.Students at this school are always connected to nature even when they’re indoors.The second-storey outdoor play deck.The playground is protected by locked gates and fences. The school has seven classrooms to accommodate 110 children.The LEED-certified building is just a short walk away from the UBC campus.

When we were small, we were so much closer to the ground. Remember studying granular anthills, veiny leaves and mottled pebbles? Or hugging the base of a tree, and how that rough bark felt under your soft, pudgy fingers? Those shiny, formative years, when absolutely everything was new, may be long gone for us, but there are ways we can enhance those years for the little ones in our lives now.

While the tall cedars and Douglas firs on Acadia Road near the University of British Columbia campus have likely stood for hundreds of years, two Douglas firs have become joyfully encircled by colourful, artificial surfacing. Less than two weeks ago, CEFA (Core Education and Fine Arts) Early Learning’s 50th school celebrated its grand opening in a bright 11,900-square-foot building while welcoming the two elderly trees into its adjoining 7,000-sq.-ft. playground.

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Ethan Radcliffe
Ethan Radcliffe is a senior reporter and digital editor at The Toronto Insider, specializing in Canadian federal policy, GTA urban development, and national economic trends. With over a decade of experience in North American journalism, Ethan focuses on translating complex legislative and economic developments into clear, accessible reporting for Canadian readers. Ethan’s work emphasizes policy analysis, government accountability, and data-driven reporting, with a strong focus on how federal and provincial decisions impact communities across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. He has covered infrastructure planning, housing policy, fiscal strategy, and regulatory changes affecting Canadian households and businesses. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Journalism, Ethan brings expertise in investigative reporting, long-form analysis, editorial standards, and digital publishing best practices. His reporting is guided by verifiable sources, public records, and transparent sourcing. In addition to reporting, Ethan has experience in newsroom editing, fact-checking workflows, SEO-informed journalism, and audience analytics, ensuring stories meet both editorial integrity standards and modern digital discoverability requirements. Ethan is committed to objective, fact-driven journalism and adheres to established ethical guidelines, prioritizing accuracy, clarity, and public trust in all reporting.

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